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Buddhism, Feminism and Self-Transcendence

From Manchester Buddhist Centre on Sat, 12 Mar, 2016 - 00:00
In different ways and for different ultimate purposes, both Buddhism and feminism advocate self-transformation for the good of self and others. In the general context of Triratna Buddhism, Dharmakarunya explores to what extent feminism can be consistent with the Dharma. A talk given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre on International Womens Day, 12 March 2016.
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Jon Kabat Zinn

From Eight Step Recovery - Using the Buddha's Teachings To Overcome Addiction on Fri, 11 Mar, 2016 - 03:47

Jon Kabat Zinn

From Eight Step Recovery - Using the Buddha's Teachings To Overcome Addiction on Fri, 11 Mar, 2016 - 03:47

March 12th this Saturday 7pm UK time - Jon Kabat Zinn - a trained Dharma practitioner - who has mainstreamed mindfulness - said he brought mindfulness to the general public because he wanted to give his dharma friends a livelihood.

He will be talking about how to bring about well being on Healing and Insight this week. He will be taking questions, leading a meditation and a short talk.
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The Six Paramitas

From North London Buddhist Centre on Fri, 11 Mar, 2016 - 00:00
Karunagita introduces a new theme of Dharma night at the North London Buddhist Centre, by giving an overview of the six paramitas.
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The Six Paramitas

From North London Buddhist Centre on Fri, 11 Mar, 2016 - 00:00
Karunagita introduces a new theme of Dharma night at the North London Buddhist Centre, by giving an overview of the six paramitas.
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Ferrying Across

From Cambridge Buddhist Centre on Fri, 11 Mar, 2016 - 00:00
In the third talk of this series Vessantara continues with the image of the Polynesian Wayfinder and gives us many practical ways to keep engaging with life, despite difficulty and suffering. A talk to give you real confidence in the path and in the energy we can contact to steer to real refuge.
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The Empty Boat

From Cambridge Buddhist Centre on Fri, 11 Mar, 2016 - 00:00
The second in a series of four talks by Vessantara exploring Going for Refuge is an accessible talk on the Insight aspect.
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An Introduction to Nagarjuna and the Perfection of Wisdom

From Bristol Buddhist Centre on Wed, 9 Mar, 2016 - 00:00
The first talk in a series on Nagarjuna and the Perfection of Wisdom. Taranita describes both the legendary and historical origins of the Perfection of Wisdom and explains why it is important to us here and now.
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Upcoming Ordinations at Bhaja Retreat Centre, India

From Order Connection on Tue, 8 Mar, 2016 - 17:23

Upcoming Ordinations at Bhaja Retreat Centre, India

From Order Connection on Tue, 8 Mar, 2016 - 17:23

Dear Brothers and Sisters, 

We are pleased to inform you that the following women will be ordained in the context of an intensive meditation retreat at Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Centre, Bhaja, Maharashtra, India:

Sangeeta Kamale 
Pratibha Katare 
Ashwini Gaiakawad 
Nanubai Salawe 
from Chunabhatti centre, Mumbai. 

The private ordinations will be at 8 p.m. on the 9th and 10th of March. 

The public ordination will be...
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Does Dependent Arising Ever Cease?

From Shabda Articles on Tue, 8 Mar, 2016 - 10:35

This short article (2,500 words) is a response to Satyadhana’s article in October 2015 Shabda, ‘Cessation and Conditionality’, specifically to Satyadhana’s claim that dependent arising ceases with insight, and that it is a conceptual overlay or an illusion. While thoroughly appreciating the insights and realisations that Satyadhana shares, I draw attention to difficulties of reconciling what he writes about dependent arising with the Buddha’s teaching as recorded in the Pāli canon. I also summarise Nāgārjuna on dependent arising to present a contrast...

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Vidyamala Burch on Opening to Pain with Mindfulness (Part I)

From Windhorse Publications on Mon, 7 Mar, 2016 - 13:40
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Vidyamala Burch on Opening to Pain with Mindfulness (Part I)

From Windhorse Publications on Mon, 7 Mar, 2016 - 13:40

Vidyamala Burch, the founder and co-director of Breathworks (an organization dedicated to helping others through the teaching of mindfulness), is an ordained member of the Triratna Buddhist Order, and has authored three books. Her story is an inspiring example of how working through life-changing trauma has a strong impact in benefiting others. Windhorse Publications features her newest title this month (Mindfulness for Women). In this interview with Giulietta Spudich, she explores her incredible life journey and how her...

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