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Parinirvana Day – Remembering Order members

From Order Messenger on Fri, 3 Feb, 2023 - 13:33

Parinirvana Day – Remembering Order members

From Order Messenger on Fri, 3 Feb, 2023 - 13:33

As we approach Parinirvana Day, many of us are bringing to mind friends and loved ones who have passed away in the last year. As an Order we honour our connections together and mark the deaths of Order members around the world. For those preparing for events at Centres or online, here is a list of Order members who have sadly died since 1st February 2022:

Abhaya, Advayamati, Anumodaka, Bodhishura, Chandradarshana, Dharmavajri, Janaka, Jnanapriya, Lalitavyuha, Matisvara, Mokshachitta, Punyasagara,...

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Parinirvana Day Festival 2023 | London Buddhist Centre with Online Elements

From Community Highlights on Fri, 3 Feb, 2023 - 10:29

Parinirvana Day Festival 2023 | London Buddhist Centre with Online Elements

From Community Highlights on Fri, 3 Feb, 2023 - 10:29

This Sunday, join the community at the London Buddhist Centre for a festival marking the death of the Buddha, two and a half millennia ago. 

It’s a great opportunity to contemplate impermanence, rejoice in the example of the Buddha’s life and reflect on the precious opportunity that our own lives present us. For those able to attend in-person at the LBC, there is a full program for the day, including meditation, reflection and ritual as...

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Would you like to work for the Future of the Dharma?

From Future Dharma on Thu, 2 Feb, 2023 - 17:48

Would you like to work for the Future of the Dharma?

From Future Dharma on Thu, 2 Feb, 2023 - 17:48

Since our launch in 2016, FutureDharma Fund has grown to support 45 international Triratna projects, including those of the India Dhamma Trust, and raised over £1,200,000. This year we aim to raise £500,000 for this vital work.

We are now seeking an inspired and engaged Order member, or Mitra training for ordination to join our skilled, dynamic, and harmonious team as a Fundraiser.

We hope to make a full-time appointment but will consider part-time options.

This is a remote working role with a significant online communication component. However,...

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Dharmabyte: Training in Patience

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 2 Feb, 2023 - 06:00

Khemasuri describes how a person can develop patience, translated from ksanti, drawing on verses from Santideva’s Bodhicaryavatara. Excerpted from the talk Gratitude to Everyone given at Sheffield Buddhist Centre 2008.

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Dharmabytes: The Arising of Bodhicitta

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 23 Jan, 2023 - 06:00

The Enlightenment of the Buddha was an irreversible breakthrough into a new kind of consciousness for the world. All our practice flows from this endless stream of wisdom and compassion, flowing throughout the history of humanity. Dhammarati explores this momentous event, and its implications for us today. 

From the talk entitled The Awakening Mind given on Buddha Day Festival at the London Buddhist Centre, 2022.

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Addressing Issues with Order Harmony Online

From Order Messenger on Tue, 31 Jan, 2023 - 21:15

A message from the Order Convenors and Dharmachakra’s Director and Chair

Please note: we will endeavour to produce versions of this document in languages other than English, French, and Spanish as soon as possible. The consultation process discussed will be multilingual and involve the Order around the world.

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Dear friends in the Order,

Over the past few years we’ve heard increasing numbers of complaints about the...

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Place available in Abhirati Men's Community Nottingham

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Wed, 1 Feb, 2023 - 10:05

Place available in Abhirati Men's Community Nottingham

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Wed, 1 Feb, 2023 - 10:05

Hi!

The community occupies the top two floors of the Nottingham Buddhist Centre building, which lies in the heart of a vibrant Nottingham city center. There has been a mens community in the building for 25+ years now and currently there are 4 young men living together (pictured: Dayajava, Connor, Rio and Zac).

We’ve recently had someone move out last December and we are now looking to explore taking on a fifth person. As a community we aspire...

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Introducing Avalokiteshvara

From Glasgow Buddhist Centre on Wed, 1 Feb, 2023 - 00:00
Parami describes Avalokiteshvara; her relationship to the figure, his origins and mythology. In this talk she helps listeners connect with his compassion and find meaning in his example of skilful action to end suffering of all beings.
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Addressing Issues with Order Harmony Online

From Order Messenger on Tue, 31 Jan, 2023 - 21:15

A message from the Order Convenors and Dharmachakra’s Director and Chair

Please note: we will endeavour to produce versions of this document in languages other than English, French, and Spanish as soon as possible. The consultation process discussed will be multilingual and involve the Order around the world.

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Dear friends in the Order,

Over the past few years we’ve heard increasing numbers of complaints about the...

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