padmasuri's picture
Padmasuri

Upcoming Ordinations at Akashavana

From Order Connection on Fri, 27 May, 2016 - 17:40

Upcoming Ordinations at Akashavana

From Order Connection on Fri, 27 May, 2016 - 17:40

Dear Order Members,

The 16 women currently attending the 3-month ordination course will be having their private ordinations at various times throughout the day and night between the evening of Sunday, 29th May and the afternoon of Wednesday, 1st June. 

The public ordination will take place on Saturday, 4th June, starting at 11:00 a.m. local Spanish time.

Sadhu!

Yours in the Dharma,
Padmasuri
Free Buddhist Audio's picture
Free Buddhist Audio

The Mystery of the Void

From London Buddhist Centre on Fri, 27 May, 2016 - 01:00
Jnanavaca explores in what ways the mind creates world.
playdownload and donate
cremigio's picture
cremigio

An Evening of Compassion

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Thu, 26 May, 2016 - 20:20

An Evening of Compassion

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Thu, 26 May, 2016 - 20:20

A talk and sangha evening led by Kath for BAM 2016

More info:  http://www.cardiffbuddhistcentre.com
cremigio's picture
cremigio

'The Journey of Metta'

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Thu, 26 May, 2016 - 20:18

'The Journey of Metta'

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Thu, 26 May, 2016 - 20:18

A talk and sangha evening led by Medi and Matt for BAM 2016

More info:  http://www.cardiffbuddhistcentre.com
cremigio's picture
cremigio

'Altruism in the Spiritual Life'

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Thu, 26 May, 2016 - 20:05

'Altruism in the Spiritual Life'

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Thu, 26 May, 2016 - 20:05

A talk and sangha evening led by Lynda for BAM 2016

More info:  http://www.cardiffbuddhistcentre.com
Amalaratna's picture
Amalaratna

Avikara Passes Away in New Zealand

From Order Connection on Wed, 25 May, 2016 - 16:24
  • Avikara

Avikara Passes Away in New Zealand

From Order Connection on Wed, 25 May, 2016 - 16:24

Last year Avikara in Wellington, New Zealand was diagnosed with systemic mastocyosis, a cancer of the blood.
 
He had been in the hospice for the last few weeks and died this morning at 10:35 a.m.
 
Varadevi was the last Sangha member to see him, yesterday afternoon. He was asleep when she visited and she said he seemed at peace.
 
He was ordained in 1998 by Sona at Sudarshanaloka retreat centre near...
Amalaketu's picture
Amalaketu

Colchester Buddhist Centre: Meditate in the Park for Peace (A Buddhist Action Month Activity) for Nuclear Disarmament for Mass Investment in Renewables and Green Jobs

From Colchester Buddhist Centre on Wed, 25 May, 2016 - 16:23

Colchester Buddhist Centre: Meditate in the Park for Peace (A Buddhist Action Month Activity) for Nuclear Disarmament for Mass Investment in Renewables and Green Jobs

From Colchester Buddhist Centre on Wed, 25 May, 2016 - 16:23

26 June 2016 in Castle Park

(meet by the war memorial at 3pm)

Why now?

In 2016, parliament will vote whether to replace and modernise the UK’s nuclear weapons system called Trident. It’s made up of four submarines – one of which is on patrol at all times - carrying up to 40 nuclear warheads on board. Each of these warheads is eight times more powerful than the atomic bomb which was dropped on Hiroshima.

The government is in favour of replacing Trident at a cost of...
Prajnaketu's picture
Prajnaketu

Train your Mind - an introduction to Buddhism and Meditation

From Oxford Buddhist Centre - Buddhism and Meditation in Oxford on Wed, 25 May, 2016 - 11:49

Train your Mind - an introduction to Buddhism and Meditation

From Oxford Buddhist Centre - Buddhism and Meditation in Oxford on Wed, 25 May, 2016 - 11:49

Want to see what your mind can do? This six-week course introduces the core teachings of the Buddha and how you can use them to move from ordinary, divided consciousness into a fuller, richer and more creative approach to life. On this highly practical course you will receive instruction in meditation as well as experiencing first-hand some of the key principles that underpin Buddhism. You will also be encouraged to continue the training practices at home and in your daily life.

Mondays...
Free Buddhist Audio's picture
Free Buddhist Audio

Avalokiteshvara and the Creative Heart

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Wed, 25 May, 2016 - 01:00
How do we have a creative response to suffering, without either getting overwhelmed or turning away? In this talk, given on a work retreat at Taraloka, Maitrisiddhi describes the Bodhisattva Ideal with the myth of Avalokitesvara. She explores the crucial interrelationship between keeping our own personal practice and inspiration at our hearts and being able to continuously act for the benefit of the world.
playdownload and donate
bodhipaksini's picture
bodhipaksini

BAM! @ North London Buddhist Centre

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Tue, 24 May, 2016 - 16:01

BAM! @ North London Buddhist Centre

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Tue, 24 May, 2016 - 16:01

Activities at the North London Buddhist Centre during BAM

Make  your pledge for June visible with an acorn on our Tree of Intention in the bookshop area

BAM! Generosity

We will be collecting non-perishable food and toiletries donations for the Islington Centre for Refugees & Asylum Seekers. There will be a donation point in the reception area.

BAM! Early Morning Meditation

Wednesdays 07:30 - 08:30  on Weds 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 June

In our early morning practice we will be drawing attention to different aspects of...

Pages