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UK elections produce a Triratna councillor for the Green Party

By Munisha on Tue, 7 Jul, 2015 - 11:57
  • Oscar demonstrates at Westminster

UK elections produce a Triratna councillor for the Green Party

By Munisha on Tue, 7 Jul, 2015 - 11:57

The UK’s national and local elections in May this year produced two new Buddhist politicians, both Triratna mitras: a Conservative member of parliament at Westminster and Oscar Gillespie, a local councillor for the Green Party in Cambridge. (We hope to bring you a piece from the new MP later this year.) 

Oscar writes: “I have been an environmentalist and a vegetarian longer than I have been a Buddhist. I came to the Cambridge Buddhist Centre four years ago, and gained the conviction...
Buddhist Action Month 2015
Buddhist Action Month 2015

Vegan Recipes

By Sadayasihi on Fri, 26 Jun, 2015 - 10:46

Here are some vegan recipes from the recent vegan cookery demonstration in Dublin with Pat Timlin.  They were chosen for their simplicity as well as their deliciousness - enjoy!

Vegan Cookery Demonstration Menu

Fennel, Radish & Broad Bean Salad
Quinoa Tabbouleh with Pomegranate and Fresh Mint

Vegetable Chilli,
with fresh Guacamole
Potato & Cauliflower Curry,
with Pilau Rice
and Paratha Breads

Banana Bread
Carrot Cake
Chocolate Mousse

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Buddhist Action Month 2015
Buddhist Action Month 2015

Vegan Cookery Demonstration in Dublin

By Sadayasihi on Fri, 26 Jun, 2015 - 10:09
  • Some of the delicious vegetables and fruit that were used in the vegan cookery demonstration. Photo: Vajrashura

Vegan Cookery Demonstration in Dublin

By Sadayasihi on Fri, 26 Jun, 2015 - 10:09

Report by Clodagh Gray about the vegan cookery demonstration that happened in the women’s residential community in Dublin as part of Buddhist Action Month:-

Following on from last week’s screening of Cowspiracy and building on the link between sustainability and adopting a more vegan friendly lifestyle, our very own resident chef (although he is too humble to accept this!) Pat Timlin led a vegan cooking demonstration in the Women’s Buddhist Community as part of BAM on Sunday the 21st of June.

Over 21 people –...
Buddhist Action Month 2015
Buddhist Action Month 2015

Sponsored 'vegan for a week' event - open to all

By Utpaladhi on Mon, 22 Jun, 2015 - 17:49

Sponsored 'vegan for a week' event - open to all

By Utpaladhi on Mon, 22 Jun, 2015 - 17:49

In Southampton, we are running a sponsored ‘vegan for a week’ event and we would like to invite you to participate!

It takes place the week beginning 29th June, costs £5 to join, and all proceeds go to Green Tara Trust for their work in Nepal.

Participants will receive a handy booklet full of information about going vegan, what veganism means, the link between Buddhism and veganism, as well as lots of great recipes and resources to help you through the week....
Buddhist Action Month 2015
Buddhist Action Month 2015

Buddhist Action Month 2015 in Bristol

By Kamalamani on Thu, 21 May, 2015 - 12:44

Here in Bristol the sangha night theme through the late winter and spring has been ‘Building the Buddhaland’, setting the scene well for Buddhist Action Month in June. The flyer attached gives full details of the different events through the month, or there’s a quick overview below. Look forward to seeing you many of you at one or many of these events!

SANGHA NIGHT: THE BURNING HOUSE with Kamalamani, Tuesday 2nd June, 7.30pm

‘DO THE MATH’ FILM...

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Buddhist Action Month 2015
Buddhist Action Month 2015

Sustainability - Awakening Money - Caring for Others: Your World Needs You!

By mokshini on Mon, 6 Apr, 2015 - 21:40

Sustainability - Awakening Money - Caring for Others: Your World Needs You!

By mokshini on Mon, 6 Apr, 2015 - 21:40

This year we have three broad areas for suggested actions for your Buddhist Centre or Sangha - but don’t let that limit you. Other suggestions welcome, of course! If you’d like to share them in this space, mokshini [at] ntlworld.com (get in touch)! 

Sustainability 
1. Get in touch with the trustees at your Buddhist Centre and talk about how your Centre can move towards becoming low–carbon sustainable community” and be part of Triratna’s...
Vegan Buddhists and Friends
Vegan Buddhist

Veganuary - recipes, inspiration and more

By jane.easton@blu... on Mon, 5 Jan, 2015 - 07:34

Veganuary - recipes, inspiration and more

By jane.easton@blu... on Mon, 5 Jan, 2015 - 07:34The lovely folk at www.veganuary.com have relaunched last year’s site and it’s even better (and bigger) - and of course, it’s free. Whether you’ve already dipped your toes in the waters of vegan life or want to give it a go, this is a great resource. It may be that you want to try the entire month as a vegan or perhaps try a more gradual approach, eg Vegan Monday (or Tuesday or…) It’s completely flexible.

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Buddhist Action Month 2014
Buddhist Action Month 2014

BAM in Birmingham

By Munisha on Tue, 10 Jun, 2014 - 17:51
  • Organic fruit and vegetable box

BAM in Birmingham

By Munisha on Tue, 10 Jun, 2014 - 17:51Buddhist Action Month has started well. In fact, it started early: the Birmingham Buddhist Centre launched their events at the end of May! They report:

“After a launch evening on the 27th May, we’ve asked the Birmingham sangha to take a green precept for the month. People are making pledges on the Centre’s Facebook page and on a noticeboard in the cafe.

So far this ranges from signing up for a local organic veg box delivery...
Cambridge Buddhist Centre
Cambridge Buddhist Centre

Vegan Day: Green Light for Action and Compassion

By Abhayamati on Mon, 5 May, 2014 - 16:01
  • Vegan Day

Vegan Day: Green Light for Action and Compassion

By Abhayamati on Mon, 5 May, 2014 - 16:01A Bodhisattva helps suffering beings without hesitation because he has the clarity, the means and the open heart.
Explore the joy and challenges of becoming a vegan. There will be a talk and discussion to clarify our mind, a session of meditation to coax our heart, a poetry event to awaken our imagination and delicious vegan food, the means to alleviate the suffering of sentient beings.

10:30 Introduction to Loving Kindness meditation

11:15 Talk by Amalasiddhi

12:00...
Vegan Buddhists and Friends
Vegan Buddhist

Vegan links

By lokabandhu on Mon, 7 Apr, 2014 - 11:48

Here’s some great vegan links by Jane from Viva! - she says:

“Here are some useful and free resources - particularly good for new/newish vegans.

The 30 Day Vegan: daily email with breakfast, lunch and two supper ideas (one from scratch, the other from supermarket readies)

The L-Plate Vegan: handy guide. Currently a pdf but the html version almost finished for us to keep updating and you to download.
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