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Lokamitra - The Sangha and the Structure of Social Change

By Candradasa on Sun, 3 Mar, 2013 - 16:17
Lokamitra is the ideal person to talk about the amazing transformative influence of the Dharma on people’s lives. Its power to effect change in Indian society in seemingly intractable areas like caste offers a hopeful glimpse of the future for any Buddhist community with aspirations to embody the Buddha’s teachings on the pre-eminence of mind in shaping the world we inhabit.

Looking at both Sangharakshita’s teaching on Buddhism and ‘The New Society’ and Dr. Ambedkar’s Dhamma revolution,...
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Falling Behind, Catching Up!

By Candradasa on Sat, 2 Mar, 2013 - 04:45

Falling Behind, Catching Up!

By Candradasa on Sat, 2 Mar, 2013 - 04:45Good morning from Bodh Gaya and the last day of the Order Convention! We’re obviously not quite keeping up with the amazing flow of Dharma material but today is the last day and as everyone starts to depart we will be keeping going until you’re all caught up - wherever you are! Should only take a few days - look out for talks (we sorted out the sound!) and interviews and videos and the rest from days 4-6…

Everyone...
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Saddhaloka's Bodhi Walk Gallery

By dhammarati on Fri, 1 Mar, 2013 - 17:38

Saddhaloka's Bodhi Walk Gallery

By dhammarati on Fri, 1 Mar, 2013 - 17:38
Saddhaloka took us on a walk (listen here) around the seven sites at the Mahabodhi temple traditionally associated with the Buddha’s Enlightenment as it unfolded…
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Full Moon Puja - Last Vandana

By Munisha on Wed, 27 Feb, 2013 - 16:59
Here’s a rather lovely chanting of the Dhammapalam Gatha, also known as the Last Vandana, led by Parami after the Full Moon Puja under the Bodhi Tree…
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Triratna International Council - Day 1 Clips

By Candradasa on Tue, 26 Feb, 2013 - 17:20

Triratna International Council - Day 1 Clips

By Candradasa on Tue, 26 Feb, 2013 - 17:20Some wee introductory clip-ettes of the general vibe at the Convention as it gets under way…
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Subhuti - Revering and Relying on the Sangha

By Candradasa on Tue, 26 Feb, 2013 - 03:45
A great talk by Subhuti to get the first full day of the Triratna Order Convention for 2013 off to a deeply engaging start. Looking at the Garava Sutta in its earlier and later versions, and drawing inspiration from the occasion and our setting so close to the Vajrasana (the Buddha’s ‘Seat of Enlightenment’), Subhuti draws out a distinctive difference that opens into a world of significance for our Buddhist Order and the wider Triratna Community.

An...
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Day 2 Gallery - From Procession to Puja

By Candradasa on Tue, 26 Feb, 2013 - 02:52
  • Mahabodhi
  • Dawn over the field
  • The Buddha and the dog
  • 80 foot Buddha
  • With the Arhants
  • Processing...
  • Entering the town
  • First view of the temple
  • Making our way
  • Taking our place
  • Under the Bodhi tree
  • The perimeter in gold leaf
  • Don't tickle the dragon...
  • Monk
  • Canopy
  • Butter lamps and offerings
  • Subhuti's talk 1
  • Subhuti's talk 2
  • Subhuti's talk 3
  • Dinning Hall (sounds like it sometimes!)
  • Inside the big pink (dining tent)!
  • Mahabodhi return
  • A wonderful sight!
  • The temple complex
  • Signage...
  • Full Moon Puja!

Day 2 Gallery - From Procession to Puja

By Candradasa on Tue, 26 Feb, 2013 - 02:52
A full day that began with the mindful procession to the Mahabodhi temple to sit before the Vajrasana. When we got there we discovered our place was being used by Tibetans who had stayed one day more than expected! Later, Subhuti gave his talk, ‘Revering and Relying on the Sangha’, and then we returned at night to the seat of the...

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