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International Retreat 2014
International Retreat 2014

Day 4: Monday reflections

By Munisha on Mon, 26 May, 2014 - 19:32

Day 4: Monday reflections

By Munisha on Mon, 26 May, 2014 - 19:32So, last day… and sunshine has poured down on us, and on the extraordinarily green and beautiful Herefordshire countryside around us. The mud is drying, but remains deep - and lethally slippery - in the dining tent.

The morning’s big events on the retreat “fringe”: a loud crash as the main crockery table sank into the mud, shedding its load, which all had to be rewashed; and a “wellie amnesty”, where everyone who’d lost their boots, or picked up...
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International Retreat, Day 3

By Candradasa on Mon, 26 May, 2014 - 02:09

International Retreat, Day 3

By Candradasa on Mon, 26 May, 2014 - 02:09Well, what a full day that was - day 3 of the retreat and finally the broadband gods allowed us to upload a talk! :) As with all the highlights below, you can + follow along with the wonderful Triratna sangha event over on its own dedicated space
International Retreat 2014
International Retreat 2014

Notes from the workshops

By Munisha on Sun, 25 May, 2014 - 22:54

Notes from the workshops

By Munisha on Sun, 25 May, 2014 - 22:54There’s a choice of workshops each afternoon. Since there’s a huge range of experience among us here, they range from introductory talks on Buddhism and meditation all the way to in-depth study of teachings by Atisha.

Vajradaka is running a series of meditation workshops. Yesterday he concentrated on the need for commitment to notice and change our unhelpful habits. “Where will I be in 10 years’ time if I leave this tendency unchecked?” is a good question to ask...
International Retreat 2014
International Retreat 2014

Mud, sun and compassion

By Munisha on Sun, 25 May, 2014 - 15:58

Mud, sun and compassion

By Munisha on Sun, 25 May, 2014 - 15:58As the mud deepened, so did our investigation of the topic of compassion in action in the world, through workshops, study groups and talks. And then the sun finally arrived.

Before each day’s main talk Nandavajra’s been giving out practical notices and then there’s been a short presentation related to social action: on Saturday we heard from four women on a Karuna fundraising appeal; on Sunday Danasamudra talked about Dr Ambedkar’s Dhamma Revolution in India and the continuing oppression...
International Retreat 2014
International Retreat 2014

Day 1: A lot of mud; many languages

By Munisha on Fri, 23 May, 2014 - 22:49

Day 1: A lot of mud; many languages

By Munisha on Fri, 23 May, 2014 - 22:49The retreat has kicked off: lots of friendly faces, intermittent rain, a great deal of mud already. There is a rumour that someone has cleverly ordered a load of wellingtons (very British rubber boots) for delivery and sale tomorrow!

For a while, Bhante could just be seen sitting in his (warm, dry) conservatory on the other side of the garden.

The evening’s dedication ceremony, led by Dassini, was followed by the Shakyamuni mantra, and those making offerings included...
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Coverage of the 2014 International Retreat Has Begun!

By Candradasa on Fri, 23 May, 2014 - 14:34

Coverage of the 2014 International Retreat Has Begun!

By Candradasa on Fri, 23 May, 2014 - 14:34Over on our dedicated space for the 2014 International Retreat we’ve started seeing a flow of pictures, videos, and even an early podcast episode, from the set-up as teams from Buddhafield and Adhisthana work to get the space ready to host 400-500 retreatants travelling from far and wide.

Visit the International Retreat space to + follow events online between now and Tuesday. We’ll have the key talks and teachings,...
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Triratna News

Follow the International Retreat online

By Munisha on Fri, 23 May, 2014 - 12:59

Follow the International Retreat online

By Munisha on Fri, 23 May, 2014 - 12:59The 2014 International Retreat kicks off today at Adhisthana, our community’s new spiritual home.
You can take part online!


Entitled “The Bodhisattva’s Reply,” the retreat explores the Dharmic perspective needed for truly altruistic activity, so that our creativity, willingness, and effort for social change can lead to more than just “doing good”.

During the retreat you can join in by visiting the 2014 International...
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Buddhist Centre Features

'Live' Coverage of the International Retreat 2014

By Centre Team on Thu, 22 May, 2014 - 21:59

'Live' Coverage of the International Retreat 2014

By Centre Team on Thu, 22 May, 2014 - 21:59The 2014 International Retreat is about to kick off and you can take part online! The retreat starts tomorrow (23rd) and runs until Tuesday 27th at Adhisthana, our community’s new spiritual home.

Entitled “The Bodhisattva’s Reply,” it will explore the Dharmic perspective needed for truly altruistic activity, so that our creativity, willingness, and effort for social change can lead to more than just “doing good”.

Sangharakshita has said that Avalokiteshvara is a...
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International Retreat 2014 Begins in Just Over a Week!

By Rijupatha on Thu, 15 May, 2014 - 19:34

International Retreat 2014 Begins in Just Over a Week!

By Rijupatha on Thu, 15 May, 2014 - 19:34

The 2014 International Retreat is almost here! It begins next Friday, and runs from the 23rd-27th May.

Go here to book your spot on the retreat!

The event will be held at Adhisthana Retreat Centre in the beautiful green country of Herefordshire, England. The beautiful fields next to Adhisthana will be ready to receive over 400 campers, and some dormitory accommodation is available for those who book early. Check...

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International Retreat Space Now Live!

By Candradasa on Tue, 6 May, 2014 - 22:19

International Retreat Space Now Live!

By Candradasa on Tue, 6 May, 2014 - 22:19As you may have gathered, the International Retreat for 2014 is fast-approaching - only two weeks to go!

There’s still time to book
, of course, if you can make it to Adhisthana Retreat Centre in the beautiful green country of Herefordshire, England. But if you can’t, then just as we did with the retreat in 2012, we’ll be covering the build-up and the great event itself here on The Buddhist Centre...

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