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Dharmabyte: The Arising of Samadhi

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 21 Oct, 2021 - 06:00

There’s no true meditation without happiness. Sangharakshita describes Samadhi, often translated as ‘concentration’, as dependent upon the conditions of Sukha, that of happiness and bliss.

From the talk The Stages of the Spiritual Path, part of the series Introducing Buddhism, 1966.***

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When your local sangha is online (One World, One Sangha)

From Future Dharma on Thu, 21 Oct, 2021 - 05:00

https://vimeo.com/606414616

When your local sangha is online (One World, One Sangha)

From Future Dharma on Thu, 21 Oct, 2021 - 05:00

In yesterday’s post we shared Alex’s experience of being able to reach out online, along with his sangha in Brazil, and practice with our international Sangha.

Zoe lives in Singapore, and unlike Alex, doesn’t have a local sangha. In fact Zoe is the only practising member of Triratna in Singapore. Her nearest sanghas are in Australia and India! Despite this Zoe is a Mitra and is training for Ordination.

We all know the importance of having a local sangha where we can study and practice and share...

aparajita

Opportunity to join thriving team-based Right Livelihood

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Wed, 20 Oct, 2021 - 12:53

Bristol Buddhist Centre is inviting applications from Order Members or Mitras with bookkeeping skills to join the Heart Kula in the Bristol Buddhist Centre.

Together we manage the practical aspects of running our busy Centre.

This is a rare opportunity to participate in a TBRL attending to both task and individual practice with a great team in an exciting City. Full description below.

Bookkeeper for the Bristol Buddhist Centre

The individual in this post will take responsibility for providing an effective financial service for...

Liz_Bassett

Being part of our International Sangha (One World, One Sangha)

From Future Dharma on Wed, 20 Oct, 2021 - 05:00

https://vimeo.com/606547441

Being part of our International Sangha (One World, One Sangha)

From Future Dharma on Wed, 20 Oct, 2021 - 05:00

Alex lives in Sao Paulo Brazil. He loves being part his sangha and helps Manjupriya, the only Order member in Brazil, run their activities. Theirs is the only Triratna sangha in Brazil. In fact their nearest neighbours are our Sangha in Merida, Venezuela - 2,700 miles away!

Being able to take part in International Sangha Day: A Festival of Light was an unexpected and precious opportunity for Alex and his sangha. It’s not possible for him to travel from Brazil to go on...

Dhammaloka

Fooling the Blind For Pleasure

From Shabda Articles on Tue, 19 Oct, 2021 - 23:48

Fooling the Blind For Pleasure

From Shabda Articles on Tue, 19 Oct, 2021 - 23:48

The story of the blind men and the elephant is, I believe, well-known and popular not only in our community but also in the wider Buddhist world and even beyond. However, when hearing or reading it, I sometimes felt an uncomfortable, yet vague unease which I never explored in detail. And I continued telling the story. During the last few months, the story again came into my life [1], and with it came the sense of discomfort. The urge to...

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Ananta

Launch of Karuna USA! Live Event, November 6

From Triratna News on Tue, 19 Oct, 2021 - 22:12

Launch of Karuna USA! Live Event, November 6

From Triratna News on Tue, 19 Oct, 2021 - 22:12

We are delighted to announce the launch of Karuna USA!

Live launch: November 6th: 1-3pm EDT | 10am-12pm PDT | 11am-1pm México | 5-7pm IE & UK | 6-8pm Europe

Karuna USA has been established by Triratna sangha members based in the United States as a sister entity to Karuna UK and Karuna Germany. We are grateful to Karuna UK’s Trustees and Team for their invaluable support.

Sharing similar missions and...

Ananta

Launch of Karuna USA! Live Event, November 6

From Triratna News on Tue, 19 Oct, 2021 - 22:12

Launch of Karuna USA! Live Event, November 6

From Triratna News on Tue, 19 Oct, 2021 - 22:12

We are delighted to announce the launch of Karuna USA!

Live launch: November 6th: 1-3pm EDT | 10am-12pm PDT | 11am-1pm México | 5-7pm IE & UK | 6-8pm Europe

Sharing similar missions and...

Liz_Bassett

A Dharma Toolkit for Uncertain Times (One World, One Sangha)

From Future Dharma on Tue, 19 Oct, 2021 - 05:00

https://vimeo.com/592239607

A Dharma Toolkit for Uncertain Times (One World, One Sangha)

From Future Dharma on Tue, 19 Oct, 2021 - 05:00

When the pandemic hit in spring 2020 many of us went into immediate lockdowns. As our local Buddhist Centres were forced to close their doors many worked with tremendous resource and ingenuity to move their sanghas online. It really was incredible to see.

The Buddhist Centre Online team responded with a gift to our Sangha in the form of the Dharma Toolkit for Uncertain Times. This almost magical resource of podcasts, talks, retreats, courses, and live meditation sessions...

Amaradaya

Two opportunities to work for the Order OM

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Mon, 18 Oct, 2021 - 19:18

Two opportunities to work for the Order OM

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Mon, 18 Oct, 2021 - 19:18

The International Order Office is looking for two people to work at the heart of the Order with the International Order Convenors.

Assistant to the Order Convenors with administrative responsibilities (Permanent)

The International Order Office team are looking for an Order member who is inspired and enthusiastic about the Order to take on a major role in the International Order Office, providing a wide range of services to the Order and supporting the work of the International Order convenors and the convening network.

The person appointed will need an...