Tag: right livelihood

Free Buddhist Audio
Free Buddhist Audio

Dharmabyte: The Spirit of Cooperative Work

By Rijupatha on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 15:41
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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, entitled “The Spirit of Cooperative Work”, Parami looks at Sangharakshita’s encouragement of cooperative work and Team-Based Right Livelihood businesses, examining the history of these types of businesses in the Triratna Buddhist Community as well as how we can keep the energy and momentum behind them alive.
Buddhist Centre Features
Buddhist Centre Features

#EthicalChristmas: The Ethics Of Publishing In A Digital Age

By Centre Team on Sat, 22 Nov, 2014 - 13:44

#EthicalChristmas: The Ethics Of Publishing In A Digital Age

By Centre Team on Sat, 22 Nov, 2014 - 13:44The publishing industry is in the process of going through a huge, seismic change. Whereas ten years ago we were buying all of our books from our local bookshop, today we’re more likely to purchase them online, in eBook as well as print format. Publishers are having to adapt to these changing conditions in order to survive. In addition, some companies are adopting dubious methods to make up for decreased profit margins – the recent tax avoidance schemes of certain...
Buddhist Centre Features
Buddhist Centre Features

#EthicalChristmas: Windhorse Publications

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

#EthicalChristmas: Windhorse Publications

By Candradasa on Tue, 18 Nov, 2014 - 16:24We’re delighted this week to welcome on board our #EthicalChristmas campaign the team at Windhorse Publications in Cambridge, UK! All week we’ll be bringing you news of their great Right Livelihood efforts to bring life-changing books and eBooks to market at affordable prices for the holidays.

Listen to the team talk about their inspiring work

Their new crowdfunding campaign is great. Donate £30 (around $48) and get...
Community Highlights
Community Highlights

Join us for a more #EthicalChristmas!

By Candradasa on Thu, 9 Oct, 2014 - 17:49

Join us for a more #EthicalChristmas!

By Candradasa on Thu, 9 Oct, 2014 - 17:49

“Every time you spend money, you’re casting a vote for the kind of world you want.” Anna Lappe

If you haven’t seen, we’ve just launched our new #EthicalChristmas campaign over on the Triratna Features space… Come and + follow us there over the next few months as we work with Triratna businesses and...

Vajra Bell
Vajra Bell

Vajra Bell - Autumn 2014

Vajra Bell - Autumn 2014

By Rijupatha on Tue, 7 Oct, 2014 - 00:52In this issue of the Vajra Bell Newsletter:

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

Updates from the new Spiritual Vitality Council and Board of Directors

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Jobs, Volunteering & Communities
Jobs, Volunteering & Communities

Virya Group seeks a part time book keeper

By RCheesley on Sun, 28 Sep, 2014 - 12:33

Virya Group seeks a part time book keeper

By RCheesley on Sun, 28 Sep, 2014 - 12:33Do you have experience with bookkeeping? Would you like to help support a growing Right Livelihood business?

Virya Group are seeking a part time bookkeeper to help us manage our growing business processes. Ideally familiar with UK accountancy processes and HMRC requirements, you would be responsible for day to day reconciliation and book keeping using our online system Xero, making sure that invoices are marked as paid in a timely manner and processing receipts (training is available...
Windhorse Evolution
Windhorse Evolution

Opportunities at Windhorse:evolution

By sanghadhara on Mon, 9 Jun, 2014 - 16:35

Opportunities at Windhorse:evolution

By sanghadhara on Mon, 9 Jun, 2014 - 16:35Windhorse:evolution has opportunities for men and women who wish to deepen their Dharma practice in the context of a Triratna sangha workplace. Positions are available at our Cambridge headquarters and there are opportunities to live in a residential spiritual community if needed.

Windhorse:evolution aims to provide supportive conditions in which to practise Right Livelihood both in the workplace and also within the wider context of the Cambridge Buddhist Centre and local Buddhist Sangha.

Remuneration is available on a...
Windhorse Evolution
Windhorse Evolution

Opportunities at Windhorse:evolution 2014

By sanghadhara on Fri, 21 Feb, 2014 - 17:12

Opportunities at Windhorse:evolution 2014

By sanghadhara on Fri, 21 Feb, 2014 - 17:12Windhorse:evolution has opportunities for men and women who wish to deepen their Dharma practice in the context of a Triratna sangha workplace. Positions are available at our Cambridge headquarters and there are opportunities to live in a residential spiritual community if needed. Windhorse:evolution aims to provide supportive conditions in which to practise Right Livelihood both in the workplace and also within the wider context of the Cambridge Buddhist Centre and local Buddhist Sangha. Remuneration is available on a...
Windhorse Evolution
Windhorse Evolution

New View Residential seeks Property Manager

By sanghadhara on Fri, 14 Feb, 2014 - 16:02

New View Residential seeks Property Manager

By sanghadhara on Fri, 14 Feb, 2014 - 16:02New View Residential is a Buddhist inspired residential letting and property management company based in Cambridge UK. Founded in 2010 the vision of the business is to raise money for Triratna projects and local charities, promote Buddhist values through ethical business practices and to provide Team Based Right Livelihood employment.

This is a key role in a new and expanding Buddhist business and offers opportunities for taking responsibility and could develop into a senior management position...
Triratna News
Triratna News

Hidden Gems charity shop opens in Croydon

By lokabandhu on Fri, 6 Dec, 2013 - 13:23

Hidden Gems charity shop opens in Croydon

By lokabandhu on Fri, 6 Dec, 2013 - 13:23Sucimani writes with news of some unusual developments around Triratna’s Croydon Buddhist Centre, saying - “Over the past few weeks, bags and bags of clothing - including a very posh hat that you might wear to Ascot - have been arriving on the Centre’s doorstep. And not just clothes - there’s been a whole assortment of interesting gifts and much-loved books, CDs and DVDs. Luckily we have quite a lot of room in our basement! And...

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