Tag: right livelihood

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Building Buddhist Businesses

By Sadayasihi on Mon, 2 Mar, 2020 - 16:39

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Building Buddhist Businesses

By Sadayasihi on Mon, 2 Mar, 2020 - 16:39

Right Livelihood is an important aspect of the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path. The Buddha encouraged his followers to engage in compassionate activity, and to make their living in a way that does not cause harm and that is ethically positive. But what does that look like in today’s world? How do we engage with work as Buddhists, and what are the options if you want to work with other Buddhists? The idea behind the “Building a Buddhist Business” workshop held recently at the London Buddhist Centre...

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Build a Buddhist Business - 23 February, LBC

By Maitripa on Mon, 13 Jan, 2020 - 14:12

Build a Buddhist Business - 23 February, LBC

By Maitripa on Mon, 13 Jan, 2020 - 14:12

Are you looking for a more meaningful work context? Do you want to set up a business with other Buddhists? Then join us to co-create a Buddhist Business in one day!

Buddhist businesses are an ideal context for people to work and deepen their practice together. They are an essential part of the Buddhist vision for a new society because they have a social or environmental goal, and are an effective way to spread the Dharma and Buddhist values.

During this event you’ll be inspired by a...

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Dharmabyte: Pursuing Purity

By Sadayasihi on Mon, 13 Jan, 2020 - 14:00

Working in the world is a game, and like any game, we need to know the rules in order to play it.

In this talk, Arthavadin presents his personal experience of working in the world, from a Buddhist perspective, using a series of clear models and vivid images.

From the talk entitled Getting Real given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, Men’s Event, January 2012.

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Part Time Vacancy - Team Co-ordinator: International Order Office

By vimalamati on Thu, 26 Sep, 2019 - 16:03

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Part Time Vacancy - Team Co-ordinator: International Order Office

By vimalamati on Thu, 26 Sep, 2019 - 16:03

Connecting and deepening the Order is what the Order Office is all about. We are a small team working with the International Order convenors to make that happen. We love the Order and want to help it thrive through our friendships, collaborations and gatherings.

The Team Co-ordinator oversees the team making sure that Shabda, the Order database and the Order information service run well and serve the needs of the Order. It also involves liaising with Dharmachakra to support our information systems and the...

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The Lotus Blooming: Creating the Story of Triratna in Spain

By Sadayasihi on Tue, 30 Apr, 2019 - 15:34

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The Lotus Blooming: Creating the Story of Triratna in Spain

By Sadayasihi on Tue, 30 Apr, 2019 - 15:34

Here’s an interview with Dharmakirti, based in Valencia, about the recent Order Day celebration in Spain. He gives us a bit of the history of Triratna in Spain, as well as the challenges and hopes for the future.

When did Triratna Spain first come into being?
Here’s a timeline of Spanish activities over the years:

1986: Guhyaloka land was bought by Subhuti, and the same year Bhante gave his first talk in Valencia.

1988: Moksananda...

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Sydney Buddhist Centre needs a new Centre manager/administer

By samachitta on Thu, 24 Jan, 2019 - 09:46

Sydney Buddhist Centre needs a new Centre manager/administer

By samachitta on Thu, 24 Jan, 2019 - 09:46

We are looking for an Order member or Mitra or Friend to work within the range 30-35 hours/week

The role involves being a welcoming presence at the Sydney Buddhist Centre and supporting the Chair and Management Committee in the work of spreading the Dharma in Sydney.

You would need to be computer literate and ideally have some familiarity with advertising through social media, MailChimp, etc. But the most important skill to bring to this role is your passion for the Dharma and your commitment...

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Join the Team at Free Buddhist Audio and The Buddhist Centre Online!

By Centre Team on Mon, 31 Dec, 2018 - 15:36

Join the Team at Free Buddhist Audio and The Buddhist Centre Online!

By Centre Team on Mon, 31 Dec, 2018 - 15:36

In 2019 Dharmachakra (the team behind The Buddhist Centre Online and Free Buddhist Audio) is expanding. Thanks to grants from FutureDharma and the European Chairs’ Assembly we are finally able to turn our attention to sustainable mobile development for all Triratna central websites and services.

We’re looking for:

An experienced junior or senior front-end developer.
An experienced Android developer.
An experienced iOS developer.

If the thought of helping us spread the Dharma with work on mobile applications excites you, we’d...

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Manchester Buddhist Centre is recruiting!

By Sadayasihi on Wed, 10 Oct, 2018 - 11:27

An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and harmonious team based right livelihood at Manchester Buddhist Centre. The Centre is a vibrant part of the City Centre’s bohemian Northern Quarter, offering a range of courses, events and talks to the public, schools and the Sangha.

The role involves managing and maintaining a range of administrative functions, including responding to enquiries, managing course bookings and overseeing the maintenance and development of IT systems across the team. It is an important role...