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The Buddha and the King of the Nagas – Countdown to #buddhaday – 2 days to go...

By akasajoti on Thu, 7 May, 2020 - 11:23

The Buddha and the King of the Nagas – Countdown to #buddhaday – 2 days to go...

By akasajoti on Thu, 7 May, 2020 - 11:23

As a special treat for you as we countdown to #buddhaday we are releasing a series of dharma reflections and evocations of the Buddha over the week…⠀

For our Triratna international Buddha Day celebration, on the occasion of the full Moon day itself, Padmavajra introduces us to the story of the Buddha and the Naga King, Mucalinda. With characteristic resonant depth, Padmavajra evokes the meaning and significance of the Buddha’s Enlightenment, and his subsequent encounter with Mucalinda.

He then...

Adhisthana
Adhisthana

A Beautiful Mango Grove

By Maitriyogini on Wed, 29 Apr, 2020 - 13:18

A Beautiful Mango Grove

By Maitriyogini on Wed, 29 Apr, 2020 - 13:18

Meditation not going quite how you’d planned?

In Saddhaloka’s third talk in the series, the Buddha talks with Meghiya after his unsuccessful attempt to meditate in a beautiful mango grove…

Clear Vision Trust
Clear Vision Trust

Adhisthana International Course 2018

By Amaradaya on Thu, 28 Feb, 2019 - 14:10

Adhisthana International Course 2018

By Amaradaya on Thu, 28 Feb, 2019 - 14:10

In October 2018, Adhisthana offered its first International Retreat in order to form connections between those holding responsibility within Triratna all over the world, and to offer the participants further training and skills in their positions.

Community Highlights
Community Highlights

The International Course at Adhisthana

By Sadayasihi on Tue, 22 Jan, 2019 - 16:49

The International Course at Adhisthana

By Sadayasihi on Tue, 22 Jan, 2019 - 16:49

The International Course took place in October 2018 in Adhisthana with 14 Order Members who hold positions of responsibility in Triratna from the US, Germany, India, Australia, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Mexico. The course ran for four weeks and was an opportunity to develop the deep connections and shared vision that our founding generation forged in 1970s squats. 

Here is a short video from Future Dharma about the course.

Visit Future Dharma’s website or ...

Clear Vision Trust
Clear Vision Trust

The International Buddhist Youth Convention 2016

By Amaradaya on Thu, 12 Jan, 2017 - 16:27

The International Buddhist Youth Convention 2016

By Amaradaya on Thu, 12 Jan, 2017 - 16:27

In October 2016, the National Network of Buddhist Youth held its 2nd International Buddhist Youth Convention in Bordharan in India, attended by Order members and GFR mitras from all around the world.

Clear Vision Trust
Clear Vision Trust

What is a Woman? - Munisha

By Amaradaya on Mon, 3 Aug, 2015 - 12:10

What is a Woman? - Munisha

By Amaradaya on Mon, 3 Aug, 2015 - 12:10

Munisha’s 28-minute talk for International Women’s Day in March 2015; the first of three public talks given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre for IWD.

The first part is an introduction to women in Buddhism today generally, and UK Buddhism. The main talk, “What is a Woman?”, begins at 8’ 39”.

Clear Vision Trust
Clear Vision Trust

Triratna International Retreat 2014

By Amaradaya on Thu, 6 Nov, 2014 - 16:19

Triratna International Retreat 2014

By Amaradaya on Thu, 6 Nov, 2014 - 16:19Here is a short clip from NewsByte 2, which is available to watch now at buddhistcentre.com and videosangha.net
Lights In The Sky - living dharma
Lights In The Sky - living dharma

The·Rain·Bow

By Suryaprabha on Sun, 17 Nov, 2013 - 12:00

The·Rain·Bow

By Suryaprabha on Sun, 17 Nov, 2013 - 12:00THIS LONG film, which can be downloaded from Vimeo*, explores the extent of Triratna Buddhism and tries to combine breadth with depth. I’m interested to know how it succeeds. As someone wrote:
From a community living in Australia to solitary retreat in New Zealand, from a train journey through Eastern Europe to a nursing home in Manchester, from a new Centre in Paris to someone’s personal myth in Finland. The film’s charm comes from its simple honesty: there is...