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Evolution, Capitalism and the Buddha

From Stockholms buddhistcenter on Thu, 25 Feb, 2016 - 00:00
In this talk given on Sanghanight in Stockholm Sweden, 22 of February 2016, Vaddhaka argues that capitalist economics is based upon a narrow evolutionary view associated with social Darwinism and a distorted interpretation of the survival of the fittest. So the question is then: Can modern approaches to evolution help to develop a new approach to economics more in line with buddhist values?
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Imagining the Buddha Meditation

From Bristol Buddhist Centre on Thu, 25 Feb, 2016 - 00:00
Short guided meditation imagining meeting the Buddha, with threefold puja, Shakyamuni mantra and transference of merits.
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Wayfinding

From Cambridge Buddhist Centre on Wed, 24 Feb, 2016 - 00:00
A rich talk by Vessantara on Sangha Night in Cambridge. Using the metaphor of Wayfinding to navigate our way across the sea of suffering to the safe refuge of the Buddha Dharma. The first of 4 talks exploring Going For Refuge.
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Young Facilitators Kula

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Tue, 23 Feb, 2016 - 15:03

Young Facilitators Kula (group)

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Tue, 23 Feb, 2016 - 15:03

This is the portal for all young facilitators to share resources, ideas and inspirations. It’s envisaged as a knowledge pool for members of the kula to draw on to take their young Buddhist group to the next level, and a way of rejoicing in what’s going well.

So what has worked for you? The sorts of things that you could post are:

  • Ideas for themes
  • Publicity images/strategies
  • Recordings/videos of talks
  • Photos
  • Retreat ideas
  • Quick updates on how your last event went
  • Upcoming plans
  • Questions and challenges
  • Whatever you think will help others and keep a connection within this kula…

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What Got You Interested?

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 23 Feb, 2016 - 04:59

What Got You Interested?

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 23 Feb, 2016 - 04:59


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9WrSkcbpvg


Somerset Maugham’s novel ‘The Razor’s Edge’ adapted into a movie was one of the seminal influences that turned me into both a meditator and a Buddhist. 
I saw the Bill Murray version in the 80’s but the original starred Tyrone Power. Interestingly a Buddhist house painter and passionate Vipassana meditator who I’ve got to know over recent years also cites this story as a profound influence on his spiritual path....
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Buddhist Womens Achievements - Standing Up, Standing Alone, Standing Together

From London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 23 Feb, 2016 - 00:00
Samata tells the inspiring story behind the creating a new Womens Buddhist Retreat Centre - Tiratanaloka.
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Celebrating the Buddha - Parinirvana Festival 2016

From London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 23 Feb, 2016 - 00:00
In celebration of Parinirvana day Devamitra recounts his favourite stories about the Buddha.
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Resignation of Jnanarakshita

From Order Connection on Mon, 22 Feb, 2016 - 19:48
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Resignation of Jnanarakshita

From Order Connection on Mon, 22 Feb, 2016 - 19:48

Dear Order Members,

Jnanarakshita/Danus Blanchard has written the resignation letter below to me as his Public Preceptor. Dharmachari Jnanarakshita asked to be suspended about two years ago whilst he worked on various issues. He has remained in regular contact with friends in the Order and with myself over this time. We had hoped he might be ready to rejoin the Order by now, but it has become clear that the process he is working through needs to be open-ended and unpressured. Following...
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Dharmabyte: Mind and the Nature of Commitment

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 22 Feb, 2016 - 18:27

Today’s FBA Dharmabyte features Dhammarati on the topic of Going for Refuge. In “Mind and the Nature of Commitment” he talks about setting the mind to purified intention and making correction after failure – crucial aspects in cultivating a committed Buddhist practice.

From the talk “A System of Training”.

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FBA Podcast: Commitment is Key

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 22 Feb, 2016 - 18:21

Part of a series from Cambridge Buddhist Centre on the Six Distinctive Emphases of the Triratna Buddhist Community, today’s FBA Podcast from Aryajaya is entitled “Commitment is Key”. Here she discusses Going for Refuge to the Three Jewels, a thread that runs through all Buddhist traditions but which is drawn out strongly as a central principle in the Triratna tradition.

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