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Kṣitigarbha Sādhana Group

From Order Connection on Wed, 5 Jul, 2017 - 20:10

Kṣitigarbha Sādhana Group (group)

From Order Connection on Wed, 5 Jul, 2017 - 20:10

This is a group for all Order Members who practise the Kṣitigarbha Sādhana, are considering taking it up, or who have a serious interest in the Bodhisattva Kṣitigarbha. You are welcome to share images, texts, reflections, experiences, and anything else related to Kṣitigarbha that you feel may help and inspire other Order Members in their practice.

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Parami

Four Women Ordained at Adhisthana

From Order Connection on Wed, 5 Jul, 2017 - 19:07

Four Women Ordained at Adhisthana

From Order Connection on Wed, 5 Jul, 2017 - 19:07

Dear Order Members,

I am delighted to let you know that the following women received their public ordination at Adhisthana this afternoon (2nd July 2017).

Public Preceptor Parami:

Bec Remigio becomes Amaladipa
(long ‘i’, long final ‘a’)
Westernised spelling: Amaladipa
Sanskrit name meaning: She who is a Light or Lamp of Purity
Private Preceptor: Mokshini

Emma Bulley becomes Abhayamala
(long penultimate and final ‘a’)
Westernised spelling:...

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Mokshini

Buddha Ratnasambhava’s Delight

From Triratna International Gathering 2017 - What The World Needs Now on Wed, 5 Jul, 2017 - 19:03

Buddha Ratnasambhava’s Delight

From Triratna International Gathering 2017 - What The World Needs Now on Wed, 5 Jul, 2017 - 19:03

“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” (Howard Thurman)

At our best we’re aware of how much we have been given, and delight in passing it on to others. In those moments we taste the freedom of the awakened mind. So why is it so hard to do?! In this workshop we shall explore profound teachings and practices to become a...

Mokshini

Wisdom’s gathering: The difference that makes a difference

From Triratna International Gathering 2017 - What The World Needs Now on Wed, 5 Jul, 2017 - 11:42

Wisdom’s gathering: The difference that makes a difference

From Triratna International Gathering 2017 - What The World Needs Now on Wed, 5 Jul, 2017 - 11:42

What difference can the sangha make? In this talk, Dhammamegha will explore what the sangha has to offer in its forms of life and relationships, its precious reservoirs of wisdom, and the vital place of positive emotion.

And what are the enemies of sangha life? On one end there is individualism and wanting to be immune from others, or not knowing how to connect. On the other are relationships based on utopian, wishful and group thinking. Come and explore the adventure of...

Aryanisha

Friendship and Collective Practice - Saddhamani

From Community Highlights on Wed, 5 Jul, 2017 - 11:18

Friendship and Collective Practice - Saddhamani

From Community Highlights on Wed, 5 Jul, 2017 - 11:18

We have highlighted this post from the fantastic new Successful Community Living space - be sure to follow it as we’re certain it will continue to provide inspiration and advice on this super important topic.

In this video meet Saddhamani from Paris, France, who used to live at Padmaloka Retreat Centre in Norfolk, England. He gives a lovely, personal account of the role of friendship in his own life as part of a wider community of Buddhists supporting each other in...

Aryanisha

Mainland Europe Young Buddhist Convention 2017

From Community Highlights on Wed, 5 Jul, 2017 - 10:40

Mainland Europe Young Buddhist Convention 2017

From Community Highlights on Wed, 5 Jul, 2017 - 10:40

A lotus with seventy petals – a symbol for one European young Buddhist sangha

by Marieke

From Friday the 2nd, until Sunday the 4th of June, the first Mainland Europe Young Buddhist Convention was held in Berlin. Seventy young Buddhists from ten European countries came together to explore the theme ‘one sangha’. How can young Buddhists from different countries become one sangha? The relationship between unique individuals in all their diversity vs. their commonalities and shared values, was the central topic of the weekend.

Seventy petals
...

Mokshini

Everything of worth is defenceless

From Triratna International Gathering 2017 - What The World Needs Now on Wed, 5 Jul, 2017 - 09:25

Everything of worth is defenceless

From Triratna International Gathering 2017 - What The World Needs Now on Wed, 5 Jul, 2017 - 09:25

“Everything of worth is defenceless: the Dhamma - the most precious Jewel - doesn’t need protection”.

An intriguing title for the second main talk of the International Gathering, given by Arthakusalin who is the chair of the Ghent Buddhist Centre in Belgium! We are sure to find out more on the subject when we gather to listen to his talk - I am looking forward to it.

Mokshini

Return of the Bodhisattva

From Triratna International Gathering 2017 - What The World Needs Now on Wed, 5 Jul, 2017 - 08:09

Return of the Bodhisattva

From Triratna International Gathering 2017 - What The World Needs Now on Wed, 5 Jul, 2017 - 08:09

The world needs us to think big. The Bodhisattva Ideal is the biggest myth possible - Awakening for the sake of all sentient beings - and for that reason it’s perhaps easy to lose sight of it. But humanity is increasingly reaching out for a myth of this kind, and modern Buddhism is better able to articulate its significance than ever, so what needs to happen next?

Prajnaketu will share more of his thoughts on the above topic at the International Gathering...

Aryanisha

Team-based Right Livelihood opportunity with New View in Cambridge, UK

From Triratna News on Tue, 4 Jul, 2017 - 13:32

Team-based Right Livelihood opportunity with New View in Cambridge, UK

From Triratna News on Tue, 4 Jul, 2017 - 13:32

New View Residential is looking for a new team member to join a dynamic and professional Team-Based Right Livelihood in Cambridge.

Team-based Right Livelihood’s offer fantastic opportunities to deepen our practice with other Buddhists, integrate our values into our every day lives more fully, and contribute our energy and skills to projects that have a positive impact on the world.

New View Residential is one such organisation, and is now advertising a new position for a man or woman to join it.

Watch this great short video...

Aryanisha

Looking back on Buddhist Action Month 2017

From Triratna News on Tue, 4 Jul, 2017 - 13:20

Looking back on Buddhist Action Month 2017

From Triratna News on Tue, 4 Jul, 2017 - 13:20

This June saw another successful Buddhist Action Month (BAM) unfold. We take a look at what it was all about and how the Triratna Buddhist Community around the world took part.

So what is BAM?

Mokshini writes

“At the heart of Triratna is the Bodhisattva Ideal – the aspiration and heartfelt wish to benefit others and the commitment to act in ways that help all beings to thrive. Buddhist Action Month is an opportunity to reach out and engage with friends or local communities in ways that...

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