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Dharmabyte: More Mud: Bigger, Beautiful Lotuses

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 7 May, 2020 - 14:00

Here we have Parami introducing the most archetypal of all the archetypal Bodhisattvas, the 1000-armed Avalokitesvara. At his heart he holds the chintamani, the jewel of human potential. All of us have this potential within us, just as the lotuses coming up out of the mud. When you find that which fills your heart, share the love!

From the talk launching the 2015 Triratna International Urban Retreat live in Adelaide, Australia. Her theme - and the theme of...
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Day 53 in the Big Buddha House!

From Akashavana on Wed, 6 May, 2020 - 13:40

Day 53 in the Big Buddha House!

From Akashavana on Wed, 6 May, 2020 - 13:40

It’s day 53 of lockdown, I think! After some days of torrential rain last week and an amazing storm with sheet lightening that illuminated the house one evening we are today basking in the sunshine. Bodhipakshini has gone to Valderrobres to do the shop, Mumukshu is on the phone with our president Maitreyi and Satyamuni is cooking lunch. I’ve just attempted to make ciabatta for the first time, but it’s looking more like a simple loaf of bread rather than...
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Rooted in this very earth

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Wed, 6 May, 2020 - 11:39
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  • (oak, campion, moss)

Rooted in this very earth

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Wed, 6 May, 2020 - 11:39

An unintended consequence of the viral pandemic is that, rather than walking to my office at the university, I walk for exercise each day in the local woods. And I am not alone: lots of us seem to be taking the unexpected opportunity to find pleasure in springtime woodland. As I’ve been walking in the woods, I’ve been thinking more about Buddhist environmental ethics (see also Mettā for Plants). It’s often thought that Buddhism is eco-friendly because of its...
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Death of Anantabodhi

From Order Connection on Wed, 6 May, 2020 - 10:59

Death of Anantabodhi

From Order Connection on Wed, 6 May, 2020 - 10:59

Dear Order Members,

It is sad to inform you that Dhammachari Anantabodhi (Mumbai) died around 12 last night, he was 72 years old and ordained on 13 May 2006 at Saddhamma Pradip retreat centre, Bhaja. Adityabodhi was his private preceptor and Dhammachari Chandrashil conducted his public ordination ceremony.

He had very good public relations in the local community as well as with other Buddhist organizations. He has devoted his many years in spiritual path and took initiative to develop Sangha in Mumbai.

Kindly remember him in your meditation...
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Death of Aryashila

From Order Connection on Tue, 5 May, 2020 - 14:56

Death of Aryashila

From Order Connection on Tue, 5 May, 2020 - 14:56

Dear Order Members

I am sad to let you know of the death of our friend and Dharma sister Aryashila who was suffering from cancer. She was taken into hospital on Friday after falling at home.

Her condition then deteriorated rapidly and she died at around 4.30am this morning. As often happens she was alone at the time of dying. Aryashila long outlived her original prognosis of a year for her cancer - which...
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An Invitation to Buddha Day: a worldwide celebration

From Order Connection on Tue, 5 May, 2020 - 14:49

An Invitation to Buddha Day: a worldwide celebration

From Order Connection on Tue, 5 May, 2020 - 14:49

An Invitation to Buddha Day: a worldwide celebration
Saturday 9th May

“Through the round of many births I roamed without reward,
without rest,
seeking the house-builder.
Painful is birth
again & again.

House-builder, you are seen!
You will not build a house again.
All your rafters broken,
the ridge pole dismantled,
immersed in dismantling, the mind
has attained to the end of craving”....
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Dharmabyte: Fearlessness in the Face of Hopelessness

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 4 May, 2020 - 14:00

Candraprabha, current Chair of Tiratanaloka Retreat Centre, offers her reflections on different aspects of compassion. From the talk entitled Green Tara, she who embodies the quintessence of compassion. In good humor she reveals much about her own practice of cultivating fearlessness and courage in the face of hopelessness.

 Given at Cambridge Buddhist Centre as part of the series Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, 2019.

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Death of Dhammachari Asanganetra

From Order Connection on Sun, 3 May, 2020 - 14:03

Death of Dhammachari Asanganetra

From Order Connection on Sun, 3 May, 2020 - 14:03


Dear Order members
 
It is sad to inform you that Dhammachari Asanganetra (Mumbai) passed away today morning around 4.30 am at Mumbai.

He was 76 year old and ordained on January 7th 2001 at Bhaja.
Chandrashil was his private preceptor and Dhammachari Sudarshan conducted his public ordination ceremony.
He was admitted in hospital on April 25th.

It is very sad that because of the lock-down situation in Mumbai nobody...
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Aryashila in hospital

From Order Connection on Sun, 3 May, 2020 - 08:24

Aryashila in hospital

From Order Connection on Sun, 3 May, 2020 - 08:24

Dear Order Members,

Aryashila is being cared for in South Tyneside Hospital, South Shields due to the worsening of her cancer symptoms.

She was diagnosed with cancer over three years ago, having made a full recovery from a previous bout some years back.

During these three years she has made a vibrant contribution
to the Newcastle Sangha, having moved from Croydon to be her elderly mother’s carer a few weeks...
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The Shakyamuni mantra echos around Adhisthana

From Adhisthana on Sat, 2 May, 2020 - 21:32

The Shakyamuni mantra echos around Adhisthana

From Adhisthana on Sat, 2 May, 2020 - 21:32

Adhisthana in spring, filled with the sounds of devotion.

There may not be other people here, but the community are practicing together daily. If you would like to see our schedule during this ‘At home’ period, visit the Adhisthana website.

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