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Led Going For Refuge and Prostration Practice

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Fri, 15 May, 2020 - 01:00

Padmasagara leads through the Going for Refuge and Prostration Practice. For an introduction to the practice, watch Padmasagara's video: https://youtu.be/UiC5xZQb8G8 Download the printouts to go along with the practice here: https://bit.ly/GFRprintout

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Led Going For Refuge and Prostration Practice

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Bodhicitta Practice and Order Resources

From Order Connection on Thu, 14 May, 2020 - 17:35

Bodhicitta Practice and Order Resources

From Order Connection on Thu, 14 May, 2020 - 17:35

Sunday Order Bodhicitta Practice
…and some inspiration for the week ahead
Sunday 17th May

‘I must not disturb the feeling of sympathetic joy, even at the arrival of something extremely unwelcome. There is nothing desirable in the state of dejection; on the contrary, the skilful is neglected.’ ~ Bodhicaryavatara, on the Perfection of Forbearance (kshanti) - 6.9

Please join for the two sits this week led by:

Subhadramati, UK – first sit

Amrutdeep, India in English and Hindi – second sit

First Sit: ...

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Satyakirti

The Perfection of Vigour - Bodhicaryavatara Chapter 7

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Thu, 14 May, 2020 - 15:17

The Perfection of Vigour - Bodhicaryavatara Chapter 7

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Thu, 14 May, 2020 - 15:17

“Like someone hankering for the pleasure and fruit of love-play”

Padmavajra’s seventh talk on Shantideva’s Bodhicarayvatara is an exploration of chapter seven, the Perfection of Vigour (virya paramita). In this chapter Shantideva, makes it very clear that without virya there is no Enlightenment. He tells us what virya is, as well as what opposes virya, which include, sloth, laziness and self-contempt. He explains that virya is developed through the application of six powers: desire; pride; delight; letting go; dedication; and self-mastery. “Having...

Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: Faith: Not Just Sentiment

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

Saccanama offers this glimpse into the meaning of faith from the Buddhist perspective through personal examples from his life and practice.

From the talk entitled Faith: the Key to the Mystery of Life given at Sangha Night at the Birmingham Buddhist Centre.

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Carol Robertson

The Worldly Winds & Equanimity (Facebook live 13.05.20)

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Thu, 14 May, 2020 - 08:55

The Worldly Winds & Equanimity (Facebook live 13.05.20)

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Thu, 14 May, 2020 - 08:55

When the Worldly Winds blow we try to maintain our equanimity. But can the idea of “equanimity” sound rather detached and unfeeling? It’s actually the complete opposite of that! A short talk and led meditation with Vajragupta, live streamed on Facebook Wednesday 13th May

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Centre Team

New Home Retreat: Turning Arrows Into Flowers - Starts Friday!

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Wed, 13 May, 2020 - 22:36

New Home Retreat: Turning Arrows Into Flowers - Starts Friday!

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Wed, 13 May, 2020 - 22:36

Turning Arrows Into Flowers
A Seven-Point Mind Training, May 15-22

A mythic image to sum up and symbolize the theme of this week is that of the Buddha on the cusp of his Enlightenment. He is sitting still at the point when Mara attacks him with all the weapons he can muster. But, as the story goes, even though the Buddha is attacked he does not react with anger, hatred or defensiveness. Instead he sits in complete peace and...

Maitriyogini

Donation to the Buddhist Centre Online

From Adhisthana on Wed, 13 May, 2020 - 17:08

Donation to the Buddhist Centre Online

From Adhisthana on Wed, 13 May, 2020 - 17:08

Since Adhisthana closed, we have been cancelling retreats and refunding those booked on a rolling basis. When contacting people we have also been inviting them to donate their deposit (or more), to be distributed to those Triratna centres and organisations that will need additional help with funding during these uncertain times.

There has been a massive outpouring of generosity from people, and you can see some of the team talking about this in more detail in one of our blog post ‘...

Sugati

Death of Shraddhapushpa

From Order Connection on Wed, 13 May, 2020 - 12:10

Death of Shraddhapushpa

From Order Connection on Wed, 13 May, 2020 - 12:10

Dear Order Friends,

We are very sad to inform you that Shraddhapushpa died peacefully this morning in St Joseph’s Hospice. Both her daughter Helen and foster son Ayen kept vigil with her for more than 24 hours until she passed away.

She was conscious and alert until a couple of days ago, and was able to speak to family and friends on the phone. She was also in good mental states and remained interested in her loved ones and the world while still conscious. Many of her sangha...

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Sadayasihi

Triratna Arts and Culture Catalogue 2021

From Triratna News on Tue, 12 May, 2020 - 10:41

Triratna Arts and Culture Catalogue 2021

From Triratna News on Tue, 12 May, 2020 - 10:41

The Triratna Arts and Culture Catalogue is an initiative to document every four years, for 40 years, a selection of Art and Culture that represents the unfolding exploration of how to convey the Dharma into a globalised culture and so form the aesthetic foundations for a society based on caring for all that lives. It will collate work for no cost to artists, and distribute work to Triratna Buddhist Centres and beyond at no cost to those institutions.

Sangharuci, an Order member based in Birmingham, UK, is now looking for artists, musicians, dancers, poets, writers,...

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