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Sub25s retreat - an Opportunity to Awaken 1st-3rd July

By Prajnaketu on Thu, 23 Jun, 2016 - 16:31

Sub25s retreat - an Opportunity to Awaken 1st-3rd July

By Prajnaketu on Thu, 23 Jun, 2016 - 16:31

Adhisthana, Herefordshire UK

A weekend open to all aged under 25, newcomers and regulars, exploring what it means to live a meaningful life as young people, what we can offer the world and how we can move forward together.

Book now -
adhisthana.org/retreat/?ev=92

£70/50 with bursary places available

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Sangharakshita's diary

By Munisha on Wed, 15 Jun, 2016 - 23:42

Sangharakshita's diary

By Munisha on Wed, 15 Jun, 2016 - 23:42

Sthanashraddha is Sangharakshita’s secretary. He writes:

“Looking out of the window here in the annexe and seeing the trees now in full leaf it’s hard to imagine they were so bare and stark but a couple of months ago. Our late spring is rushing headlong into summer and the great field has had two or three cuts now, in almost as many weeks. Plants and flowers are emerging everywhere and while the cuckoo was heard here last month, now morning walks and tea breaks are accompanied...

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New Chair for Birmingham Buddhist Centre

By Munisha on Wed, 13 Apr, 2016 - 11:57

New Chair for Birmingham Buddhist Centre

By Munisha on Wed, 13 Apr, 2016 - 11:57

Birmingham Buddhist Centre, UK, has a new Chair. Maitrisara writes:

“At the Birmingham Buddhist Centre, we have been welcoming our new Chair, Singhamati, and saying goodbye and thank you to Samacitta, our Chair for the last eight years. Samacitta is returning to Australia to care for her elderly mother.

The handover took place on on Triratna Day, 10th April, within the context of a sevenfold puja led by Paramartha, our Centre President and attended by nearly one hundred people.

On Friday 8th April, we spent...

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Sheffield Younger Sangha 16th of March

By Prajnaketu on Mon, 22 Feb, 2016 - 15:55

Sheffield Younger Sangha 16th of March

By Prajnaketu on Mon, 22 Feb, 2016 - 15:55

I hope you’re all enjoying the ending of the rain and the threatening of spring! As we move into March, make sure that the date of the next younger sangha evening is in your diaries - Saturday 16th March, this time led by Kate. We’ll be exploring the Buddha’s decision to teach the Dharma after his enlightenment, and the profound vision he had which inspired him to do so.

Hope to see you there!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/youngersheffieldsangha/

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Norwich Young Buddhists Big Montly Meet - March 6th

By Prajnaketu on Mon, 22 Feb, 2016 - 15:52

Norwich Young Buddhists Big Montly Meet - March 6th

By Prajnaketu on Mon, 22 Feb, 2016 - 15:52

Aged 16-35? Interested in Buddhism and meditation? All welcome. No previous experience necessary. Bring your friends. You don’t need to be a Buddhist to come along, and we won’t try to make you one!

Our theme for the comings months is the Mandala of the 5 Buddhas (see below for details).

Ratnasambhava, the ‘Jewel-Born’

Through meditation, talks and discussion, we will explore the symbolism of Ratnasambhava, the Jewel-Born yellow Buddha of the South. He...

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Ipswich Young Buddhists - Hatred and Aversion

By Prajnaketu on Mon, 22 Feb, 2016 - 15:50

Ipswich Young Buddhists - Hatred and Aversion

By Prajnaketu on Mon, 22 Feb, 2016 - 15:50

5th March

Come along to the Ipswich Buddhist Centre to hear the first in a mini series on the Three Unwholesome Roots (or the Three Poisons). These roots are believed to cause us suffering (or dukkha) and are shown to be central on the wheel of life (usually as a pig, a bird and a snake).

Ed will be leading a discussion on Hatred and Aversion (also translated as anger) - a fear of getting what we don’t want or...

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Sydney Under 35's retreat

By Prajnaketu on Mon, 22 Feb, 2016 - 15:47

Sydney Under 35's retreat

By Prajnaketu on Mon, 22 Feb, 2016 - 15:47

26th-28th of Feb

“In fact we may say that the creative mind at its highest level is freedom itself…” Sangharakshita

On this retreat we will begin to get a sense of what the creative mind truly is. Creative mind is not about being an artist or having any special ‘talent’. It’s about finding freedom from the mechanical and habitual nature of the reactive mind, about questioning and moving beyond the usual. The process begins with the simple application of awareness.
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A Trip To India? Let Us Know By Valentines Day!

By mokshapriya on Tue, 9 Feb, 2016 - 23:21

A Trip To India? Let Us Know By Valentines Day!

By mokshapriya on Tue, 9 Feb, 2016 - 23:21

*UPDATE*: Mokshapriya indicates that an answer by the 21st would be feasible if Valentines day is too soon for you to make plans! :)

Young Buddhists actively involved with your Centres, are you interested in a trip to India with other international young Buddhists?

On 14th October 2016 Buddhist India will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s conversion to Buddhism and the immediate conversions of hundreds of thousands of his followers. The greatest of those celebrations will be held at...

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Cambridge Young People's Night

By Prajnaketu on Tue, 2 Feb, 2016 - 15:12

Cambridge Young People's Night

By Prajnaketu on Tue, 2 Feb, 2016 - 15:12

The Young People’s Night at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre is an alternative Friday night for young people.

2016 starts with a three month drop-in series of talks on the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. This month Leigh Smith will introduce us to the Dharma, the doctrine or universal truth common to all individuals at all times.

We will start the night with meditation and the evening events will be followed by a late night tea bar (until...

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Practice morning for young men - Cambridge

By Prajnaketu on Mon, 1 Feb, 2016 - 14:59

Practice morning for young men - Cambridge

By Prajnaketu on Mon, 1 Feb, 2016 - 14:59

Cambridge BUddhist Centre 13th Feb, 10am-1pm

This event is aimed at young men in their late teens, 20’s and 30’s, no prior experience of meditation is necessary.

The ancient teachings of the Buddha led to freedom from suffering. During this event we will explore how we can get closer to experiencing this freedom in our busy day-to-day lives.

This event is run by young people from the Triratna buddhist community, and is suitable for complete beginners and...

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