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Sydney Buddhist Centre needs a new Centre manager/administer

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Thu, 24 Jan, 2019 - 09:46

Sydney Buddhist Centre needs a new Centre manager/administer

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Thu, 24 Jan, 2019 - 09:46

We are looking for an Order member or Mitra or Friend to work within the range 30-35 hours/week

The role involves being a welcoming presence at the Sydney Buddhist Centre and supporting the Chair and Management Committee in the work of spreading the Dharma in Sydney.

You would need to be computer literate and ideally have some familiarity with advertising through social media, MailChimp, etc. But the most important skill to bring to this role is your passion for the Dharma and your commitment...
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Sadayasihi

What the London Buddhist Centre (really) is

From Community Highlights on Wed, 16 Jan, 2019 - 16:11

What the London Buddhist Centre (really) is

From Community Highlights on Wed, 16 Jan, 2019 - 16:11

“It’s a lightning rod through which something utterly transcendent can find its way into the world”

Here’s a wonderful little film from the London Buddhist Centre, launched this week, which gives a flavour of what a Buddhist Centre is and can offer the world.

+Follow the London Buddhist Centre space

Watch Suryagupta in conversation with Subhuti - part of a series of events to mark the LBC’s 40th anniversary
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The Mandala of Awakening, UK and Ireland Area Order Convention, August 2019

From Order Connection on Fri, 18 Jan, 2019 - 09:29

The Mandala of Awakening, UK and Ireland Area Order Convention, August 2019

From Order Connection on Fri, 18 Jan, 2019 - 09:29

UK and Ireland Area Order Convention
The Mandala of Awakening
Wymondham College  |  6-11 August 2019

mandala (skt): circle, a Buddhist graphic symbol of the universe usually in the form of a circle divided into four separate sections. Specifically: a circle enclosing a square with a deity on each side that is used chiefly as an aid to meditation. Merriam-Webster

bodhi (skt): awakening, the state of enlightenment attained by a Buddhist who has practiced the eightfold path and achieved salvation. Merriam-Webster

At the heart of the mandala lies Awakening....
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Sadayasihi

FBA Podcast: Urban Metta

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 19 Jan, 2019 - 11:00

In this week’s FBA Podcast entitled Urban Metta Bodhilila talks about how city life offers constant opportunities for practising metta in quite challenging situations and can provide a crucible for our spiritual practice, particularly our ethical practice.

Subscribe to the FBA podcast
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Sadayasihi

Video - Triratna's Gender Diverse Working Group

From Buddhist Centre Features on Mon, 21 Jan, 2019 - 15:24

Video - Triratna's Gender Diverse Working Group

From Buddhist Centre Features on Mon, 21 Jan, 2019 - 15:24

“[Being Gender Diverse] isn’t a matter of a whim or ideology but a deeply experienced need to find oneself in the world in a different kind of way from the conventional man/woman division. And, recognising that the Dharma is all about experiencing our humanity as deeply and truly as possible, that includes bringing in our gender experience obviously.”

Jnanamitra speaks with Saddhaloka, chair of the College of Public Preceptors, about the work of Triratna’s Gender Diverse...
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New Books Coming This Year

From Windhorse Publications on Wed, 23 Jan, 2019 - 11:13
  • New Book in 2019
  • Complete Works

New Books Coming This Year

From Windhorse Publications on Wed, 23 Jan, 2019 - 11:13

Happy New Year.

We wanted to give you a heads-up on the new books we are publishing in 2019.

The Complete Works

Eight volumes of The Complete Works of Sangharakshita have already been published, and we look forward to the launch of four new volumes in April. The existing 251 subscribers to The Complete Works will automatically receive the new volumes upon publication – you too can subscribe to join these individuals and Centres. Volumes are also available for individual purchase.

The four new volumes coming in April are:

Vol 2: The Three Jewels I  The nine texts...
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Triratna's Panel Process and Safeguarding - Questions and Answers (Part 1)

From Order Connection on Wed, 23 Jan, 2019 - 17:16

From the Triratna Ethics Kula

It’s been quite a strong time of late in the Order, prompted by the recent suspension of Suvajra and the process used to inform that suspension. We’ve had a lot of questions and requests for clarification in the Triratna Ethics Kula and we are keen to let the Order know more about our work, and to respond to some of the questions that have come our way. We hope then this FAQ (Frequently Asked...

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What is the Ethics Kula?

From Order Connection on Wed, 23 Jan, 2019 - 16:51

Until very recently most Order members had not heard about the Ethics Kula and what job it does, so this is a brief introduction to its work.

The Triratna Ethics Kula was started in 2017 at the request of Munisha, the Triratna Safeguarding Officer. In developing Triratna’s Safeguarding work she was finding that at times she was having to deal with cases that really needed the involvement of the College and Order Convenors, and she wanted to have a straightforward way of...

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A short summary of the recent ECA

From European Chairs' Assembly on Wed, 23 Jan, 2019 - 11:34

Hi

the attached pdf is a brief description of the January European Chairs Assembly (ECA) meeting at Adhisthana.

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Video: Suryagupta in conversation with Subhuti

From Community Highlights on Tue, 22 Jan, 2019 - 17:13

Video: Suryagupta in conversation with Subhuti

From Community Highlights on Tue, 22 Jan, 2019 - 17:13

Here’s Suryagupta in conversation with Subhuti about his life and practice. Subhuti has been the President of the London Buddhist Centre for over 30 years and was part of the original team who built the LBC in the 1970s.

Watch recent film ‘What the London Buddhist Centre (Really) Is’

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