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'Abandon self; accept reality.' - Interview with author David Brazier

From Windhorse Publications on Mon, 11 Mar, 2019 - 16:24

'Abandon self; accept reality.' - Interview with author David Brazier

From Windhorse Publications on Mon, 11 Mar, 2019 - 16:24

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing respected Buddhist teacher and author, David Brazier, about his upcoming book, The Dark Side of the Mirror: forgetting the self in Dōgen’s Genjō Kōan, due for release on 19 March 2019.

What is the significance of the title: The Dark Side of the Mirror?

The theme of the text Genjō Kōan, written by Dōgen when he returned from China, was the nature of satori (Japanese: spiritual enlightenment). Many people think that enlightenment comes as a result...

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College of Public Preceptors – ‘At Home for Visitors’

From College of Public Preceptors on Thu, 21 Mar, 2019 - 16:16

College of Public Preceptors – ‘At Home for Visitors’

From College of Public Preceptors on Thu, 21 Mar, 2019 - 16:16

Is there anything you would really like to talk through with a Public Preceptor? As an experiment, Saddhaloka and Ratnadharini have posted dates below when they will each be available at Adhisthana to meet with people, individually or small groups, who would like an opportunity to talk with them in person. There is a lot of information online these days, but we also really appreciate being able to meet people directly.

You might like to ask us about the College itself, or...

Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: Ambedkar - A True Hero

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 21 Mar, 2019 - 13:00

Ambedkar: A True Hero, is excerpted from the talk Radical Buddhism - Changing the Myth of Society by Vajratara about Dr Ambedkar and his relevance to the Western Buddhists.

In a culture of unprecedented freedom, Vajratara asks how we choose which path to follow? This was the question facing Dr Ambedkar who had a burning issue to solve - untouchability. Vajratara introduces Dr Ambedkar by showing his methods of solving this problem, and how he came to realise more than...

Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: Paradigm Shift

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 18 Mar, 2019 - 13:00

In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, Paradigm Shift Parami revisits Bhante’s vision of the New Society, sharing her inspiration and love for the radical and transformative power of the Dharma.

This is the third talk entitled Revisiting the New Society in the series The Order as Practice: Shifting Paradigms.

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Mitra Study - New Group

From Chester on Sun, 17 Mar, 2019 - 06:57

Mitra Study - New Group

From Chester on Sun, 17 Mar, 2019 - 06:57

There are now 6 Mitras who attend the Triratna Chester Sangha. We’re really pleased to be starting our own face to face Mitra Study group on Monday 18 March 2019.

Sadayasihi

FBA Podcast: The Significance of Dr Ambedkar In the West

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 16 Mar, 2019 - 13:00

In this week’s FBA Podcast Subhuti offers The Significance of Dr Ambedkar In the West.

Speaking during a festival day in 2010 held to celebrate the life of Dr Ambedkar, Subhuti speaks about what significance Dr Ambedkar has outside India.

The main thrust of the talk is a list of three reasons why someone might convert to Buddhism, enumerated by Dr Ambedkar but applied to our situation in the West. Perhaps the most important is Dr Ambedkar’s insights...

Saddhaloka

Resignation of Suriyavamsa

From Order Connection on Fri, 15 Mar, 2019 - 14:55

Resignation of Suriyavamsa

From Order Connection on Fri, 15 Mar, 2019 - 14:55

Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Order,

I am very sorry to have to announce the resignation of Suriyavamsa (John Lammie). He lives in Glasgow, Scotland and was ordained in 1993 with Suvajra as Public and Private Preceptor.

His resignation letter can be read below.

We wish him well and happiness on his chosen path.

With metta,
Saddhaloka

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Dear Saddhaloka,

I’m sending this to you as the chair of the public preceptors as my own preceptor, both public...

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Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: The Seeds of Love

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 14 Mar, 2019 - 13:00

In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, Ratnaghosha offers some inspirational reflections entitled Seeds of Love from the talk entitled Choosing the Best.

This talk explores the basic choice we have in life and goes into how we can cultivate positive emotion. The topics of motivation, faith and karma are also discussed.

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Sadayasihi

Who is Urgyen Sangharakshita?: Highlighted Series from Subhuti

From Community Highlights on Thu, 14 Mar, 2019 - 12:25

In this significant series of rambles given at the London Buddhist Centre, Subhuti unpacks his 15 minute funeral oration for Sangharakshita on 10th November 2018 at Adhisthana. He demonstrates how someone can be considered a very great teacher, exemplar, and even guru, yet also be a human being with his own personality and even failings.

Listen to Subhuti’s funeral oration

Listen to other ‘Rambles’ by Subhuti

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