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Dharmabyte: Whole Body Breathing

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 10 May, 2018 - 15:56

This FBA Dharmabyte, ‘Whole Body Breathing’, is an excerpt from the talk Anatomy of the Breath by Padmadarshini.

This talk provides a really good working context to help your meditation practice. Best to lie down comfortably as you listen to Padmadarshini’s description of the anatomical and physiological processes involved in breathing. She’s a yoga teacher as well as a meditation teacher and she draws on both those sets of skills to give this talk. And as you...

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New Intro Course beginning June 6! "Mindfulness, Kindness and the Buddha's Way"

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 10 May, 2018 - 02:50

New Intro Course beginning June 6! "Mindfulness, Kindness and the Buddha's Way"

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 10 May, 2018 - 02:50

The Portsmouth Buddhist Center will be offering a new four-week intro course at Gateway Taiji, Qigong & Yoga studio at 875 Islington Street in Portsmouth on Wednesday evenings, June 6 - June 29 at 7-9 PM. Please look for details and registration next week.

Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: Working at Your Own Pace

From Free Buddhist Audio on Wed, 9 May, 2018 - 15:45

This FBA Dharmabyte, ’Working at Your Own Pace’ brings to life Viveka’s fresh and vibrant take on the traditional practice of anapanasati - mindfulness with breathing.

Using the breath as a stabilizing presence, this series of meditations (including two fully-guided practices) is designed to help us discover the nature of reality itself by encouraging us to notice what is actually happening each moment in a direct and open way. Anapanasati is a complete path to...

Saccanama

Kulanandi appointed as a public preceptor

From College of Public Preceptors on Wed, 9 May, 2018 - 14:41

Kulanandi appointed as a public preceptor

From College of Public Preceptors on Wed, 9 May, 2018 - 14:41

Kulanandi has recently been appointed as a public preceptor and joins the College of Public Preceptors. She introduces herself here -

I went on my first FWBO retreat over Xmas/New Year in 1981 in Seaford UK, and celebrated my 31st birthday there. I had been living and working as an English and Music teacher in Germany, so after completing my contract...

Saccanama

Santavajri appointed as a public preceptor

From College of Public Preceptors on Wed, 9 May, 2018 - 14:35

Santavajri appointed as a public preceptor

From College of Public Preceptors on Wed, 9 May, 2018 - 14:35

Santavajri has recently been appointed as a public preceptor and joins the College of Public Preceptors. She introduces herself here -

I first walked in the doors of the London Buddhist Centre in 1990, and immediately signed up for a six-week meditation course, by the end of which I realised I was a Buddhist. I was made a mitra on Dharma Day in 1993, and asked for ordination a few months later.
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Sadayasihi

BAM 2018: Focusing on Digital Technology and a Positive Collective Narrative

From Community Highlights on Wed, 9 May, 2018 - 12:36

BAM 2018: Focusing on Digital Technology and a Positive Collective Narrative

From Community Highlights on Wed, 9 May, 2018 - 12:36

Mokshini writes on the BAM space: “Buddhist Action Month (BAM) is an opportunity to reflect on our values, and to take the time to think about and adjust a habit that we know has an adverse affect on ourselves and on the planet. Typical BAM activities over the last few years have included litter picks, beach cleans, a month of going vegan, or mindful time spent in nature - there are more ideas in the BAM Handbook.

This...

Sadayasihi

Newsbyte: The International Council Meeting 2018

From Community Highlights on Wed, 9 May, 2018 - 12:00

Newsbyte: The International Council Meeting 2018

From Community Highlights on Wed, 9 May, 2018 - 12:00

In February 2018, members of the Triratna Buddhist Order from around the world gathered at Bhaja in India for the 5th Triratna International Council. What took place, in the context of an inspiring retreat, was a deeply harmonious and creative meeting of minds, bringing ideas and live issues from local situations on 5 continents and exploring them together as a united community. This short film from Clear Vision captures a sense of the spirit of the International Council...

Amalavajra

Bhante blesses the FutureDharma Jambala rupa!

From Future Dharma on Tue, 8 May, 2018 - 18:59

Bhante blesses the FutureDharma Jambala rupa!

From Future Dharma on Tue, 8 May, 2018 - 18:59

Today Bhante Sangharakshita blessed FutureDharma’s Jambala rupa, and wished our whole team every success in raising money for our movement’s projects.

He said something like, “Money is necessary for all activities in the world. In the right hands it can make such a difference. There can be hardly any better use for money than Dharma work”

We talked about US...

Mokshini

A Myth For Our Times?!

From Buddhist Action on Tue, 8 May, 2018 - 13:30

A Myth For Our Times?!

From Buddhist Action on Tue, 8 May, 2018 - 13:30

However innumerable beings are, I vow to deliver them;

However inexhaustible the passions are, I vow to extinguish them;

However immeasurable the teachings are, I vow to master them;

However incomparable the Buddha Truth is, I vow to attain it

Prajnaketu shares his thoughts for BAM 2018 and invites us all to discuss and explore how we can bring the myth of the Bodhisattva Ideal more into our lives in a practical way.

He writes - ”As we enter into Buddhist Action Month we consciously co-operate with the myth of the...

Mokshini

films for BAM 2018

From Buddhist Action on Tue, 8 May, 2018 - 09:40

films for BAM 2018

From Buddhist Action on Tue, 8 May, 2018 - 09:40

An excellent way to engage people in discussion and raise awareness of ecological and economic issues that have ethical implications for our practice is to show a film at your Centre and invite people along. Here is a list to get you started!

‘The Story of Stuff’ (series of films starting in 2007 to present)

‘Before the Flood’(2017)

‘Chasing Coral’ (2017)

‘Awake, a dream from Standing Rock’ (2017)

‘A Plastic Ocean’ (2016)

‘Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things’ (2016)

‘How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can’t...

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