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Triratna singers perform at Manchester International Festival 2013

From Triratna News on Sun, 23 Jun, 2013 - 09:15

Triratna singers perform at Manchester International Festival 2013

From Triratna News on Sun, 23 Jun, 2013 - 09:15Members of the Manchester Buddhist Centre sangha will sing at this year’s Manchester International Festival.

Every two years, Manchester (UK) enjoys a great festival of international premieres, which this year features a women’s choir drawn from a range of the city’s faith groups. Together with Jews, Hindus, Christians, Sikhs and other Buddhists, Triratna sangha members will perform twice:

7th July, Bridgewater Hall: performing sacred music newly composed by contemporary British composer...
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New York Sangha poised for major step forwards

From Triratna News on Sat, 22 Jun, 2013 - 10:04

New York Sangha poised for major step forwards

From Triratna News on Sat, 22 Jun, 2013 - 10:04There has been a Triratna group in New York City since the 1990s. For many years it’s been itinerant, meeting in cafes and people’s houses, under the leadership of Vajramati, its founder. But now it seems they’re poised to take a major step forwards - if they can get some help from the wider Sangha. Padmadharini reports on her impending move there, saying -

“I am writing to update you on some new and exciting news. And...
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Ratnasuri's 90th birthday booklaunch

From Triratna News on Fri, 21 Jun, 2013 - 09:39

Ratnasuri's 90th birthday booklaunch

From Triratna News on Fri, 21 Jun, 2013 - 09:39At 90, Ratnasuri is far and away the oldest and most distinguished member of the resident community at Taraloka Buddhist Retreat Centre for Women, in Shropshire, UK.

To mark her 90th birthday, her friends published a book of her poetry, Shoes Full of Butterflies, which was launched at the recent UK and Ireland Area Order Weekend for Women, held at Taraloka earlier this month.

In this 20-minute video from Clear Vision, Varasahaya...
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July is Buddhist Action Month UK

From Triratna News on Thu, 20 Jun, 2013 - 09:07

July is Buddhist Action Month UK

From Triratna News on Thu, 20 Jun, 2013 - 09:07Don’t just sit there. Do something!

July is Buddhist Action Month in Britain. Centred on the festival of Dharma Day, this year’s theme is Earthkind: caring for the Environment. Across the country, Buddhists and others will be guerrilla-gardening, litter-picking, tree-planting and lots of other things.

Planning an event? The organisers need to know.
Please stillgame37 [at] gmail.com (email )details of your event.

How to organise your own Earthkind event
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The Way of the Dharma Warrior

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Thu, 20 Jun, 2013 - 00:00
In this talk, given during the 2013 Young men's retreat at Padmaloka, Padmavajra describes the qualities of the Dharma Warrior and how Dharma Warriors are fighting in the great battle between the spiritual community and the group - fighting for the liberation of the truly human individual against the forces of mediocrity and uniformity - the battle with Mara who embodies those forces. Padmavajra concludes with David Jones' magnificent evocation of a warrior in his poem 'The Hunt'.
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The Five Aspects of Dharma Life - Applying the Five Aspects In Daily Life

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Thu, 20 Jun, 2013 - 00:00
Last talk of a series of 8 talks and one session of Questions and Answers by Subhuti on the System of Practice retreat at Padmaloka for men who have asked for Ordination. In these talks, Subhuti delves into the fundamental principles behind Integration, Positive Emotion, Spiritual Receptivity, Spiritual Death, and Spiritual Rebirth, finding in each new and deeper significance. He invites his hearers to apply them deeply in their own lives.

9. Applying these five aspects in daily life: We examine every activity of our lives to see how these five aspects are represented and to apply them more fully and deeply.
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The Five Aspects of Dharma Life - Spiritual Rebirth

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Thu, 20 Jun, 2013 - 00:00
Seventh talk of a series of 8 talks and one session of Questions and Answers by Subhuti on the System of Practice retreat at Padmaloka for men who have asked for Ordination. In these talks, Subhuti delves into the fundamental principles behind Integration, Positive Emotion, Spiritual Receptivity, Spiritual Death, and Spiritual Rebirth, finding in each new and deeper significance. He invites his hearers to apply them deeply in their own lives.

8. Spiritual Rebirth: we must find in our ordinary experience something that reflects transcending it. Connecting deeply with this Transcendental Object enables us ultimately to break free from the limited constructions of self.
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Vajra Bell - Spring 2013

From Vajra Bell on Wed, 19 Jun, 2013 - 19:17

The Vajra Bell Spring 2013 issue is here!

The focus of this issue is: “Getting ‘Engaged’ ”.

You can download and view the PDF version of this issue of Vajra Bell by clicking on the link at the bottom of this post.

In this issue:

• What Does “Engaged Buddhism” Mean to You?
• Sangha updates from the U.S. and Canada
• Meditation Marathon fundraising event kicks off in June
• Upcoming retreats at Aryaloka
• Reflections on Nonviolent Communication
• Men’s...

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Vajra Bell - Winter 2013

From Vajra Bell on Wed, 19 Jun, 2013 - 19:15

The Vajra Bell Winter 2013 issue is here!

The focus of this issue is: “Embracing Myth & Imagination”.

You can download and view the PDF version of this issue of Vajra Bell by clicking on the link at the bottom of this post.

In this issue:

* Embracing Myth & Imagination: A recovering Catholic learns to trust intuition, imagination, and Buddhas in all colors
* Aryaloka Council December meeting and Year in Review
* Sangha updates from Aryaloka, Nagaloka, Portsmouth, and Vancouver
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Triratna speakers feature in UK Buddhist conference on Transforming Conflict

From Triratna News on Wed, 19 Jun, 2013 - 09:30

Triratna speakers feature in UK Buddhist conference on Transforming Conflict

From Triratna News on Wed, 19 Jun, 2013 - 09:30The list of speakers and workshop leaders for August’s UK Buddhist conference, Transforming Conflict, features several members of the Triratna Buddhist Order.

They and the other speakers are among the most eloquent voices in the field of conflict-resolution and mediation. Come and hear them at Taplow Court, one of the UK’s most stunning Buddhist centres, a Jacobean house in acres of parkland on the Thames in Berkshire.

Transforming Conflict
Taplow Court, Berkshire,...

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