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Triratna Writers Convention 2015

By Satyalila on Tue, 7 Jul, 2015 - 02:38

The first Triratna writers convention is happening all this week during the Ledbury Poetry Festival and we’ll be hearing from some of the lyric voices taking part. Join us through the week at Adhisthana for lots of literary talk and an exploration of the connections between the Arts and spiritual life - a big part of the Triratna Buddhist path.

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Vajra Bell - Spring 2015

By Rijupatha on Sun, 26 Apr, 2015 - 16:55

The Vajra Bell Spring 2015 issue is here!

The focus of this issue is: “Meeting Bhante: Connecting with Our Teacher and Founder Sangharakshita”.

You can download and view the PDF version of this issue of Vajra Bell by clicking on the link at the bottom of this post.

In this issue:

Meeting Bhante: Connecting with Our Teacher and Founder Sangharakshita
“Seeking Beauty: A Gateway to Freedom” – by Narottama
“Reflections on the Ninth Precept” – by Tom Gaillard
“Purification of a Stupa – Visit and Dedication with Dhardo Tulku Rinpoche” – by Barry Timmerman
Updates from the new Spiritual Vitality Council

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Vajra Bell - Spring 2015	5.42 MB

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Dharmabyte: A Rung in the Ladder

By Rijupatha on Thu, 23 Apr, 2015 - 19:54

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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “A Rung in the Ladder,” Satyalila shares quite personally about her writing as spiritual practice. From the talk, “Daring to Look In the Mirror” given on the 2014 at the European Women’s Convention held at Adhisthana, the theme of the convention was “The Bodhisattva’s Reply: Triratna Paths to Insight.”

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Dharmabyte: Seeing Beauty in Nature

By Rijupatha on Thu, 9 Apr, 2015 - 10:50

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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “Seeing Beauty in Nature”, Jnanavaca continues the seminar series exploring Eros and Beauty, drawing inspiration from Keats on the ascent of beauty. From the talk “Eros and Beauty – Jnanavaca On Fire” given at the London Buddhist Center, 9th March 2015.

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Vajra Bell - Winter 2015

By Rijupatha on Wed, 31 Dec, 2014 - 20:38

The Vajra Bell Winter 2015 issue is here!

The focus of this issue is: “Adhisthana: Triratna’s New Spiritual Home”.

You can download and view the PDF version of this issue of Vajra Bell by clicking on the link at the bottom of this post.

In this issue:

Adhisthana: A New Home for the Triratna Buddhist Order and Community
“Stupa-fied: Inspiration Arises from Sacred Space” – by Barry Timmerman
Upcoming Retreats and Classes at Aryaloka
“Reflecting on an Introduction to Noble Silence Retreat” – by David Watt
Updates from the new Spiritual Vitality Council and Board of Directors
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Vajra Bell - Winter 2015	1.59 MB

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The London Buddhist, No. 2 - The 'Views' Issue

By Candradasa on Tue, 2 Dec, 2014 - 17:00The spring 2015 issue of the London Buddhist Centre’s new combined magazine and program is out now. It’s got some great, in-depth articles about why ‘views’ matter in a Buddhist life…

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3 The Religion of the Elite -...

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The Starriness of Things - Songs of Sangharakshita

By Candradasa on Mon, 24 Nov, 2014 - 16:18

Many thanks to Joe Richardson, Sumana, and Munisha for drawing our attention to this lovely Soundcloud compilation of Sangharakshita’s poems set to folk music and beautifully sung!

Poetry of Sangharakshita set to music and sung by Joe Richardson. Secret Wings and Pilgrim have tunes by Dh Sumana whose playing inspired me to start this, Winter in the Hills has a traditional Irish tune.

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Dharmabyte: Hearing the Cuckoo’s Cry

By Rijupatha on Mon, 13 Oct, 2014 - 18:49

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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte we hear from Maitreyabandhu, from the Men’s Combined Convention, in his talk “Hearing the Cuckoo’s Cry.” Reading haiku, Maitreyabandhu brings us to reflect on our shared understanding of the goal of insight and enlightenment.

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Vajra Bell - Autumn 2014

By Rijupatha on Tue, 7 Oct, 2014 - 00:52

The Vajra Bell Autumn 2014 issue is here!

The focus of this issue is: “Cultivating Right Livelihood”.

You can download and view the PDF version of this issue of Vajra Bell by clicking on the link at the bottom of this post.

In this issue:

Cultivating Right Livelihood: Vajra Bell asks sangha members to weigh in on how they practice skillful work
“Working for Indian Buddhism” – by Viradhamma
“How Music Can Inform Buddhist Spirituality” – by Sravaniya
Upcoming Retreats and Classes at Aryaloka
Introducing Vajra Bell’s New Co-Editors – Mary Schaefer & David Watt
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Vajra Bell - Autumn 2014	7.19 MB

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Dharmabyte: A New Poem From Sangharakshita

By Rijupatha on Mon, 6 Oct, 2014 - 18:26

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We are delighted to dedicate today’s FBA Dharmabyte to poetry. Not just any poetry, but “A New Poem From Sangharakshita,” read by Parami at the European Women’s Convention held at Adhisthana, August 30 2014.

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