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Photos from the 2019 Triratna International Gathering

From Triratna International Gathering 2019: Alchemy of the Dharma on Thu, 29 Aug, 2019 - 15:55
  • Singhamati, the chair of Birmingham Buddhist Centre, hosted the event and Nandavajra (right) led the Development Team who organised it. Photo: Candradasa
  • A ritual at the end of the preparation phase. Photo: Erika Chalkey
  • Scenes from the camping field. Photo: Jeremy Peters
  • The new bridge over the pond at Adhisthana. Photo: Jeremy Peters
  • Bhante's burial mound, with the shrine marquee in the background. Photo: Jeremy Peters
  • A close up of the wonderful shrine built by Sagaradana. Photo: Candradasa
  • The three keynote speakers: from left to right - Prasadacarin, Ratnaguna and Sanghamani. Photo: Sanghadhara
  • Nandavajra says some opening words before Singhamati introduces Sanghamani on the second full day. Photo: Jeremy Peters
  • Sanghamani in full flight. Photo: Jeremy Peters
  • A detail from the shrine - Padmasambhava rupa. Photo: Candradasa
  • Prasadacarin gave a talk on 'Transforming World'. Photo: Jeremy Peters
  • Avalokiteshvara rupa. Photo: Candradasa
  • Maitreyabandhu hosted an evening entitled 'Bhante as Alchemist'. Photo: Jeremy Peters
  • Maitreyabandhu 'and friends' - from left Vidyadevi, Saddhanandi and Paramartha, who shared their stories about Bhante. Photo: Jeremy Peters
  • Making offerings to the shrine. Photo: Sanghadhara
  • The shrine at night. Photo: Jeremy Peters
  • Photo: Jeremy Peters
  • Yashodeva facilitated art workshops during the afternoons. Photo: Jeremy Peters
  • The children hard at work, rehearsing ahead of their story-telling sessions, which took place on Saturday and Sunday evenings before the puja. Photo: Sadayasihi
  • There were three lunchtime classical music concerts: on the Friday Manidhara (piano) and Natalia (vocal), Akashadeva (piano) on Saturday and Manidhara (piano) and Sravaniya (violin) on Sunday. Photo: Erika Chalkey
  • Tai chi outdoors. Photo: Jeremy Peters
  • Photo: Jeremy Peters
  • Photo: Jeremy Peters
  • Photo of the Windhorse Publications stall - there was also a chance for people to view the work of Clear Vision Trust as well as sign up for a Karuna door-knocking appeal! Photo: Jeremy Peters
  • Left to right: Amritasiddhi, Amogharatna and Amoghasiddhi. Amritasiddhi and Amoghasiddhi were interviewed by Mahamati about the Sangha in India. Photo: Jeremy Peters
  • Celebrating Internationality - Vanaraji (left) interviewed Salvador from Mexico (middle) and Gleysa from Venezuela (right). Photo: Jeremy Peters
  • Deepak shares his story while Amalavajra (left) and Gleysa (right) look on. Photo: Jeremy Peters
  • Evening descends... Photo: Candradasa
  • A view from the Chai and Pancake tent, run by the Buddhafield team. Photo: Sanghadhara
  • Haikus and friendship... Photo: Erika Chalkey
  • This haiku found its way to the bottom of the empty umbrella bin! Photo: Sadayasihi
  • A parting haiku. Subhadassi facilitated a 'guerilla haiku' workshop during the gathering. Photo: Sadayasihi
  • This painting of Vajrapani by Gleysa was auctioned off to help support her as she returns to Venezuela after attending the Dharma Life course at Adhisthana. Photo: Jeremy Peters
  • A shrine to Tara. Photo: Jeremy Peters
  • The closing ritual. Photo: Jeremy Peters
  • From left: Sadayasihi, David, Sanghamani and Sanjay - you can listen to a number of podcasts about the event on Audioboom - https://audioboom.com/dashboard/4929068! Photo: Sanghadhara

Photos from the 2019 Triratna International Gathering

From Triratna International Gathering 2019: Alchemy of the Dharma on Thu, 29 Aug, 2019 - 15:55

A picture paints a thousand words… here are some of the best from the 2019 Triratna International Gathering highlighting Sangha at its best!

With much gratitude to Jeremy Peters (@sanditthiko on Instagram), Sanghadhara, Candradasa and Erika Chalkey for the images.

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Dharmabyte: Uninterrupted Flow of Spontaneous Transcendental States

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 29 Aug, 2019 - 14:00

Why did the Buddha compare the The Dharma-Vinaya having the taste of freedom with the great ocean having the taste of salt? It’s about the direct experience of the qualities of enlightenment. The Dharma-vinaya is an uninterrupted spontaneous flow of spiritual and transcendental states. That flow may crystallise into certain teachings, but should not be identified with it.

Just as the mighty ocean has but one taste, the taste of salt, even so the Dharma-vinaya (Buddhism) has but one taste, the taste...
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The story of Yasa (story telling evening)

From Triratna International Gathering 2019: Alchemy of the Dharma on Thu, 29 Aug, 2019 - 11:36

The story of Yasa (story telling evening)

From Triratna International Gathering 2019: Alchemy of the Dharma on Thu, 29 Aug, 2019 - 11:36

Lokabandhu hosts this special evening of story-telling from the Pali Canon - the story of Yasa and the golden slippers - brought to life by a young cast, songs and colourful costumes!

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The story of Padmasambhava (Story telling evening) International Gathering 2019

From Triratna International Gathering 2019: Alchemy of the Dharma on Thu, 29 Aug, 2019 - 11:33

The story of Padmasambhava (Story telling evening) International Gathering 2019

From Triratna International Gathering 2019: Alchemy of the Dharma on Thu, 29 Aug, 2019 - 11:33

The second evening of story-telling at the 2019 Triratna International Gathering was hosted by Jayaraja and friends. Featuring a king, courtiers, demons, galloping horses and the great Guru Padmasambhava himself, prepare yourself for an entertaining precis of how Padmasambhava came to Tibet.

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Make Your Own Sandals

From Sheffield Buddhist Centre on Wed, 28 Aug, 2019 - 00:00
Satyajyoti gives a talk on Ksanti, the patient forbearance that is the true antidote to anger and ill-will. She shares Santideva's advice on learning to endure pain and discomfort so we can respond with an attitude of love in difficult circumstances. Exploring common causes of anger and resentment, Satyajyoti also shares her own experience of working with these states and developing ksanti. We don't need to cover the whole earth in leather; like sandals that protect our soles, by practicing ksanti we can meet situations with patience and kindness everywhere we go. Part 6 in the 'Path to Awakening' Sangha night series at Sheffield Buddhist Centre. Points for reflection and discussion: How could practicing ksanti bring more joy to a particular situation in your life? Can hatred ever pacify hatred, or is it true that only love brings peace? Read chapter 6 'Ksanti' of the condensed Bodhicaryavatara (available on the Sangha Night section of the website at the time this talk was uploaded) to accompany this week's talk. Recorded at Sheffield Buddhist Centre 27.08.19
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Three Stage Metta Bhavana

From Birmingham Buddhist Centre on Wed, 28 Aug, 2019 - 00:00
A lead through of stages, 1, 2 and 5 of the metta bhavana meditation. A helpful simplified practice when introducing the metta bhavana.
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Make Your Own Sandals

From Sheffield Buddhist Centre on Wed, 28 Aug, 2019 - 00:00
Satyajyoti gives a talk on Ksanti, the patient forbearance that is the true antidote to anger and ill-will. She shares Santideva's advice on learning to endure pain and discomfort so we can respond with an attitude of love in difficult circumstances. Exploring common causes of anger and resentment, Satyajyoti also shares her own experience of working with these states and developing ksanti. We don't need to cover the whole earth in leather; like sandals that protect our soles, by practicing ksanti we can meet situations with patience and kindness everywhere we go. Part 6 in the 'Path to Awakening' Sangha night series at Sheffield Buddhist Centre. Points for reflection and discussion: How could practicing ksanti bring more joy to a particular situation in your life? Can hatred ever pacify hatred, or is it true that only love brings peace? Read chapter 6 'Ksanti' of the condensed Bodhicaryavatara (available on the Sangha Night section of the website at the time this talk was uploaded) to accompany this week's talk. Recorded at Sheffield Buddhist Centre 27.08.19
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Three Stage Metta Bhavana

From Birmingham Buddhist Centre on Wed, 28 Aug, 2019 - 00:00
A lead through of stages, 1, 2 and 5 of the metta bhavana meditation. A helpful simplified practice when introducing the metta bhavana.
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Transforming Self - Ratnaguna (VIDEO)

From Triratna International Gathering 2019: Alchemy of the Dharma on Tue, 27 Aug, 2019 - 11:25

Transforming Self - Ratnaguna (VIDEO)

From Triratna International Gathering 2019: Alchemy of the Dharma on Tue, 27 Aug, 2019 - 11:25

A wonderful first talk of the 2019 International Gathering, whose theme is ‘Alchemy of the Dharma’. The utterly delightful Ratnaguna takes us through the true miracle of transforming ourselves via the magic of a practice in which we also learn to let ourselves change. 

This is a beautiful, reflective, funny take on the challenges of the Dharma life. Ratnaguna’s breadth of reference is itself a joy: taking in Greek philosophy, Hans Christian Andersen, and writings on the nearness of death to life...
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Transforming Sangha - Sanghamani (VIDEO)

From Triratna International Gathering 2019: Alchemy of the Dharma on Tue, 27 Aug, 2019 - 11:07

Transforming Sangha - Sanghamani (VIDEO)

From Triratna International Gathering 2019: Alchemy of the Dharma on Tue, 27 Aug, 2019 - 11:07

Sanghamani with a great second talk from the 2019 Triratna International Gathering. Her theme on this Alchemy of the Dharma weekend is how we can transform ourselves in order to transform our communities. And she leads with fearlessness in discussing her own work and practice in this regard.

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