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FBA Podcast: Buddhism and Peace

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 25 Jul, 2020 - 14:00

What is peace? And what does peace mean for Buddhists? Is it just the absence of war and conflict; guns and screaming? Or is it also the deep silence that arises when the mind and heart are in harmony - a positive state of mind that can be cultivated both personally and collectively, where good and evil don’t exist as concepts? Parami explores these questions and more with great compassion and wisdom.

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Bodhicitta Practice and Order Resources

From Order Connection on Fri, 24 Jul, 2020 - 16:59

Bodhicitta Practice and Order Resources

From Order Connection on Fri, 24 Jul, 2020 - 16:59

Sunday Order Bodhicitta Practice
Sunday 26th July 

‘This fleeting human life, like a dream, If it’s happy that’sall right, if it’s unhappy, that’s all right.  Without concern for happiness or sorrow  May I constantly practice the supreme teaching…
This mortal existence, like a candle in the wind,  If it’s long that’s all right, if it’s short that’s all right. Without intensifying the tight grip of the ego May I constantly practice the supreme teaching.’
Jigdrel Yeshe Dorje: Heart Nectar of...
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International Order Online Convention

From Order Connection on Fri, 24 Jul, 2020 - 15:58

International Order Online Convention

From Order Connection on Fri, 24 Jul, 2020 - 15:58

International Order Online Convention
“Five Paths to the Deathless”

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th August — combined days
Monday 17th August — single sex day

“Well, when the audience is the Order, one does feel quite inspired - not that one doesn’t feel inspired on other occasions, but it’s a special sort of inspiration when the audience is the Order, because one feels the greater depth of seriousness and commitment”.
Bhante after a talk to...
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Death of Dhammachari Surangama

From Order Connection on Fri, 24 Jul, 2020 - 15:23

Death of Dhammachari Surangama

From Order Connection on Fri, 24 Jul, 2020 - 15:23

Dear Order Members,

It is sad to inform you that Dhammachari Surangama (Pune) passed away in the morning around 10.30 am on 23rd July 2020. He was 59 year old. Four days previously he was admitted into the hospital for pneumonia treatment.

His ordination took place on 25 December 1987, Suvajra was his private preceptor, public ceremony conducted by Dhammachari Kamalashila. He was working as a full time member of the ordination process team and was appointed as a private preceptor...
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Dharmabyte: Kindly Dialogue

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 23 Jul, 2020 - 14:00

Vishvapani gave a series of talks in 2011 to promote his book Gautama Buddha: The Life and Teachings of the Awakened One (Quercus, 2011).

Here we have a glimpse into the Buddha’s ability to dialogue with kindness and curiosity as he radiated a force field of loving kindness in a society full of debate and discourse. Rather than getting involved in a tit-for-tat argument, the Buddha tried to understand how others think and what is of value to them. 

From the talk entitled...
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Bristol Buddhist Women’s Community - Kalyanaloka

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Thu, 23 Jul, 2020 - 13:12
  • Dayajoti, Cari and Trish

Would you be interested in becoming part of our community? We are looking for a mitra or order member to join Dayajoti, Trish and Cari, from the end of August or later.  We aim to support each other in our dharma practice and help each other to go deeper.  

The community house is 5 mi ns from the Triratna Buddhist Centre, near the lovely Gloucester Rd.  Easy access to public transport.  The house is spacious, with double bedrooms, dining room, kitchen,...

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Update on our Covid India appeal

From Abhayaratna Trust on Thu, 23 Jul, 2020 - 13:11

Update on our Covid India appeal

From Abhayaratna Trust on Thu, 23 Jul, 2020 - 13:11

Click here to watch an update on our appeal to support individual Order members in India who are struggling financially due to Covid-19

Karmavajra, who administers our grant programme in India, told us that the Trust and our supporters are ‘a friend in this difficult time and give confidence that the Order is behind us.’

So far we have been able to make 106 small grants but we estimate that more will be needed, so you can still make a one off donation...
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Monthly Online Parent-Dharma class

From Community Highlights on Thu, 23 Jul, 2020 - 11:42
  • Photo: Jeremy Peters, Triratna International Gathering 2019

Monthly Online Parent-Dharma class

From Community Highlights on Thu, 23 Jul, 2020 - 11:42

The London Buddhist Centre and North London Buddhist Centre are offering monthly classes for parents online, every second Sunday from 8th August, 10.30-12.00 UK time. Open to all parents everywhere. The core team is Maitrinita, Karunagita and Rebecca, plus guest teachers. The class includes led meditation, a short talk or introduction to an aspect of the Dharma or practice within family life, an opportunity to connect and talk with other parents and brief ritual.

Please do join us, or pass this on to parents at your centre....
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Windhorse eBook giveaway this week is inconceivable!

From Community Highlights on Thu, 23 Jul, 2020 - 11:35

Windhorse eBook giveaway this week is inconceivable!

From Community Highlights on Thu, 23 Jul, 2020 - 11:35

A Message from Helen at Windhorse Publications:

In this video, Vajragupta explains what he appreciates most about Sangharakshita’s approach to scriptural commentary in The Inconceivable Emancipation.

Welcome to Week 19 of our Free the Dharma eBook giveaway! This week, we’re offering The Inconceivable Emancipation, a commentary by Sangharakshita on the Vimalakīrti-Nirdeśa, an important Mahāyāna sūtra. A print version of this book is included in Volume 16 of The Complete Works of Sangharakshita, Mahāyāna Myths and Stories. 

Mahāyāna Buddhism, to which the Zen and Tibetan traditions are related,...

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