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Triratna Young Buddhists: Getting Radical Worldwide

By viriyalila on Wed, 29 Apr, 2015 - 15:14

Triratna Young Buddhists: Getting Radical Worldwide

By viriyalila on Wed, 29 Apr, 2015 - 15:14

Save the dates! June 6-8th

Come celebrate and explore with other young Buddhists around the globe what it means to follow the Buddha’s Dharma as a cutting-edge personal and communal practice. Change your life, change the world!

More info coming soon! Led by Rijupatha, Candradasa & Lona

Learn more about the Young Buddhist Sangha in Triratna

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

The Art of Kindness - Meditation Workshop

By viriyalila on Wed, 29 Apr, 2015 - 15:05

The Art of Kindness - Meditation Workshop

By viriyalila on Wed, 29 Apr, 2015 - 15:05

Introduction to Meditation
May 16, 12 - 3 pm

Are you interested in moving towards greater kindness? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to respond more positively to the people and situations in your life?

In our ‘Development of Loving Kindness’ (Metta Bhavana) meditation workshop we teach a traditional Buddhist practice aimed at opening up to greater kindness, love, empathy and compassion. You do not need to be a Buddhist to practice this!

Register...

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Introduction to Buddhism - Four Week Course

By viriyalila on Wed, 29 Apr, 2015 - 14:55

Introduction to Buddhism - Four Week Course

By viriyalila on Wed, 29 Apr, 2015 - 14:55

Thursday evenings, May 7-28th, 7-9 pm

A practical exploration of the core teachings of the Buddha.

Topics covered will include:

—The life of the Buddha
—The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
—Ethics
—Meditation
—Buddhist visions of Reality

The course runs for four consecutive Thursdays, the 7th through the 28th, 7-9 pm. Suitable for all levels of experience. By donation — ($80-$40 suggested for the four weeks).

Pre-register here on Eventbrite

Questions? Contact us! portsmouth [at]...

Earth Metta Sangha

Bluebell yatra (May 17 from 10am)

By Christine on Sun, 26 Apr, 2015 - 21:27

Bluebell yatra (May 17 from 10am)

By Christine on Sun, 26 Apr, 2015 - 21:27

Join sangha friends to rejoice in the wonders of spring-time!

Yatra is the traditional term for walking together on a spiritual journey. We’ll experiment with various practices in order to deepen our contact with Nature; with other beings; and with the present moment.

Bring comforts of nourishment (lunch, water, snacks) and warmth (possibly for outdoor meditation). Meet at Grindelford station café @ 10:00 on Sun. May 17th. Duration can be decided at the time, minimum of 2 hours.

Contact christine.thuring [at] gmail.com with questions.

Online Meditators

Meditation Tuesdays - Meditations On The Three Jewels

By Candradasa on Sat, 18 Apr, 2015 - 15:04

Meditation Tuesdays - Meditations On The Three Jewels

By Candradasa on Sat, 18 Apr, 2015 - 15:04

For the next three weeks (April 21st, 28th, May 5th) we’ll have a great new three-week series of online meditations led by Rijupatha. As ever we’ll be gathered from 2.30pm EST/7.30pm UK for around an hour including a 40-minute meditation and space for conversation after the sit.

Meditations On The Three Jewels

Week 1 (April 21st): A Buddhanusati (meditation on the qualities of the Buddha) for the Buddha jewel .
Week 2 (April 28th): A Mindfulness of Breathing with a

Online Meditators

Meditation Tuesday - Spring/Autumn Awakening

By Candradasa on Mon, 13 Apr, 2015 - 23:18

Meditation Tuesday - Spring/Autumn Awakening

By Candradasa on Mon, 13 Apr, 2015 - 23:18

Come and sit with us for meditation online - every Tuesday, 2.30pm EST / 7.30pm UK.

It’s springtime in the northern hemisphere, autumn in the southern. Either way, a chance to embrace change as it breezes through our world and our lives. We’ll be sitting in that space together - join us if you can!

How to connect
Join us on April 7th at 2.30pm EST/ 7.30pm UK via our Google + page (you will need a Google account of some...

Online Meditators

Meditation Tuesday! Refresh Your Heart

By Candradasa on Tue, 7 Apr, 2015 - 13:58

Meditation Tuesday! Refresh Your Heart

By Candradasa on Tue, 7 Apr, 2015 - 13:58

Come and join us for meditation online - today and every Tuesday, 2.30pm EST / 7.30pm UK.

How to connect
Join us on April 7th at 2.30pm EST/ 7.30pm UK via our Google + page (you will need a Google account of some kind and will have to add us to your circles. Click ‘hangouts’ in the event posting on our page each week).

NB. Tuesday meditations are primarily for those who know the two main practices we focus on. There...

Online Meditators

Tuesday Meditation - Changed Time!

By Candradasa on Mon, 30 Mar, 2015 - 22:34

Tuesday Meditation - Changed Time!

By Candradasa on Mon, 30 Mar, 2015 - 22:34

As ever on Tuesday we’ll have an open space for regular meditators. Join us if you can for our international online sit!

NB. Now the clocks have changed once again in the UK, meditation will be at 2.30pm EST / 7.30pm UK.

How to connect
Join us on March 17th at 3.30pm EST/ 7.30pm UK via our Google + page (you will need a Google account of some kind...

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Elements of Buddhist Practice — Vision and Transformation

By viriyalila on Mon, 30 Mar, 2015 - 05:59

Elements of Buddhist Practice — Vision and Transformation

By viriyalila on Mon, 30 Mar, 2015 - 05:59

Perhaps you’ve learned to meditate and have an interest in Buddhism. You’ve heard mention of practicing meditation, of practicing Buddhism — but what does this mean? In what ways are meditation and general Buddhist teaching considered practices, and how does it all fit into the greater scheme of modern life? What are the difficulties? What are the benefits? Please join us for a lively and practical exploration of the Noble Eight-fold Path at our Wednesday evening Friends’ Night, 7-9...

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Sutra Sundays!

By viriyalila on Wed, 25 Mar, 2015 - 12:17

Sutra Sundays!

By viriyalila on Wed, 25 Mar, 2015 - 12:17

Each of these micro-retreats will focus on a particular sutta or sutra. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with teachings from the Buddha and his disciples throughout history. A great way to explore the richness of the Buddhist tradition and come away with practical advice to vitalize one’s own practice.

Sunday May 31, 10-1 pm
Sunday June 28, 10-1 pm

Our usual meditation session from 10-11 am will still be open for...

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