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BBC Inside Out (East) - Triratna Statement

From Order Messenger on Tue, 27 Sep, 2016 - 20:19

Here is a statement from Triratna in response to the BBC’s local television programme Inside Out (East), broadcast on September 26th 2016, looking at historical issues around Sangharakshita, sex, and the early days of the FWBO. It was worked on by Candradasa, Dhammarati, Munisha, and Parami, with helpful input and support from Saddhaloka, Subhuti, and Vishvapani.

Please feel free to use as a resource for anyone at your Centre – or in your spaces online – who may benefit...

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Ordinations at Akashavana September 2016

From College of Public Preceptors on Tue, 27 Sep, 2016 - 09:39
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Ordinations at Akashavana September 2016

From College of Public Preceptors on Tue, 27 Sep, 2016 - 09:39

At Akashavana on 16th September the following women received their public ordination:

Public Preceptor: Padmasuri

Claire Brown becomes Amrtavani (the third ‘a’ is long as is the final ‘i’).
Sanskrit name meaning: ’She who plays the music of the deathless’ ‘she whose song is limitless’
Westernised spelling: Amritavani
Private Preceptor: Dhatvisvari

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My Life and Dr Ambedkar

From North London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 27 Sep, 2016 - 00:00
Chandrabodhi talks about his life and work, and the influence of Dr Ambedkar. Given at Sangha night, North London Buddhist Centre.
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The Mandala of the Five Buddhas

From North London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 27 Sep, 2016 - 00:00
An introduction to the mandala of the five Buddhas, starting a series of talks on that theme. Given at Sangha night, North London Buddhist Centre.
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When the Bubble Bursts

From North London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 27 Sep, 2016 - 00:00
In this Dharma Day talk, Dharmaprabha explores how to find a response to the political earthquake of Brexit. She looks at teachings from the Diamond Sutra to find a fresh perspective on her response to the events.
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My Life and Dr Ambedkar

From North London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 27 Sep, 2016 - 00:00
Chandrabodhi talks about his life and work, and the influence of Dr Ambedkar. Given at Sangha night, North London Buddhist Centre.
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The Mandala of the Five Buddhas

From North London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 27 Sep, 2016 - 00:00
An introduction to the mandala of the five Buddhas, starting a series of talks on that theme. Given at Sangha night, North London Buddhist Centre.
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When the Bubble Bursts

From North London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 27 Sep, 2016 - 00:00
In this Dharma Day talk, Dharmaprabha explores how to find a response to the political earthquake of Brexit. She looks at teachings from the Diamond Sutra to find a fresh perspective on her response to the events.
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Resignation of Varaprabha

From Order Messenger on Mon, 26 Sep, 2016 - 17:42
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Resignation of Varaprabha

From Order Messenger on Mon, 26 Sep, 2016 - 17:42

Dear members of the Order,

Sangharakshita has asked me to share with you that he has accepted the resignation of Dharmacharini Varaprabha.  In his response to her personal resignation letter to him he has said:

“Dear Varaprabha, 

Thank you for your recent letter. I am very sorry to learn of your decision to resign from the Order, but In view of your situation and your feelings about your membership I have...

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