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'Unity in Diversity': European Buddhist Union conference 23-24 April 2022

Thu, 24 Mar, 2022 - 23:40

'Unity in Diversity': European Buddhist Union conference 23-24 April 2022

Thu, 24 Mar, 2022 - 23:40

Vassika from Triratna’s Paris centre will speak at this year’s European Buddhist Union conference on ‘Unity and Diversity in European Buddhism’.

The conference will take place at the Center for Spiritual Friendship Buddhism (Reiyukai) in Nantes, France and you can attend either in person or online.

Book your place (to attend in person or online).

You can also listen to a short interview with Vassika on this topic as part of the...

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Safeguarding for UK Buddhist charities: a Charity Commission webinar

Tue, 16 Nov, 2021 - 14:23

Safeguarding for UK Buddhist charities: a Charity Commission webinar

Tue, 16 Nov, 2021 - 14:23

Saturday 29th January 2022
10-11am (UK time)

A free webinar for trustees, Safeguarding officers, teachers, leaders and volunteers in Buddhist charities – and any Order member, Mitra or Friend who wants to know more about duties of Triratna charities in relation to Safeguarding adults and children from harm.

As Triratna’s Liaison Officer I’m a longtime committee member of the Network of Buddhist Organisations UK (NBO). In that capacity (and as the ECA Safeguarding officer) I’ve asked speakers from the Charity Commission to explain...

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Sowing seeds of hope: online Buddhist events during COP26

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021 - 12:08

Sowing seeds of hope: online Buddhist events during COP26

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021 - 12:08

Sowing Seeds of Hope is a series of online faith meetings during COP26.

Monday 1st November sees a dialogue between Buddhists of several traditions on the theme ‘Can personal transformation lead to climate justice?’

Speakers include Triratna’s Shantigarbha and Parami.

Monday 1st November, 18.00-19.15 UK time

More information and registration here.

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Sunday 31st October: a BIPOC/BAME-centred evening online to mark the start of COP26

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021 - 10:08

Sunday 31st October: a BIPOC/BAME-centred evening online to mark the start of COP26

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021 - 10:08

Buddhists Across Traditions is a UK BIPOC/BAME-centred initiative. They’re offering an online meeting to mark the start of the COP26 climate change talks in Glasgow, which falls on the last day of the UK’s Black History Month.

Sunday 31st October

17.30-19.00 UK time/19:30:-21:00 SA/13:30-15:00 EDT/ 12:30-14:00 CDT/10:30-12:00 PDT

Information and registration here.

They write: “We come together with Baba Mandaza & Nobantu Mpotulo (Africa), Valerie Brown (USA) & Alan Lechusza Aquallo (Turtle Island/USA...

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International Western Dharma Teacher Gathering 20-24 October

Fri, 15 Oct, 2021 - 12:18

International Western Dharma Teacher Gathering 20-24 October

Fri, 15 Oct, 2021 - 12:18

Still places available for the online International Western Dharma Teacher Gathering starting next week, Thursday-Sunday 20-24 October; also bursary places available.

On the Thursday Munisha (Triratna Liaison officer and ECA Safeguarding officer) will be giving a presentation on ‘Preventing harm in Buddhist communities and addressing it when it happens’, with a panel comprising Jan Chozen Bays, Lama Willa Miller and Scott Edelstein, author of Sex and the Spiritual Teacher: Why it Happens, When it’s a Problem and What We Can All Do.

Other...

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EBU online conference: Death and Dying from a Buddhist perspective 24th April 2021

Thu, 25 Mar, 2021 - 09:52

EBU online conference: Death and Dying from a Buddhist perspective 24th April 2021

Thu, 25 Mar, 2021 - 09:52

You are invited to the European Buddhist Union’s online conference
“Death and Dying from a Buddhist perspective”.

Saturday 24th April
10.00-19.00 CET (9.00-18.00 GMT)

All welcome.
Donations requested.

Speakers include

Roshi Joan Halifax
Ven. Lama Ngawang Dorje Dondrub
Dario Doshin Girolami
Claudine Carayol
Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison
Kirsten DeLeo

Registration and more details

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Call for workshop proposals: Western Dharma Teachers' Conference

Mon, 11 Jan, 2021 - 14:03

Call for workshop proposals: Western Dharma Teachers' Conference

Mon, 11 Jan, 2021 - 14:03

The International Western Dharma Teachers’ Gathering will take place online, 20th-24th October 2021.

Bookings and more details (including scholarship applications)

The Steering Committee, which includes Triratna’s Vimalasara, are now inviting proposals for workshops. They write:

“We are happy to invite workshop proposals for the International Western Dharma Teachers Virtual Gathering between October 20-24, 2021 to offer a full, enriching and authentic experience for teachers.

This year’s theme is Facing Truth: Love, Equity & Justice on the Path of Awakening and we are seeking 1-hour workshops related to the following topics:

Environmental...