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Celebrate 25 years of Tiratanaloka!

From Tiratanaloka on Mon, 26 Aug, 2019 - 10:05

Celebrate 25 years of Tiratanaloka!

From Tiratanaloka on Mon, 26 Aug, 2019 - 10:05

The team at Tiratanaloka invites you to celebrate our 25th anniversary with us on Sunday 29th September 2019, from 10.30 am to 5pm, at Tiratanaloka retreat centre in the heart of the Brecon Beacons, South Wales. The programme for the day will include a keynote talk on “The Significance of Ordination” from Ratnadharini, several mini-talks by Dharmacarinis on what Tiratanaloka means to them, a collective ritual, a light vegan lunch, a variety of vegan cakes, and activities for children.
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Sadayasihi

Creating a Heaven on Earth: Day 3 of the 2019 Triratna International Gathering

From Triratna International Gathering 2019: Alchemy of the Dharma on Sun, 25 Aug, 2019 - 23:39

“…[the International Gathering is] quite intentionally like a mix of a retreat and a festival…but it’s a whole retreat and a whole festival happening at the same time!”

On the final full day of the 2019 Triratna International Gathering we tune in with Sanghamani, who gave one of the keynote talks, Sanjay from London and David, who is on the current men’s Dharma Life course at Adhisthana, about how they’ve been finding the gathering.

Sharing their favourite moments...

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Prasadacarin - Transforming World (Triratna International Gathering 2019)

From Triratna International Gathering 2019: Alchemy of the Dharma on Sun, 25 Aug, 2019 - 15:10

In the third and final talk from the 2019 Triratna International Gathering, Prasadacarin explores the theme of ‘transforming world’. Taking ‘everything is burning with the three fires of greed, hatred and delusion’ as his starting point, he poses the question: what are the alternatives to these fires?

The three jewels of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha are a framework that could transform the world and Prasadacarin draws out what each jewel or refuge can offer.

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Lokeshvara

A Message of Apology and Regret

From Order Connection on Sun, 25 Aug, 2019 - 11:41

A Message of Apology and Regret

From Order Connection on Sun, 25 Aug, 2019 - 11:41

The Adhisthana Kula published two new documents for the Order on the Buddhist Centre Online, Friday 23rd August:

‘Consulting the Order About Our Collective History’

’A Message of Apology and Regret’

The first document provides context for the Apology, and clarifies next steps.

In order to make these accessible to as many Order members as possible, we are sending the links to these documents (see...

Read more about A Message of Apology and Regret

Saddhammapradip

Brahma Vihar Men's GFR retreat - Aug 19

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sun, 25 Aug, 2019 - 07:19

Brahma Vihar Men's GFR retreat - Aug 19

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sun, 25 Aug, 2019 - 07:19

Men’s GFR retreat on Brahma Vihar led by Dh Chandrabodi and Dh Ratnashil from 18th to 25th Aug 19. It was great to see Young Mitra doing meditation practice.

Saddhammapradip

Family retreat - Dh Vasitkumar

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sun, 25 Aug, 2019 - 06:57

Family retreat - Dh Vasitkumar

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sun, 25 Aug, 2019 - 06:57

Family retreat led by Dh Vasitkumar and Dh Nagadhavj from 16th to 18th Aug 19.

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Sanghamani - Transforming Sangha (Triratna International Gathering 2019)

From Triratna International Gathering 2019: Alchemy of the Dharma on Sun, 25 Aug, 2019 - 00:31

As a fundraiser at the cutting edge of the practice of connection – trying to forge a sense of mutually vital relationship with strangers (who are not necessarily pleased to find you at their...

Sadayasihi

A Reunion: Day 2 of the 2019 Triratna International Gathering

From Triratna International Gathering 2019: Alchemy of the Dharma on Sun, 25 Aug, 2019 - 00:23

Sadayasihi is reunited with Gina Plant Cabrita and Christine Thuring who all first met on the 2014 Triratna International Gathering. They recall that Gathering and how, for each of them, it marked a pivotal moment in their lives - and what they did afterwards.

The conversation then turns to day 2 of the 2019 Triratna International Gathering and what’s been happening. We hear more about the significance of the international dimension - in particular, how coming together...

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Transforming Sangha (Triratna International Gathering 2019)

From Community Highlights on Sun, 25 Aug, 2019 - 00:00

Sanghamani with a great second talk from the 2019 Triratna International Gathering. Her theme on this Alchemy of the Dharma weekend is how we can transform ourselves in order to transform our communities. And she leads with fearlessness in discussing her own work and practice in this regard. As a fundraiser at the cutting edge of the practice of connection – trying to forge a sense of mutually vital relationship with strangers (who are not necessarily pleased to find you at their door!) – Sanghamani calls on her rich experience of helping people move beyond their own fear. She also shares some moving accounts of her own transformation from an isolated, angry, pained young adulthood into someone who has dedicated her life to a path of love and its exemplification. In this she stands before us as a “luminous pearl” of that commitment to live in harmony with others. Recorded at Adhisthana, August 2019.

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Transforming World (Triratna International Gathering 2019)

From Community Highlights on Sun, 25 Aug, 2019 - 00:00

In the third and final talk from the 2019 Triratna International Gathering, Prasadacarin explores the theme of 'transforming world'. Taking 'everything is burning with the three fires of greed, hatred and delusion' as his starting point, he poses the question: what are the alternatives to these fires? The three jewels of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha are a framework that could transform the world and Prasadacarin draws out what each jewel or refuge can offer. Building on the previous days' themes of transforming self and transforming through Sangha, Prasadacarin expresses the conviction that making the Dharma available is our main responsibility and shares his confidence will help fundamentally change society for the better. Recorded at Adhisthana, August 2019.

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