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Two vegan links...

From Vegan Buddhist on Sun, 30 Dec, 2012 - 20:17

From Vegan Buddhist on Sun, 30 Dec, 2012 - 20:17Thank, Jane, for these two links - great reading for anyone wanting to really look at (and change) the way they relate to animals. First is practical, www.vegetarianrecipeclub.org.uk - it’s all vegan and v.comprehensive, with not just recipes but lots of articles. Second is Resurgence magazine’s Animals edition which was awesome. The website doesn’t have everything that the hard copy mag did but it’s a good place to start.

Happy 2013 everyone! May all...

lokabandhu

Nederlands

From Triratna Translations on Sat, 29 Dec, 2012 - 20:15

Nederlands (group)

From Triratna Translations on Sat, 29 Dec, 2012 - 20:15

There’s a very good collection of material on Buddhism and Meditation in Dutch available at de3juwelen.org, including many books by Sangharakshita. Many thanks to all their volunteers for creating this!

Now we’d love to post online Dutch translations of some basic Triratna texts and ceremonies. Could you help? The ones we are most interested in are the Dedication Ceremony; the Seven fold puja (including the Refuges and Precepts); and the ...

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viriyalila

Reflecting on Meditation in our Podcasts

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 29 Dec, 2012 - 13:13

Reflecting on Meditation in our Podcasts

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 29 Dec, 2012 - 13:13Greetings everyone! All of us at Free Buddhist Audio would like to wish you and yours a very happy New Year.

Our two FBA Podcasts this week bring us into the heart of three people’s practices…

Dhyana Paramita, the Perfection of Meditation
In this week’s FBA Podcast , Kamalashila introduces the fifth perfection: “Dhyana Paramita, the Perfection of Meditation.” Kamalashila is the author of ‘Buddhist Meditation: Tranquillity, Imagination, Insight’, an excellent manual...

viriyalila

Introductory Meditation Workshop

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Sat, 29 Dec, 2012 - 00:21

Introductory Meditation Workshop

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Sat, 29 Dec, 2012 - 00:21Meditation may start with relaxation, but goes far beyond that - it is an art, requiring patience, openness and application. Our meditation courses provide a foundation in how to work effectively with your mind, teaching you how to concentrate, become less distracted, calmer and more emotionally positive.

Saturday, January 26, 10 am - 3 pm
Led by Narottama, member of the Triratna Buddhist Order.
Offered by donation, suggested $60 - $40

Please register for this workshop by email...

lokabandhu

News from Triratna Barcelona

From Triratna News on Fri, 28 Dec, 2012 - 05:57

News from Triratna Barcelona

From Triratna News on Fri, 28 Dec, 2012 - 05:57Rijumati writes with news of Triratna’s burgeoning activities in Barcelona, where they’ve had a very busy year including finding a new venue for their activities, the arrival of several Order Members and their first death: Virananda, ordained in 1978. He says:

“Almost a year ago on our winter retreat the first three people from Triratna Barcelona became mitras: Frank Bergman, Juan Carlos Dudier and Maria Pardos. It was a very joyful moment.

In the early part...

viriyalila

Sangha Nights: January 2013

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 27 Dec, 2012 - 15:13

Sangha Nights: January 2013

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 27 Dec, 2012 - 15:13Join us for Sangha Nights, Wednesday evenings, 7 - 9 pm. Beginning with a meditation (guidance and support available for those who would like it) followed by a presentation and discussion on Buddhist study and/or practice.

January 2 New Year Meditation and Ceremony — An evening to enjoy meditation and a simple, inspiring ceremony to set the tone for the new year!

January 9 Going for Refuge —It is called the fundamental act of Buddhist practice. What does...

arthakusalin

Mahamati meets Sinterklaas

From Triratna Ghent on Wed, 26 Dec, 2012 - 21:51

Mahamati meets Sinterklaas

From Triratna Ghent on Wed, 26 Dec, 2012 - 21:51On 6 december our president Mahamati met with the catholic saint Sinterklaas in the context of an interreligious dialogue. Sinterklaas was accompanied with some of his servants and it was a vivid meeting with one another…

lokabandhu

Thank you...

From Triratna News on Tue, 25 Dec, 2012 - 06:39

Thank you...

From Triratna News on Tue, 25 Dec, 2012 - 06:39Happy Christmas everyone - and to celebrate, here’s a great card from Shantikula, Triratna’s Johannesburg Buddhist Centre - with their marvellous big African Buddha in the background…

Candradasa

'A Supra-personal Force or Energy Working Through Me': the Triratna Buddhist Community and the Stream of the Dharma

From Triratna News on Mon, 24 Dec, 2012 - 23:30

'A Supra-personal Force or Energy Working Through Me': the Triratna Buddhist Community and the Stream of the Dharma

From Triratna News on Mon, 24 Dec, 2012 - 23:30Subhuti has just published the final instalment of his round of articles based on discussions with Sangharakshita, clarifying and exploring further aspects of Sangharakshita’s teaching, which is the foundation of the Triratna Buddhist Community’s system of practice.

Read it online now or download along with the rest of the series…

Sangharakshita himself writes:
”I am glad to see that Subhuti has now completed ‘A Supra-Personal Force: The Triratna...

Candradasa

'A Supra-personal Force or Energy Working Through Me'

From Community Highlights on Mon, 24 Dec, 2012 - 23:22Or to give it its full title:
‘A Supra-personal Force or Energy Working Through Me’: the Triratna Buddhist Community and the Stream of the Dharma’…

The final instalment of Subhuti’s round of articles based on discussions with Sangharakshita, clarifying and exploring further aspects of Sangharakshita’s teaching, which is the foundation of the Triratna Buddhist Community’s system of practice.

Download the rest of the series

Sangharakshita himself writes:

“I...

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