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Internet OM

From Mainland European Order Convention 2015 on Mon, 22 Jun, 2015 - 22:40

Internet OM

From Mainland European Order Convention 2015 on Mon, 22 Jun, 2015 - 22:40

There is no real Internet connection or wifi.
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What to bring OM

From Mainland European Order Convention 2015 on Mon, 22 Jun, 2015 - 22:40

What to bring OM

From Mainland European Order Convention 2015 on Mon, 22 Jun, 2015 - 22:40

What to Bring with you

- Mosquito repellent

- Swimming trunks (if you want to swim in the lake)

- Soap and shampoo

- Although we will supply quite a lot of meditation cushions, it would help if those 
  able to would bring their own cushions, benches, mats, and the like.

The House provides towels and bed linen and bedding.
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Payment and Dana OM

From Mainland European Order Convention 2015 on Mon, 22 Jun, 2015 - 22:40

Payment and Dana OM

From Mainland European Order Convention 2015 on Mon, 22 Jun, 2015 - 22:40

:If you have not yet paid the full amount, please pay the rest by 30 June.

Please consider making a donation towards the cost of the Convention if it is possible

€ 300  standard rate
€ 450  generosity rate

Account holder: Triratna Berlin
IBAN: DE21100100100621740104
BIC: PBNKDEFF

Please use this account only for paying your fee for the Order Convention and for any Dana you may wish to give to the Convention. On your bank transfer please communicate your Order name and the purpose clearly (e.g. Convention fee or dana).”

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT SOME BANKS...
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Sponsored 'vegan for a week' event - open to all

From Buddhist Action Month 2015 on Mon, 22 Jun, 2015 - 17:49

Sponsored 'vegan for a week' event - open to all

From Buddhist Action Month 2015 on Mon, 22 Jun, 2015 - 17:49

In Southampton, we are running a sponsored ‘vegan for a week’ event and we would like to invite you to participate!

It takes place the week beginning 29th June, costs £5 to join, and all proceeds go to Green Tara Trust for their work in Nepal.

Participants will receive a handy booklet full of information about going vegan, what veganism means, the link between Buddhism and veganism, as well as lots of great recipes and resources to help you through the week....
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My BAM month-Dayasara

From Buddhist Action Month 2015 on Fri, 19 Jun, 2015 - 19:41

My BAM month-Dayasara

From Buddhist Action Month 2015 on Fri, 19 Jun, 2015 - 19:41

My Mum died on June 5th-lots of emotion, of course, but Mum’s health had been deteriorating since she had a fall at the end of March and a stroke a week later-we’ve got a family-led funeral on June 29th. Entirely unexpected was what happened on June 2nd, when I set off to Cambridge to contribute to the Centre’s Introduction to BAM evening, had a brain haemorrhage whilst driving on the A14 and had 4 nights excellent care in...
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Handing on & Rejoicing - the March 2015 College Meeting

From College of Public Preceptors on Fri, 19 Jun, 2015 - 17:32

Handing on & Rejoicing - the March 2015 College Meeting

From College of Public Preceptors on Fri, 19 Jun, 2015 - 17:32

At the March 2015 College meeting, after 10 years as Chair of the Triratna Preceptors’ College, Dhammarati hands on to Saddhaloka. In learning what the role of Chair of the College is, what the job has meant to him and the many qualities he has brought to it, we get a sense of Dhammarati and mark this important transition to Saddhaloka as the new Chair of the College.

If you are interested in hearing more about what was discussed and covered during the...
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Shabda July 2015

From Order Connection on Thu, 18 Jun, 2015 - 15:48

Here is the latest edition of Shabda in five digital formats:

  •     eBook Shabda .EPUB – read on most other eBook readers (eg Nook or Kobo, etc) and most eReader apps on tablets, smartphones etc.
  •     eBook Shabda .MOBI – read on any Kindle, and some eReader apps on tablets, smartphones, etc.
  •     PDF Shabda – read with any PDF reader
  •     HTML Shabda (zip file) – unzip, and then read with any web browser
  •     Print Shabda: Print your own (and your friends’)
    • ...
File NameSize
ePub (for eBook Readers, Smartphones & Tablets)1.77 MB
mobi (Kindle and eReaders)1.54 MB
PDF for Digital (Computers and eReaders)1.59 MB
HTML (Web Browsers)191.79 KB
PDF for printing (identical with paper Shabda)1.05 MB
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INTERESTED MORE IN FAIRTRADE?

From Buddhist Action Month 2015 on Thu, 18 Jun, 2015 - 10:24
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INTERESTED MORE IN FAIRTRADE?

From Buddhist Action Month 2015 on Thu, 18 Jun, 2015 - 10:24

Hridayagita, kitchen manager at Taraloka was interviewed by Janice Lowe - the Chair of Faversham Fairtrade Group. Taraloka is accredited by the Fairtrade Foundation as a Fairtrade Temple and would like to share our experience with the Sangha.

Hridayagita is willing to talk to you about Fairtrade accreditation or managing the food order ethically. You can contact her on hridayagita [at] taraloka.org.uk

Qu. 1. What drove Taraloka & you to seek Fairtrade status with the Fairtrade Foundation for Taraloka?

A.         We were already prioritising Fairtrade as one...
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Dr. Ambedkar - A Servant of Society

From Bristol Buddhist Centre on Thu, 18 Jun, 2015 - 01:00
A talk given at the Bristol Buddhist Centre during Buddhist Action Month as a part of the year long Building The Buddhaland season. Taranita introduces Dr Babasaheeb Ambedkar, and talks about his achievements and his legacy; in particular in relation to the Buddhist revival in India and his impact on our own movement.
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The 4 Gifts

From London Buddhist Centre on Thu, 18 Jun, 2015 - 00:00
All bona fide Buddhism is Activism. We want to make the world better right? The issue is energy; how can we cultivate energy in pursuit of the good. In this talk Padmavajra considers 5 fundamental aspects of Virya - energy for Enlightenment. From Monday 15th June
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