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FBA Podcast: The Triratna Emphasis On Going For Refuge

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 26 Sep, 2015 - 11:00

In this week’s FBA Podcast, Dhammarati gives an excellent talk on one of the Six Emphases of the Triratna Buddhist Community with “The Triratna Emphasis on Going for Refuge”.

In this talk Dhammarati explores Going for Refuge and its central emphasis in the Triratna Buddhist Order, bringing in the story of his own spiritual journey as an example of finding one’s unique response. He also looks to historical sources to identify some of the...

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The Dedication Ceremony - A First Post To Set My Intention...

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 25 Sep, 2015 - 22:28

The Dedication Ceremony - A First Post To Set My Intention...

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 25 Sep, 2015 - 22:28

I have just read aloud the dedication ceremony sat on my cushion surrounded by the train track I have left out so I can meditate first thing tomorrow morning. I found it very moving to describe our home as ‘this sacred spot’ – and to dedicate this place to my best intentions. It reminded me of Ratnavandana’s talk ‘Living In the Mandala’ from Bristol’s Rainy Season Retreat.

We dedicate this place to the Three Jewels:
To the Buddha, the Ideal of Enlightenment to which we aspire;
...

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Upayavira - Meditating With Your Child (Introduction and Guided Meditation)

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 25 Sep, 2015 - 21:09

As part of our weekend of resources for parents looking to practice Buddhism and meditation while caring for small children, we’re very happy to offer this great guided meditation from Upayavira, complete with a full introduction. Ideal for anyone looking to get started with practice - or renew it! - after having kids.

Upayavira was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order in 2000, and became a parent soon after. Since then, he has been exploring, often through necessity, ways to meditate with...

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Karunagita On 'A Path for Parents'

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 25 Sep, 2015 - 18:18

Karunagita On 'A Path for Parents'

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 25 Sep, 2015 - 18:18

I have a strong conviction, based on experience, that the context of motherhood offers many invaluable opportunities for insight, heart-opening and personal and spiritual growth. This includes invitations from small children to dwell in the here and now and opportunities for letting go and responding creatively to not getting what we want. We will focus on the inherent opportunities and challenges of motherhood during the weekend.

I was inspired to write this book for myself and for
...

Candradasa

Buddhism and Meditation for Parents - Online This Weekend!

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 25 Sep, 2015 - 18:08

Buddhism and Meditation for Parents - Online This Weekend!

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 25 Sep, 2015 - 18:08

Update: we’ve had so much great material from Taraloka we’re going to keep going with this well into the week! Meditations and talks coming soon…

This weekend we’re focussing on how to practice Buddhism and meditation as a parent (or parent-to-be!), and we’re delighted to be able to bring you resources live from the Retreat for Mothers that’s just getting started on at Taraloka Retreat Centre for women. We hope mums and dads everywhere...

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Dharmabyte: Understanding Going for Refuge

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 24 Sep, 2015 - 11:00

Viveka gives a great introduction to the meaning of Going for Refuge in today’s FBA Dharmabyte entitled “Understanding Going for Refuge”, continuing our exploration of the Six Emphases of Triratna. From the talk “Going for Refuge”, she speaks to the question of what it is to look to the ‘Three Jewels’ as a response to our dissatisfaction.

Talk given at San Francisco Buddhist Center, 2006

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Changing Oneself

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Wed, 23 Sep, 2015 - 01:12

Changing Oneself

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Wed, 23 Sep, 2015 - 01:12

Dear Coogee Meditator

Just a quick one this week. I’ve had a couple of conversations lately in which the heroic nature of change came up. The Buddhist tradition teaches that to change oneself at a fundamental level; to take on one’s unhelpful habits and refine and transform them is a very big challenge. But whilst it is difficult it is profoundly worthwhile.

Meditation is one of the very best ways to support our intention to change for the...

Candradasa

The Greek Buddha?

From Community Highlights on Tue, 22 Sep, 2015 - 18:44

The Greek Buddha?

From Community Highlights on Tue, 22 Sep, 2015 - 18:44

Did the Buddha’s teaching really travel to ancient Greece and enter western philosophy by that route?

Over on The Western Buddhist Review, Dhivan looks at the evidence and teases out the questions that have to be asked, even of such an intriguing proposition…

Read ‘Pyrrho and the Buddha: Reasons to be Sceptical’

Candradasa

The Still Point of the Turning World (Five-Week Series)

From Online Meditators on Mon, 21 Sep, 2015 - 21:07

The Still Point of the Turning World (Five-Week Series)

From Online Meditators on Mon, 21 Sep, 2015 - 21:07

Change is coming to the seasons. If you’re in the northern hemisphere, the visible signs of natural impermanence are arriving on every autumnal breeze. If you’re in the southern hemisphere, new life is unfurling all around…

What better way to mark the change that is upon us by sitting together, quietly, in stillness, and always in good company wherever we are in the world. Come and join us to sit online for the next five Tuesdays, September 22nd through...