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Triratna News

Into the Tiger's Cave

By Munisha on Thu, 1 Aug, 2013 - 02:01

Into the Tiger's Cave

By Munisha on Thu, 1 Aug, 2013 - 02:01Prajnagita writes:

On Friday 2nd August, a small group of us at Dublin Buddhist Centre, Ireland, will be meditating all night (7pm-7am) as to raise money for the Centre. Will you sponsor us?

The Centre is very vibrant at the moment and with so many people coming through the doors the demands on resources are high. We now have a four-person team (Prajnagita is the latest addition) to help meet the needs of people...
Glasgow Buddhist Centre
Glasgow Buddhist Centre

Come and join in the Urban Retreat Meditations

By Dassini on Mon, 22 Jul, 2013 - 10:31

Come and join in the Urban Retreat Meditations

By Dassini on Mon, 22 Jul, 2013 - 10:31As part of the the Urban Retreat this week, we’re having meditation at 7.30am, followed by optional breakfast. These sessions are Monday to Friday and they’re open to the whole sangha.

We’re also having a half-hour sit at 12.30, Monday to Thursday, so feel free to come along to them as well.
Dhanakosa Buddhist Retreat Centre
Dhanakosa Buddhist Retreat Centre

Dhanakosa summer retreat highlights

By Pasadini on Tue, 9 Jul, 2013 - 15:16

Hi there,
Just an update on some of what is on offer this summer up here in the beautiful Balquhidder glen, at Dhanakosa Retreat Centre. 

Tai Chi & Meditation- July 19-26  (introductory level retreat), led by Nagamudra

Dancing the Unknown- August 2-9 (introductory level retreat with movement improvisation and meditation teaching), led by Jayachitta and Paramananda

Skillful Communication- Sept 6-13 (introductory retreat with Non violent Communication and meditation teaching), led by Vajrasara

To book call 01877 384 213, or email info [at] dhanakosa.com

Hope to see you up here soon!

Pasadini
Community Highlights
Community Highlights

Buddhafield Total Immersion Meditation Retreat: Beloved on the Earth

By Centre Team on Sun, 7 Jul, 2013 - 19:46
  • Eastbrook by Padmapani

Buddhafield Total Immersion Meditation Retreat: Beloved on the Earth

By Centre Team on Sun, 7 Jul, 2013 - 19:46
Late Fragment by Raymond Carver
And did you get what
you wanted from this life, even so?
I did.
And what did you want?
To call myself beloved, to feel myself
beloved on the earth.
Led by Paramananda, Padmadasi and Maitridevi
Easterbrook, near Yeoford, Devon, Friday 6 September-Friday 4 October

Our relationship with the modern world is highly complex but, at heart, our feeling of ease in the world is dependent on being present, open and fully ourselves, with simplicity...
Vajra Bell
Vajra Bell

Vajra Bell - Spring 2013

Vajra Bell - Spring 2013

By Rijupatha on Wed, 19 Jun, 2013 - 19:17In this issue of the Vajra Bell newsletter:

• What Does “Engaged Buddhism” Mean to You?
• Sangha updates from the U.S. and Canada
• Meditation Marathon fundraising event kicks off in June
• Upcoming retreats at Aryaloka
• Reflections on Nonviolent Communication
• Men’s Retreat Planned
• “Being Prepared for Teaching” by Narottama
• Starting Out as a Vegetarian
• Arts events & sangha poetry
• Movie Review: “The U.S. vs. John Lennon
• Going...
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Community Highlights

Triratna America - Noble Silence Retreats

By Rijupatha on Mon, 17 Jun, 2013 - 19:14
We’re joined here by American Order members Bodhana and Karunasara, who have been integrally involved in what’s become a really important and rich development in what we offer in the U.S. - what are called the ‘Noble Silence’ Retreats.

These ten-day silent meditation retreats began as a bit of an experiment in the States, a response to a strong need for many practitioners to go deeper into their meditation practices in a strongly supportive environment for...
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Community Highlights

Triratna America - Total Immersion in California

By viveka on Mon, 17 Jun, 2013 - 16:02
  • Total Immersion
  • Elaine and Nancy
  • Vicki

Triratna America - Total Immersion in California

By viveka on Mon, 17 Jun, 2013 - 16:02One week from today, I’ll be packing my car and driving with Tejananda 1.5 hours south to the Santa Cruz Mountains to lead a one-month Total Immersion silent meditation retreat. 35 Order members and Mitras are ‘going forth’ from their daily lives in the US, Mexico, UK, Spain, Japan. For one month we will live as a close-knit community of the Buddha’s disciples. Our abode will be among redwood trees, mountain ridges with glimpses...
Online Meditators
Online Meditators

New Time for Online Meditation (from June 11th)

By Candradasa on Tue, 4 Jun, 2013 - 17:04

New Time for Online Meditation (from June 11th)

By Candradasa on Tue, 4 Jun, 2013 - 17:04Hi all, after some consultation here and over on Facebook, we’re going to try a new day and time for our regular online meditation sessions. The new summer class will be on Tuesdays at 11.30am-12.30pm PST / 2.30-3.30pm EST / 7.30-8.30pm UK / 8.30-9.30pm Europe.

N.B. There won’t be a class this week on Thursday, and we’ll start the new schedule on Tuesday June 11th.

We’ll be online 15 minutes before...
Online Meditators
Online Meditators

Tomorrow's Meditation - With Recollection of the Buddha

By Candradasa on Wed, 29 May, 2013 - 19:16
  • Padmaloka Buddha by Kusalananda

Tomorrow's Meditation - With Recollection of the Buddha

By Candradasa on Wed, 29 May, 2013 - 19:16As part of marking Buddha Week, tomorrow’s meditation will be the Metta Bhavana incorporating the traditional practice of ‘Recollection of the Buddha’. We’ll call to mind the Buddha and his qualities, with a particular focus on his compassion for all living beings.

The session will run at the new standard time of 8.30amPST/11.30amEST/4.30pm UK/ 9pm Maharashtra. Connect on Skype with user thebuddhistcentre.com and IM (Instant Message) to be added to the...
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Buddhafield eBooks - Paramananda - On Retreat with Buddhafield

Buddhafield eBooks - Paramananda - On Retreat with Buddhafield

By Candradasa on Fri, 24 May, 2013 - 16:31As we mentioned yesterday, while we wait for some voices from the Buddhafield Green Earth Awakening Camp to filter through from the hills we’ll keep posting some talks that give a good sense of the distinct approach Buddhafield takes to practice. Here’s another of Lokabandhu’s excellent mini-eBooks featuring Paramananda on retreat at Buddhafield.

Paramananda is an excellent guide to meditation and to retreat. Get his books here.

Listen to talks from Buddhafield
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