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New Book by Bhikkhu Anālayo Just Released - A Meditator's Life of the Buddha

From Windhorse Publications on Tue, 19 Dec, 2017 - 13:26
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New Book by Bhikkhu Anālayo Just Released - A Meditator's Life of the Buddha

From Windhorse Publications on Tue, 19 Dec, 2017 - 13:26

We have good news to share. We are pleased to announce that A Meditator’s Life of the Buddha by Bhikkhu Anālayo has just been released. Sponsors should have received their eBook copies already, and paperback copies are on their way. (Thank you, sponsors.)

A Meditator’s Life of the Buddha is by Anālayo, a scholar of early Buddhism, and a Buddhist monk. The book follows the Buddha’s journey through life, particularly as a meditator . Each chapter concludes with suggestions to support meditation practices.

In his foreword,...
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Evil Revisited – And Good

From Dharma Articles on Tue, 19 Dec, 2017 - 15:56

Evil Revisited – And Good

From Dharma Articles on Tue, 19 Dec, 2017 - 15:56

Open to all

‘The roaring of lions, the howling of wolves, the raging of the stormy sea, and the destructive sword, are portions of eternity too great for the eye of man.’ Thus William Blake in The Marriage of Heaven and Hell. To Blake’s examples one might add the crash of the tsunami as it hits land, the crack of thunder, and the havoc wrought by volcanoes and earthquakes. All these are manifestations of non-human energy, of the tremendous power of nature....
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Dhammacharini Ordination 17th Dec 17 - Name Announcement Part 1

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 18 Dec, 2017 - 05:57

Dhammacharini Ordination 17th Dec 17 - Name Announcement Part 1

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 18 Dec, 2017 - 05:57

Name Announcement Part 1 : Dhni. Suprabha, Dhni. Shubhajaya, Dhni. Jayamani and Dhni. Karunamaya announcing the name of New Dhammacharini.
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Women Ordination Dec 17

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 18 Dec, 2017 - 02:25

Women Ordination Dec 17

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 18 Dec, 2017 - 02:25

On 17th Dec 17 at Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center 21 Women got Ordain as Dhammacharini. Public Ordination preform by Dhni. Karunamaya and Dhni. Jnansuri.

Thanks for Ranjit for recording. 
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Public Ordination in New Zealand

From Order Messenger on Sat, 16 Dec, 2017 - 18:01

Public Ordination in New Zealand

From Order Messenger on Sat, 16 Dec, 2017 - 18:01

Dear Order Members,

I am delighted to let you know that at the Auckland Buddhist Centre on 16th December 2017, Geoff Walker was ordained as:

Dhīramuni (the first ‘i’ is long).
Sanskrit name meaning: ‘resolute sage’ 
Westernised spelling: Dhiramuni
Private Preceptor: Ratnavyuha
Public Preceptor: Purna

With metta,
Purna
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Colour's Celebration during Women Ordination Retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 16 Dec, 2017 - 16:14
  • Rangoli 1
  • Rangoli 2
  • Rangoli 3
  • Rangoli 4
  • Rangoli 5
  • Rangoli 6
  • Rangoli 7
  • Rangoli 8
  • Rangoli 9
  • Rangoli 10
  • Plat 1
  • Plat 2
  • Plat 3
  • Plat 4

Colour's Celebration during Women Ordination Retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 16 Dec, 2017 - 16:14

During Women Ordination Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center has got colourful during each day of Private Ordination. Various colourful Rangoli were made in front of Shrine by Dhni. Utpala, ex- Shushila Karwade and other retreatant. As well as beautiful plat’s were prepare for Private Ordination.
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Maitripala - Buddhas In My Pocket

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 15 Dec, 2017 - 21:46

A gem of a conversation with Maitripala, from Melbourne (via Emerald City) in Australia, describing her beautiful practice of Metta Walks across the continent and the Buddhas In My Pocket project that has grown up around it. Her evocation of a modern day pilgrimage, engaging with strangers and sharing moments of deep connection and mutual kindness, is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. A shining example of living out the image of Indra’s Net, where every...
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Celebrating Dh. Ratnasambhava 45th Birthday in Bhaja Community

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 15 Dec, 2017 - 05:45
  • Dh, Ratnasambhava 45th Birthday Celebration
  • Welcome Greeting by Dh. Vidyaruchi
  • Cake Cutting

Celebrating Dh. Ratnasambhava 45th Birthday in Bhaja Community

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 15 Dec, 2017 - 05:45

Dh Ratnasambhava is involve with moment since 1990 and started effectively working for movement since 1996 after leaving good job in Pharmaceutical company. In the beginning he has work in Mahavihar Dapodi, maintain and renovating old Balwadi and supervise strong stone wall around third piece of land and living in various community like Buddhankur, Ashwaghosh and then in GFR Community...
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Closing 2017 with Perfect Samadhi

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 14 Dec, 2017 - 17:26

Closing 2017 with Perfect Samadhi

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 14 Dec, 2017 - 17:26

Join us this Sunday, December 17, 9:30AM-12:00PM, as we conclude our Sunday series on the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path: Where Are We Going and How Can We Get There? Dh. Viriyalila will once again lead us in meditation and Mitras Meagan Van Hoogan and Maryellen Burke will seed our community conversations with their reflections on Perfect Samadhi (or Right Meditation) and a concluding overview of the whole path. This will be our final Sunday gathering of 2017, and we...

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