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Looking Back – New Books and Looks in 2016

From Windhorse Publications on Wed, 28 Dec, 2016 - 14:12

Looking Back – New Books and Looks in 2016

From Windhorse Publications on Wed, 28 Dec, 2016 - 14:12

We have had an exciting year at Windhorse Publications. We would like to share some of the highlights with our readers.

  • The Complete Works of Sangharakshita was launched. The first volume published, Dr Ambedkar and the Revival of Buddhism I, was in time for celebrations around the conversion of Dr Ambedkar and his followers to Buddhism, in October. The next volume to be published (in March) is The Rainbow Road from Tooting Broadway to Kalimpong. Subscriptions for the whole set
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Violence and Non-Violence

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Wed, 28 Dec, 2016 - 00:00
This talk was given by Vijayasri as a follow up to a showing of Sangharakshita's video on Buddhism, world peace and nuclear war. Vijayasri explores the concepts of violence and non-violence as aspects of the power mode / love mode relationship, and looks at the Jungian concept of the shadow. We examine the idea that change is possible, but that growth and development requires personal effort, using quotes from Sangharakshita, Jung and President Obama. Vijayasri concludes that one of the ways in which we can change the world is by teaching the Metta Bhavana to as many people as possible. This talk was given at the Croydon Buddhist Centre in 2016 as part of our regular Saturday morning sangha class.
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Happy Holidays!

From Buddhist Centre Features on Sun, 25 Dec, 2016 - 03:40
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Happy Holidays!

From Buddhist Centre Features on Sun, 25 Dec, 2016 - 03:40

Holiday greetings from us to you, wherever you are! Lettering made by Suriyavamsa - good advice for any season, every year…

Words from the Ratnagunasamchayagatha, a Perfection of Wisdom text. 
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Life and Work In India

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Sat, 24 Dec, 2016 - 00:00
This wide-ranging talk about living and working in India, is given by Tarahridaya. She discusses how her childhood changed when her father became a Buddhist and about how she works now to help other women in India. The talk is introduced by Vijayasri and concludes with the Shakyamuni mantra, Indian style. This talk was given at the Croydon Buddhist Centre in 2016 as part of our regular Saturday morning sangha class.
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A Note About Sangharakshita's Health

From Triratna News on Fri, 23 Dec, 2016 - 15:25

A Note About Sangharakshita's Health

From Triratna News on Fri, 23 Dec, 2016 - 15:25

Updated Dec 29:
Parami writes:

“Dear brothers and sisters, Bhante saw the consultant today who says that the pneumonia infection seems to be clear and that he may get home in the next couple of days, which is great news.

Again, thanks for the metta and good wishes - please do keep sending your metta to Bhante and those caring for him.

The next update will be when Bhante is home.

Updated Dec...
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Notice About Bhante's Health

From Order Connection on Thu, 22 Dec, 2016 - 18:37
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Notice About Bhante's Health

From Order Connection on Thu, 22 Dec, 2016 - 18:37

Updated Dec 27:
I have just heard from Paramartha who is with Bhante today in the hospital. He tells me that Bhante got some sleep last night and his blood pressure and temperature continue to be fine. He says that Bhante certainly looks a little better with each day & has more colour in his cheeks.  Consultants do their rounds tomorrow so we will know more then, hopefully including when Bhante might get home. Please continue to send...
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Steering to the Deep

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Thu, 22 Dec, 2016 - 00:00
Padmasagara expounds themes from Sangharakshita's Taste of Freedom lecture in a richly mythic and very practical talk. He explores themes from Homer's Odyssey to illustrate the quest for true Freedom offered through the Dharma Life.
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Call of the Running Tide

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Thu, 22 Dec, 2016 - 00:00
In this short personal talk given on the Men's Sub35 weekend entitled 'Steering to the Deep', Viryanaga parallels the Buddha comparing the Dharma to the mighty ocean in the Udana. In this talk Viryanaga recounts some of his experience and reflections of sailing on the strange and wonderful ocean, and compares this to his initial encounters and deepening within the Dharma.
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Resignation of Akashavanda

From Order Connection on Tue, 20 Dec, 2016 - 17:22

Resignation of Akashavanda

From Order Connection on Tue, 20 Dec, 2016 - 17:22

Dear Order Members,

Dharmacharini Akashavanda, from Maine, USA, has written to me as her Public Preceptor to inform me that she is resigning from the Triratna Buddhist Order.  I was sad to accept her resignation but it is clear that she will remain a praticising Buddhist and leaves with well wishing and gratitude to what she has gained from her time in Triratna.

Akashavanda was ordained in September 2008 at Akashavana and her Private Preceptor was Dayalocana. Her resignation letter is included below.

With metta,
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