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This week's sit...

By Candradasa on Tue, 29 Jan, 2013 - 19:57

This week's sit...

By Candradasa on Tue, 29 Jan, 2013 - 19:57This week we’ll be sitting again at the new earlier time of 11am EST, 4pm UK, 9.30pm Maharashtra. We’ll be doing the Mindfulness of Breathing meditation. A chance to stop and breathe in your morning, afternoon, or evening…

Well, last week was a mixed technological experience! We’ll have another go this week using both platforms… So, you can connect either on Skype by connecting with user thebuddhistcentre.com, or on Google +...
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Online meditation this week

By Candradasa on Wed, 23 Jan, 2013 - 12:55

Online meditation this week

By Candradasa on Wed, 23 Jan, 2013 - 12:55This week we’ll be sitting at the new earlier time of 11am EST, 4pm UK, 9.30pm Maharashtra. We’ll be doing the Metta Bhavana meditation - hope you can join us and help spread the love!

We’ll also be continuing our technology experiments - this week you can connect either on Google + (we’ll post the live Hangout link on the page 15 minutes or so before we start) or on ...
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Second online meditation! Thursday 17th January.

By Candradasa on Thu, 17 Jan, 2013 - 14:31

Second online meditation! Thursday 17th January.

By Candradasa on Thu, 17 Jan, 2013 - 14:31***UPDATED*** Happening today!

NB. We’ll post the live link to join the hangout on our Google + page around 11.15/4.15/9.45!

Hi all, we’ll be doing a second online sit this week, same time as last: Thursday 17th January, 11.30am EST, 4.30pm UK, 10pm Maharashtra time. We’d love you to join us!

Since Skype had trouble handling our numbers last time, we thought we’d try out Google Hangout, which you can access...
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Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Introduction to Buddhism

By viriyalila on Sat, 5 Jan, 2013 - 01:09

Introduction to Buddhism

By viriyalila on Sat, 5 Jan, 2013 - 01:09If you are thinking of coming to this, and have not yet booked, please portsmouth [at] thebuddhistcenter.com (subject: Intro%20to%20Buddhism) (get in touch) and let us know you are planning to come.

Introduction to Buddhism

Are you curious about Buddhism? Who is the Buddha? What are his essential teachings?

Narottama will be leading an Introduction to Buddhism workshop on Saturday, March 2nd, from 10 - 3 pm.

Exploring from both...
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Thanks!

By Candradasa on Thu, 3 Jan, 2013 - 17:51

Thanks!

By Candradasa on Thu, 3 Jan, 2013 - 17:51Thanks to everyone who connected (or tried to connect!) with us for our first experimental online meditation today! We did the Metta Bhavana and called the whole Triratna community to mind!

Countries represented: Canada, Dominican Republic, England, France, Mexico, Scotland, USA, Wales!

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First Skype meditation!

By Candradasa on Tue, 1 Jan, 2013 - 22:29

First Skype meditation!

By Candradasa on Tue, 1 Jan, 2013 - 22:29Hi all,

Just to say Ben and I and others have arranged our first meeting - January 3rd at 4.30pm UK time (11.30am EST, 10pm Maharashtra). Join us if you can and let’s sit together. Maybe we could find some space too to discuss further meetings, other tech options (eg. Google Hangout), etc.? I’m making 90 mins free for the whole thing - hellos, meditation and discussion. Hope to see you online soon!

To connect with...
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Sangha Nights: January 2013

By viriyalila on Thu, 27 Dec, 2012 - 15:13

Sangha Nights: January 2013

By viriyalila on Thu, 27 Dec, 2012 - 15:13Join us for Sangha Nights, Wednesday evenings, 7 - 9 pm. Beginning with a meditation (guidance and support available for those who would like it) followed by a presentation and discussion on Buddhist study and/or practice.

January 2 New Year Meditation and Ceremony — An evening to enjoy meditation and a simple, inspiring ceremony to set the tone for the new year!

January 9 Going for Refuge —It is called the fundamental act of Buddhist practice. What does...
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Sunday Morning Meditations

By viriyalila on Wed, 19 Dec, 2012 - 00:11

Sunday Morning Meditations

By viriyalila on Wed, 19 Dec, 2012 - 00:11A wonderful opportunity to come together to sit in silence for meditation. Anyone is welcome to join us, although no meditation instruction is provided during this session. Every Sunday, 10 - 11 am.

Please arrive by 9.55 as meditation will begin promptly at 10 am. Offered by donation, $3-5 suggested. portsmouth [at] thebuddhistcenter.com (Contact us) to learn more about the practices we teach and upcoming introductory workshops.
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Silent Solstice

By viriyalila on Tue, 18 Dec, 2012 - 23:33

Silent Solstice

By viriyalila on Tue, 18 Dec, 2012 - 23:33This Wednesday, December 19th for our Sangha Night, 7 - 9 pm, we will be offering an evening of Silent Meditation as we approach the longest night of the calendar. Join us for an opportunity to deepen your meditation practice. Enjoy time to sit quietly with like-minded people to cultivate some peace before the holidays!

A reminder that we will not be meeting for Sangha Night on December 26th.


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Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Nourishment...Tai Chi & The White Lotus Sutra

By viriyalila on Tue, 11 Dec, 2012 - 15:31

Nourishment...Tai Chi & The White Lotus Sutra

By viriyalila on Tue, 11 Dec, 2012 - 15:31It’s hard to believe we are nearly half-way through the month of December, a notoriously busy time of year for so many. We invite you to make some nourishing time for yourself this week.

On Wednesday, December 12, 12.30 - 1.30 pm, Laoshi Jon Jin continues with his lunch time Tai Chi Series.

Then later that evening, also on Wednesday, from 7 - 9 pm, we’ll be gathering for our weekly Sangha...

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