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Illustration by Stefanie Grewe

From Urthona - A Journal of Buddhism and the Arts on Thu, 22 Jan, 2015 - 11:57

Illustration by Stefanie Grewe

From Urthona - A Journal of Buddhism and the Arts on Thu, 22 Jan, 2015 - 11:57

Here are some of the amazing images in the new issue of Urthona which is full of lavish artwork, reproduced by an art printer to a very high standard.

Mythical beasts from Jung’s Red Book, the secret journal which was the fountainhead of all his later work.

Imaginative graphics by Stefanie (Ine) Grewe.

The Quest for the...

viriyalila

Four-Week Introduction to Buddhism

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 22 Jan, 2015 - 04:11

Four-Week Introduction to Buddhism

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 22 Jan, 2015 - 04:11Thursdays in February 5th-26th, 7-9 pm
A practical exploration of the core teachings of the Buddha.
Topics covered will include:

—The life of the Buddha
—The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
—Ethics
—Meditation
—Buddhist visions of Reality

The course runs for four consecutive Thursdays, the 5th through the 26th, 7-9 pm. Suitable for all levels of experience. By donation — ($80-$40 suggested for the four weeks).

Christine

Earth Metta Retreat @ Rivendell (March 20-22, 2015)

From Earth Metta Sangha on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 21:16

Earth Metta Retreat @ Rivendell (March 20-22, 2015)

From Earth Metta Sangha on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 21:16A bunch of us are planning on going to the Earth Metta weekend retreat (March 20-21), and hope to meet more sustainability-minded individuals from other centres there. So if you’ve always fancied visiting this fantastic centre and exploring this powerful theme, you’ll be in good company! Please join us:
http://www.rivendellretreatcentre.com/weekend.php

Singhamati

New day and time for Brighton's Young Buddhists in 2015....

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 17:07

New day and time for Brighton's Young Buddhists in 2015....

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 17:07Amaladhi writes:

NEW YEAR – NEW BEGINNINGS
Evenings for young people (aged 18-39) will be on the LAST TUESDAY of the month during January, February and March, and will start at 19:30 until 21.30. Whether you never come to the centre before or have been coming for years, all under 40 are welcome!

The next meeting will be on 27th January 19.30 on the theme of ‘New Beginnings’, providing reflective space and...

Munisha

Dhammacharini Ojonanda

From Triratna News on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 16:38

Dhammacharini Ojonanda

From Triratna News on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 16:38With sadness we report the death of Dhammacharini Ojonanda on Thursday 15th January, of a heart attack. She was 71 years old.

She was ordained on 2nd January, 2000; Dhammacharini Srimala was her private and public preceptor. Her yidam was Shakyamuni.

Karmavajra writes: “She was very kind and polite, contributing to the Order since meeting it 30 years ago. She was a much respected Order member in our Thane Centre, and worked to create harmony among Order members...

Singhamati

Triratna Sub25: 2015 events

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 16:13

Triratna Sub25: 2015 events

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 16:1325 or Under?
Interested in Meditation and Buddhism?
Want to explore life’s big questions with other like-minded people your age?

If so, then join us for the following events:

Sub25 Day Retreat: Saturday 18 April, 11am-6pm, at the London Buddhist Centre. No need to book! www.lbc.org.uk
Sub25 Weekend Retreat: Friday 31 July - Sunday 2 August at Adhisthana Retreat Centre in Herefordshire. For further details and booking at www.adhisthana.org

Any questions? Want further information on...

Rijupatha

Dharmabyte: The Spirit of Cooperative Work

From Free Buddhist Audio on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 15:41

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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, entitled “The Spirit of Cooperative Work”, Parami looks at Sangharakshita’s encouragement of cooperative work and Team-Based Right Livelihood businesses, examining the history of these types of businesses in the Triratna Buddhist Community as well as how we can keep the energy and momentum behind them alive.

Rijupatha

Dharmabyte: Four Essential Features of Right Livelihood

From Free Buddhist Audio on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 15:20

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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte Sangharakshita lays out the “Four Essential Features of Right Livelihood”, particularly the team-based Right Livelihoods that are a distinct emphasis of the Triratna Buddhist Community. This excerpt is from a lovely 2001 talk by Sangharakshita that is well worth revisiting often, entitled “The Six Distinctive Emphases of the FWBO”.

Rijupatha

FBA Podcast: Meaningful Work and Values

From Free Buddhist Audio on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 15:04

FBA Podcast: Meaningful Work and Values

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In this week’s FBA Podcast Saddharaja discusses “Meaningful Work and Values” in light of his own experience in a Right Livelihood business. He posits that most people in the modern world might find meaning in their work, and explores how Buddhists can make meaningful work a spiritual practice.

Rijupatha

Dharmabyte: Medical Work in India as Dhamma Practice

From Free Buddhist Audio on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 14:51

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As part of a series on Right Livelihood, today’s FBA Dharmabyte entitled “Medical Work in India as Dhamma Practice” features Karunaprabha, an Indian Order Member, who tells the story of how her medical work in the slums of Pune led to her becoming a Buddhist.

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