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Why we go on Retreat

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 2 Feb, 2016 - 11:48

Why we go on Retreat

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 2 Feb, 2016 - 11:48

I often describe getting myself away on retreat as having to rip myself away from velcro …….. the pull of my busy life in Sydney wants to tell me I can’t afford the time out …….. and yet when I do I realise it’s just what I need. 


We go on retreat in order to put things in perspective. By removing ourselves from the mundane whirl of our life and having some down time, especially down time with stillness and...
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Sangharakshita's diary

From Triratna News on Tue, 2 Feb, 2016 - 08:39
  • Sangharakshita and Indian Public preceptors

Sangharakshita's diary

From Triratna News on Tue, 2 Feb, 2016 - 08:39

Sangharakshita’s secretary, Sthanashraddha, reports from Adhisthana in Herefordshire, UK:

“Some 10 weeks have passed since the last report and in that time Adhisthana has passed through the longest night of the winter months and the seasonal nadir of the year. Yet so far one would hardly have noticed, with barely a handful of frosty nights and only one real freezing spell when the ponds froze over leaving the duck population mostly high and dry, if a little cold of foot.

For Bhante the time has passed...
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Vishvapani on Getting a Sense of the Buddha

From Windhorse Publications on Mon, 1 Feb, 2016 - 16:34
  • Gautama Buddha by Vishvapani
  • Gautama Buddha by Vishvapani

Vishvapani on Getting a Sense of the Buddha

From Windhorse Publications on Mon, 1 Feb, 2016 - 16:34

Gautama Buddha: The Life and Teachings of the Awakened One weaves ancient sources and modern understanding into an insightful and thought-provoking biography. In an interview with Hannah Atkinson, author Vishvapani discusses how his research into the Discourses provided him with a strong sense of the Buddha.

Gautama Buddha is an incredibly full and rich account of the Buddha’s life and teachings. I think you wrote it over a period of three years?

Yes, and it was by far the hardest...
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Practice morning for young men - Cambridge

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Mon, 1 Feb, 2016 - 14:59

Practice morning for young men - Cambridge

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Mon, 1 Feb, 2016 - 14:59

Cambridge BUddhist Centre 13th Feb, 10am-1pm

This event is aimed at young men in their late teens, 20’s and 30’s, no prior experience of meditation is necessary.

The ancient teachings of the Buddha led to freedom from suffering. During this event we will explore how we can get closer to experiencing this freedom in our busy day-to-day lives.

This event is run by young people from the Triratna buddhist community, and is suitable for complete...
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Introduction to Buddhism: 4-week Course

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Mon, 1 Feb, 2016 - 03:42

Introduction to Buddhism: 4-week Course

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Mon, 1 Feb, 2016 - 03:42

Introduction to Buddhism: 4-week Course

Thursday evenings, February 4-25, 7-9 pm

A practical exploration of the core teachings of the Buddha. Topics covered will include:

—The life of the Buddha
—The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
—Ethics
—Meditation
—Buddhist visions of Reality

The course runs for four consecutive Thursdays, the 4th through the 25th February, 7-9 pm. Suitable for all levels of experience. Offered by donation — $80-$40 suggested for the four weeks.

Register on Eventbrite
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Loving Kindness Meditation

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Mon, 1 Feb, 2016 - 03:32

Loving Kindness Meditation

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Mon, 1 Feb, 2016 - 03:32

Meditation is really very simple, and it can prove a greatly helpful tool in anyone’s life if they choose to make it a part of what they do. The ‘Metta Bhavana/Cultivation of Loving Kindness’ meditation is a traditional Buddhist meditation aimed at calming the mind and improving one’s capacity for kindness for oneself and all living beings. 

Are you ready to focus, choose wisely, and be creative in your conditions? You do not need to be a Buddhist to practice this - this...
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Mindfulness with Breathing... March 19th

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Mon, 1 Feb, 2016 - 03:21

Mindfulness with Breathing... March 19th

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Mon, 1 Feb, 2016 - 03:21

Mindfulness with Breathing, a traditional Buddhist meditation practice, will be taught in our next introductory workshop on March 19, 10-1 pm.

Offered by donation, $40-20. All are welcome!

portsmouth [at] thebuddhistcenter.com (subject: Mindfulness%20with%20Breathing) (Contact us for more information) | Register here

Learning this meditation may lead to:
~ a calmer, more focused mind
~ deeper levels of relaxation
~ greater discipline in concentrating the mind
~ decreasing muscular tension
~ building self-confidence
...
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Introduction to Meditation: 4-week course March 2016

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Mon, 1 Feb, 2016 - 03:08

Introduction to Meditation: 4-week course March 2016

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Mon, 1 Feb, 2016 - 03:08

Meditation is really very simple, and it can prove a greatly helpful tool in anyone’s life if they choose to make it a part of what they do. In this 4-week course, participants will learn the ‘Mindfulness with Breathing’ and ‘Metta Bhavana/Cultivation of Loving Kindness’ meditations. These are traditional Buddhist meditations aimed at calming the mind and improving one’s capacity for kindness for oneself and all living beings. Are you ready to focus, choose wisely, and be creative in your conditions? You do not need to...
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Sunday Gatherings - February

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Mon, 1 Feb, 2016 - 02:42

Sunday Gatherings - February

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Mon, 1 Feb, 2016 - 02:42

All are welcome to our weekly Sunday gathering! Meditation starts at 10 am - simple instruction is given for beginners. After the sit, there is a tea break followed by an activity as listed below. Feel free to just come for the meditation, or the whole program. Offered by donation.

Feb 7th: no program
Feb 14th: sutra discussion: the last days of the Buddha
Feb 21st: meditation discussion
Feb 28th: social tea and hang out

Sutra...
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Share - Glasgow Young Buddhists 7th Feb

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Fri, 29 Jan, 2016 - 15:11

Share - Glasgow Young Buddhists 7th Feb

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Fri, 29 Jan, 2016 - 15:11

We’d like to invite you to our “Share” day on Sunday 7th Feb 12-3pm. With a FREE swap-shap, chai cafe and drop-in meditation.

It’s a drop in event and all are welcome, so bring friends and family to have a look round the centre and join in the fun. The day is a celebration of community with the option to come together and share resources. Organised by our Young Buddhists group, activities on offer (all for...

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