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Buddhism: History, Principles & Practices

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 22 Apr, 2014 - 05:29

Buddhism: History, Principles & Practices

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 22 Apr, 2014 - 05:29Curious about the Buddha? What did he see? What has he tried to communicate for over two millenia?
Come learn about the history of the Buddha and his core teachings of pratiya-samutpada, the Noble Eightfold Path, and more. There will be a introduction to meditation as an integral element of Buddhist practice.
Buddhism: History, Principles & Practices
May 17th, 10 am - 3 pm
Led by Khemavassika, offered by donation, $60-$40 suggested.
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The Fascinating World of Dreams

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 22 Apr, 2014 - 04:56

The Fascinating World of Dreams

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 22 Apr, 2014 - 04:56***CANCELLED***
The whole purpose of the Doctrine of Dream is to stimulate the yogin to arise from the Sleep of Delusion, from the Nightmare of Existence, to break the shackles in which maya thus has held him prisoner throughout the aeons, and so attain spiritual peace and joy of Freedom, even as did the Fully Awakened One, Gautama the Buddha” Tibetan Yoga and Secret Doctrines.

In this dream workshop we will look at the value of working...
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Letters of Gold: The Dhammapada

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Mon, 21 Apr, 2014 - 21:11

Letters of Gold: The Dhammapada

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Mon, 21 Apr, 2014 - 21:11Sangha Nights on Wednesdays in May, 7 - 9 pm

This May we will be listening to, reflecting upon, and discussing some of the verses from one of the most important texts from the Pali Canon, The Dhammapada. One translator exclaims that it is amongst the greatest spiritual works of mankind. Sangharakshita states: “The teachings contained in the Dhammapada are literal truth, and deserve to be engraved on our hearts in letters of gold - or fire.” Our approach...
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Ratnasuri leaves Taraloka after 29 years

From Triratna News on Mon, 21 Apr, 2014 - 18:44
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Ratnasuri leaves Taraloka after 29 years

From Triratna News on Mon, 21 Apr, 2014 - 18:44Ratnasuri, founder member of the community at Taraloka retreat centre for women, UK, has moved out to begin a new life, living alone for almost the first time in her 91 years.

Saddhanandi writes: In 1985, in her 60s, Ratnasuri moved to the newly-bought Taraloka, along with Sanghadevi and the two mitras who became Karunasri and Kulanandi. As other women laboured to convert the farm buildings, she worked away to support them, cooking for entire retreats...
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Dharmabyte: Why Ordination, Why An Order?

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 21 Apr, 2014 - 17:40
In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, we hear “Why Ordination, Why An Order,” from a talk given on a weekend retreat for women mitras at Tiratanaloka. In this excerpt, Maitreyi shares her personal journey of requesting ordination in the Triratna Buddhist Order. From the full talk: “Why Ordination, Why An Order”.

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Mindfulness & Spiritual Death Colloquia OM

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 19 Apr, 2014 - 20:22
The early publication of eShabda caught us by surprise and unfortunately the summaries of the recent Mindfulness and Spiritual Death Colloquia aren’t quite ready for uploading yet. We hope to have them for you in the next few days and by 22 April at the latest. Apologies and please check back here for updates!
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FBA Podcast: How the Buddha Taught Mindfulness

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 19 Apr, 2014 - 18:07

FBA Podcast: How the Buddha Taught Mindfulness

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 19 Apr, 2014 - 18:07In this week’s ...
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Best Times To Share On Social Media

From Triratna Resources on Fri, 18 Apr, 2014 - 16:15

Best Times To Share On Social Media

From Triratna Resources on Fri, 18 Apr, 2014 - 16:15

A quick wee tip from AddThis, who help power sharing to social media on our site:

When is the best time to post to Facebook, Twitter, and the rest…?
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What is the LBC?

From London Buddhist Centre on Fri, 18 Apr, 2014 - 11:34

What is the LBC?

From London Buddhist Centre on Fri, 18 Apr, 2014 - 11:34What is the London Buddhist Centre?
We asked this question to a host of friends visiting the centre and this is what they said…
All filmed with mobile phones, on location ;-)
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Dharmabyte: What is Mindfulness Practice?

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 17 Apr, 2014 - 14:43
Today’s FBA Dharmabyte is from Vishvapani, entitled “What is Mindfulness Practice?” As interest in mindfulness grows in across society, Vishvapani looks at the path beyond an eight-week course and asks, what is the real significance of mindfulness practice? He identifies the key elements that are present from the very start of mindfulness practice and describes how the same elements work at many levels and can become a path to liberation.

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