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How the urban retreat works - for those familiar with the metta bhavana

From Loving Kindness - Blazing Like The Sun on Mon, 28 Oct, 2013 - 10:28
I thought it might be helpful to post up some simple information about how the online urban retreat works, what you’ll get each day, how much time you’ll need to participate.

This audio is pitched at those familiar with the metta bhavana (loving-kindness) meditation. There is another short audio that explains how it all works if you are new to meditation, or to this particular type of meditation practice…
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Two weeks to go until International Urban Retreat starts

From Triratna News on Sat, 26 Oct, 2013 - 05:56

Two weeks to go until International Urban Retreat starts

From Triratna News on Sat, 26 Oct, 2013 - 05:56There’s only two weeks to go now till the start of Triratna’s third International Urban Retreat, which will start on Saturday November 9th. Many Triratna Buddhist Centres and groups across the world will be taking part, running meditations and events to encourage people to “go on retreat” for a week, but whilst staying at home and living their usual lives of work or family. The idea is to help create conditions to support people wanting to intensify their...
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Padmasambhava's Song

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 24 Oct, 2013 - 21:46
Today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “Padmasambhava’s Song,” is an excerpt from the talk “Padmasambhava and the King of Tibet” by Vajratara. Here’s another tour-de-force from Vajratara, looking to approach the great figure of Padmasambhava – the ‘Second Buddha’ – through his famous meeting with the King of Tibet. As ever, a provocative, fully engaged and fully engaging take on the Dharma and the challenges that face us on the Path.

Talk given at Sheffield Buddhist Centre, 2007
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mitradag 20 oktober

From Boeddhistisch Centrum Arnhem on Thu, 24 Oct, 2013 - 17:03
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mitradag 20 oktober

From Boeddhistisch Centrum Arnhem on Thu, 24 Oct, 2013 - 17:03
op 20 oktober was er een dag voor en door mitra’s van Arnhem en omstreken. Het was een boeiende en inspirerende dag rond het thema van mitra van Triratna zijn en hoe dat in je leven tot uiting komt. De dag was door de mitra’s zelf voorbereid en georganiseerd. Voor herhaling vatbaar!

Mitraday in BCArnhem Triratna, organised and prepared by the mitra’s themselves...
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Making a Statement on Buddhist Violence against Muslims in Burma

From Triratna News on Thu, 24 Oct, 2013 - 12:15
The continuing violence by Buddhists against Muslims in Burma has been viewed with dismay by many Buddhists worldwide. Non-Buddhists, familiar with Buddhism’s reputation for non-violence, have found it baffling.

There have been occasional requests to Triratna Buddhist Centres for statements condemning this violence. After considerable deliberation, and with strong encouragement from Triratna’s founder, Sangharakshita, four writers have arrived at a text, signed individually by him and a number of preceptors, east and west. This is not a statement on...
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Statement on Buddhist Violence against Muslims in Burma

From European Chairs' Assembly on Wed, 23 Oct, 2013 - 16:33

The continuing violence by Buddhists against Muslims in Burma has been viewed with dismay by many Buddhists worldwide. Non-Buddhists, familiar with Buddhism’s reputation for non-violence, have found it baffling.

There have been occasional requests from members of the public for statements from Triratna Buddhist Centres, condemning this violence.

After some considerable deliberation about the purpose and nature of such a statement, and with strong encouragement from Subhuti and our founder Sangharakshita, we have arrived...

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Kindness-Generosity-Contentment-Integrity-Awareness

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Wed, 23 Oct, 2013 - 01:18

Kindness-Generosity-Contentment-Integrity-Awareness

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Wed, 23 Oct, 2013 - 01:18Kindness-Generosity-Contentment-Integrity-Awareness

For Sangha Night this week we will continue our exploration of Buddhist ethics by looking at the Five Precepts in more detail.

What does it mean to follow ethical guidelines? What is the cutting edge of our own ethical practice; what is our next step?

Sangha Night
Every Wednesday, 7 - 9 pm

Buddhists around the world gather together to meditate, build friendships and ponder the Dharma together - to deepen their experience and understanding...
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Blazing Like the Sun - Urban Retreat

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 22 Oct, 2013 - 23:57

Blazing Like the Sun - Urban Retreat

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 22 Oct, 2013 - 23:57Do you aspire to meditate, and be able to live with a more open heart and spacious mind? Join us for Triratna’s Urban Retreat: Blazing Like the Sun. We will be setting up daily meditations and two day retreats to create a supportive context for you to go deeper and experience retreat within the activities of daily life. There will be an online portion of the retreat with talks, teachings, led meditations, and other resources, all designed to help you...
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'Going For Refuge' As Idiom And Metaphor by Dhivan Thomas Jones

From Community Highlights on Tue, 22 Oct, 2013 - 17:21

'Going For Refuge' As Idiom And Metaphor by Dhivan Thomas Jones

From Community Highlights on Tue, 22 Oct, 2013 - 17:21A thought-provoking essay on the language associated with a central feature of our community’s approach to the Dharma, by the excellent Dhivan Thomas Jones. Dhivan is an impressive essayist, editor, scholar, linguist, translator, poet, speaker, and man! He’s got a great blog of his own and also writes for the Western Buddhist Review here on The Buddhist Centre Online.

Read the full essay here

“Anyone familiar with Buddhism will know that Buddhists...
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Maitreyabandhu's Presidential Visit

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Tue, 22 Oct, 2013 - 11:43
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Maitreyabandhu's Presidential Visit

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Tue, 22 Oct, 2013 - 11:43Croydon will be welcoming Maitreyabandhu in November for his presidential visit. As well as meeting up with people during the week, Maitreyabandhu will be leading some events at the centre.

Wednesday 6th November 7.30-9.30: Meditation Workshop on Spiritual Receptivity. £7/£5
Saturday 9th November 10.30am-1pm: Seminar on Love and Death. £7.50/£5
Saturday 9th November 2.30-4.30pm: The Crumb road book launch, interview and poetry reading. Suggested donation £5 to go to the Wish-Fulfilling Jewel Appeal.

We hope to see you there

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