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Jnanasuri, Chandrashil and Yashosagar reflect on their time at Adhisthana

From College of Public Preceptors on Wed, 18 Nov, 2015 - 15:41

Jnanasuri, Chandrashil and Yashosagar reflect on their time at Adhisthana at the Preceptors’ College meeting and their plans after they leave.
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Amalavajra seeks Fundraising Assistant for major new Dharma fund

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Wed, 18 Nov, 2015 - 12:24

Amalavajra seeks Fundraising Assistant for major new Dharma fund

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Wed, 18 Nov, 2015 - 12:24

Amalavajra seeks Fundraising Assistant for major new Dharma fund

I have been asked to raise £5 million for a bold new international programme of Dharma projects that will create unity and depth of practice within Triratna and allow us to reach out to more and more people around the world. I especially need help with administration and donor care.

You are:

  • Happy and confident with detailed work and simple IT systems such as databases and websites.
  • Able to communicate well with donors and help them with their enquiries.
  • Prepared
    • ...
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Moksananda and Parami talk in English about the ordination process in the Spanish-speaking world

From College of Public Preceptors on Tue, 17 Nov, 2015 - 14:16

In one of two interviews covering different areas, Moksananda and Parami talk about their work for the Preceptors’ College in the Spanish-speaking world.  In English!
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Parinirvana 2016

From Triratna East Surrey on Tue, 17 Nov, 2015 - 08:12

Parinirvana 2016

From Triratna East Surrey on Tue, 17 Nov, 2015 - 08:12

One of eight themed retreats proposed next year at the Lloyd Hall !

The TES community and day retreats are open to all and are an opportunity to meet other individuals from the Triratna movement.

Events are on a Dana basis unless stated otherwise, under 16’s will need adult accompaniment.
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Why we go on retreat

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 17 Nov, 2015 - 03:29

Why we go on retreat

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 17 Nov, 2015 - 03:29

To go on retreat is to step out of our mundane life and into conditions that are conducive to nurture and grow us. 


These conditions will include simplicity, peace, friendship, meditation and even silence. The Buddha’s teachings may be explicitly taught and discussed or they may be woven seamlessly into the way we live and relate to each other. 

On retreat we are given the opportunity to slow down, catch up on some sleep and unravel ourselves...
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The International Urban Retreat 2015: less than a week away!

From Triratna News on Mon, 16 Nov, 2015 - 16:14

The International Urban Retreat 2015: less than a week away!

From Triratna News on Mon, 16 Nov, 2015 - 16:14

Next Saturday sees the start of Triratna’s International Urban Retreat 2015. The theme this year is the Greater Mandala - Sangharakshita’s teachings on the spiritual importance of learning to waste time (and how live a life more beautiful, rather than one that is merely useful and efficient.) Join the retreat online.

Want to go on retreat next week? No time or money? This is a retreat you can do in the midst of everyday life at home and work, with others or by...
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The Urban Retreat Programme

From The Urban Retreat 2015 - November 21-28 on Mon, 16 Nov, 2015 - 15:58

Here is a copy of the Full Retreat Programme for the  Fourth International Triratna Urban Retreat, 21- 28 Nov 2015

The theme is “Living in the Greater Mandala” - title taken from the book Wisdom beyond Words by Sangharakshita, a commentary on the Ratnaguna Samcayagatha sutra. 

“The aim… is to bring an attitude of pure aesthetic appreciation to whatever circumstances that come our way”

“The Enlightenment of the Buddha was not a cold detached knowledge. He saw with warmth; he saw with feeling; what is more, he

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Resolve - Remind - Review

From The Urban Retreat 2015 - November 21-28 on Mon, 16 Nov, 2015 - 15:57

“Resolve - Remind - Review” is a practical toolkit for keeping your practice on course day-to-day, in the midst of a busy life. It is about creating the conditions that support practice. The handout explains what to do. 

You will see that there are also ”resolve” and “remind” sections on each page of the Urban Retreat Practice Diary: it helps you be clear what you resolve to do and how you’ll remind yourself to do it each day! 

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The Urban Retreat 2015 Practice Diary

From The Urban Retreat 2015 - November 21-28 on Mon, 16 Nov, 2015 - 15:19

The Urban Retreat Diary 
On November 21, at the beginning of your Urban Retreat, we suggest you take the time to reflect on what you specifically want to practice during the coming week. What supportive conditions do you want to set up? What practices do you want to do? 

It really helps to make these aims as concrete as possible, and to write them down. Writing your practice aspirations down is an important ingredient of the event, and will help you implement your intentions.   

You can...

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