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Dharmabyte: Direct Pointing

By Rijupatha on Tue, 10 Jun, 2014 - 14:48

Our FBA Dharmabyte today is called: “Direct Pointing” by Sangharakshita. What is the mind? What is projection? What higher states of mind are accessible? Zen challenges us to look directly within our own minds to find out. From the talk, “A Direct Pointing to the Mind of Man” given in 1965 as part of the series The Essence of Zen.

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Finding the Space To Live

By Candradasa on Mon, 9 Jun, 2014 - 20:38

Finding the Space To Live

By Candradasa on Mon, 9 Jun, 2014 - 20:38Online meditation for June 10th: Finding the Space To Live - Reflecting on how the mind works in practice
2.30-3.45pm EST/7.30-8.45pm UK

Part 2 of our three-week ‘mini-course’: The Hand That Closes, The Hand That Opens.

In the course we are exploring approaches within meditation and reflection that can help us move from reactive modes of response in our lives to more profoundly positive and constructive ways to engage with whatever the days bring...

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The Hand That Closes, The Hand That Opens (3-Week Mini-Course)

By Candradasa on Tue, 27 May, 2014 - 22:20

The Hand That Closes, The Hand That Opens (3-Week Mini-Course)

By Candradasa on Tue, 27 May, 2014 - 22:20*updated* Last week we had too many people trying to connect and Google Hangout wouldn’t allow some folk to join. For future meditations (including the next weeks in this course) you can also try and connect via Skype. Look for user thebuddhistcentre.com and send us a contact request. Once we’ve connected, you can then let us know by IM (Instant Message within Skype) that you’d like to join the meditation. See below for other details on the...

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Sangha Nights in June: The Group, Individual & Spiritual Community

By viriyalila on Tue, 27 May, 2014 - 20:39

Sangha Nights in June: The Group, Individual & Spiritual Community

By viriyalila on Tue, 27 May, 2014 - 20:39Coming up in June, Narottama will be leading a series of discussions on the group, the individual and the spiritual community. Inspired by a series of lectures given by Sangharakshita some years ago, he’ll be asking questions such as:

What does a group ask of us? How do we respond when we are confronted by different views that are held by other groups? How do we become more ourselves, more of a true individual? What is the nature...

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Dharmabyte: Solitude and Meditation

By Rijupatha on Mon, 26 May, 2014 - 15:42

In our Dharmabyte today, “Solitude and Meditation” Paramananda introduces the challenges and rewards of solitude, meditation as a form of solitude, and how being alone can enhance the experience of connection.

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Anapanasati: Mindfulness with Breathing

By viriyalila on Sat, 24 May, 2014 - 14:41

Anapanasati: Mindfulness with Breathing

By viriyalila on Sat, 24 May, 2014 - 14:41Meditation & Sutta Reflection Day Retreat
Sunday, June 15th, 10 - 4 pm

The Buddha tells us “Mindfulness of in-&-out breathing, when developed & pursued, is of great fruit, of great benefit.” (MN 118)

This day workshop will explore how we might develop and pursue mindfulness of in and out breathing using the techniques laid out by the Buddha in the Anapanasati Sutta.

Satyada was ordained in June 2012 at Aryaloka Buddhist Center...

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Dharma Books & Unusual Buddhist Findings

By viriyalila on Sat, 24 May, 2014 - 04:12

Dharma Books & Unusual Buddhist Findings

By viriyalila on Sat, 24 May, 2014 - 04:12Our little book shop and Dharma store is evolving beautifully. If you are looking for something unusual to support your practice, see our malas created by Bob and the unique, one-of-a-kind Buddhist findings by Danakamala - plus a wonderful collection of Dharma books. Open Wednesday nights for Sangha Night and Sunday mornings for our weekly meditation.

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Dhardo's Stupa is Coming! An Interview with Viriyagita

By viriyalila on Sat, 24 May, 2014 - 02:28

Dhardo's Stupa is Coming! An Interview with Viriyagita

By viriyalila on Sat, 24 May, 2014 - 02:28Repost dated 19/02/2014

Viriyalila had the opportunity to meet with Viriyagita, one of the members of the Stupa Kula - the team of folks working together to bring this project into fruition. They spent some time talking about various elements of The Stupa Project which is now most definitely happening. The ground has been blessed, a contract with the builder has been made, and 1/3 of the funds have been raised. Supporters may contribute to the building of the...

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The Heart of the Path: Bodhicitta

By viriyalila on Tue, 20 May, 2014 - 01:35

The Heart of the Path: Bodhicitta

By viriyalila on Tue, 20 May, 2014 - 01:35We are pleased to welcome two visitors from London next month - Kamalashila and Yashobodhi will be offering several retreats and practice opportunities around the region. The theme of their visit is “The Heart of the Path: Bodhicitta.” If you have an opportunity to meet and practice with these two, we highly recommend doing so!

The Heart of the Path: Fullness of Dharma Practice
Weekend Retreat: June 20 - 22, 2014
Aryaloka Buddhist Center, Newmarket NH
Centered around...

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Celebrating the Buddha's Enlightenment

By viriyalila on Fri, 16 May, 2014 - 12:59

Celebrating the Buddha's Enlightenment

By viriyalila on Fri, 16 May, 2014 - 12:59Our sangha celebrated the Buddha’s Enlightenment on the full moon evening of May. Viriyagita led the evening beginning with the Metta Bhavana (Development of Loving-Kindness) meditation where we visualized ourselves meditating under the Bodhi tree in the vicinity of the Buddha. After meditation we listened to stories from the life of the Buddha. We then composed our own gratitude verses, which we shared, and concluded our ritual time together with the chanting of the Ti Ratana Vandana (Salutation to the...

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