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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.

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Chanting The Karaniya Metta Sutta

By Centre Team on Wed, 3 Aug, 2016 - 20:21

Rounding off the opening day of the 2016 Triratna International Council, a treat from the team of members of the Order representing India. The Karaniya Metta Sutta - source of the loving kindness practice central to Triratna’s approach to Buddhism and meditation - chanted beautifully in the gathering dark at Adhisthana.

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Scenes From An Evening (And A Day)

By Candradasa on Tue, 2 Aug, 2016 - 23:01

Scenes From An Evening (And A Day)

By Candradasa on Tue, 2 Aug, 2016 - 23:01

This evening we heard inspiring tales from the Three Strands (Order, Movement, College) in India courtesy of some of the local representatives: Karmavajra, Ratnashri, Vijaya, and Yashosagar. We heard about the challenges, the changing roles and profiles of women, the astonishing numbers of people...

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Day One at the International Council 2016

By Munisha on Tue, 2 Aug, 2016 - 22:20

Day One at the International Council 2016

By Munisha on Tue, 2 Aug, 2016 - 22:20

The International Council’s first full day started with meditation, ritual, lively breakfast conversation and introductions from around the world.

The Council’s membership spans six Areas: Spain & Latin America, India, North America, Mainland Europe, the UK & Ireland and Australia & New Zealand. These in turn are subdivided into Regions, to enable consultation across the Order.

There are about 40 of us here this week, including some guests. The 33 delegates present, roughly 50:50 women and men, introduced themselves in groups from these Areas and...

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Why Is There An International Council?

By Dassini on Tue, 2 Aug, 2016 - 21:43

Dharmananda, Munisha and Bodhivamsa discuss the reasons for having an International Council and its evolving function within a global spiritual community.

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The Three Strands and an Opening Ritual

By Dassini on Tue, 2 Aug, 2016 - 21:37

Yashosagar from India and Sucimani from England talk about the College and Order strands of the International Council, and share their impressions of out opening ritual.

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What's Coming Up At The 2016 Triratna International Council

By Dassini on Mon, 1 Aug, 2016 - 17:55

A quick introductory chat and précis with Viveka from San Francisco, U.S.A., about the themes of the event as people start to arrive from around the world…

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2016 International Council - Live Coverage!

By Centre Team on Sat, 30 Jul, 2016 - 18:19

2016 International Council - Live Coverage!

By Centre Team on Sat, 30 Jul, 2016 - 18:19

This week the fourth Triratna International Council take place at Adhisthana. This great biennial gathering is now a central feature of the creative life of our Order and Community, as inspiring Order members gather from every continent to help shape the practice life of our sangha around the world.

As usual, we’ll be covering the week’s events live from Adhisthana - so you can stay in touch with developments and the work being done to ensure what...

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Who is on the International Council?

By dhammamegha on Tue, 26 Apr, 2016 - 11:17

Hello

There have been a few changes to the Membership of the International Council over the last few months. Here is the most up to date membership of the council, arranged by area and by strand. Please feel free to contact people in your area if you want to find out more about what the International Council is up to.

The Steering Group meet regularly, and after feedback from all the areas, we’re hard at work planning for the gathering of the Council...

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Dhammarati on Sabbatical, Solitary Retreat, and the International Council

By dhammamegha on Wed, 23 Mar, 2016 - 20:44

Dhammarati - in conversation here with Dhammamegha - is one of the most experienced members of the Triratna College of Public Preceptors having chaired it for over ten years. Here he talks about his long sabbatical after leaving that job - a rich, deep time that encompassed post-Impressionist galleries in New York and lengthy solitary retreats in California and in Wales.

We hear about his personal study and his practical exploration of the Triratna system of practice and...

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