Tag: Sangha

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A big thank you for the Buddha Blitz

By Bodhidasa on Mon, 22 Dec, 2014 - 21:54

A big thank you for the Buddha Blitz

By Bodhidasa on Mon, 22 Dec, 2014 - 21:54The Sydney Buddhist Centre Management Committee and the Buddha Blitz team would like to thank all those who supported the Buddha Blitz.

People gave to the Blitz in many different ways. We raised a magnificent $33,467.80 - and we gained much more!

So we’re expressing our appreciation to the Sangha, not only for any monetary contribution people may have made, but also for the time, energy, skills, expertise, suggestions and goodwill that poured forth so readily right from...
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Dharmabyte: Sangha as Alternative Culture

By Rijupatha on Wed, 3 Dec, 2014 - 20:06
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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, we present an excellent talk from Young Peoples Facilitator Kara Moses entitled “Sangha as Alternative Culture”. Kara talks about why industrialised Capitalist society presents us with particularly challenging conditions for Buddhist practise, and how the Sangha provides a radical positive alternative.
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Sydney Sangha Day 2014

By Bodhidasa on Mon, 24 Nov, 2014 - 02:47
  • sangha fun
  • Happy Sangha Day from Sydney
  • after the offerings
  • Mel's hearty tarts
  • Paula and Oliver
  • Shantideva and Harrison
  • the shrine

Sydney Sangha Day 2014

By Bodhidasa on Mon, 24 Nov, 2014 - 02:47Sangha Day was celebrated warmly this year in two special events expertly arranged by the Young Triratna sangha. The morning activity was an opportunity to reflect with gratitude on the joy and strengths of Sangha whilst the evening event brought eight new mitras into our community, some of whom came from one of our outreach initiatives - the Coogee Meditation Group.

Each of the new mitras’ qualities were soundly rejoiced in by member of the Order and, as is...
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Dharmabyte: Sangharakshita: The Early Years

By Rijupatha on Mon, 10 Nov, 2014 - 15:57
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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “Sangharakshita: The Early Years,” Dharmashalin gives us an overview of Sangharakshita’s early life and spiritual path before founding the Triratna Buddhist Community. A great primer for those wanting to know a bit more back-story about our teacher.
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Dharmabyte: The Bodhisattva and Evolution

By Rijupatha on Tue, 28 Oct, 2014 - 00:58
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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “The Bodhisattva and Evolution,” Sangharakshita introduces the figure of the Bodhisattva, who embodies the principle of perpetual self-transcendence. This is an excerpt from the talk, “The Bodhisattva Principle”.
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Dharmabyte: Living Collectively - Sangha as Teacher

By Rijupatha on Thu, 23 Oct, 2014 - 20:27
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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “Living Collectively: Sangha as Teacher,” Saddhanandi shares some wisdom from Jack Kornfield on spiritual community and living collectively. She then describes having confidence in the Order and developing Sangha as the authentic teacher. From the talk “Spiritual Transmission and Lineage” a detailed, intimate and heartfelt talk looking at the relationship...
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Sydney sangha crowdfunding to transform centre

By Bodhidasa on Mon, 13 Oct, 2014 - 01:38
  • Some of our volunteers
  • Ratnasambhava yelllo volunteer shirts
  • Nandavani and Aryadharma prepare the collaborative buddha mosaic
  • The completed collaborative mosaic
  • A guided tour by Young Triratna volunteers
  • A puja to end the day

Sydney sangha crowdfunding to transform centre

By Bodhidasa on Mon, 13 Oct, 2014 - 01:38After only 24 hours, the Buddha Blitz has raised $19,500 for much-needed renovations at the Sydney Buddhist Centre. We now have six weeks to reach our target of $30,000 through crowdfunding site StartSomeGood.org.

We launched the Buddha Blitz with an open day at the centre on Saturday 11 October. The open day allowed the sangha to welcome the local community into our centre so they could see for themselves the potential of what we have created here...
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FBA Podcast: Singing the Song of the Order

By Rijupatha on Mon, 6 Oct, 2014 - 18:07

FBA Podcast: Singing the Song of the Order

By Rijupatha on Mon, 6 Oct, 2014 - 18:07Subscribe to the FBA Podcast

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This week’s FBA Podcast, is entitled “Singing the Song of the Order,” by Jnanacandra. One of two talks on more devotional approaches to Insight, given at the European Combined Order Convention held at Wymondham College on 24 August 2014.

The theme of the convention was “The Bodhisattva’s Reply: Triratna Paths to Insight”.
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Dharmabyte: Six Guides to Insight and a Touch of Magic

By Rijupatha on Thu, 2 Oct, 2014 - 16:20
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Danapriya brings us our FBA Dharmabyte today, “Six Guides to Insight and a Touch of Magic.” The fourth and last (short) talk in a panel called “Spreading the Dharma as a Path to Insight”, given at the European Combined Order Convention held at Wymondham College on 23 August 2014.

The theme of the convention was “The...
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Dharmabyte: Be Here Now, Is It Enough?

By Rijupatha on Mon, 18 Aug, 2014 - 14:05
In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “Be Here Now, Is It Enough?” Ratnaprabha reminds us that discomfort is caused by avoiding discomfort. Relief from suffering is found when we drop our concerns and are present in this moment. But is mindfulness alone enough structure for complete transformation? A systematic approach to changing ones habits and engaging with sangha are both important in our approach to practice. An excerpt from the talk titled ...

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