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Introducing Avalokiteshvara

From Glasgow Buddhist Centre on Wed, 1 Feb, 2023 - 00:00
Parami describes Avalokiteshvara; her relationship to the figure, his origins and mythology. In this talk she helps listeners connect with his compassion and find meaning in his example of skilful action to end suffering of all beings.
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Addressing Issues with Order Harmony Online

From Order Connection on Tue, 31 Jan, 2023 - 21:15

A message from the Order Convenors and Dharmachakra’s Director and Chair

Please note: we will endeavour to produce versions of this document in languages other than English, French, and Spanish as soon as possible. The consultation process discussed will be multilingual and involve the Order around the world.

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Dear friends in the Order,

Over the past few years we’ve heard increasing numbers of complaints about the...

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Addressing Issues with Order Harmony Online (PDF)91 KB
Traitement des questions de l’harmonie de l’Ordre en ligne (PDF)112.4 KB
Abordando problemas en línea en armonía de la Orden (PDF)91.13 KB
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Death of Dharmavajri

From Order Connection on Tue, 31 Jan, 2023 - 17:46

Death of Dharmavajri

From Order Connection on Tue, 31 Jan, 2023 - 17:46

Dear Friends 

I am writing to let you know that Dharmavajri died at around 9am on 31st January in the Bristol Royal Infirmary.  

The hospital staff, who have been very, very kind in caring for Dharmavajri, said that she had wanted not to be disturbed last night. This morning she said the same thing and then shortly afterward died in her sleep. Some sangha friends gathered in her room, chanted mantras and refuges and precepts, and sat with her. 

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New Chair of the North London Buddhist Centre

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Mon, 30 Jan, 2023 - 21:16

New Chair of the North London Buddhist Centre

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Mon, 30 Jan, 2023 - 21:16

We have a strong council, increasingly diverse and engaged Sangha, spacious building, good location, and (soon) solvent financial situation. This year, Ratnaprabha steps down as our Chair (after 4-5 years) and we are looking for an Order member to become our next Chair. Talk to Ratnaprabha, Karunagita or other Council members to find out about joining us.

We pay the London living wage and can be flexible on hours. There may be space in a local community.
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Neurodiverse Triratna

From Community Highlights on Mon, 30 Jan, 2023 - 17:26

Neurodiverse Triratna (group)

From Community Highlights on Mon, 30 Jan, 2023 - 17:26

Welcome,

We are the Neurodiversity Hub/Neurodiverse Triratna. Although being in receipt of a formal diagnosis is not necessary, we are inclusive of those who are autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, dyslexic, dyspraxic and with sensory processing differences. We exist for the purpose of building sangha, particularly for those with differing abilities and communication styles. 

The neurodiverse sangha, including this space, the Facebook group and the whatsapp group are intended to be safe spaces. Please respect people’s boundaries, be mindful of right and kind speech and be aware...
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Summary of January ECA 2023

From European Chairs' Assembly on Mon, 30 Jan, 2023 - 11:29
  • A session from the Racial Diversity day

The pdf is a brief description of the recent ECA meeting at Adhisthana - if you want to know more, talk to your local Centre Chair.

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Dharmabyte: A Fundamentally Flawed Strategy

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 30 Jan, 2023 - 06:00

Adverse situations of our day to day lives can provide us with opportunities to transform. Pradaya explores the Seven Point Mind Training teaching of turning adverse conditions into the path of enlightenment.

From the talk Base Metal Into Gold, part of the series Mind Training - The Alchemy of The Emotions, given at Sheffield Buddhist Centre, 2019.

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Nominations and Applications invited for International Order Convenor

From Order Connection on Sun, 29 Jan, 2023 - 20:19

Nominations and Applications invited for International Order Convenor

From Order Connection on Sun, 29 Jan, 2023 - 20:19

Overview

You might be aware that Saraha, one of the previous International Order Convenors, unfortunately had to step down due to his caring responsibilities. We seek a new Dharmachari Convenor to work with Aryajaya. Are you interested yourself, or could you help us find someone?

A process has started, and the more Order Members who are involved, the more likely we are to appoint the most suitable person. There could even be someone who currently may not imagine themselves in this role, and you could suggest them.

Please let us know (a) if you’re interested yourself or (b) if you would...
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FBA Podcast: Wisdom in the Bodhicaryavatara

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 28 Jan, 2023 - 06:00

Parami offers a clear, insightful and practical guide to the classically challenging Wisdom chapter of the Bodhicaryavatara. She places the chapter in context of the Bodhisattva Path and. with consistent warmth and humour, illuminates this part of the text for those who have been struggling with it. 

This talk was given at Glasgow Buddhist Centre, 2022.

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The International Order Office 2022 Annual Report

From Order Connection on Thu, 26 Jan, 2023 - 11:25

The International Order Office 2022 Annual Report

From Order Connection on Thu, 26 Jan, 2023 - 11:25

Every year the International Order Office produces a report that aims to give the Order an idea of our work and how Order Dana is used. 

Please click here to be taken to the 2022 Annual Report where, among other things, we take a look back at the UK & Ireland Arera Order Convention, Lokeshvara’s time as an International Order Convenor and Subhadassi’s current work as Ethics Order Convenor. 

A big thank you to everyone who supports our work for the Order.

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