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A Symposium of Three Talks on Triratna and Buddhism

From Buddhist Centre Features on Thu, 8 Feb, 2018 - 07:13

A group of three excellent short talks given by a selection of the women’s wing of the Order at the 2018 Convention in Bodhgaya, India. The first in a two-part series exploring contemporary views from within the Order of practice, gender, and our teachers, each also a celebration of the equal ordination of women as a core principle in Triratna’s foundations.

Recorded in February 2018, Bodhgaya, India.

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Buddhafield Cafe are recruiting

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Wed, 7 Feb, 2018 - 14:41

Buddhafield Cafe are recruiting

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Wed, 7 Feb, 2018 - 14:41

Buddhafield would like to recruit two people to help run the Buddhafield Café and to be involved with other aspects of the Buddhafield project.

Our ideal candidates would be inspired by the vegan ideal, want to join a community and work within a team based right livelihood business as a context for their Buddhist practice. What we do will be especially attractive to those who have a taste for adventure.

We especially want to increase the representation of women...

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The Lion's Roar of the Buddha in Caste Society by Amitamati

From International Convention 2018 - Sinhanada, The Lion’s Roar on Wed, 7 Feb, 2018 - 07:44

Today’s theme for the 2018 Order Convention is the ‘lion’s roar” of the Buddha. And here is Amitamati on the that roaring spirit being alive today. She reflects on her career as a doctor in a big Mumbai cancer hospital, learning to practice compassion and patience in the face of caste discrimination at work and the pain of the patients. We hear how she stood up and roared with the Dharma for justice. And how she developed fearlessness when faced...

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The Lion's Roar Down Under - The Buddhist Centre Podcast

From Buddhist Centre Features on Wed, 7 Feb, 2018 - 07:21

Today’s podcast features a roundtable discussion with 10 Order members from Australia, exploring the future of the Triratna community down under. Successes, challenges, the concerns of young Australians, we get a rounded picture of what Buddhist Centres in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney are doing to get ready for the next 50 years…

Recorded in a very noisy tent in India!

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How we respond ...

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Wed, 7 Feb, 2018 - 01:26

How we respond ...

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Wed, 7 Feb, 2018 - 01:26

You are constantly creating new karma, and that gives you a golden opportunity. With your reaction to each experience, you create the karma that will color your future.

—Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche, “The Power of the Third Moment”

Hope you can meditate with us this week

Thursday 7 - 8 pm
Sunday 8 - 9 am

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The Lion's Roar Of Doctor Ambedkar

From Buddhist Centre Features on Mon, 5 Feb, 2018 - 19:10

A rousing, uncompromisingly radical talk from Maitriveer-Nagarjuna to start the 2018 Triratna Buddhist Order Convention at Bodhgaya in India.

Taking up the theme of the Convention, the great “Lion’s Roar” of the Buddha, Maitriveer-Nagarjuna evokes the fire that drove Doctor Bimrao Ambedkar to work tirelessly on behalf of the so-called Dalit “Untouchable” people in order to free them from the evils of the Hindu caste system. He reframes Doctor Ambedkar as a radical for the ages, of greater...

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Order Convention 2018 - Scenes From Day 1

From Buddhist Centre Features on Mon, 5 Feb, 2018 - 19:05

Order Convention 2018 - Scenes From Day 1

From Buddhist Centre Features on Mon, 5 Feb, 2018 - 19:05

Today after meditating at the Mahabodhi temple, under the Bodhi tree, we heard a talk from Maitriveer-Nagarajuna on ‘The Lion’s Roar of Doctor Ambedkar’. We also met Aryajaya, the new International Order Convener and talked about living the Dharma in difficult conditions.

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An Evening To Dedicate The 2018 Order Convention

From Buddhist Centre Features on Mon, 5 Feb, 2018 - 03:00

An Evening To Dedicate The 2018 Order Convention

From Buddhist Centre Features on Mon, 5 Feb, 2018 - 03:00

A quick taste via Instagram pictures and video of what it’s like to arrive at a great Dharma gathering in India, where over 600 members of the the Triratna Buddhist Order are gathered for a week of fellowship and practice, for the benefit of all beings.

We were welcomed by Lokeshvara and Parami, made the seven traditional offerings (water to drink, water to wash, a flower, a candle, incense, perfumed water, food), performed the dedication ceremony, and...

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Welcome to the Order Convention! Bodhgaya 2018

From Buddhist Centre Features on Mon, 5 Feb, 2018 - 02:47

Welcome to the 2018 Triratna Buddhist Order Convention, marking the 50th anniversary of our Order’s founding. It’s fitting that such an auspicious occasion is taking place at the traditional spot where the Buddha is said to have attained liberation, Bodhgaya in Bihar, India.

Join us for a walk around the Convention site meeting wonderful beings from all around the world who are converging here to celebrate community and practice the Dharma together - for the benefit of all beings!

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Sheffield Pilgrims - The Buddhist Centre Podcast

From Buddhist Centre Features on Sun, 4 Feb, 2018 - 03:07

Kicking off our podcast coverage of three weeks of Triratna events in India we meet a lovely group of pilgrims from Sheffield, England as they come to the end of a journey around the places traditionally associated with the life of the Buddha.

Thanks to Mokshatara, Isabelle, Aryadasa and Martin for sharing their inspiration, impressions and delight with us!

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