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Thank You to Our Intern, Abbie

From Windhorse Publications on Mon, 19 Nov, 2018 - 13:13

Thank You to Our Intern, Abbie

From Windhorse Publications on Mon, 19 Nov, 2018 - 13:13

We were pleased to offer Abbie-Leigh Smith an internship in our office for four weeks. Abbie is a talented master’s student in Publishing at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge. She shares her experience as follows:

“Over the past 4 weeks I have had the opportunity to complete a work experience placement at Windhorse Publications. It was my first experience working in a small non-profit press, and my first time learning about a publishing house as a whole rather than sticking to one...

Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: Faith as Metta

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 19 Nov, 2018 - 13:00

Today’s FBA Dharmabyte, is called Faith as Metta by Saddhaloka from the talk entitled Amitabha. This is the fourth talk in a six-part series on the figures on the Wheel of Life. Saddhaloka introduces us to Amitabha, the red Buddha of the West who represents and inspires the highest love of all. Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, winter retreat, 1997

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Jnanacandra

The Essen Sangha saying farewell to Bhante

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Mon, 19 Nov, 2018 - 11:58

The Essen Sangha saying farewell to Bhante

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Mon, 19 Nov, 2018 - 11:58

On 10th November about 80 people from the Essen Sangha gathered to say farewell to Bhante. We met at the same time and followed the same programme as the one happening in Adhisthana, celebrating Puja in spirit with those 1400 of you present for Bhantes funeral, reciting the same mantras, listening to the same readings… and in the background seeing images (some of the time) coming in on screen from...

Padmavajra

Resignation of Upekshaka

From Order Connection on Mon, 19 Nov, 2018 - 09:19

Resignation of Upekshaka

From Order Connection on Mon, 19 Nov, 2018 - 09:19

Dear Friends,

Upekshaka (Ray McMurray) has sent me his letter of resignation from the Order. Some months ago he wrote to Surata (his private preceptor) and myself (his public preceptor) telling us of his intention to resign. After some correspondence, he decided to wait a little longer before finally taking the decision to resign. He has now taken that decision and I have accepted his resignation. I have wished him well for the future.

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Den Beundransvaerda Vaennen

From Stockholms buddhistcenter on Sun, 18 Nov, 2018 - 00:00

Ett föredrag om andlig vänskap som gavs på sanghadagen 2018.

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Den Beundransvaerda Vaennen

From Stockholms buddhistcenter on Sun, 18 Nov, 2018 - 00:00

Ett föredrag om andlig vänskap som gavs på sanghadagen 2018.

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Ryan Dawes

Thank-you

Sat, 17 Nov, 2018 - 20:35[edit]

Thank-you for introducing me to the Buddhist path.

Warm wishes,

Ryan

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Sadayasihi

FBA Podcast: Bright Blue Sky, Deep Blue Sea

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 17 Nov, 2018 - 12:00

Our FBA Podcast this week is called Bright Blue Sky, Deep Blue Sea by Suryadarshini. Amitabha is one of the most well-known archetypal Buddhas, whose qualities of love and compassion attract myriad practitioners and devotees.

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Ujumani

A Paris, pour les funérailles de Sangharakshita

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Sat, 17 Nov, 2018 - 11:31

A Paris, pour les funérailles de Sangharakshita

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Sat, 17 Nov, 2018 - 11:31

Au centre bouddhiste Triratna de Paris nous nous sommes rassemblés, venus de Chambéry, de Clermont-Ferrand, de Paris et même de Cheltenham, pour l’après-midi des funérailles de Bhante. Nous y avons suivi à peu près le même programme qu’au même moment à Adhisthana, en suivant par moments...

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Remembering Bhante at Abhayaloka retreat centre, Finland

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Fri, 16 Nov, 2018 - 19:34

Remembering Bhante at Abhayaloka retreat centre, Finland

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Fri, 16 Nov, 2018 - 19:34

People from Triratna Finland and friends gathered for the weekend retreat ’Mantra: Heart of Devotion’, which included chanting the five mantras requested by Bhante for the period around his death, and a special puja with reminiscences of our teacher, as well watching the live streaming of Sangharakshita’s funeral ceremony. Further gatherings of the Finnish sangha with remembrances and pujas also took place...

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