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Preparation for the Moment of Death

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 18 Nov, 2014 - 21:19

Preparation for the Moment of Death

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 18 Nov, 2014 - 21:19This Preparation for the Moment of Death workshop based on the Bardo Thotrol (The Great Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo). In the Tibetan tradition there are six bardos or opportunities to become liberated from habitual tendencies; a to become awake or Enlightened. In this workshop we will explore the bardo of the moment before death by means of meditation, exercises and readings. How can we be with ourselves and how can we be others in the dying process?

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viriyalila

Introduction to Meditation: Mindfulness

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 18 Nov, 2014 - 20:41

Introduction to Meditation: Mindfulness

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 18 Nov, 2014 - 20:41Our next Introduction to Meditation will be on Saturday, December 13th, 10-1 pm. Come and learn a foundational mindfulness meditation practice that you can build on and deepen for years to come. Offered by donation, $40-20. All are welcome! Please register here: portsmouth [at] thebuddhistcenter.com

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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Candradasa

#EthicalChristmas: Windhorse Publications

From Buddhist Centre Features on Tue, 18 Nov, 2014 - 16:24

#EthicalChristmas: Windhorse Publications

From Buddhist Centre Features on Tue, 18 Nov, 2014 - 16:24We’re delighted this week to welcome on board our #EthicalChristmas campaign the team at Windhorse Publications in Cambridge, UK! All week we’ll be bringing you news of their great Right Livelihood efforts to bring life-changing books and eBooks to market at affordable prices for the holidays.

Listen to the team talk about their inspiring work

Their new crowdfunding campaign is great. Donate £30 (around $48) and get...

Vidyatara

Day 6 of the College meeting with Saddhaloka & Padmasuri

From College of Public Preceptors on Tue, 18 Nov, 2014 - 10:50

After an evening off Parami is back on the sofa with Padmasuri and Saddhaloka, the Deputy Chairs of the College. As well as talking about the study session from today, they comment on what it means to be a Deputy Chair as well as reflecting on the need to bring on a new generation of Public Preceptors.

Munisha

Brighton Buddhist Centre celebrates 40th anniversary

From Triratna News on Tue, 18 Nov, 2014 - 09:17

Brighton Buddhist Centre celebrates 40th anniversary

From Triratna News on Tue, 18 Nov, 2014 - 09:17Over the weekend of 18th and 19th October 2014, Triratna’s Brighton Buddhist Centre celebrated its 40th anniversary. Centre Chair Mokshini writes:

“Our sangha and guests had a very moving couple of days together. The place was packed, and it was a very strong experience to have practitioners from all generations coming together to share their stories and practise together. You can watch, listen and read further about the event following the link at the bottom of this piece.

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Dhammalata

The Hundredth Blow

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 18 Nov, 2014 - 01:52

The Hundredth Blow

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 18 Nov, 2014 - 01:52If you smash a rock ninety nine times and nothing happens does it mean that the hundredth blow being the one that finally splits it is responsible?

Of course not and so it is with meditation. It is the regular, mostly unspectacular practice that will establish the conditions for deep, sustained and beautiful change in our consciousness.

The regular sitting practice that we can manage will have a gently cumulative effect that will gradually set you up...

Candradasa

Tuesday Meditation - What Next?

From Online Meditators on Mon, 17 Nov, 2014 - 21:11

Tuesday Meditation - What Next?

From Online Meditators on Mon, 17 Nov, 2014 - 21:11Hi all, sorry not to post sooner about Tuesday meditations now our first course is done. It’s been a crazy old week since last we met!

Just to confirm we will be meditating every Tuesday up to and including December 16th.

This week we’ll be having an open sit and gathering feedback about the kinds of areas you’re interested in exploring. Leave any thoughts about that in the comments below, or tell us online as part of the...

Rijupatha

Dharmabyte: Recollections of Going Forth

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 17 Nov, 2014 - 18:56

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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “Recollections of Going Forth”, Sangharakshita reflects back on his time in India, early in his spiritual career, when he made the decision to go forth into homelessness, pursue the Buddhist path and follow in the Buddha’s footsteps. From the longer talk “Reflections and Recollections on My Going Forth”.

Rijupatha

FBA Podcast: Simple Gifts

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 17 Nov, 2014 - 18:46

FBA Podcast: Simple Gifts

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In this week’s FBA Podcast, Vidyadevi remembers her time working with Sangharakshita to edit books based on his lectures and seminars. Entitled “Simple Gifts”, it’s a reflection on friendship with her spiritual teacher.

Given during the Rainy Season Retreat at Manchester Buddhist Centre in February 2014.

Vidyatara

Day 5 of the College meeting with Parami & Kamalashila

From College of Public Preceptors on Mon, 17 Nov, 2014 - 09:37

Parami and Kamalasila chat on the sofa. Kamalasila talks of his experience of the college over ten years, of friendships which deepen through coming together. They also talk about the college members’ diverse responses to the direct pointing pilot project.

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