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UK Buddhist projects win awards for service to society

From Triratna News on Sat, 29 Nov, 2014 - 00:57

UK Buddhist projects win awards for service to society

From Triratna News on Sat, 29 Nov, 2014 - 00:57Congratulations to the Manchester Buddhist Centre’s Engaged Buddhist Kula, awarded a Together in Service Award on 19th November for service to society, along with the UK’s Buddhist Healthcare Chaplaincy Group (BCHG).

Watch a video (4.5 mins) about the Engaged Buddhist Kula, part of Clear Vision’s recent video news round up, NewsByte 2.

Over the last two years, amongst other things – some as part of ...

Dayamudra

#EthicalChristmas - What Is Jai Bhim?

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 28 Nov, 2014 - 16:32

#EthicalChristmas - What Is Jai Bhim?

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 28 Nov, 2014 - 16:32Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar might be the most famous Indian you’ve never heard of. Yet if you go into any village, any town, any city, anywhere in India, you will see statues, paintings, and shrines devoted to him. Did you know that there are more statues in his image than of anyone else in the country? You will hear people every day, if you listen carefully, greeting one another with “Jai Bhim”. “Long live Dr. Ambedkar and his comitment...

Munisha

“Buddha Blitz” at Sydney Buddhist Centre

From Triratna News on Fri, 28 Nov, 2014 - 00:54

“Buddha Blitz” at Sydney Buddhist Centre

From Triratna News on Fri, 28 Nov, 2014 - 00:54The Sydney sangha don’t need any help with fundraising. In October they set about redeveloping and refurbishing their Buddhist Centre, starting with a fundraising project - the “Buddha Blitz” - which closed after little more than a month, having raised AUD 31000 (GBP 16,824/USD 26,510/EUR 21,215) – more than half of this on the first day!

Bodhidasa writes from Australia: “When a spiritual community unites, anything is possible. The Buddha Blitz is using volunteers from...

Munisha

Triratana and Mindfulness in the UK parliament

From Triratna News on Thu, 27 Nov, 2014 - 00:57

Triratana and Mindfulness in the UK parliament

From Triratna News on Thu, 27 Nov, 2014 - 00:57Over the last two years around 120 members of the UK Parliament - in the House of Commons and House of Lords - have taken mindfulness courses. Some are also exploring how mindfulness can affect British society as a whole. They’ve formed an All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) devoted to mindfulness, which has been holding meetings throughout this autumn. Several people from Triratna are involved.

Vishvapani writes: “It’s moving to see how deeply the parliamentarians have been...

Centre Team

#EthicalChristmas: Jai Bhim International - Give Them Shelter!

From Buddhist Centre Features on Wed, 26 Nov, 2014 - 19:46

#EthicalChristmas: Jai Bhim International - Give Them Shelter!

From Buddhist Centre Features on Wed, 26 Nov, 2014 - 19:46We’re delighted to welcome as partners in our #ethicalchristmas campaign the wonderful team at Jai Bhim International.

Although they won’t sell you something for Christmas, they’ll certainly do something amazing with your money when you give someone you love the gift of supporting Jai Bhim’s inspiring new Give Them Shelter appeal to build a dormitory for girl students in India.

Support Give Them Shelter

Jai Bhim International is a...

Singhamati

Transforming Work: Exploring Right Livelihood

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Wed, 26 Nov, 2014 - 16:28

Transforming Work: Exploring Right Livelihood

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Wed, 26 Nov, 2014 - 16:28Work: Boring, stressful, tiring. Meaningful, inpiring, 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...

Munisha

New Chair for Taraloka

From Triratna News on Tue, 25 Nov, 2014 - 18:52

New Chair for Taraloka

From Triratna News on Tue, 25 Nov, 2014 - 18:52On 30th September, after 14 years as Chair of Taraloka Retreat Centre for Women in Shropshire, UK, Saddhanandi handed over to Samantabhadri. Saddhanandi leaves in early December to take up her new responsibilities at Adhisthana, in nearby Herefordshire. Samantabhadri will hold the position for two years while Taraloka awaits the arrival of a new, long-term Chair.

Samantabhadri writes, “The transition took place during Community Days at Taraloka, attended by the community, trustees and Dhammadassin,...

Windhorse Evolution

Top Gifts for £10 or under at Evolution - #EthicalChristmas

From Windhorse Evolution on Tue, 25 Nov, 2014 - 14:51

Top Gifts for £10 or under at Evolution - #EthicalChristmas

From Windhorse Evolution on Tue, 25 Nov, 2014 - 14:51

Christmas is drawing ever closer and regardless of how we spend the season, we may have gifts to buy. The simple act of giving can be an antidote to the excess of Christmas and by buying from Evolution you can give three times and more – through the gift you give the projects we support and the ethical work practices we uphold.

This week we’ve put together five top gifts that come in at £10 or under:...

Dhammalata

'The more light there is in a room .....'

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 25 Nov, 2014 - 06:15

'The more light there is in a room .....'

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 25 Nov, 2014 - 06:15Applying Antidotes in Meditation

‘In the same way a glass of water cannot be hot and cold a the same time, we cannot wish simultaneously to benefit and harm the same person. What we have to do is cultivate remedies powerful enough to neutralise the negative emotions that afflict us.

Seen from another point of view, the more kindness and benevolence we develop, the less room there will be in our mind for their opposites malice and...

Rijupatha

Dharmabyte: Akasasuri Rejoices in Bhante

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 24 Nov, 2014 - 20:46

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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, we listen while “Akasasuri Rejoices in Bhante,” expressing her appreciation for the role that Sangharakshita has played in the spiritual life of herself and others. This talk was recorded during a celebration of Sangharakshita’s birthday in 2010.

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