From Triratna News on Fri, 14 Sep, 2012 - 10:11Hannah writes from Triratna’s publishing house, Windhorse Publications, with news of no less than three new publications by them. She says - “The last few months have been busy at Windhorse with the publication of three books in our 2012 A Buddhist View Series, which examines key issues from a Buddhist perspective and offers practical guidance for living in the 21st century.
In Solitude and Loneliness, Sarvananda explores the themes of isolation and loneliness and...
From San Francisco Buddhist Center on Thu, 13 Sep, 2012 - 14:27Organized by the San Francisco Buddhist Center, Tejananda and Viveka will be leading the second monthlong California Total Immersion Meditation Retreat next summer, 22 June - 21 July 2013. We invite experienced meditators from throughout the Triratna Buddhist Community to join us in creating a silent meditation community at Jikoji Retreat Center, in the secluded natural beauty of the Santa Cruz Mountains south of San Francisco.
• Each meditator supported to focus on what is most...
From Karuna Fundraisers on Wed, 12 Sep, 2012 - 17:02Ivan from the Karuna ‘Spice Boys’ Appeal currently taking place in London gives us a taste of his experience from week 1 of the appeal.
From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Wed, 12 Sep, 2012 - 12:45Satyadasa, a qualified solicitor, recently ordained and the creator of Greengate Wills, a recently-launched will-writing service for the Sangha, is looking to expand. He writes -
“As you may know I have been writing wills for six months now. Business is going well. I am learning about the kinds of products which will writers can offer to clients. However, most will writers “buddy up” with an IFA (Independent Financial Advisor) at some point and I would...
Here’s the first of a few Welsh translations - The Dedication Ceremony, as practiced in the Triratna Buddhist Community. It’s part of a wider Triratna Translation project which aims to translate a few core texts into as many of the world’s languages as possible. You’ll find it at thebuddhistcentre.com/translations. If you’d like to contribute in any way please contact us on translations [at] triratnadevelopment.org. Thanks!
From Bristol Buddhist Centre on Tue, 11 Sep, 2012 - 23:58Evening with Richard Batsford, pianist and singer-songwriter. Come along
Like Pete Townshend, Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan and countless others before him, Rich is thoughtfully sharing the early fruits of his spiritual wanderings, and encouraging us to do the same. (Jnanarakshita) Read more…
Come along for a sociaable evening in good company of the sangha, and help contribute to the Centre’s funds along the way. Tickets on the door £8/£5, 7.30pm
From Bristol Buddhist Centre on Tue, 11 Sep, 2012 - 23:23Come along and try out meditation or listen to a talk on Buddhism, enjoy some live music, browse the stalls, drink tea or eat cake!
Also a chance to try yoga or to visit the healing rooms and find out about hypnotherapy, shiatsu and other therapies.
All welcome. No charge. Drop-in anytime - or come for the day.
Programme for day 10.00 Doors open 10.15 Meditation: Mindfulness of Breathing 11.30 Talk:...
Listen to an extract from Sangharakshita’s newly remastered and tracked talk, at once both erudite and moving as recalls his long friendship in letters with Dinoo Dubash from Bombay.
This extract deals with The Towers of Silence - Parsee ‘air burials’; Parsee culture; meeting Dinoo at a lecture - ‘Inspiration Whence’; the Arts as a source of spiritual inspiration; Dinoo’s painted visions of Maitreya Buddha
