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Earth Metta Sangha
Earth Metta Sangha

The Buddha's Footprint

By Christine on Tue, 17 Feb, 2015 - 19:56
This is a thorough read on the historical role that early Buddhism played to the economic and political development of Asia, from the perspective of environmental impact. It’s not the view that we’re normally taught, and I found it a bit challenging for this reason.

http://www.tricycle.com/special-section/buddhas-footprint
Urthona - A Journal of Buddhism and the Arts
Urthona - A Journal of Buddhism and the Arts

'The face I had before the world was made' - An essay on Buddhism and Beauty, by Ratnagarbha, the editor of Triratna’s Buddhist arts journal, Urthona

By Ratnagarbha on Tue, 17 Feb, 2015 - 13:59
  • The poet W.B Yeats in 1911

'The face I had before the world was made' - An essay on Buddhism and Beauty, by Ratnagarbha, the editor of Triratna’s Buddhist arts journal, Urthona

By Ratnagarbha on Tue, 17 Feb, 2015 - 13:59
This wonderful old photograph of W. B. Yeats made by George Berresford in 1911 introduces a  new essay on Buddhism and Beauty, by Ratnagarbha,  the editor of Triratna’s Buddhist arts journal, Urthona  – a journey in the company of James Hillman, Sangharakshita and the poetry of W. B. Yeats:

The first book to be written from a Western...
Portsmouth Buddhist Center
Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Sutra Sunday - March 1st

By viriyalila on Tue, 10 Feb, 2015 - 00:37

Sutra Sunday - March 1st

By viriyalila on Tue, 10 Feb, 2015 - 00:37March 1, 10 - 1 pm
For Heroic Spirits Intended!

Recitation, Study and Reflection on one of the most profound Perfection of Wisdom Sutras. The Ratnaguna-Samcayagatha. Join Viriyagita from 10-1pm on March 1st to explore the Bodhisattva’s realm as he or she courses in wisdom and compassion for the sake of all beings.

Offered by donation. All welcome to attend. Regular Sunday meditation from 10 - 11 am is held.
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Dharmabyte: Making the Best Use of Our Time

By Rijupatha on Mon, 9 Feb, 2015 - 20:23
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Sangharakshita rouses us with today’s FBA Dharmabyte, entitled “Making the Best Use of Our Time – Practice the Dharma!”. From the 1996 talk “Intellect, Emotion, and Will” given at the opening of the Manchester Buddhist Centre.
Portsmouth Buddhist Center
Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Contemporary Challenges to the Contemplative Life

By viriyalila on Sun, 1 Feb, 2015 - 16:39

Contemporary Challenges to the Contemplative Life

By viriyalila on Sun, 1 Feb, 2015 - 16:39Contemporary Challenges to the Contemplative Life
Sunday, February 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Utilizing a teaching that the Buddha passed on to his foster mother and aunt, Mahaprajapati, we will explore the particular challenges presented by the modern world to a life of Dharma practice. Participants will create personal precepts to help engage creatively with these challenges. Led by Suddhayu, offered by donation, $40-20 suggested.
Portsmouth Buddhist Center
Portsmouth Buddhist Center

February Sangha Night Triratna Series

By viriyalila on Wed, 28 Jan, 2015 - 19:32

February Sangha Night Triratna Series

By viriyalila on Wed, 28 Jan, 2015 - 19:32February Sangha Night Triratna Series

How can Buddhism radically transform ourselves and our society? Over the next 4 weeks we will explore the distinctive approach of the Triratna Buddhist Community. Each week we will look at a different emphasis with a talk, personal reflections and discussion.

February 4: Spiritual Friendship

February 11: An Ecumenical Approach- rooted in the teachings of the Buddha and at the same time a creative response to the modern world

February...
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Dharmabyte: Sangha as Bodhicitta Practice

By Rijupatha on Tue, 27 Jan, 2015 - 03:55
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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “Sangha as Bodhicitta Practice”, Vajratara suggests that of the Bodhicitta practises we might take up – the puja or the various reflections on the suffering of beings – the most useful and effective Bodhichitta practice is the practice of sangha, of spiritual community. Now there’s a thought! From the talk, “Generating Bodhi...
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Dharmabyte: Our Reaction to Suffering

By Rijupatha on Tue, 27 Jan, 2015 - 03:34
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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “Our Reaction to Suffering”, Kulaprabha offers quite personal reflections on our responses to suffering. From the talk “Contemplating the Suffering of Beings” given at Taraloka.
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Dharmabyte: Hiding the Dharma in Story

By Rijupatha on Tue, 27 Jan, 2015 - 03:03
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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “Hiding the Dharma in Story,” Vajratara reminds us how life’s inspirations are found in the stories passed on to us. From the talk, “Purna and the Perfumed Chamber – Stories From Early Sanskrit Buddhism”, given on March 2012 UK Women National Order Weekend. The theme of the weekend was...
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Dharmabyte: Downwards and Backwards

By Rijupatha on Tue, 27 Jan, 2015 - 02:38
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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “Downwards and Backwards,” Maitridevi shares the myth of Persephone as pathway of moving backwards and downwards into the depths of one’s being. From the talk, “The Tender Gravity of Kindness” that explores how this myth can influence our practice of the metta bhavana.

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