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New California Retreat Center

From San Francisco Buddhist Center on Fri, 16 Nov, 2012 - 03:18

New California Retreat Center

From San Francisco Buddhist Center on Fri, 16 Nov, 2012 - 03:18“The meditator, having gone to the forest, to the shade of a tree, or to an empty building, sits down with legs folded crosswise, body held erect, and sets mindfulness to the fore.”
— the Anapanasati Sutta

Dear Friends:

There is a new Triratna Retreat Center emerging in the mountains of Northern California. Our vision is to create a simple place for people to continue to go forth into the forest, and to go for refuge to Buddha,...
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Candradasa

Religion Without God (full series now available)

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 15 Nov, 2012 - 20:38
  • Religion Without God

Religion Without God (full series now available)

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 15 Nov, 2012 - 20:38
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Two days till our Urban Retreat 'Making the Most of Life'...

From Bristol Buddhist Centre on Thu, 15 Nov, 2012 - 15:32

Two days till our Urban Retreat 'Making the Most of Life'...

From Bristol Buddhist Centre on Thu, 15 Nov, 2012 - 15:32Busy this morning (and afternoon) as you can see from the picture, preparing to ‘Make the most of life’ for a week on our Bristol Sangha Urban Retreat, 17-24 November. Janaka and I are looking forward to practising with Hannah, Clare, Shauna, Eli, Stan, Ryan, Martin, Paula, Jen, Kumuda and whoever else is still thinking of joining us!

The Urban Retreat packs are almost ready - full of tips and suggestions, info to help you find where in the...
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Introduction to Meditation

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 15 Nov, 2012 - 14:36

Introduction to Meditation

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 15 Nov, 2012 - 14:36We’ll be offering an Introduction to Meditation on Saturday, November 17, 10 - 12:30 pm & 1:30 - 4 pm. Come for just the morning, just the afternoon, or make a day of it.

Meditation may start with relaxation, but goes far beyond that - it is an art, requiring patience, openness and application. Our meditation courses provide a foundation in how to work effectively with your mind, teaching you how to concentrate, become less distracted, calmer and...
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In the Seen Only the Seen - Photographs by Vidyasiddhi

From 'In the Seen Only the Seen' on Thu, 15 Nov, 2012 - 11:35

In the Seen Only the Seen - Photographs by Vidyasiddhi

From 'In the Seen Only the Seen' on Thu, 15 Nov, 2012 - 11:35
I make photographs because my eye observes a pattern of shape, colour, light and form, an abstract arrangement, a design. I involve my calculating mind as little as possible. If I can see the world as it is, I may move beyond views of it and find its emptiness. When I am shooting I try to let go of intellectual searching and questioning, and allow the image to come to me, looking with the interest and openness...
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Next Vegan Feast Day, 16 Dec in Birmingham!

From Vegan Buddhist on Thu, 15 Nov, 2012 - 07:31

Next Vegan Feast Day, 16 Dec in Birmingham!

From Vegan Buddhist on Thu, 15 Nov, 2012 - 07:31I can’t wait to see what Jane is going to cook up on our next Vegan Feast Day!

For one thing, it will be handy for planning the Christmas lunch menu. Plus it will be a scrumptious lunch for all of us on the event - freshly cooked before our eyes! And I’m also looking forward to celebrating veganism in our new cafe space!

If you are interested to find out more about veganism, or if you...
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La Transformacion Del Cuerpo,habla Y Mente;re-Imaginar El Buda

From Centro Budista de Valencia on Thu, 15 Nov, 2012 - 00:00
La vida budista es un camino de transformación. En este retiro de hombres, en (realizado Guhyaloka, España en agosto del 2012) exploraremos el simbolismo de la transformación y sus implicaciones en nuestra comunicación, nuestras acciones, y la práctica de la meditación.

Esta charla que nos ofrece Dharmakirti explora la transformación de la mente a través de la la facultada de la imaginación. Cultivando principios éticos basados en la empatia imaginativa, refinando a través de la imaginación la apreciación de la belleza y por último y más importante conectar imaginativamente con las cualidades del Buda, permitiendo que su luz nos llegue e ilumine nuestro corazón.

Esta charla esta basada en un reciente articulo escrito por Subhuti y basado en conversaciones con Sangharáshita sobre re-imaginar el Buda.
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Who IS the Triratna Buddhist Order?

From Triratna News on Wed, 14 Nov, 2012 - 14:18

Who IS the Triratna Buddhist Order?

From Triratna News on Wed, 14 Nov, 2012 - 14:18Triratna has seen a number of new publications over the past months, several being handsome ‘print-on-demand’ hardbacks produced by Lokabandhu of the Triratna Development Team. These have included the popular Puja Readings book, two volumes of Sangharakshita’s Collected Lectures, and four books covering the four years of the Dharma Training Course for Mitras.

Most recent is his ‘Introducing the Triratna Buddhist Order’, a substantial 650-page compilation of personal introductions to the...
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Windhorse:evolution seek Customer Services Advisor

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Wed, 14 Nov, 2012 - 12:15
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Windhorse:evolution seek Customer Services Advisor

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Wed, 14 Nov, 2012 - 12:15Customer Services AdvisorWindhorse:evolution, Cambridge

Windhorse:evolution are seeking a committed Triratna Buddhist for the vacancy of full-time Customer Services Advisor (35 hrs per week, Mon to Friday 9-5pm)

Windhorse:evolution is based in beautiful Cambridge, UK. It was formed in 1979 to raise funds for Buddhist projects and provide ethical work opportunities for those interested in Team-Based Right Livelihood. Over the years we have raised millions of pounds for many worthwhile Buddhist and social projects around the...
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La Transformacion En La Comunicacion.. De La Serie Guyaloka

From Centro Budista de Valencia on Wed, 14 Nov, 2012 - 00:00
Transformación de la comunicación: exploramos cómo transformar nuestra comunicación apoyándonos en los preceptos del habla.
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