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Earth Metta Sangha

New Name For Group: Karaniya Metta Kula

By Christine on Fri, 29 Aug, 2014 - 10:24

New Name For Group: Karaniya Metta Kula

By Christine on Fri, 29 Aug, 2014 - 10:24At our first “Beyond BAM” meeting (Aug 14), one of the goals was to choose a new name for the group. Shining out for its inclusivity, simplicity, and straight-forwardness, those in attendance decided unanimously on “Karaniya Metta Kula”. This famous sutta, which literally means “beautiful metta”, elegantly summarizes all the ways by which we can have a positive influence on the world around us, whether through meditation:
And think of every living thing without exception: the weak and the strong,...

Buddhist Action Month 2014

Are you going Beyond BAM?

By Munisha on Wed, 23 Jul, 2014 - 10:00

Are you going Beyond BAM?

By Munisha on Wed, 23 Jul, 2014 - 10:00Hi folks,

Buddhist Action Month is for life, not just for June!

To stay connected with your fellow BAMers in Triratna worldwide and their thoughts, actions and information, please Follow the Beyond BAM space here on The Buddhist Centre Online.

Go to Beyond BAM and click + Follow (top left).

Triratna News

Ecodharma meets Eco Dharma: a European-US link-up

By Munisha on Wed, 23 Jul, 2014 - 00:01

Ecodharma meets Eco Dharma: a European-US link-up

By Munisha on Wed, 23 Jul, 2014 - 00:01This summer the Ecodharma Centre, a Triratna centre in Catalunya, will be linking up with the Natural Dharma Fellowship in the United States. Through live web link ups the two organisations will be connecting Ecodharma’s Engaged Buddhist Training, with Natural Dharma’s Eco Dharma conference this August.

The Engaged Buddhist Training, exploring Dharma-based approaches to social action, has been running in Europe every summer for several years now. This year sees the first Eco Dharma Conference,...

Buddhist Action Month 2014

Geeks of the Round Table!

By Munisha on Thu, 22 May, 2014 - 12:34

Geeks of the Round Table!

By Munisha on Thu, 22 May, 2014 - 12:34A “Geeks of the Round Table” discussion on the intersection of Buddhism with ecological activism. They explore the idea that the Buddha was a social and political activist, what it means to acknowledge ecology as an ethical issue, and how these larger issues affect the teaching of Buddhism today.

Listen here (28 minutes)

Buddhist Action Month 2014

Plans revealed for Vajrasana Retreat Centre

By Munisha on Mon, 19 May, 2014 - 13:15

Plans revealed for Vajrasana Retreat Centre

By Munisha on Mon, 19 May, 2014 - 13:15Check out this little video on environmentally friendly plans for the redevelopment of the London Buddhist Centre’s retreat centre, Vajrasana.

https://thebuddhistcentre.com/news/plans-revealed-lbc-vajrasana-retreat-…

ecodharma

Ecodharma Wildcamp

By guhyapati on Sun, 26 Jan, 2014 - 23:19

Ecodharma Wildcamp

By guhyapati on Sun, 26 Jan, 2014 - 23:1923 - 31 May 2014

This is a new addition to our programme. It is a week long immersion experience in the wild with an emphasis on exploring nature connection practices. The course will also apply ecopsychology and Buddhist meditation to support an enriching and transformative relationship with the natural world and our own deeper nature.

The course takes us out into the mountains and woodlands in the remote Ecodharma valley, where we will set up...

Triratna News

Green Earth Awakening - New Buddhafield Event

By lokabandhu on Mon, 6 May, 2013 - 11:53

Green Earth Awakening - New Buddhafield Event

By lokabandhu on Mon, 6 May, 2013 - 11:53Green Earth Awakening is a big new event coming up soon (May 24th-27th) from Triratna’s Buddhafield collective. Not a retreat, not a festival, not a holiday, they describe it as a place to learn, share and practice “Tools for your Mind, Skills for our Future”. Buddhism meets low-impact sustainable living in a glorious field in South-West England…

If you haven’t come across Buddhafield yet, it’s a remarkable project and we’ll be featuring their pioneering work...

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