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Triratna America - Dharmasuri, Chair Nagaloka Buddhist Center, Portland, ME (skype interview)

By viriyalila on Sat, 22 Jun, 2013 - 14:24

Dharmasuri, Chair of Nagaloka Buddhist Center in Portland, ME, has been an inspirational force since the very early days of Triratna activities there. From renting a room from a counseling group in the mid ’90s to now being situated in a fantastic multi-use building in the downtown arts district they have a full program, a growing sangha, and strong community ties.

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Triratna America - Dayalocana, Chair of Aryaloka Buddhist Center

By viriyalila on Fri, 21 Jun, 2013 - 20:50

Dayalocana and I have been good friends for over 15 years. Here we are in Crackskull’s Cafe, in downtown Newmarket NH, having a conversation about what it has been like practicing at Aryaloka Buddhist Center for over 24 years. Starting out as the first volunteer at Aryaloka, taking responsibility, the growing Sangha, meaningful work and engaging playfully with practice…

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Triratna America - American Dharma Talk Podcasts

By Candradasa on Tue, 18 Jun, 2013 - 15:09

Triratna America - American Dharma Talk Podcasts

By Candradasa on Tue, 18 Jun, 2013 - 15:09Over on Free Buddhist Audio’s space, Viriyalila has written up a great series of podcasts she’s put together with Eric for this month to capture the spirit and history of Triratna America: ‘Heroism, Gratitude and Love’.

“Our FBA Podcasts for the rest of the month will feature talks by members of the Triratna Order who have helped shape and support the development of the Triratna Sangha in America.”

Talks by Dayalocana, Nagabodhi and...

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Vision, And Yes, Transformation

By viriyalila on Thu, 16 May, 2013 - 14:58

Vision, And Yes, Transformation

By viriyalila on Thu, 16 May, 2013 - 14:58Here at Free Buddhist Audio this month we’ve been podcasting all sorts of perspectives on the theme of Vision - what is it that the Buddha saw when he realized the ultimate truth? Listen to members of our Order community share their thoughts and experiences…

Beginning with Ratnaprabha as part of our series of full talk podcasts, we took a look at the Buddhist path in terms of happiness, engagement, interest and delight...

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Empathy, Receptivity, Silence... A Week of Podcasts on FBA

By viriyalila on Wed, 8 May, 2013 - 01:40

Empathy, Receptivity, Silence... A Week of Podcasts on FBA

By viriyalila on Wed, 8 May, 2013 - 01:40We start our podcast review with The Power of Empathy by Vajrasara. In this beautiful talk Vajrasara explores metta (loving kindness), the subtle art of listening, and Kuan Yin, the mysterious white lady of Compassion. One of a series of talks on the theme of ‘A Force for Good in the World’, given in the Dharma Parlour at the 2010 Buddhafield Festival in Somerset, UK

Then we give you two short Dharmabytes, little gems of Dharma...

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Some pictures from day 3 (and a bit of sad news about the talks)

By Candradasa on Wed, 27 Feb, 2013 - 18:08

Some pictures from day 3 (and a bit of sad news about the talks)

By Candradasa on Wed, 27 Feb, 2013 - 18:08

Alas, alas… The organisers had arranged for someone to record audio and video of all the talks that are going on here each day, but they cancelled the day before the Convention! With iPhones and camcorders we are attempting to capture as much as we can, and the first two days went well in that regard. Unfortunately though, it’s now got very hot (well, for westerners!) and the many fans in the marquee are...

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India Boo No. 6 - Lokamitra on the future in India

By Candradasa on Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 - 18:22

A very special extended edition of the podcast with Lokamitra, one of the first generation of Order members and founder of so much of the Triratna Movement in India. A chance then, on a day of explorations around leadership and the future, to turn our attention to India. Any conversation with Lokamitra tends to the fascinating and this is no exception. Much to ponder, and a chance to celebrate a complex, generous man whose work has benefitted so...

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India Boo No. 5 - Vajrajyoti from Auckland (The Golden Voice of Radio)

By Candradasa on Tue, 19 Feb, 2013 - 18:27

Vajrajyoti talking shop on avoiding bureaucracy, the inspiration to be found in ethical practice, and getting off campus. Also, puppies and monkeys…

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India Boo No. 1 - To Nagpur

By Candradasa on Fri, 15 Feb, 2013 - 14:52

The first of many posts in our new India series to follow the Triratna International Council and International Order Convention. Here are Sucimani and Dassini (misnamed at first as Munisha in the excitement!) on the way to Nagpur and reflecting on what their trip is all about… + Follow this space above for regular updates, and subscribe to our podcast to hear more voices and stories over the coming weeks: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/thebuddhistcentres-boos/id498033013

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Today's Dharmabyte: "Dana = Generosity" by Sangharakshita

By Rijupatha on Mon, 6 Aug, 2012 - 15:37

Today's Dharmabyte: "Dana = Generosity" by Sangharakshita

By Rijupatha on Mon, 6 Aug, 2012 - 15:37Today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “Dana = Generosity” is brought to us by Sangharakshita, founder of the Triratna Buddhist Order and Community. An excerpt describing the practice of dana from the brilliant talk “Altruism and Individualism in the Spiritual Life” given in 1969 as part of the pivotal series “Aspects of the Bodhisattva Ideal.”

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