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FBA Podcast: The Ecumenical Emphasis in Triratna

By Centre Team on Sun, 20 Sep, 2015 - 03:20

In this week’s FBA Podcast, Manuvajra discusses critical ecumenicism – one of the Six Emphases of the Triratna Buddhist Community – with “The Ecumenical Emphasis in Triratna”.

In principle, and in contrast with other approaches to contemporary Buddhism, any approach to the Dharma that conduces to a deepening of spiritual practice is valued in the Triratna context with a critical eye towards what constitutes fundamental Buddhism, and what works in practice.

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Dharmabyte: Finding the Heart of the Dharma Traditions

By Centre Team on Thu, 17 Sep, 2015 - 19:45

In today’s FBA Dharmabyte Vishvapani’s usual good-natured and reflective approach is just the thing to expand our look at Ecumenical Buddhism as he examines how Sangharakshita’s initiative in founding Triratna might be viewed in terms of the unity of Buddhism.

Entitled “Finding the Heart of the Dharma Traditions” this excerpt from the talk “Three Jewels Buddhism – Finding the Heart of the Dharma Traditions” continues our exploration of the Six Emphases of Triratna.

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Wednesday Online Study: The Six Emphases of Triratna

By Rijupatha on Tue, 15 Sep, 2015 - 15:00

Wednesday Online Study: The Six Emphases of Triratna

By Rijupatha on Tue, 15 Sep, 2015 - 15:00

This special two-month online study, led by Khemavassika, will explore the Six Emphases of the Triratna Buddhist Community, as described by its founder Sangharakshita.  The Six Emphases detail central principles of the Triratna Community, marking what connects us and also what makes us different from other Buddhist traditions. A superb study for anyone who would like to better understand our tradition.

Registration is required and space is limited to eight participants.
Study sessions begin this Wednesday, September 16th
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Dharmabyte: Ecumenical Buddhism

By Rijupatha on Mon, 14 Sep, 2015 - 11:00

Today’s FBA Dharmabyte introduces the first of the Six Emphases of Triratna in a talk entitled “Ecumenical Buddhism”. From the talk “The Six Distinctive Emphases of the FWBO, here Sangharakshita explains that unlike many Buddhist lineages, Triratna critically engages with and draws from the depth and breadth of the whole Buddhist tradition.

Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2002.

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FBA Podcast: Forty Years On - The Six Emphases of the FWBO

By Rijupatha on Sat, 12 Sep, 2015 - 11:00

In this week’s FBA Podcast, Sangharakshita gives a full introduction to the Six Emphases of the Triratna Buddhist Community with “Forty Years On – The Six Emphases of the FWBO.

Marking the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Triratna Buddhist Community (formerly the Western Buddhist Order), he has some great reminisences about the early days, and is on top form as he considers the uniting factors of this diverse group of people...

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Dharmabyte: Reflecting on Core Triratna Features

By Rijupatha on Thu, 10 Sep, 2015 - 11:00

Today’s FBA Dharmabyte, called “Reflecting on Core Triratna Features” is an excerpt from the talk “The Six Distinctive Emphases of the FWBO. It begins with a lovely personal note from Sangharakshita regarding the loss of his eyesight, and his reflections on the beginnings and some of the important features of Triratna (the former FWBO) that those in our community should consider.

Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2002.

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Dharmabyte: The Six Distinctive Emphases of Triratna

By Rijupatha on Mon, 7 Sep, 2015 - 17:46

Our FBA Dharmabyte today begins a two-month long series of podcasts around the topic of the Six Emphases of the Triratna Buddhist Order.  

Our introductory Dharmabyte is called “The Six Distinctive Emphases of Triratna” from the talk “Looking Back – and Forward” by Sangharakshita. Here he celebrates the 40th anniversary of the FWBO (or Triratna Buddhist Order as it is now named) with a reflection on what makes our tradition unique from...

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FBA Podcast: The Individual and Community

By Rijupatha on Sat, 5 Sep, 2015 - 11:00

In this week’s FBA Podcast“The Individual and Community” Dhammarati explores the central importance the Triratna Buddhist Order places on communication and connection as a means of personal transformation and the basis from which we influence the world. This gives us the significance of the Triranta Buddhist Order as a community of individuals trying to change themselves and have a positive impact on society making them a nucleus of a new society.

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Singhashri - Misogyny and the Potential of Women in Buddhism

By Amaradaya on Mon, 3 Aug, 2015 - 12:13

Singhashri - Misogyny and the Potential of Women in Buddhism

By Amaradaya on Mon, 3 Aug, 2015 - 12:13

Singhashri gives a talk on the potential of women in Buddhism, and how our practice can help us move from anger to clarity in response to misogyny and sexism. Talk given for International Women’s Day, Manchester Buddhist Centre, 7th March 2015.

Please watch also the introductory talk Munisha gave first in the same series of talks, What is a Woman?

Although Singhashri says that Sangharakshita has suggested that women “are less likely to develop spiritually than men”, she acknowledges that he has never said precisely...

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What is a Woman? - Munisha

By Amaradaya on Mon, 3 Aug, 2015 - 12:10

What is a Woman? - Munisha

By Amaradaya on Mon, 3 Aug, 2015 - 12:10

Munisha’s 28-minute talk for International Women’s Day in March 2015; the first of three public talks given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre for IWD.

The first part is an introduction to women in Buddhism today generally, and UK Buddhism. The main talk, “What is a Woman?”, begins at 8’ 39”.

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