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Vajra Bell - Spring 2015

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

In this issue of the Vajra Bell Newsletter:

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 and Board of Directors of Aryaloka Buddhist Center

Sangha Notes from Aryaloka, Nagaloka, San...

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Vajra Bell - Winter 2015

By Rijupatha on Wed, 31 Dec, 2014 - 20:38In this issue of the Vajra Bell Newsletter:

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

Sangha Notes from Aryaloka, Nagaloka, Portsmouth, Montana, Portsmouth, NYC and Concord

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Dharmabyte: Symbols of Religion

By Rijupatha on Thu, 15 May, 2014 - 20:27

Our Dharmabyte today is titled “Symbols of Religion” from a recording of “Sangharakshita in Conversation with Kathleen Raine”. In this excerpt they discuss depictions of the cross through the ages; Yakshas (kindly demons); the Renaissance, human selfhood and the spirit; Ravenna mosaics; the Stations of the Cross considered as art; and the stupa.

In the 1980s, ‘Independent Arts’ ran an ambitious and extremely impressive Arts program through the Croydon Buddhist...

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Dharmabyte: The Stupa Emerges in The White Lotus Sutra

By Rijupatha on Mon, 12 May, 2014 - 17:05

Our FBA Dharmabyte today is titled “The Stupa Emerges in The White Lotus Sutra” by Sangharakshita from the talk “Five Element Symbolism and the Stupa”. In this excerpt, we hear about how the the Stupa of Abundant Treasures in The White Lotus Sutra emerges. Sangharakshita explains the origins of the Buddhist stupa and its connections with the five elements.

Talk given in 1971. This talk is part of the...

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Dharmabyte - The Origins of the Stupa

By Rijupatha on Mon, 24 Feb, 2014 - 16:46

Our FBA Dharmabyte today is dedicated to Dhardo Rinpoche, “The Origins of the Stupa.” In this segment Sangharakshita explains the origins of the Buddhist stupa. From the talk, Five Element Symbolism and the Stupa, given in 1971, is part of the series Parables, Myths and Symbols of Mahayana Buddhism in the White Lotus Sutra. We’ve dedicated this to Dhardo Rinpoche to help support a stupa being built in his honor at Aryaloka Buddhist...

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Vajra Bell - Winter 2014

By Rijupatha on Wed, 8 Jan, 2014 - 01:25In this issue of the Vajra Bell Newsletter:

“Karma: Round and Round We Go, Where it Stops, the Buddha Knows” – by Amala

“Impermanence with Appreciation” – by Narottama

“The Stupa: A Most Auspicious Project” – A history and update on the Stupa Project at Aryaloka Buddhist Center, and how you can help

Upcoming Retreats and Classes at Aryaloka

“Reflections on Greed, Hatred, and Delusion” – musings from mitra...

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Triratna America - Viriyagita on Dhardo Rimpoche and Meeting His Tulku

By Candradasa on Wed, 19 Jun, 2013 - 18:02

Back in April we did an interview with Viriyagita from the east coast of the US about her recent trip to India and her meeting with the recognised tulku of Dhardo Rimpoche, one of Sangharakshita’s eight main teachers, from the Gelug tradition. An inspiring visit and an excellent discussion about Viriyagita’s renewed vision of building a stupa to Dhardo Rimpoche at Aryaloka Buddhist Retreat Center in New Hampshire.

This week,...