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Celebrating a “Dana economy”: Birmingham Buddhist Centre, UK

By Munisha on Tue, 3 Nov, 2015 - 12:35

Celebrating a “Dana economy”: Birmingham Buddhist Centre, UK

By Munisha on Tue, 3 Nov, 2015 - 12:35

Dana, or generosity, is top of several traditional Buddhist lists of fine ethical qualities to be cultivated. For any Triratna Centre, there’s a big decision: charge for classes or retreats and run the risk that some people will be put off booking, or run a “Dana economy” – relying entirely on donations - and risk a financial shortfall?

Samachitta is Chair of Birmingham Buddhist Centre (UK). She writes: “All Buddhist classes at the Birmingham Buddhist Centre have been free since 2009.

Before...

Buddhist Action Month 2015

Awakening money by giving more

By Munisha on Mon, 22 Jun, 2015 - 23:58

Awakening money by giving more

By Munisha on Mon, 22 Jun, 2015 - 23:58

More ideas from Amalavajra, Triratna’s European fundraiser, for reviewing your relationship with money.

“The second Buddhist precept is ‘With open-handed generosity I purify my body.’

Recognise the abundance you enjoy by writing down at the end of each day five things you have been given. (Even a bus ride counts!)
‘Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.’ (Howard Thurman) Take seriously that dreamwork (for

Buddhist Action Month 2015

Buddhist Action Month 2015 in Dublin

By Sadayasihi on Mon, 25 May, 2015 - 10:26

Buddhist Action Month 2015 in Dublin

By Sadayasihi on Mon, 25 May, 2015 - 10:26

This is the first year that the Dublin Buddhist Centre has gotten actively involved in Buddhist Action Month. It has been enthusiastically embraced by the Centre team and the Sangha and now most of the events happening in June have been ‘BAM!’-ed! To get into the spirit of BAM all events are on a donation or dana basis, (though there is a non-refundable €50 booking deposit for the Cavan retreat).

In the run up to BAM! we are asking...

Centre bouddhiste Triratna de Paris

Le Népal

By Ujumani on Tue, 28 Apr, 2015 - 21:13

Le Népal

By Ujumani on Tue, 28 Apr, 2015 - 21:13

J’imagine que vous avez tous entendu parler du séisme au Népal, et de la situation difficile de centaine de milliers, voire de millions de gens là-bas. Peut-être voulez-vous faire quelque chose, mais vous ne savez pas trop quoi ni comment - aider financièrement, par exemple, mais qui et comment ?

J’ai reçu un email de Karunamati, une membre de l’Ordre qui travaille au Népal, pour le Green Tara Trust, une association dont elle est une des fondatrices, et qui aide...

Glasgow Buddhist Centre

Big Dana Discussion 2

By Dassini on Thu, 19 Feb, 2015 - 14:27

Big Dana Discussion 2

By Dassini on Thu, 19 Feb, 2015 - 14:27Transitioning to a dana economy:

Big Dana Discussion 2
(for all oms and mitras)
Friday 20 February
6.30pm - 9.30pm
at GBC

At the first Big Dana Discussion we resolved to meet again within 4 weeks, and so here we go..

The format for this evening is a conversation cafe, starting with homemade soup and bread. Feel free to bring any cake. Vegan baking in particular is always welcome, as are gluten-free offerings. If you’d...

Glasgow Buddhist Centre

The Big Dana Discussion #1

By Dassini on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 09:46

The Big Dana Discussion #1

By Dassini on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 09:46Saturday 24 January 2-5pm. Open to all mitras and order members. Starts at 2pm with vegan cake and coffee. Ends 5pm. If you’d like to be on the set up team, please come for 1pm. Bringing home-made vegan cake is a good idea. Or some gluten free goodies like nice crisps and nuts if you’re a shopper. Much appreciated, see you there.

Community Highlights

Into New Year With The Buddhist Centre Online

By Rijupatha on Mon, 30 Dec, 2013 - 15:15

Into New Year With The Buddhist Centre Online

By Rijupatha on Mon, 30 Dec, 2013 - 15:15

The latest issue of the Triratna Highlights newsletter, taking us into the new year, is fresh off the digital presses! If you’re signed up to receive it via email, it should be in your inbox now. If you’re not signed up, you can find the web version here, or go to ‘my profile’ (top right of any page when you are logged in), choose ‘edit’ and check the ‘Newsletter sign up’ box.

The newsletter gathers together some of the best...

Triratna News

Lama’s Pyjamas celebrate record year

By lokabandhu on Fri, 19 Apr, 2013 - 11:31

Lama’s Pyjamas celebrate record year

By lokabandhu on Fri, 19 Apr, 2013 - 11:31Lama’s Pyjamas is the London Buddhist Centre’s ‘Right Livelihood’ charity shop in the East End of London. They’ve just celebrated a record year, and Claudine, one of its founders, writes with the good news. She says - “Headline: This year Lama’s Pyjamas made £117,166 gross profit and a net profit of £44,500. This along with gift aid in the region of £12,000 means that our dana to the LBC this year is £56,000. She continues...

Free Buddhist Audio

Dana and Generosity - Two Great Podcasts

By viriyalila on Tue, 28 Aug, 2012 - 02:42

Dana and Generosity - Two Great Podcasts

By viriyalila on Tue, 28 Aug, 2012 - 02:42Free Buddhist Audio offers two fabulous podcasts - FBA Talks and Dharmabytes. Every Saturday we share a full Dharma talk from our vast selection of recorded talks. And then every Monday and Thursday we bring you a Dharmabyte - a little gem from the archive - just a few minutes of Dharma to get you thinking about your own practice and how to take it further.

This month we’ve been reflecting a lot on...

Triratna News

Bristol launch ‘Vajra Volunteers’ scheme

By lokabandhu on Sat, 28 Jul, 2012 - 05:33

Bristol launch ‘Vajra Volunteers’ scheme

By lokabandhu on Sat, 28 Jul, 2012 - 05:33Silajala from Triratna’s Bristol Buddhist Centre writes with news of their latest initiative - the ‘Vajra Volunteers’ scheme, which sounds like a great initiative that could be copied all over Triratna! He describes it thus: - “Do you have odd jobs that you just never seem to get round to? Of course you do! Silly question really isn’t it? You know the sort of thing: repairing the garden fence, clearing out the loft, re-decorating the kitchen, clearing the...

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