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lokabandhu

Triratna ceremonies in Pali

From Pali on Mon, 28 Oct, 2013 - 20:57

Here’s an unusual peice of translation work: three well-known Triratna ceremonies ‘back-translated’ from English into Pali - translations usually being FROM the Pali! We’re delighted to present the Dedication Ceremony, the Refuges and Precepts, and the Threefold Pūja. Many thanks to Dhivan and others for preparing them; we’re hoping for the Sanskrit versions soon!

They are part of the Triratna Translations project, hosted on The Buddhist Centre Online.

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The Dedication Ceremony in Pāli	83.88 KB
The Refuges and Precepts in Pāli	62.6 KB
The Threefold Pūja in Pāli	82.45 KB

viriyalila

Dakinis: Forces To Be Integrated

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 28 Oct, 2013 - 13:27

Today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “Dakinis: Forces To Be Integrated,” is an excerpt from the previously unreleased talk from 1979 entitled simply “Padmasambhava” by Sangharakshita. In this short excerpt of the full talk, rather famously, given off-the-cuff at the London Buddhist Centre, Sangharakshita gives us a lively description of the dakini as a force to be integrated.

vajragupta

How the urban retreat works if you are new to meditation...

From Loving Kindness - Blazing Like The Sun on Mon, 28 Oct, 2013 - 10:32

Hello there, this is a short bit of information about how the urban reteat works, what teaching materials you’ll be able to access, how much time you’ll need to take part…

It is especially aimed at those who are new to meditation, or not familiar with the metta bhavana (development of loving-kindness) - which is the particular type of meditation we’ll be focusing on during the urban retreat…

(There is another short audio for those who...

vajragupta

How the urban retreat works - for those familiar with the metta bhavana

From Loving Kindness - Blazing Like The Sun on Mon, 28 Oct, 2013 - 10:28

I thought it might be helpful to post up some simple information about how the online urban retreat works, what you’ll get each day, how much time you’ll need to participate.

This audio is pitched at those familiar with the metta bhavana (loving-kindness) meditation. There is another short audio that explains how it all works if you are new to meditation, or to this particular type of meditation practice…

lokabandhu

Two weeks to go until International Urban Retreat starts

From Triratna News on Sat, 26 Oct, 2013 - 05:56

Two weeks to go until International Urban Retreat starts

From Triratna News on Sat, 26 Oct, 2013 - 05:56There’s only two weeks to go now till the start of Triratna’s third International Urban Retreat, which will start on Saturday November 9th. Many Triratna Buddhist Centres and groups across the world will be taking part, running meditations and events to encourage people to “go on retreat” for a week, but whilst staying at home and living their usual lives of work or family. The idea is to help create conditions to support people wanting to intensify their...

viriyalila

Padmasambhava's Song

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 24 Oct, 2013 - 21:46

Today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “Padmasambhava’s Song,” is an excerpt from the talk “Padmasambhava and the King of Tibet” by Vajratara. Here’s another tour-de-force from Vajratara, looking to approach the great figure of Padmasambhava – the ‘Second Buddha’ – through his famous meeting with the King of Tibet. As ever, a provocative, fully engaged and fully engaging take on the Dharma and the challenges that face us on the Path.

Talk given at Sheffield Buddhist Centre, 2007

sobhanandi

mitradag 20 oktober

From Boeddhistisch Centrum Arnhem on Thu, 24 Oct, 2013 - 17:03

mitradag 20 oktober

From Boeddhistisch Centrum Arnhem on Thu, 24 Oct, 2013 - 17:03

op 20 oktober was er een dag voor en door mitra’s van Arnhem en omstreken. Het was een boeiende en inspirerende dag rond het thema van mitra van Triratna zijn en hoe dat in je leven tot uiting komt. De dag was door de mitra’s zelf voorbereid en georganiseerd. Voor herhaling vatbaar!

Mitraday in BCArnhem Triratna, organised and prepared by the mitra’s themselves...

Munisha

Making a Statement on Buddhist Violence against Muslims in Burma

From Triratna News on Thu, 24 Oct, 2013 - 12:15

The continuing violence by Buddhists against Muslims in Burma has been viewed with dismay by many Buddhists worldwide. Non-Buddhists, familiar with Buddhism’s reputation for non-violence, have found it baffling.

There have been occasional requests to Triratna Buddhist Centres for statements condemning this violence. After considerable deliberation, and with strong encouragement from Triratna’s founder, Sangharakshita, four writers have arrived at a text, signed individually by him and a number of preceptors, east and west. This is not a statement on...

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Statement on Buddhist Violence against Muslims in Burma	30.36 KB

Munisha

Statement on Buddhist Violence against Muslims in Burma

From European Chairs' Assembly on Wed, 23 Oct, 2013 - 16:33

The continuing violence by Buddhists against Muslims in Burma has been viewed with dismay by many Buddhists worldwide. Non-Buddhists, familiar with Buddhism’s reputation for non-violence, have found it baffling.

There have been occasional requests from members of the public for statements from Triratna Buddhist Centres, condemning this violence.

After some considerable deliberation about the purpose and nature of such a statement, and with strong encouragement from Subhuti and our founder Sangharakshita, we have arrived...

File Name	Size
Statement on Buddhist Violence against Muslims in Burma	30.36 KB

viriyalila

Kindness-Generosity-Contentment-Integrity-Awareness

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Wed, 23 Oct, 2013 - 01:18

Kindness-Generosity-Contentment-Integrity-Awareness

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Wed, 23 Oct, 2013 - 01:18Kindness-Generosity-Contentment-Integrity-Awareness

For Sangha Night this week we will continue our exploration of Buddhist ethics by looking at the Five Precepts in more detail.

What does it mean to follow ethical guidelines? What is the cutting edge of our own ethical practice; what is our next step?

Sangha Night
Every Wednesday, 7 - 9 pm

Buddhists around the world gather together to meditate, build friendships and ponder the Dharma together - to deepen their experience and understanding...

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