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2016 International Council Meeting - summary

By dhammamegha on Wed, 5 Oct, 2016 - 10:34

The International Council met at Adhisthana from the 1st to the 8th of August 2016.

Here is a presentation of who was there, the areas of interest to different Area Councils, and the programme.

It also includes the priorities going forward for the International Council over the next year or two: what each of the strands is taking forward, and what the Council as a whole has set as priorities. These include a response to diversity and access, a review of the system of...

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India Dhamma Trust: "At the heart of a peaceful Dhamma Revolution"

Dr Ambedkar and the Dhamma Revolution

By Carunalaka on Thu, 15 Sep, 2016 - 16:31

A talk by Subhuti on the work of the great Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, who dedicated his life to the welfare of his people. Subhuti’s general theme is ‘absorbing influences’, and no one is a more enduring influence on popular contemporary Buddhism in the East than the subject of this talk. Dr. Ambedkar embraced the Buddha’s Dhamma as an integral part of his efforts to emancipate the Dalit (ex-Untouchable) community from the shackles of caste oppression. His efforts are increasingly celebrated both in...

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Fundraising Appeal for the India Dhamma Trust

By vajratara on Wed, 31 Aug, 2016 - 17:26

Fundraising Appeal for the India Dhamma Trust

By vajratara on Wed, 31 Aug, 2016 - 17:26

Hear a little more about why your support of the India Dhamma Trust works magic! An appeal given at the Triratna Buddhist Order Convention this summer.

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The Karaniya Metta Sutta

By akasajoti on Wed, 24 Aug, 2016 - 22:44

The Karaniya Metta Sutta chanted by Jnanasakhi, from India, during a puja dedicated to Green Tara, the compassionate goddess, on the Women’s International Order Convention 2016.

Here is another beautiful recording of the Metta Sutta chanted by Joe Richardson.

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Chanting the Shakyamuni Mantra

By akasajoti on Mon, 22 Aug, 2016 - 15:40

Dharmacharini Vijaya, one of our private preceptors on the Indian ordination team, led us in the ‘Indian style’ Shakyamuni mantra in our dedication ceremony last night. Here’s a snippet of it for you all to listen to…

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International Men's Order Convention 2016 - India Present! With Yashosagar and Aryaketu

By sanghadhara on Mon, 15 Aug, 2016 - 19:36

At Adhisthana, on the second half of our men’s Order Convention, Sanghadhara Interviews two Dharmacharis who have traveled from India along with 65 other Indian Order Members. We hear some of their experience and highlights from this event.

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International Buddhist Youth Convention 2016

By Prajnaketu on Thu, 11 Aug, 2016 - 11:26

International Buddhist Youth Convention 2016

By Prajnaketu on Thu, 11 Aug, 2016 - 11:26

There’s still time to book onto this amazing adventure! (see below for an alteration to the facebook presence)

On 6-11th October, young Buddhists from around the world will be gathering for an international retreat led by Subhuti and Maitriveer to celebrate 60 years of the Buddhist revival in India.

It’s an amazing opportunity to travel to the home of the Buddha and build friendships across our beautiful international sangha.

The retreat will coincide with Dhikshiboomi, where 1 million Indians will come together to celebrate Dr Ambedkar...

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Buddhist Voices - Ratnashri and Vijaya From India

By Dassini on Mon, 8 Aug, 2016 - 08:41

Ratnashri from Mumbai and Vijaya from Nagpur talk to Dassini about their perspectives on the IC; being outside of India for the first time, and being inspired by the example of Dr Ambedkar to see learning and developing skills as having no age limit.

Vijaya shares her top 3 highlights from the meeting, the first being an approach to conflict resolution that builds confidence and supports individuals to see their own shortcomings in the light of the Buddha’s kindness.

Ratnashri ends the conversation...

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Day Two at the International Council 2016

By Munisha on Wed, 3 Aug, 2016 - 22:44

Day Two at the International Council 2016

By Munisha on Wed, 3 Aug, 2016 - 22:44

Today was devoted to looking at our relationship with a suffering world and how we might meet its needs as a community.

The morning saw short but heartfelt talks from
•   Akuppa (UK), on climate change and the effect it is already having, including its relationship to refugee crises;
•   Viveka (North America), on moving towards greater ethnic diversity in Triratna;
•   Yashosagar (India), on combatting poverty and discrimination, looking at the teachings of Dr Ambedkar.

All three...

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