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Transforming World at the Wellington Buddhist Centre

By saradarshini on Wed, 18 Jul, 2018 - 01:34

Transforming World at...

Transforming World at the Wellington Buddhist Centre

By saradarshini on Wed, 18 Jul, 2018 - 01:34

Using this board, we collected ideas about the world we wish to inhabit. These pieces of paper are stylised feathers, and during the month as they collected they turned into a fantastic feather cloak (kakahu) that embodies a world more in line with our values. What we wrote follows.

The world we envision for the future is one where the arts are paramount, myth and legend carry our inspiration above the material world; appreciation and gratitude are valued over ownership and rights

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Dawn meditation in London's Battersea Park 21 June 2018

By Mokshini on Thu, 14 Jun, 2018 - 09:17

Dawn meditation in London's Battersea Park 21 June 2018

By Mokshini on Thu, 14 Jun, 2018 - 09:17

London BAM friends -

if you’d like to combine a BAM event with some interBuddhist friendship action then you might like to come to the dawn meditation in London’s Battersea Park organised by Zenways - they say everyone is most welcome (+ friends/family) and they’d love to see you.

21st June
7:30am: Silent meditation followed by a simple breakfast supplied by zenways and a chance to mix, laugh, mingle and share. Meet next to the Battersea Park Peace Pagoda. All welcome.

For more info...

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Buddhist Action Month is nearly here. What are you planning?

By Sadayasihi on Fri, 18 May, 2018 - 11:52

Buddhist Action Month is nearly here. What are you planning?

By Sadayasihi on Fri, 18 May, 2018 - 11:52

June is Buddhist Action Month (BAM) and Triratna Sanghas all over the world have been planning activities as part of this festival of Buddhist social action. Beginning in 2012 as a day, this is a pan-Buddhist initiative from the UK’s Network of Buddhist Organisations.

This year we have an invitation to explore two particular angles of ‘transforming self, transforming world’:

transforming self: looking at the effect of digital technology on the well-being of us as individuals and on society
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A Myth For Our Times?!

By Mokshini on Tue, 8 May, 2018 - 13:30

A Myth For Our Times?!

By Mokshini on Tue, 8 May, 2018 - 13:30

However innumerable beings are, I vow to deliver them;

However inexhaustible the passions are, I vow to extinguish them;

However immeasurable the teachings are, I vow to master them;

However incomparable the Buddha Truth is, I vow to attain it

Prajnaketu shares his thoughts for BAM 2018 and invites us all to discuss and explore how we can bring the myth of the Bodhisattva Ideal more into our lives in a practical way.

He writes - ”As we enter into Buddhist Action Month we consciously co-operate with the myth of the...

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films for BAM 2018

By Mokshini on Tue, 8 May, 2018 - 09:40

films for BAM 2018

By Mokshini on Tue, 8 May, 2018 - 09:40

An excellent way to engage people in discussion and raise awareness of ecological and economic issues that have ethical implications for our practice is to show a film at your Centre and invite people along. Here is a list to get you started!

‘The Story of Stuff’ (series of films starting in 2007 to present)

‘Before the Flood’(2017)

‘Chasing Coral’ (2017)

‘Awake, a dream from Standing Rock’ (2017)

‘A Plastic Ocean’ (2016)

‘Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things’ (2016)

‘How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can’t...

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Resources for BAM 2018 - good reads

By Mokshini on Tue, 8 May, 2018 - 09:32

Resources for BAM 2018 - good reads

By Mokshini on Tue, 8 May, 2018 - 09:32

You may decide June is a good month to learn more about economics, neoliberalism, environmental issues, or ways to get engaged - here is a list of books to get you started! If there is something you want to add to this list, just add it in the comments box below!

Raworth, K. 2018. ‘Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st Century Economist’. Cornerstone.

Monbiot, G. 2017. ‘Out of the Wreckage: a new politics for an age of crisis’. Verso.

Evans, A. 2016. ‘Eden...

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Divest - Defund - Desponsor!

By Mokshini on Tue, 8 May, 2018 - 09:25

Divest - Defund - Desponsor!

By Mokshini on Tue, 8 May, 2018 - 09:25

Divest your money

Want to do something effective but don’t know where to start? One of the most tangible and straightforward things each of us can do is to financially withdraw our support from anti-social businesses. This is known as divestment. The historical precedent is the divestment campaign which helped end the apartheid system in South Africa. Currently, the two most successful global divestment campaigns are the Carbon Divestment Movement (“Go Fossil Free”), which is tackling climate change, and the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement, which...

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Becoming an Ethical Consumer has just got that bit easier ....

By Mokshini on Tue, 8 May, 2018 - 09:16

Becoming an Ethical Consumer has just got that bit easier ....

By Mokshini on Tue, 8 May, 2018 - 09:16

Become an Ethical Consumer

Living ethically in the 21st century is complex and often conflicted, but there are tools and resources that can help us make informed and effective choices. In the UK, Ethical Consumer Magazine is an independent, not-for-profit, multi-stakeholder co-operative whose mission is to make global businesses more sustainable through consumer pressure. Founded in Manchester in 1989, Ethical Consumer helps consumers to shop ethically, campaigners to challenge corporate power, and businesses to improve their supply chain

In support of Buddhist...

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June is Buddhist Action Month! BAM 2018

By Mokshini on Fri, 16 Feb, 2018 - 16:45

June is Buddhist Action Month! BAM 2018

By Mokshini on Fri, 16 Feb, 2018 - 16:45

The theme for BAM 2018 is Transforming Self, Transforming World.

As always, the theme for BAM is inspired by contemporary issues, and this year’s emphasis invites us to stop and look at the big picture:

It is becoming evident that our society urgently needs a new story, a new myth to live by. As an example. George Monbiot puts it very well in this recent short interview * where he outlines the need for a psycho-spiritual approach that is thoroughly meaningful and that may...

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plastic-free supermarkets

By Mokshini on Thu, 18 Jan, 2018 - 09:52

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plastic-free supermarkets

By Mokshini on Thu, 18 Jan, 2018 - 09:52

Dear friends,
I’ve just signed a petition calling on UK supermarkets to go plastic-free, and it would mean a lot to me if you’d add your name too!

From turtles entangled in six pack rings to whales with stomachs full of plastic bags, the effects of plastic pollution can be devastating.

UK supermarket Iceland has announced its own-brand packaging is going plastic-free.

By ditching plastic packaging, supermarkets have the power to...

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