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Buddhism 101 - Workshop Next Weekend

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Sun, 24 Feb, 2013 - 15:44

Buddhism 101 - Workshop Next Weekend

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Sun, 24 Feb, 2013 - 15:44If you are thinking of coming to this, and have not yet booked, please get in touch and let us know you are planning to come.

Introduction to Buddhism

Are you curious about Buddhism? Who is the Buddha? What are his essential teachings?

Narottama will be leading an Introduction to Buddhism workshop onSaturday, March 2nd, from 10 - 3 pm.

Exploring from both a philosophical and practical perspective, our aim will be to...

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Sangharakshita's Diary, February 2013

From Triratna News on Sun, 24 Feb, 2013 - 05:58

Sangharakshita's Diary, February 2013

From Triratna News on Sun, 24 Feb, 2013 - 05:58Vidyaruchi writes with his usual monthly roundup of Sangharakshita’s news - this month sadly blighted by insomnia. He says - “I regret having to be the bearer of the tidings that for Bhante the last month has been dominated by the experience of insomnia and the effects of insomnia. Though not yet reaching the extent of the worst times during his annus horribilis of 2003 (as described in the third of the ‘Reveries and Reminiscences’ - available on...

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Job and Volunteering opportunities across Triratna - February update

From Triratna News on Sat, 23 Feb, 2013 - 12:48

Job and Volunteering opportunities across Triratna - February update

From Triratna News on Sat, 23 Feb, 2013 - 12:48Following last month’s news story about new Job and Volunteering opportunities across Triratna, further opportunities have become available.

If you’re interested in meditation, the long-established Vajraloka retreat centre seeks two new team members; if you want to work collectively to make money for the Dharma there are opportunities at Windhorse:evolution and if fundraising for India inspires you, there are permanent and volunteer opportunities at the Karuna Trust. The Green Tara Trust...

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Live blogging from Triratna’s International Council in India

From Triratna News on Thu, 21 Feb, 2013 - 14:21

Live blogging from Triratna’s International Council in India

From Triratna News on Thu, 21 Feb, 2013 - 14:21It’s been a quiet period for Triratna News recently, with just one bulletin in the past three weeks. However there’s a lot going on in Triratna and on thebuddhistcentre.com, with the second-ever meeting of Triratna’s International Council taking place in India this past week. Some 30 representatives from the US, Mexico, Australasia, Europe and the UK, and India have been gathering to review Triratna worldwide and to explore its next steps - for many, their first...

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Intensifying Practice Talk 4 - Mahamati on Communal Situations OM

From Community Highlights on Thu, 21 Feb, 2013 - 02:33

Mahamati offering a personal account of why he thinks communal situations for practice work, despite his own struggles at times! An honest, open-hearted account of searching for intensity and responding when you find it…

Read more about Intensifying Practice Talk 4 - Mahamati on Communal Situations

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Hungry Ghosts Day Retreat

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 21 Feb, 2013 - 02:03

Hungry Ghosts Day Retreat

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 21 Feb, 2013 - 02:03In the Realm of the Hungry Ghosts
Day Retreat: Saturday, March 23, 10 - 3 pm

Are you someone who is seeking new ways to change a tendency to habits, obsessions, compulsions, and addictions? The Buddhist Path offers a non-theistic approach to spiritual development with foundational practices for changing at the core of our being.

We will meditate, share experiences, and study relevant Buddhist texts. Led by Danakamala and Friends.

Our retreats and workshops are offered on...

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March Sangha Nights

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 21 Feb, 2013 - 01:58

March Sangha Nights

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 21 Feb, 2013 - 01:58Join us for Sangha Nights, Wednesday evenings, 7 - 9 pm. Beginning with a meditation (guidance and support available for those who would like it) followed by a presentation and discussion on Buddhist study and/or practice. All are welcome, offered by donation: $10-5 suggested.

10 Week Series Begins March 13th:

Please note: Due to construction in our building, we have postponed this series until April 3rd.

Walking, Running and Stumbling along the Noble Eight Fold Path
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Around And About...

From Community Highlights on Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 - 18:16

Around And About...

From Community Highlights on Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 - 18:16

Just to give you a feel of the place… Includes the latest flower mandala! :)

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People...

From Community Highlights on Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 - 16:43

People...

From Community Highlights on Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 - 16:43

A few of the good folk here for the International Council…

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Ordination ceremonies in India and the USA

From Triratna News on Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 - 15:13

Ordination ceremonies in India and the USA

From Triratna News on Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 - 15:1317 women have recently been welcomed into the Triratna Buddhist Order, in two recent ordination ceremonies held on almost opposite sides of the world. Karunamaya writes from India, saying - “At the Public Ordination on 27th January at Triratna’s Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Centre, Bhaja the following women were ordained :-

1. Naina Kasare: from Khed becomes Yashodipa - she who has the lamp of success
2. Shraddha Suhase Dapoli becomes Yashoshri - she who has the pure radiance of success
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