Sydney Buddhist Centre
Sydney Buddhist Centre

Introduction to the Buddha Blitz!

By Bodhidasa on Mon, 29 Sep, 2014 - 11:48

Introduction to the Buddha Blitz!

By Bodhidasa on Mon, 29 Sep, 2014 - 11:48
The Sydney Buddhist Centre at 24 Enmore Rd, Newtown, has taught meditation and Buddhism to thousands of people in Sydney since the 1980s. We provide a calm and relaxing oasis in the midst of a busy city life. But now we are going to shake things up a bit with an exciting renovation.

As a non-profit organisation, we rely almost entirely on donations from people attending the centre, and on money raised...
Sydney Buddhist Centre
Sydney Buddhist Centre

Myself, the dragon and St George - reflections on Ordination

By Bodhidasa on Tue, 2 Sep, 2014 - 07:32
What is it like to engage with ordination? This is a personal account of one person’s experience of attending the men’s ordination retreat at Guhyaloka in 2014.

It’s an honest and revealling exploration of the inner work done drawing on the work of Joseph Campbell and the myth of St George and the Dragon.
The SoundCloud content at https://soundcloud.com/sydneybuddhistcentre/myself-the-dragon-and-st-george-reflections-on-ordination is not available, or it is set to private.
Sydney Buddhist Centre
Sydney Buddhist Centre

The Still Life - images from Vijayaloka Retreat Centre, Sydney

By Bodhidasa on Wed, 20 Aug, 2014 - 11:53

The Still Life - images from Vijayaloka Retreat Centre, Sydney

By Bodhidasa on Wed, 20 Aug, 2014 - 11:53
These are a selection of images taken at the Vijayaloka Retreat Centre in January 2014 during the Men’s Training for Ordination Retreat.
Sydney Buddhist Centre
Sydney Buddhist Centre

A welcome to new Order Members in Sydney

By Bodhidasa on Wed, 20 Aug, 2014 - 06:39

A welcome to new Order Members in Sydney

By Bodhidasa on Wed, 20 Aug, 2014 - 06:39On Wednesday 27th the Sydney Buddhist Centre is welcoming back four new Dharmacharis from their ordination retreats.
Come along to meet
  • Aaron Matheson who is now Aryadharma (meaning ‘Noble Dharma’)
  • Steven Caldwell who is now Bodhidasa (meaning ‘He who is in the Service of Enlightenment.’)
  • Kevin Griffith who is now Karunamitra (meaning ‘Compassionate Friend’)
  • Glen Davies who is now Nandavani (meaning ‘He whose voice is blissful’)
This is an opportunity to both welcome them and hear snippets of their fascinating journeys.The evening begins at 7pm with a meditation followed...
Triratna International Council
Triratna International Council

Consejo Internacional Triratna

By Candradasa on Thu, 14 Aug, 2014 - 08:09

Consejo Internacional Triratna

By Candradasa on Thu, 14 Aug, 2014 - 08:09Un encuentro con los delegados hispanohablantes en la reuníon del Consejo Internacional.

Chandramsu, Vajranatha, y Jnanadakini, nos hablan de lo que es el Consejo y la reuníon del 2014.
Regional order conveners of India
Order Strand, India

Chapter Conveners workshop lead by Dh. Aryaketu at Bahujan Hitay Boys Hostel, Nagpur

By Aryaketu on Wed, 18 Jun, 2014 - 15:29

Chapter Conveners workshop lead by Dh. Aryaketu at Bahujan Hitay Boys Hostel, Nagpur

By Aryaketu on Wed, 18 Jun, 2014 - 15:29
Chapter Conveners workshop for Vidharbha region held on 28th to 31st May-2014 at Bahujan Hitay Boys Hostel, Gorewada, Nagpur. Where18 chapter conveners out of 24 participated from Vidharbha region of India. Which is the Central part of India. Aryaketu lead a workshop on to clarify the role and responsibility of chapter  conveners. He specifically deal with the questions like Who we are? Where we want to go? And how...
Stockholms buddhistcenter
Stockholms buddhistcenter

Karunakväll

By Viryabodhi on Thu, 22 May, 2014 - 09:19

Karunakväll

By Viryabodhi on Thu, 22 May, 2014 - 09:19Denna sanghakväll, öppen för ALLA, är i Karunas tecken och regi. Under kvällen får vi veta mer om det fina arbete Karuna gör i Indien, och om vad vi gör i Karuna Sverige, för att hjälpa till. Kvällen leds av Viryabodhi, Jöran, Aryaka och kanske Kristin Olsson.

Även de som ej gått på centret tidigare är välkomna. Passa på och bjud in till en spännande och inspirerande afton.
kl 18.30 - 21.00

All dana går till Karuna...
Stockholms buddhistcenter
Stockholms buddhistcenter

Great Faith Great Wisdom

By Viryabodhi on Fri, 16 May, 2014 - 09:25
The text that Rarnaguna has written and used in a talk at the Stockholms Buddhistcenter, on May 12, 2014.
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Community Highlights
Community Highlights

Buddha Day Around Triratna!

By Rijupatha on Mon, 12 May, 2014 - 20:08

Buddha Day Around Triratna!

By Rijupatha on Mon, 12 May, 2014 - 20:08This week marks the Triratna Community’s celebration of the Buddhist festival of Wesak, or Buddha Day, and The Buddhist Centre Online is the perfect place to celebrate together - to see the smiling faces of our brothers and sisters from all over the world reflecting on the Buddha’s Enlightenment.

Some centres have already held their events, and some are still upcoming, so stay tuned and +follow the Community Highlights space as we collect together any postings from around the...
Free Buddhist Audio
Free Buddhist Audio

FBA podcast: Dhardo Rinpoche, Stupa Building and Sangha

By Rijupatha on Mon, 12 May, 2014 - 15:55

FBA podcast: Dhardo Rinpoche, Stupa Building and Sangha

By Rijupatha on Mon, 12 May, 2014 - 15:55In this week’s FBA Podcast we hear a talk given by Nagabodhi on Triratna Day 2014. Here, in “Dhardo Rinpoche, Stupa Building and Sangha” Nagabodhi recounts his favorite memories of his time with Dhardo Rinpoche in Kalimpong, expresses his feelings about the strengthening power of stupa building for centers, and ties it all together with a reminder of the central role of sangha in the Triratna Community. Talk given on Triratna Day 2014 at Aryaloka...

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