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Ordination in Mexico

From Triratna News on Sun, 23 Dec, 2012 - 06:39

From Triratna News on Sun, 23 Dec, 2012 - 06:39We’re delighted to announce that on Friday 14th December Noé Santos had his Public Ordination into the Triratna Buddhist Order at Chintamani Retreat Centre, in Mexico.

He became Dhirabodhi, meaning ‘He whose Awakening is firm and resolute’. In Spanish it is ‘Aquel cuyo Despertar es firme y decidido’.

His private and public preceptor is Moksananda

SADHU!

Andrea@Karuna

Padmadaka appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Karuna

From Triratna News on Sat, 22 Dec, 2012 - 09:44

Padmadaka appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Karuna

From Triratna News on Sat, 22 Dec, 2012 - 09:44We’re delighted to share with you the news that the Karuna trustees have appointed Dharmachari Padmadaka as the new Chief Executive Officer of Karuna.

Vajrapushpa, Karuna’s chair of trustees says: “Padmadaka comes highly recommended by those who have worked closely with him in the past. He has also been an effective Programme Manager in Karuna and a valued member of staff who has already made a significant contribution to Karuna. The trustees believe Padmadaka has the skills and experience,...

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The Light of the Three Jewels Shines On

From Free Buddhist Audio on Fri, 21 Dec, 2012 - 19:55

The Light of the Three Jewels Shines On

From Free Buddhist Audio on Fri, 21 Dec, 2012 - 19:55

As we welcome the holidays here at Free Buddhist Audio and the sun sets on this the longest night of the year where we work, we’d like to pause in the silence and celebrate all of you - our generous community of donors and volunteers. And whether it’s winter or summer where you are, thanks for helping bring the light of the Three Jewels - the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha - into this world. Your efforts...

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Mitras take over Padmaloka!

From Triratna News on Fri, 21 Dec, 2012 - 06:35

Mitras take over Padmaloka!

From Triratna News on Fri, 21 Dec, 2012 - 06:35Dharmashalin writes from Padmaloka, Triratna’s long-established retreat centre in Norfolk UK with some unexpected news: the Mitras have taken over! He elaborates:

“At the beginning of December, during a gap in Padmaloka’s busy schedule, we had an event here that may be the first of its kind: a group of GfR Mitras hosting a retreat at Padmaloka! The four mitras concerned have been living at Padmaloka this year, doing the 2012 Triratna One Year Intensive. They...

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New York Sangha holds first residential women’s retreat

From Triratna News on Wed, 19 Dec, 2012 - 06:09

New York Sangha holds first residential women’s retreat

From Triratna News on Wed, 19 Dec, 2012 - 06:09Viriyalila writes from her home in New Hampshire, USA, from where she’s been supporting the growing Triratna sangha a few hours south in New York City. She says - “This Autumn saw the New York Triratna sangha holding its first-ever residential women’s retreat. Eight women took part in the two-day event, and I was fortunate enough to be able to be there for the occasion. The retreat was devoted to the Seven Bodhyangas, and more specifically to...

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Meeting the Buddha

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Wed, 19 Dec, 2012 - 00:06

Meeting the Buddha

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Wed, 19 Dec, 2012 - 00:06Viriyalila will be leading a Women’s Practice Morning Saturday, January 12, 9 - 1 pm. We will be “Meeting the Buddha” through a series of reflections, meditations and devotional ritual. All women interested in learning more about Buddhist practice are welcome to attend, suitable for all levels.

To register, please email us at: portsmouth [at] thebuddhistcenter.com

Suggested Donation: $25 - $40

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Silent Solstice

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 18 Dec, 2012 - 23:33

Silent Solstice

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 18 Dec, 2012 - 23:33This Wednesday, December 19th for our Sangha Night, 7 - 9 pm, we will be offering an evening of Silent Meditation as we approach the longest night of the calendar. Join us for an opportunity to deepen your meditation practice. Enjoy time to sit quietly with like-minded people to cultivate some peace before the holidays!

A reminder that we will not be meeting for Sangha Night on December 26th.

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Job vacancies at Windhorse:evolution in Cambridge, UK

From Triratna News on Tue, 18 Dec, 2012 - 11:58

Job vacancies at Windhorse:evolution in Cambridge, UK

From Triratna News on Tue, 18 Dec, 2012 - 11:58Dharmasiddhi writes from Windhorse:evolution, based in the beautiful city of Cambridge: Windhorse:evolution was formed in 1979 to raise funds for Buddhist projects and provide ethical work opportunities for those interested in team based Right Livelihood. Over the years we have raised millions of pounds for many worthwhile Buddhist and social projects around the world. There are a range of lifestyle options in which you can engage, which can support spiritual practice and also training for ordination.

We are currently...

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Bristol exhibit Five-Buddha Mandala paintings

From Triratna News on Sun, 16 Dec, 2012 - 06:26

Bristol exhibit Five-Buddha Mandala paintings

From Triratna News on Sun, 16 Dec, 2012 - 06:26Clare writes from Triratna’s Bristol Buddhist Centre with news of a remarkable exhibition of Buddhist paintings - the culmination of their autumn series on the ‘Five-Buddha Mandala’. She says - “We just hosted the last of our series of talks on the Five-Buddha Mandala. During the evening, Kumuda, a local Order Member and artist gave a talk about his two series of paintings of the Five-Buddha Mandala, discussing both the ‘male’ and ‘female’ Buddha images he has painted,...

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New home for Portland Buddhist Centre

From Triratna News on Sat, 15 Dec, 2012 - 06:55

New home for Portland Buddhist Centre

From Triratna News on Sat, 15 Dec, 2012 - 06:55Dharmasuri, chairwoman of Triratna’s Nagaloka Buddhist Center in Portland, in Maine USA, writes to say - “ There’s big news at our Centre this winter: we’ve moved to a brand new location! It’s in the heart of the Arts district in the city of Portland, and we now occupy the first floor of a beautiful brick building. We have separate rooms for a book store, library, shrine room and open discussion room. There is also a kitchenette...

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