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Calling all techies & creatives!

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Fri, 23 Jan, 2015 - 19:07
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Calling all techies & creatives!

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Fri, 23 Jan, 2015 - 19:07Do you enjoy web development? Designing for print and web? Bringing order to chaos?

Virya Group have freelance opportunities for developers and designers - ideally with some exposure to the Joomla CMS and Framework for developers, and a good understanding of responsive web design and multi-channel design for designers. We may also have project-based opportunities coming up in the future for QA engineers and project managers with technical experience.

Virya Group work with local and international...
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Discipleship and poetry

From Urthona - A Journal of Buddhism and the Arts on Fri, 23 Jan, 2015 - 14:44

Discipleship and poetry

From Urthona - A Journal of Buddhism and the Arts on Fri, 23 Jan, 2015 - 14:44Some thoughts on discipleship with regard to current discussions in the Order and poetic discipleship are on the editor’s blog at www.urthona.com

(On the home page scroll down past the new issues details to find the post for 23rd Jan 2015)
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Transforming Work: Exploring Right Livelihood

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Fri, 23 Jan, 2015 - 13:08

Transforming Work: Exploring Right Livelihood

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Fri, 23 Jan, 2015 - 13:08Work: Boring, stressful, tiring. Meaningful, inspiring, fun, liberating. Can you imagine a change in the way you relate to work so it becomes a practice of spiritual growth? Imagine working in a meaningful project with likeminded people helping each other to develop and have a positive influence in the world. Work can be a transformation ground that moves us toward awakening. In this weekend we will be exploring how can we transform our work so it can transform us and...
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Urthona issue 31 Launches at West London BC Saturday 7th Feb

From Urthona - A Journal of Buddhism and the Arts on Fri, 23 Jan, 2015 - 09:17

Urthona issue 31 Launches at West London BC Saturday 7th Feb

From Urthona - A Journal of Buddhism and the Arts on Fri, 23 Jan, 2015 - 09:17URTHONA 31 - The Story Telling Issue

will be launched at the new West London Buddhist Centre

45a Porchester Road, London W2 5DP

Saturday 7th February 2015 7 – 9 pm (Optional meditation 6.00 – 6.45 pm)

with readings by Urthona 31 poets

Mimi Khalvati, Chris Hardy, Vishvantara, Natacha Bryan, Mandy Sutter and Vidyakaya, with Malcolm Stern reading the poems of his daughter Wendy.

Plus music from Bodhilila and Vishvantara

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What is a Retreat?

From London Buddhist Centre on Thu, 22 Jan, 2015 - 12:26

What is a Retreat?

From London Buddhist Centre on Thu, 22 Jan, 2015 - 12:26Here’s a beautiful wee impression of being on retreat over Christmas and New Year with the LBC at Adhisthana, with Chanting from the wonderful Yashodeva.
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The Diamond Throne

From London Buddhist Centre on Thu, 22 Jan, 2015 - 00:00
Does Buddhism have anything to say about the recent attacks in Paris? What about liberal democracy; does Buddhism agree? With characteristic intelligence and sensitivity, Chairman of the Centre Jnanavaca launches 2015 by exploring such issues via the vision of the Vajrasana - the diamond throne.
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TYB 2015 events posters

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 19:04
There are so many great events happening for Triratna Young Buddhists in 2015!!!
Here are some of the event posters so far…

Hopefully see you there :-)
File NameSize
Adhisthana Dharma Training Course for Men32.45 KB
Triratna Sub25 272.06 KB
2015 TYB Retreats183.77 KB
Transforming Work Weekend 6.26 MB
demon_taming_magic.jpg5.69 MB
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Women GFR Retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 16:14

Women GFR Retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 16:14From 12th to 19th Jan 2015 Women GFR Retreat Led by Dhammacharini Karunamaya and Dhni Vajrasuri. The subject for retreat was Know your Mind. Around 70 Women attended this retreat. Dhni. Karunadeep was translating for this retreat. It was really pleasant to See Dhammacharini Vajrasuri on this retreat.
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The Big Dana Discussion #1

From Glasgow Buddhist Centre on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 09:46
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The Big Dana Discussion #1

From Glasgow Buddhist Centre on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 09:46Saturday 24 January 2-5pm. Open to all mitras and order members. Starts at 2pm with vegan cake and coffee. Ends 5pm. If you’d like to be on the set up team, please come for 1pm. Bringing home-made vegan cake is a good idea. Or some gluten free goodies like nice crisps and nuts if you’re a shopper. Much appreciated, see you there.
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Urthona Issue 31 is published!

From Urthona - A Journal of Buddhism and the Arts on Mon, 19 Jan, 2015 - 15:56
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Urthona Issue 31 is published!

From Urthona - A Journal of Buddhism and the Arts on Mon, 19 Jan, 2015 - 15:56Urthona Buddhist Arts Magazine, issue 31 is out in Triratna Buddhist Centre Bookshops now!

Or you can subscribe at www.urthona.com

This year’s theme is ‘The Art and Craft of Storytelling’

But what is storytelling? What has it to do with the quest for an authentic spirituality in the 21st century? Many contemporary Dharma teachers talk about ‘dropping the ego’s stories’. But what do they really mean? Do they mean us to turn off our imagination...

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