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Paticca-samuppada an old bone for an old dog - Guhyavajra

From Shabda Articles on Wed, 10 Jan, 2018 - 14:15

Paticca-samuppada an old bone for an old dog - Guhyavajra

From Shabda Articles on Wed, 10 Jan, 2018 - 14:15

Open to all.

I’m entering into solitary retreat for a while so won’t be on the net.

In preparation for Wimbledon I have been watching the Paticca-samuppada debate. Unfortunately myself not being a scholar I am a month behind the action slowly digesting the game.

I have to confess I don’t quite understand some of what is being extrapolated from quite a straightforward business. I fail to see how paticca-samuppada in terms of the Buddha’s experience as described by Satyadana, which I mostly concur with, contradicts...

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47 Men Ordained in India

From Order Connection on Sun, 7 Jan, 2018 - 15:25

47 Men Ordained in India

From Order Connection on Sun, 7 Jan, 2018 - 15:25

Dear Order Members,

We are delighted to announce that Sunday 17th December 2017 saw the public ordinations of 47 men at Bordharan Retreat Centre in India:

Private preceptor: Adityabodhi

1) Mahadev Jagtap from Pune camp
becomes Shraddhabala
Public Preceptor: Ratnasila

2) Murlidhar Patil from Pune camp
becomes Bodhideepa
Public Preceptor: Yashosagar

3) Ratnakar More from Ulhasanagar
...

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Living with Loving Kindness

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Sun, 7 Jan, 2018 - 00:00

In this talk Vijayasri introduces us to metta, the basic teaching of the Buddha, by exploring the first chapter of Living with Loving Kindness by Sangharakshita. Vijayasri discusses the idea of the Buddha as a problem solver looking at suffering and the release from suffering. We consider the Karaniya metta sutta, look at the work of Buddhaghosa, and investigate the ideas of metta as a strongly positive emotion, a rational emotion and as wisdom. The session finishes with some questions for reflection. This talk was given at Croydon Buddhist Centre as part of our regular Saturday morning Sangha class in the autumn of 2017.

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Living with Loving Kindness

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Sun, 7 Jan, 2018 - 00:00

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Bodhilila

Details about Jinananda’s funeral and wake

From Order Connection on Sat, 6 Jan, 2018 - 19:35

Details about Jinananda’s funeral and wake

From Order Connection on Sat, 6 Jan, 2018 - 19:35

Dear Friends,

I am writing to let you know that Jinananda’s funeral will be on Friday 19 January at 12pm at the West London Buddhist Centre. This will be followed by a private service for the family at Kensal Green Cemetery and then in the evening we will be holding a wake back at the West London Buddhist Centre. Come at 6pm for food and live music, then at 7pm we will celebrate Jinananda by sharing our memories...

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Saccanama

47 men ordained at Bordharan in India 17th December 2017

From College of Public Preceptors on Thu, 4 Jan, 2018 - 15:04

47 men ordained at Bordharan in India 17th December 2017

From College of Public Preceptors on Thu, 4 Jan, 2018 - 15:04

On Sunday 17th December 2017, the largest number of ordinations on any one day in the history of Triratna occurred in India.

The following 47 men were ordained at Bordharan retreat centre and, as previously posted, 21 women were ordained on the same day at Bhaja

1 Kashinath Jadhav from Thane becomes Anomaditya

2 Shukhdev Wankhede from Ulhasnagar becomes Maniveer

3...

Nandavajra

Team Based Right Livelihood Vacancy at Karuna: Assistant Appeal Leader

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Thu, 4 Jan, 2018 - 14:11

Team Based Right Livelihood Vacancy at Karuna: Assistant Appeal Leader

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Thu, 4 Jan, 2018 - 14:11

Team Based Right Livelihood Vacancy at Karuna

Assistant Appeal Leader - Full Time

Inspired by Buddhist values, Karuna exists to end caste-based discrimination, poverty and inequality in India and Nepal. Our work with individuals focuses on education, dignified livelihoods and gender equality, transforming communities and changing society.

Over 80% of Karuna’s £1.8m income is generated by volunteer fundraisers through our door-to-door appeals. The purpose of this role is to support our current women’s appeals through training and inspiring our volunteers.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will:

● Have the...

Bodhilila

Death of Jinananda

From Order Connection on Wed, 3 Jan, 2018 - 16:55

Death of Jinananda

From Order Connection on Wed, 3 Jan, 2018 - 16:55

Dear Friend,

I am very sad to say that Jinananda died in the early hours on the morning of December 29, aged 65. According to his wife, Claudia, he passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after going to Cambridgeshire to spend Christmas with them. His condition rapidly deteriorated during the last week, however, he was no longer in any pain and his mind was still very present and aware. (On Christmas Eve after travelling from London...

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Karunamaya

Dhammacharini ordinations in Bhaja, India

From Order Connection on Wed, 3 Jan, 2018 - 16:50

Dhammacharini ordinations in Bhaja, India

From Order Connection on Wed, 3 Jan, 2018 - 16:50

Dear friends

We are very happy to announce that on Sunday 17 December 2017 the following 21 women had their public ordination at Saddhamma Pradeep retreat centre Bhaja.

This is the largest number of Dhammacharinis to be ordained at one time in India.

Private Preceptor Karunamaya:

1) Sunanda Popatkar, Nagpur
becomes Shraddhakirti
Name meaning: She who is famous for faith

2) Sujata Thool,...