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Dharma Books & Unusual Buddhist Findings

By viriyalila on Sat, 24 May, 2014 - 04:12

Dharma Books & Unusual Buddhist Findings

By viriyalila on Sat, 24 May, 2014 - 04:12Our little book shop and Dharma store is evolving beautifully. If you are looking for something unusual to support your practice, see our malas created by Bob and the unique, one-of-a-kind Buddhist findings by Danakamala - plus a wonderful collection of Dharma books. Open Wednesday nights for Sangha Night and Sunday mornings for our weekly meditation.

The Stupa Project

Dhardo's Stupa is Coming! An Interview with Viriyagita

By viriyalila on Sat, 24 May, 2014 - 02:28

Dhardo's Stupa is Coming! An Interview with Viriyagita

By viriyalila on Sat, 24 May, 2014 - 02:28Repost dated 19/02/2014

Viriyalila had the opportunity to meet with Viriyagita, one of the members of the Stupa Kula - the team of folks working together to bring this project into fruition. They spent some time talking about various elements of The Stupa Project which is now most definitely happening. The ground has been blessed, a contract with the builder has been made, and 1/3 of the funds have been raised. Supporters may contribute to the building of the...

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

The Heart of the Path: Bodhicitta

By viriyalila on Tue, 20 May, 2014 - 01:35

The Heart of the Path: Bodhicitta

By viriyalila on Tue, 20 May, 2014 - 01:35We are pleased to welcome two visitors from London next month - Kamalashila and Yashobodhi will be offering several retreats and practice opportunities around the region. The theme of their visit is “The Heart of the Path: Bodhicitta.” If you have an opportunity to meet and practice with these two, we highly recommend doing so!

The Heart of the Path: Fullness of Dharma Practice
Weekend Retreat: June 20 - 22, 2014
Aryaloka Buddhist Center, Newmarket NH
Centered around...

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Celebrating the Buddha's Enlightenment

By viriyalila on Fri, 16 May, 2014 - 12:59

Celebrating the Buddha's Enlightenment

By viriyalila on Fri, 16 May, 2014 - 12:59Our sangha celebrated the Buddha’s Enlightenment on the full moon evening of May. Viriyagita led the evening beginning with the Metta Bhavana (Development of Loving-Kindness) meditation where we visualized ourselves meditating under the Bodhi tree in the vicinity of the Buddha. After meditation we listened to stories from the life of the Buddha. We then composed our own gratitude verses, which we shared, and concluded our ritual time together with the chanting of the Ti Ratana Vandana (Salutation to the...

International Retreat 2014

Vajradaka on the Seeds of Enlightenment

By Rijupatha on Thu, 15 May, 2014 - 19:02

Vajradaka on the Seeds of Enlightenment

By Rijupatha on Thu, 15 May, 2014 - 19:02Vajradaka will be co-leading meditation workshops with Maitrivajri on the International Retreat. His approach is to pull together body, emotion, thought, imagination and intuition and integrate them in the meditation process to uncover the seeds of Enlightenment within us. Join him for an exciting meditative exploration!

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Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Buddha Day Celebration

By viriyalila on Thu, 8 May, 2014 - 13:24

Buddha Day Celebration

By viriyalila on Thu, 8 May, 2014 - 13:24We will be joining Buddhists all over the world in marking the Buddha’s enlightenment near the full moon on May. Join us on Sangha Night, Wednesday May 14th, for an evening expressing appreciation and devotion as we read some from traditional suttas and celebrate with a festive puja.

May all beings be well and happy!

Triratna News

Buddhist animator seeks team

By Munisha on Sun, 4 May, 2014 - 13:00

Buddhist animator seeks team

By Munisha on Sun, 4 May, 2014 - 13:00Seen the “What meditation isn’t” animation on our homepage this week? It’s the work of Stephen Heppell, a mitra training for ordination at the London Buddhist Centre.

“I’ve always been passionate about Team Based Right Livelihood”, he says, “and have always loved creativity so I thought I’d try and bring these interests together in the form of Moving Vision Motion Graphics, a video production company. I’ve set it up with two aims:

To be a Team-Based

Community Highlights

What Meditation Isn't - An Animation

By Candradasa on Tue, 29 Apr, 2014 - 19:26

What Meditation Isn't - An Animation

By Candradasa on Tue, 29 Apr, 2014 - 19:26Over on the New Ventures space (you’ll have to join the group to view some posts) Stephen Heppell from Motion Graphics has posted the latest in his excellent series of animations. This one is about meditation, and it was made for Breathing Space in London who teach meditation in schools and workplaces to help with the prevention of relapse into depession and addiction.

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