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Summer Art Exhibition

From Manchester Buddhist Centre on Wed, 5 Jul, 2023 - 09:43
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Summer Art Exhibition

From Manchester Buddhist Centre on Wed, 5 Jul, 2023 - 09:43

This summer we are displaying some beautiful artworks by members of our community in our atmospheric historical building in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. A sensitively converted textile warehouse, the aesthetics of our our Centre reflect the importance of art and imagination in our Buddhist practice.

The exhibition is open whenever the Centre is open, with no charge, and we extend a warm welcome to all visitors. All exhibition pieces are for sale, with the proceeds going to two charities - Manchester Buddhist Centre...
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Autism and Buddhist Practice

From Neurodiverse Triratna on Mon, 3 Jul, 2023 - 16:41

Autism and Buddhist Practice

From Neurodiverse Triratna on Mon, 3 Jul, 2023 - 16:41

Here is a book that may be of interest to you, whether or not you are autistic around different aspects of Buddhist practice. It includes a chapter from our very own Prajnanandi. It would be of particular use to those looking to articulate more about their autism and how it works with Buddhism, or those who are interested in supporting autistic individuals.

The description from the publisher:

“This series of reflective accounts explores the benefits that Buddhist practice can bring for autistic individuals, and...
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Order Retreat - June 23

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 3 Jul, 2023 - 05:55
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Order Retreat - June 23

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 3 Jul, 2023 - 05:55

Order Retreat led by Karmavajra and supported by Dh. Prajnaditya.

Subject for retreat was Bhante book - Purpose and Practice of Buddhist Meditation.

Thanks all order members for coming and attenting retreat. Especially Dhammacharini from Aurangabad.

Happy Guru Pornima to everyone. 
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A new book available for sponsorship: 'The Subtle Art of Caring' by River Wolton

From Windhorse Publications on Thu, 22 Jun, 2023 - 10:02

A new book available for sponsorship: 'The Subtle Art of Caring' by River Wolton

From Windhorse Publications on Thu, 22 Jun, 2023 - 10:02

Today, we want to introduce you and invite you to sponsor a book that will come out this November. It is called The Subtle Art of Caring: A Guide to Sustaining Compassion.

The Buddha taught the practices of loving kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity. You may know and practise them as the Brahma Viharas. They are the guides and means to cultivate positive emotions and minimise harmful ones. 

Poet, writer, activist, coach, and Buddhist teacher River Wolton gives...
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Prajnanandi and Autism part 3 - communication and friendship

From Neurodiverse Triratna on Sun, 2 Jul, 2023 - 11:12

Prajnanandi and Autism part 3 - communication and friendship

From Neurodiverse Triratna on Sun, 2 Jul, 2023 - 11:12

This is part 3 of a series of videos by Prajnanandi on Autism. Prajnanandi is an autistic order member. This one looks at communication and friendships. 
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Prajnanandi on Autism and sensory processing

From Neurodiverse Triratna on Sun, 2 Jul, 2023 - 11:04

Prajnanandi on Autism and sensory processing

From Neurodiverse Triratna on Sun, 2 Jul, 2023 - 11:04

This is part 2 of a series of videos by Prajnanandi on Autism. Prajnanandi is an autistic order member. This one looks at sensory processing. 
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Ordinations at Padmaloka

From Order Messenger on Sat, 1 Jul, 2023 - 18:20

Ordinations at Padmaloka

From Order Messenger on Sat, 1 Jul, 2023 - 18:20

Dear Order Members

I am delighted to announce the ordinations of the following seven men at Padmaloka on Saturday 1st July 2023.
 
with metta,

Dharmadipa
 
 
Public Preceptor Arthapriya:

David Culver becomes Amalavasin (long fourth a) “He who dwells in purity”
Private Preceptor: Vajrashura 
 
Andrew Bickley becomes Silaphala (long i) “He who has the fruits of ethical conduct”
Private Preceptor: Rijumitra
 
Len Dillon becomes Anandamoksha (long...
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FBA Podcast: Energy and the Symbolism of the Stupa

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 1 Jul, 2023 - 11:00

Dharmashalin explores the stupa, the different elements (earth, water, air, fire and space) and how we can work with them in our Dharma life. Dharmashalin gives several useful, funny and down-to-earth examples to help us pick the low hanging fruits in the spiritual life. This talk was given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2022.

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The vital importance and challenge of translating the Dharma

From Dharma Articles on Fri, 30 Jun, 2023 - 19:15

This article (open to all) is available in other languages too (French, German, Spanish, Swedish (soon more, we hope). SEE HERE: https://tinyurl.ph/YrVxy

This is the first article in a series of articles on translation within Triratna, by Viryabodhi, coordinator of the International Triratna Translations Board (ITTB). The next article, which will go more into the challenges, will be published within the next month or so.

I have been working on this for some time and hope you will enjoy reading...

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The vital importance and challenge of translating the Dharma – pdf2.58 MB
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Letter from the College – June

From College of Public Preceptors on Fri, 30 Jun, 2023 - 15:42

Letter from the College – June

From College of Public Preceptors on Fri, 30 Jun, 2023 - 15:42

Dear Order members and friends,

My experience this month has been dominated by preparing for, and enacting, a 150 mile pilgrimage from where Sangharakshita was born in Tooting, London, on 26th August 1925, to Adhisthana, Herefordshire, where he lived the last – and some of the happiest – years of his life, dying on 30th October 2018. Having had the inspiration for the pilgrimage, I realised I could share the experience with others and open it up as a fundraising initiative...

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