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FBA Podcast: Brahmaviharas and the Awakening of the Bodhi Mind

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 16 May, 2020 - 14:00

Concise and essential, Satyaraja draws out practical and profound aspects of the four Brahmaviharas, considering them as both meditation practices and as realms that we can occupy. This is the second talk in a series of four talks on the topic of karuna, compassion.

From the series Brahmaviharas and the Awakening of the Bodhi Mind given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre Winter Retreat, 2016.

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Update and Request from Tiratanaloka

From Tiratanaloka on Sat, 16 May, 2020 - 11:54

Update and Request from Tiratanaloka

From Tiratanaloka on Sat, 16 May, 2020 - 11:54

At present we are not able to run our residential retreats, but we have been providing online study weeks, Prostration Practice in the afternoons, as well as continuing personal communication with people.

We are doing all of this on a dana basis, at the same as loosing much of our regular income from retreat payments. We still have our overheads to cover and a full team to support.

What we ask from you is to make a donation to support us. We...

Sadayasihi

Simharava's Reflections on the Bodhicitta - Turning Arrows into Flowers: Day 2

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Sat, 16 May, 2020 - 11:17

Simharava's Reflections on the Bodhicitta - Turning Arrows into Flowers: Day 2

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Sat, 16 May, 2020 - 11:17

Simharava, living in the women’s residential Buddhist community in Berlin, Germany, talks about how she is trying to help alleviate suffering at the moment and, in particular, shares her thoughts on the Buddhist figure of the Avalokiteshvara - associated with Great Compassion - who holds the wish-fulfilling jewel to his heart.

Noting how Avalokiteshvara listens to the suffering in the world but at the same time radiates rainbow light and compassion, Simharava explores how that myth might play out in her own life.

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The Heart-Mind Oriented Towards Compassion - Turning Arrows into Flowers: Day 2

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Sat, 16 May, 2020 - 09:09

The Heart-Mind Oriented Towards Compassion - Turning Arrows into Flowers: Day 2

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Sat, 16 May, 2020 - 09:09

For Day 2, here are three teachings giving us a great 360º overview of the Bodhicitta (the deep, realised wish for all to attain liberation of heart and mind) in the Buddhist tradition. Most importantly, we discover its relevance to everyday practice in the crucial work of learning to work with our minds and becoming a happier person.

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Shakyamuni Mantra - Turning Arrows into Flowers: Day 2

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Sat, 16 May, 2020 - 06:12

Shakyamuni Mantra - Turning Arrows into Flowers: Day 2

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Sat, 16 May, 2020 - 06:12

The central image of this home retreat is based on the story of the Buddha when Mara attacks him with all the weapons he can muster: the Buddha sits in complete peace and openness; the arrows from his opponents drift down around him as flower petals. So you may wish to dwell with that image while chanting the mantra of the historical Buddha – the Shakyamuni mantra.

Listen to the Shakyamuni Mantra chanted at the Young Buddhist Big One in...

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Extra Resource - Dhammadinna's talk - Turning Arrows into Flowers: Day 1

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Fri, 15 May, 2020 - 17:10

Extra Resource - Dhammadinna's talk - Turning Arrows into Flowers: Day 1

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Fri, 15 May, 2020 - 17:10

On day 1, here’s an extra resource - a talk by Dhammadinna, one of the most senior members of the Triratna Buddhist Order. Here she introduces and explores the Mind Training teachings, drawing out their special emphasis; the opportunity to use any difficulties which arise in our lives as a basis for developing Bodhicitta.

Visit the Turning Arrows into Flowers home retreat page

Listen to the full talk by Dhammadinna here

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Triratna Thrive Online: How FutureDharma is responding to the Coronavirus

From Future Dharma on Fri, 15 May, 2020 - 14:38

Triratna Thrive Online: How FutureDharma is responding to the Coronavirus

From Future Dharma on Fri, 15 May, 2020 - 14:38

Triratna Thrive: How FutureDharma is responding to the Coronavirus

FutureDharma exists to enable an abundantly funded, effective and well-resourced Triratna community that can respond to a suffering world and provide a progressive pathway to liberation.

The established purpose of FutureDharma is to seed and support Triratna Sanghas around the world, funding Dharma projects which promote unity, depth and breadth internationally, especially new projects which are bold and innovative. However a new approach is needed for this unprecedented time of rapid change, uncertainty and challenge.

How is...

Sadayasihi

Prajnaketu's Reflections on the Four Reminders - Turning Arrows into Flowers: Day 1

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Fri, 15 May, 2020 - 11:49

Prajnaketu's Reflections on the Four Reminders - Turning Arrows into Flowers: Day 1

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Fri, 15 May, 2020 - 11:49

We are delighted to say that this week we will be joined by a team of Young Order members who will be sharing their reflections on the Seven-Point Mind Training material. First up is Prajnaketu, Triratna’s Young Buddhist coordinator.

Prajnaketu, from sunny Oxford, UK, shares his thoughts on the teaching of the Four Reminders: our precious human birth, death and impermanence, karma and rebirth, and the defects of samsara. Noting that these reflections can be a bit...

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Dedication Ceremony - Turning Arrows into Flowers: Day 1

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Fri, 15 May, 2020 - 09:48

Dedication Ceremony - Turning Arrows into Flowers: Day 1

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Fri, 15 May, 2020 - 09:48

Today, day 1, you might like to spend some time figuring out how you are going to take part - how much time do you have, what supports do you need, what is your wish for this retreat. It can be helpful to support this intention with a bit of ritual.

Often on the first night of a retreat this is marked by some kind of ceremony - in our community, this is often done with a...

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Welcome - Turning Arrows into Flowers: Day 1

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Fri, 15 May, 2020 - 07:52

Welcome - Turning Arrows into Flowers: Day 1

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Fri, 15 May, 2020 - 07:52

Globally, the coronavirus and all its implications presents us with an enormous challenge - but how are we responding? With ill-will and aversion, or with curiosity and compassion? Today marks the start of our latest home retreat: Turning Arrows into Flowers - an exploration of the Seven-point Mind Training, where we are learning to cultivate a mind free of blame and reactivity, a mind that is open, kind, interested. By delving into these teachings, facilitated by Yashobodhi, and with personal reflections from...

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