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Vajra Bell - Spring/Summer 2025 issue

By Rijupatha on Thu, 29 May, 2025 - 19:02

The Vajra Bell Spring/Summer 2025 issue is here!

The focus of this issue is: “Sangha as a Force for Good in the World”.

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: 

  • Sangha Connections
  • Sangha as a Force for Good in the World - by Suddhayu
  • The Dharma & the Worldly Winds of Politics - by Suryapala
  • 100 Years: Celebrating Sangharakshita
  • Sangha Arts: Art as a Spiritual Practice
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Vajra Bell - Fall/Winter 2020 issue

By Saddhavasini on Tue, 1 Dec, 2020 - 18:24

The Vajra Bell Fall/Winter 2020 issue is available now!

The focus of this issue is: “Climate Crisis: It’s really happening”

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: 

  • Anālayo: Grounding Our Activism in Ethics and Compassion 
  • Vessantara: 20 Suggestions for ‘Dealing with Overwhelm’
  • Gunopeta: Eco-Anxiety
  • Aryadrishti: The Earth is My Witness

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Vajra Bell - Fall 2019 issue

By Saddhavasini on Wed, 18 Sep, 2019 - 17:28

The Vajra Bell Fall 2019 issue is here!

The focus of this issue is: “Community, Practice, Ritual and Creativity”

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:

• ‘Cultivating the Riches of Less’ 
• ‘Unearthing the Buddha’ at Aryaloka 
• Buddha Mandala to Protect & Celebrate Dharmadhara 
• Drop the Story: Turn attention away from resisting pain 
• Acting as...

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Vajra Bell - Fall 2019 issue12.73 MB
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Vajra Bell - Fall 2018 issue

By Saddhavasini on Thu, 8 Nov, 2018 - 17:45

The Fall 2018 issue of the Vajra Bell magazine is here!

The focus of this issue is: “Generosity: At the Heart of a Spiritual Life”.

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:

  • Practicing Generosity Until It’s as Natural as Breathing by Ratnaghosha
  • Dana: The First Step of the Spiritual Life by Acarasiddhi
  • Is Money a Placeholder for Love in our Lives by Amalavajra
  • Books: The Buddha on Wall Street and Yasodhara 
  • Wild Awake: Alone, Offline & Awake in Nature
  • Sangha
  • ...
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Vajra Bell - Fall 2018 issue9.31 MB
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Vajra Bell - Fall/Winter 2017 issue

By Saddhavasini on Wed, 27 Dec, 2017 - 22:11

The Fall/Winter 2017-18 issue of the Vajra Bell magazine is here!

The focus of this issue is: “Looking to the Dharma to Deal with Challenges in Our Community”.

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:

  • Looking to the Dharma to Deal with Challenges in Our Community
  • Facing Our Shadows of the Past - by Mary Schaefer
  • Working Together to Create Beauty from Chaos - by Singhashri
  • Ethical Behavior: Mine, Yours, Ours - by Vidhuma
  • Using
  • ...
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Vajra Bell - Fall/Winter 2017 issue11.65 MB
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Vajra Bell - Fall 2016

By Rijupatha on Fri, 28 Oct, 2016 - 20:20

The Fall 2016 issue of the Vajra Bell has been released!

The focus of this issue is: “The Path of Practice: A Comprehensive Approach to Spiritual Development”.

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:

  • The Path of Practice: A Comprehensive Approach to Spiritual Development
  • Arts at Aryaloka – The Stitchfold Path
  • Arts Study Group – Zen and Creativity
  • “Some Divinity Shaping Our Ends”, by Dh. Maitreyabandhu
  • “The Dance of Dharma” by Dh. Lilasiddhi
  • Aryaloka Stupa in Need of Support
  • Sangha notes
  • ...
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Vajra Bell - Summer 2016

Vajra Bell - Summer 2016

By Candradasa on Mon, 11 Jul, 2016 - 22:46

A beautiful new edition of the Triratna Dharma magazine from North America! Featuring great articles on love and wisdom from Amala and Kamalashila, tales from a pilgrimage to Kyoto, and notes on community connections from all across the region.

Read more Vajra Bell editions on Issuu

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Vajra Bell - Autumn 2015

By Rijupatha on Wed, 30 Sep, 2015 - 22:53

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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Vajra Bell - Autumn 201516.21 MB
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Vajra Bell - Spring 2015

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

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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Vajra Bell - Spring 20155.42 MB
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Vajra Bell - Winter 2015

By Rijupatha on Wed, 31 Dec, 2014 - 20:38

The Vajra Bell Winter 2015 issue is here!

The focus of this issue is: “Adhisthana: Triratna’s New Spiritual Home”.

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:

  • 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
  • ...
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Vajra Bell - Winter 20151.59 MB

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