The Network of Buddhist Organisations (NBO)is hosting a gathering in London on November 5th, details below and on the attached poster. The main emphasis of the gathering is to discuss the theme, “Buddhism in action: what are we doing?”, but there will be a short AGM, too. You and members of all Triratna Sangha are warmly invited to come along, and please spread the word to anyone you know who might be interested. These gatherings are a unique...
I’d like to remind you of a special event we are holding on Sunday October 9th starting at 10:30am until 4:30pm in order to celebrate Dr Ambedkar’s 125th birth anniversary (14 April) as well as the 60 years since he converted to Buddhism along with 500,000 of his followers (14 October).
We will be meditating, chanting (in Indian style) the refuges and precepts, and having an Indian feast for...
This Sunday, October 2, 10AM - 12PM, we continue our exploration of mind and mental events, led by Dh. Viriyalila. In the complicated and conflicted times we live in, learning to work with our minds is, from the Buddhist perspective, the essential skill for living ethically and finding equanimity. This week, Viriyalila will help us grasp the concept of karma and see how it can bring greater clarity to our understanding of mental processes. Here is what she says:
Hemos subido al espacio de Conexión de la Orden un comunicado de Triratna en respuesta al programa local de televisión de la BBC “Inside Out” (East) , que estuvo al aire el 26 de septiembre de 2016. El objeto de este programa fueron temas históricos concernientes a Sangharakshita, la sexualidad y la época temprana de los Amigos de la Orden Budista Occidental. Este comunicado fue elaborado con la colaboración de Candradasa, Dhammarati, Munisha y Parami, con...
Parking in Portsmouth can be tough, especially on Thursday and Friday evenings. The city of Portsmouth has a website to help you figure it all out, including this convenient map of city parking lots. In addition, the bank lots near PBC on State St. and Pleasant St. allow parking during off hours. The free city lot and bank lots on Parrott Ave. and Pleasant St. usually have lots of empty spaces around 10AM on Sunday.
Here is a statement from Triratna in response to the BBC’s local television programme Inside Out (East), broadcast on September 26th 2016, looking at historical issues around Sangharakshita, sex, and the early days of the FWBO. It was worked on by Candradasa, Dhammarati, Munisha, and Parami, with helpful input and support from Saddhaloka, Subhuti, and Vishvapani.
Please feel free to use as a resource for anyone at your Centre – or in your spaces online – who may benefit...
