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Order Harmony Forum

From Order Connection on Tue, 19 Dec, 2023 - 15:25

Order Harmony Forum

From Order Connection on Tue, 19 Dec, 2023 - 15:25

Dear Order members, 

In 2023, there was a consultation process with the Order about harmony in online communications, led by the International Order Convenors, the Ethics Order Convenor and the Order Office. You can read more about the background and the work done so far here

As part of the consultation process a forum was held in June 2023, from which we received much positive feedback from Order members internationally. We would...

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Dharmabytes: Opening Up

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 18 Dec, 2023 - 11:00

Paramananda explore the relevance of alchemical thinking to meditation practice. Excerpted from the talk Opening Up the Imagination, the eighth in a series called The Alchemical Heart given at West London Buddhist Centre, 2018.

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Ordination at the London Buddhist Centre

From Order Connection on Sat, 16 Dec, 2023 - 13:49

Ordination at the London Buddhist Centre

From Order Connection on Sat, 16 Dec, 2023 - 13:49

Dear friends,

I am delighted to announce that the former Benjy Kirk was publicly ordained on 15th December at the London Buddhist Centre.

He becomes Jayajata, ‘Born to Victory’. The third ‘a’ is long (ie with a macron over it).

Registered spelling Jayajata. 

His private preceptor is Maitreyabandhu and his public preceptor is Paramabandhu.

With metta,

Paramabandhu

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FBA Podcast: The Buddha Here and Now

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 16 Dec, 2023 - 11:00

Padmavajra evokes the spirit of Tantric Buddhism, which transforms the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha from abstract ideals into living qualities of our present experience. He explores the guru, the yidam and the dakini as Tantric embodiments of Enlightenment here and now, sharing stories from his own experience of practice. Talk given at Sheffield Buddhist Centre, 2019, as part of the series Tantra Now!

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Going There, Being Here...

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 15 Dec, 2023 - 11:56

Going There, Being Here...

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 15 Dec, 2023 - 11:56

Four Sundays of mythic Dharma with storytelling, reflection, discussion, meditation and ritual, to collectively explore Innana’s story and its themes of courage, surrender, integration and freedom. 

Join Mandarava and Nagasiddhi for Four Sundays of...

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Dharmabytes: Looking for the Historical Buddha

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 14 Dec, 2023 - 11:00

Vishvapani traces his own relationship to the Buddha, from early family connections arising out of the turmoil of war to his experience of writing the book itself. In doing so he explores the tricky work of trying to engage with the imagination constrained and disciplined by the historical evidence. What emerges from his work with the Pali texts is a portrait of the Buddha and his world where it’s impossible to miss the vital sense of a...

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The Transforming Power of Conflict

From Birmingham Buddhist Centre on Thu, 14 Dec, 2023 - 00:00
Jnanasiddhi gave an inspiring and practical talk sharing her extensive understanding and experience of peace making. She illustrated different approaches of peacemaking in relation to the five aspects of the spiritual path. And focused on how we can create the conditions within ourselves - through our practice - to contribute to harmony with others.
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Meditation retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 13 Dec, 2023 - 12:45

Meditation retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 13 Dec, 2023 - 12:45

Weekend Meditation retreat Organised by Dh Jinasiddhi and Deepak Shakya for students of Pali and Buddhist studies. From December 8 to 10, participants from Pune, Mumbai, and Nagpur immersed themselves in Anapanasati and Metta practices. Despite most being new to Triratna and Buddhism, the twenty attendees found great joy in learning Buddhist meditation. The serene ambiance of the Sadhamma Pradeep Retreat Centre...

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The Jewel of the Sangha

From Cambridge Buddhist Centre on Wed, 13 Dec, 2023 - 00:00
Padmasuri talks about the nature of Sangha as part of our annual Sangha Day festival.

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