Tag: Sangha

The Vajra Bell Autumn 2015 issue is here!

The focus of this issue is: “Self-Compassion: Learning to Turn Lovingkindness Inwards”.

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:

• “Lovingkindness Squared: Cultivating Self-Compassion” by Dh. Bodhipaksa
• “Metta: A Gateway to Self-Compassion and Insight” by Dh. Vimalasara
• “The Practice of Self-Compassion” by Dh. Varada
• “A Life Lesson from Behind Prison Walls” by Susan DePietro
• “Compassionate Presence” Retreat Review by Mike Mappes
• Updates from the Spiritual Vitality Council and Board of Directors of Aryaloka
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The first in a new occasional series with Parami​, one of the most experienced members of the Triratna Buddhist Order and Community. Over the coming months and years, Parami will be joining us for conversation and sharing her generous perspectives on what she encounters during her travels around a contemporary international Buddhist sangha. We’ll be hearing from her at home in the UK, as well as on the road from Mexico, Australasia and the U.S. 

A true Dharma farer,...

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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