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More photos from the Mainland Europe Young Buddhist Convention

By Sadayasihi on Tue, 10 Jul, 2018 - 20:54
  • Going for a walk on the lands around Suryavana
  • Stopping by in lavender fields
  • Elena and Eduardo
  • The pool-side shrine on the last evening for a special puja
  • The Buddha under the Bodhi Tree: Participants were invited to write a word or phrase that was relevant to their experience on the Convention and to place it on the tree
  • The group at the end of the retreat

More photos from the Mainland Europe Young Buddhist Convention

By Sadayasihi on Tue, 10 Jul, 2018 - 20:54

Some more photos from the Mainland Europe Convention: from a walk around Suryavana’s lands, to the amazing shrine that appears beside the pool for the special puja on the last evening!

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Jorge sings 'Ojala' by Silvio Rodriguez

By Sadayasihi on Sun, 8 Jul, 2018 - 21:27

Jorge sings 'Ojala' by Silvio Rodriguez

By Sadayasihi on Sun, 8 Jul, 2018 - 21:27

A pre-puja singing session at the Mainland Europe Young Buddhist Convention - Jorge sings ‘Ojala’ by Silvio Rodriguez>

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Photos from the Mainland Europe Young Buddhist Convention

By Sadayasihi on Sun, 8 Jul, 2018 - 14:59

Photos from the Mainland Europe Young Buddhist Convention

By Sadayasihi on Sun, 8 Jul, 2018 - 14:59

Here are some photos from an art workshop at the Mainland Europe Young Buddhist Convention: reflecting on what does inner peace mean, the obstacles to peace and describing the ideal of friendship - through a collage!

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Dharmabyte: Daring to Look In the Mirror

By Sadayasihi on Mon, 14 May, 2018 - 12:38

In this Dharmabyte podcast, ‘Daring to Look In the Mirror’, Satyalila offers a talk for theme of the European Women’s Convention which was “The Bodhisattva’s Reply: Triratna Paths to Insight.”

Talk given August 27th 2014, Adhisthana.

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5 Years of The Buddhist Centre Online: #2 Gathering Together in Large Numbers

By Sadayasihi on Wed, 28 Feb, 2018 - 16:37

5 Years of The Buddhist Centre Online: #2 Gathering Together in Large Numbers

By Sadayasihi on Wed, 28 Feb, 2018 - 16:37

“The growth of the bhikkhus is to be expected, not their decline, bhikkhus, so long as they assemble frequently and in large numbers; meet and disperse peacefully and attend to the affairs of the Sangha in concord..”

From the Maha-parinibbana Sutta. 

The Buddha elaborated on the conditions for the Sangha to prosper, one of which, as we see above, was for his disciples to gather in large numbers. Sangharakshita, the founder of the Triratna...
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The 50th Anniversary Order Convention in Bodhgaya, India

By Sadayasihi on Fri, 9 Feb, 2018 - 14:34

The 50th Anniversary Order Convention in Bodhgaya, India

By Sadayasihi on Fri, 9 Feb, 2018 - 14:34

The 50th Anniversary Order Convention is currently underway in Bodhgaya, India.  The theme is ‘Sinhananda - The Lion’s Roar’.  Most of the Convention will be public, and content – talks, mantras, podcasts, pictures, videos, livestreams (including an Indian Classical Concert!) will be available on the dedicated space on The Buddhist Centre Online and other social media spaces.

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The Lion's Roar: Talks from the International Order Convention

By Sadayasihi on Thu, 8 Feb, 2018 - 15:03

Here is a selection of talks from the 2018 International Order Convention in Bodhgaya, India on the theme of ‘Sinhanada, the Lion’s Roar’.  

Firstly, we have a rousing, uncompromisingly radical talk from Maitriveer-Nagarjuna evoking the fire that drove Doctor Bimrao Ambedkar to work tirelessly on behalf of the so-called Dalit “Untouchable” people in order to free them from the evils of the Hindu caste system. He reframes Doctor Ambedkar as a radical for the ages, of greater and broader...
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An Evening To Dedicate The 2018 Order Convention

By Centre Team on Mon, 5 Feb, 2018 - 03:00

An Evening To Dedicate The 2018 Order Convention

By Centre Team on Mon, 5 Feb, 2018 - 03:00

A quick taste via Instagram pictures and video of what it’s like to arrive at a great Dharma gathering in India, where over 600 members of the the Triratna Buddhist Order are gathered for a week of fellowship and practice, for the benefit of all beings. 

We were welcomed by Lokeshvara and Parami, made the seven traditional offerings (water to drink, water to wash, a flower, a candle, incense, perfumed water, food), performed the dedication ceremony, and greeted...

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