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Portsmouth Buddhist Center
Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Parinirvana Day

By viriyalila on Sun, 28 Dec, 2014 - 18:20

Parinirvana Day

By viriyalila on Sun, 28 Dec, 2014 - 18:20Parinirvana Day will be held on Sunday, February 15, 10 - 1 pm at the Portsmouth Buddhist Center. This day, held on the full moon of February, marks the death of the Buddha.

Strange as it may seem, Buddhists celebrate the death of the Buddha. His death came when he was eighty years old and had spent some forty years teaching after his Enlightenment. What is more, the notion that all things are impermanent is central to Buddhist teaching...
Portsmouth Buddhist Center
Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Sutra Sundays

By viriyalila on Sun, 28 Dec, 2014 - 17:53

Sutra Sundays

By viriyalila on Sun, 28 Dec, 2014 - 17:53Each of these micro-retreats will focus on a particular sutta or sutra. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with teachings from the Buddha and his disciples throughout history. A great way to explore the richness of the Buddhist tradition and come away with practical advice to vitalize one’s own practice.

Sunday January 25, 10-1 pm
Sunday March 1, 10-1 pm
Sunday March 29, 10-1 pm

Our usual meditation session from 10-11 am will still be open...
Portsmouth Buddhist Center
Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Going Deeper - Level II Meditation Day

By viriyalila on Sun, 28 Dec, 2014 - 17:25

Going Deeper - Level II Meditation Day

By viriyalila on Sun, 28 Dec, 2014 - 17:25Suddhayu will lead a Level II Meditation Practice Day on Sunday, January 18, 10 - 1 pm. This workshop presents a great opportunity to take your practice deeper. We will have ample time to meditate and to discuss meditation practice. The workshop will be tuned towards the participants’ particular challenges and interests.

Open meditation will still happen from 10-11 am. Those wishing to stay for the intensive workshop may do so.
Portsmouth Buddhist Center
Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Introduction to Meditation: Two January Workshops

By viriyalila on Sun, 28 Dec, 2014 - 15:37

Introduction to Meditation: Two January Workshops

By viriyalila on Sun, 28 Dec, 2014 - 15:37We have two opportunities to learn traditional Buddhist meditations this month. These meditations lead to greater calmness and sensitivity, deeper levels of relaxation, transform negative emotions into positive ones, and help keep all things in perspective. These meditations are suitable for all levels of experience and one does not need to be a Buddhist to practice these.

Thursdays, January 8-29, 7-9 pm - Four Week Meditation Course
In this four-week course you will be introduced to the practice of...
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Dharmabyte: Supports to Insight

By Rijupatha on Fri, 26 Dec, 2014 - 22:25
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Karunagita gives today’s FBA Dharmabyte entitled “Supports to Insight”. Given at the European Women’s Convention at Adhisthana, one of a series of talks on the topic “The Bodhisattva’s Reply: Triratna Paths to Insight”.
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Dharmabyte: Transcending Paradigms

By Rijupatha on Mon, 22 Dec, 2014 - 17:17
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Continuing our exploration of Insight, today’s FBA Dharmabyte is one from Khemasuri on “Transcending Paradigms”. Given at the European Women’s Convention at Adhisthana, one of a series of talks on the topic “The Bodhisattva’s Reply: Triratna Paths to Insight”.
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Dharmabyte: Living Dharma in South Africa

By Rijupatha on Thu, 18 Dec, 2014 - 13:15
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Another talk in our exploration of Insight, today’s FBA Dharmabyte from Dhammamegha entitled “Living Dharma in South Africa” was the second talk in a panel called “Spreading the Dharma as a Path to Insight”, given at the European Combined Order Convention held at Wymondham College on 23 August 2014.
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Dharmabyte: Life is a Gift

By Rijupatha on Tue, 16 Dec, 2014 - 15:07
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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, Amalasiri gives a lovely talk entitled “Life is a Gift – Triratna in Barcelona”, beginning a series of podcasts from now to the end of the year exploring the topic of insight. This talk was given at the European Combined Order Convention, the theme of which was “The Bodhisattva’s Reply: Triratna Paths to Insight”.
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Dharmabyte: The Buddha Prevents a War

By Rijupatha on Thu, 11 Dec, 2014 - 13:16
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Sangharakshita recounts for us in today’s FBA Dharmabyte the Rohini incident in which “The Buddha Prevents a War”. The Buddha’s lone voice of sanity in this story is a wonderful template for us to work from when considering realistic courses of action in the modern world to promote peace and end warfare. Excerpted from the talk ...
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Dharmabyte: Buddhism and Activism

By Rijupatha on Mon, 8 Dec, 2014 - 21:55
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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte Lokabandhu speaks on the topic of “Buddhism and Activism”, describing how becoming an active force for good in the world through direct social engagement is an integral part of Buddhist practice. Part of the longer talk “Buddhism, Social Engagement, and Non-Violent Direct Action” given in the Dharma Parlour at the...

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