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Ordination in Melbourne, Australia

From Triratna News on Sat, 28 Mar, 2020 - 21:57
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Ordination in Melbourne, Australia

From Triratna News on Sat, 28 Mar, 2020 - 21:57

We are delighted to announce that Itir Binay from Melbourne, Australia was publicly ordained in Melbourne on Saturday 28th March, 2020.

Ex-Itir becomes Varadhī. Her name means ”She who has the highest wisdom”. (Westernised spelling: Varadhi). Her Public Preceptor is Maitripala and her Private Preceptor is Chittaprabha.

The ceremony was witnessed by over 100 members of the Melbourne Sangha live on Zoom. You can watch a recording of the ceremony here which ends with a beautiful wave of sadhus around the world.
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Ordination in Melbourne, Australia

From Order Connection on Sat, 28 Mar, 2020 - 21:39

Ordination in Melbourne, Australia

From Order Connection on Sat, 28 Mar, 2020 - 21:39

Dear Order members,

We are delighted to announce that Itir Binay from Melbourne, Australia was publicly ordained in Melbourne on Saturday 28th March, 2020.

Ex-Itir becomes Varadhī (last letter long i). Name meaning: She who has the highest wisdom. Westernised spelling: Varadhi

Public Preceptor: Maitripala
Private Preceptor: Chittaprabha

The ceremony was witnessed by over 100 members of our Sangha live on zoom. Here is the link of the recording which ends with a beautiful wave of sadhus around the world.

Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!
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The Buddha's Advice on Overcoming Fear - 28.03.20

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Sat, 28 Mar, 2020 - 13:35

The Buddha's Advice on Overcoming Fear - 28.03.20

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Sat, 28 Mar, 2020 - 13:35

The Buddha’s Advice for Overcoming Fear recorded on Facebook Live Saturday 28th March Vajragupta Short talk based on the Attadanda Sutta, and then led a meditation on overcoming fear and staying with the body and the present.

Saturday’s talk washttps://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.4.15.olen.html based on the Attadanda Sutta, a copy of which can be found
https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.4.15.olen.html
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Carol Robertson

Finding Courage in a Time of Fear - 25.03.20

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Sat, 28 Mar, 2020 - 13:15

Finding Courage in a Time of Fear - 25.03.20

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Sat, 28 Mar, 2020 - 13:15

Vajragupta introduced an exploration into embracing uncertainty in these times by introducing the figure Amoghasiddhi (who bestows fearlessness and courage) and in exploring ways to be with fear, enabling it to dissipate. The talk was followed with a led meditation.
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The Wisdom of Not Knowing - 24.03.20

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Sat, 28 Mar, 2020 - 13:14

The Wisdom of Not Knowing - 24.03.20

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Sat, 28 Mar, 2020 - 13:14

Vajragupta introduced an exploration into embracing uncertainty in these times and followed with a led, combined mindfulness of breathing and metta meditation. 
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Buddhism for Challenging Times 21.03.20

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Sat, 28 Mar, 2020 - 13:13

Buddhism for Challenging Times 21.03.20

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Sat, 28 Mar, 2020 - 13:13

With classes cancelled due to the Coronavirus, the Croydon Buddhist Centre have started moving classes online. On Saturday, Vajragupta and Mokshadarshini led a live meditation on Facebook, followed by a Dharma talk on ‘Buddhism in Challenging Times’. We followed up with a group discussion on Zoom. For future events, check out our website and Facebook for details. We will be uploading all material on here, on You Tube and on Facebook. Please feel free to share videos and join us...
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FBA Podcast: Good Friends

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 28 Mar, 2020 - 13:00

Kalyana Mitrata is spiritual friendship, even ‘the lovely intimacy’, the need for close and supportive connections with others in treading the path. Ratnaprabha  explores why the Buddha said spiritual friendship is ‘the whole of the Buddhist Life’. Is it as important now as it was in the Buddha’s time? Is a Kalyana Mitra the same thing as a guru or teacher? How can we make the intimate connections in our lives really stimulating and nourishing? How do we...
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Essential Meditation - Entire Retreat

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Sat, 28 Mar, 2020 - 00:00
At the beginning of March Satyaraja led a new retreat at Padmaloka, titled 'Essential Meditation'. The aim was to provide people with a foundational toolkit of principles and practical guidance to help them take full ownership of their meditation practice and therefore develop it to the next level. The retreat covered all areas of working in meditation from posture, balanced effort and working on the hindrances, to access concentration, the dhyanas and insight. The talks are by Satyaraja, Dharmadipa and Surata. Some of the meditations were also recorded, which you may like to use for guideded meditation. It was amazing to see the extent to which people's meditation practices were transformed and enriched during the course of the week, just by emphasizing and applying these so called 'basics'. You can download a document containing the various lists mentioned in the talks here: bit.ly/EssentialLists 
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Free Buddhist Audio

Essential Meditation - Entire Retreat

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Sat, 28 Mar, 2020 - 00:00
At the beginning of March Satyaraja led a new retreat at Padmaloka, titled 'Essential Meditation'. The aim was to provide people with a foundational toolkit of principles and practical guidance to help them take full ownership of their meditation practice and therefore develop it to the next level. The retreat covered all areas of working in meditation from posture, balanced effort and working on the hindrances, to access concentration, the dhyanas and insight. The talks are by Satyaraja, Dharmadipa and Surata. Some of the meditations were also recorded, which you may like to use for guideded meditation. It was amazing to see the extent to which people's meditation practices were transformed and enriched during the course of the week, just by emphasizing and applying these so called 'basics'. You can download a document containing the various lists mentioned in the talks here: bit.ly/EssentialLists 
playdownload and donate
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Coronavirus: An Urgent Karuna Appeal

From Karuna Fundraisers on Fri, 27 Mar, 2020 - 16:35

Coronavirus: An Urgent Karuna Appeal

From Karuna Fundraisers on Fri, 27 Mar, 2020 - 16:35

The spread of coronavirus represents the global health crisis of our time and, like you, I find myself having to manage an unprecedented and constantly changing situation.

Job insecurity, cancelled plans and, most importantly, concern about our loved ones and those with underlying health conditions means that we are all struggling. I sincerely hope that you are able to access the support you need to stay well and to protect yourself and others during this time. 

As I write, India and Nepal have gone...

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