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Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: Indra's Net and Social Action

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 5 Aug, 2019 - 14:00

The development of the individual is fundamental in transforming the world but at the same time it is important to recognize that external conditions can help or hinder us in our development. Vimalavajri talks of her personal involvement in the spheres of politics, feminism and Buddhism. 

Using Indra’s net as a classic Buddhist image of interconnectedness, the talk explores what the dharma might have to say about social or political action, and asks what helps when we feel overwhelmed or...
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Dhammalata

One thing .....

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Mon, 5 Aug, 2019 - 01:30

One thing .....

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Mon, 5 Aug, 2019 - 01:30

One thing ….

One thing I’ve learnt is that humility leaves room for other possibilities … And I think this holds true in our formal practice of meditation and in the wider context of life. 

The humility to say ‘I’m not sure what I’m doing or if I’m doing what I’m doing the right way’ means there’s openness to other possibilities. It means we can try things and explore and experiment and if we...
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Padmavajri

Karunabala's Funeral - Initial Details

From Order Connection on Sun, 4 Aug, 2019 - 13:07

Karunabala's Funeral - Initial Details

From Order Connection on Sun, 4 Aug, 2019 - 13:07

Dear Order Members,

Here are the basic details of Karunabala’s funeral.

It will be on Wednesday 14th August in the afternoon, in Old Town Hastings, East Sussex.

If you plan to come, please would you contact Dhiraprabha or Jñanamitra (the celebrants for the funeral), or me, on dhiraprabha [at] gmail.com or jnanamitra1968 [at] gmail.com, or padmavajri [at] gmail.com. It is helpful to know numbers for seating...
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Sadayasihi

FBA Podcast: Climate Precepts In The Burning House

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 3 Aug, 2019 - 14:00

How can Buddhists respond to the climate emergency? Vishvapani uses the Parable of the Burning House from the Lotus Sutra to suggest our responsibilities’ and finds the values we need to guide us in the Five Precepts.

Given at Cardiff Buddhist Centre on Dharma Day, July 2019.

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Order retreat - Jul 19

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 3 Aug, 2019 - 10:25
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Order retreat - Jul 19

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 3 Aug, 2019 - 10:25
Order retreat led by Dh Adityabodhi and Dh Chandrashil from 5th to 14th July 19 on Sadhana, attended by 50 order member.
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Spiritual Friendship and the Four Tantric Rites

From Birmingham Buddhist Centre on Sat, 3 Aug, 2019 - 00:00
The talk was part of an Order/mitra retreat and takes as its theme the relationship between the four tantric rites and spiritual friendship. This retreat took place two weeks after the critical Observer article 21st July 2019 and Maitrisara uses the four rites as a lens to reflect on how the Sangha can most creatively respond to situations that such public criticism evokes.
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Free Buddhist Audio

Spiritual Friendship and the Four Tantric Rites

From Birmingham Buddhist Centre on Sat, 3 Aug, 2019 - 00:00
The talk was part of an Order/mitra retreat and takes as its theme the relationship between the four tantric rites and spiritual friendship. This retreat took place two weeks after the critical Observer article 21st July 2019 and Maitrisara uses the four rites as a lens to reflect on how the Sangha can most creatively respond to situations that such public criticism evokes.
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Development Team

Join us at New View Residential (Cambridge,UK) as a Property Manager

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Fri, 2 Aug, 2019 - 12:43

Join us at New View Residential (Cambridge,UK) as a Property Manager

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Fri, 2 Aug, 2019 - 12:43

New View Residential in Cambridge: an opportunity in Triratna Team-Based Right Livelihood

We are looking for a new full-time team member to join us in our dynamic, growing and professional business by late 2019

New View Residential is an ethical residential letting and property management business and part of the Cambridge Triratna Buddhist Mandala.  We play a key role in...
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Redemption Is Possible - Why Talk About Milarepa (week 1)

From Birmingham Buddhist Centre on Fri, 2 Aug, 2019 - 01:00
First talk from a Sangha night series. Who is Milarepa and more importantly how is he relevant to us? He's an incredibly rich character, but what stands out first and foremost is the profound example of transformation, redemption even, that he found in the course of his life. This brings hope to all of us, he changed so we can change...
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Free Buddhist Audio

Redemption Is Possible - Why Talk About Milarepa (week 1)

From Birmingham Buddhist Centre on Fri, 2 Aug, 2019 - 00:00
First talk from a Sangha night series. Who is Milarepa and more importantly how is he relevant to us? He's an incredibly rich character, but what stands out first and foremost is the profound example of transformation, redemption even, that he found in the course of his life. This brings hope to all of us, he changed so we can change...
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