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Dharmabyte: Conversion of a Troll

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 14 Nov, 2022 - 06:00

Ratnaprabha is a brilliant storyteller. Here, he shares the Alavaka Sutta where an troll tries to trick the Buddha with a series of spiritual questions, which the Buddha answers with calmness and clarity, converting the troll to become a Dharmapala, a protector of the Dharma. 

From the full talk entitled The Story Hatthaka given at Stockholm Buddhist Centre, 2007, as part of a two-part series with the companion talk: ...
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FBA Podcast: The Difference That Makes a Difference

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 12 Nov, 2022 - 06:00

Dhammamegha speaks about Sangha as Dharma practice and how spiritual community and friendship with the admirable are part of our heritage in Triratna.

Talk given on the Triratna International Gathering at Adhisthana, 2017.
 

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The Lineage of Kalyana Mitrata | Talk 4

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Sat, 12 Nov, 2022 - 00:00
During the Lineage of Kalyana Mitrata retreat at Padmaloka in 2021, Padmavajra gave a series of live-streamed talks for all men who’ve asked for ordination and Dharmacaris worldwide.
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The Lineage of Kalyana Mitrata | Talk 5

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Sat, 12 Nov, 2022 - 00:00
During the Lineage of Kalyana Mitrata retreat at Padmaloka in 2021, Padmavajra gave a series of live-streamed talks for all men who’ve asked for ordination and Dharmacaris worldwide.
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The Lineage of Kalyana Mitrata | Talk 3

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Sat, 12 Nov, 2022 - 00:00
During the Lineage of Kalyana Mitrata retreat at Padmaloka in 2021, Padmavajra gave a series of live-streamed talks for all men who’ve asked for ordination and Dharmacaris worldwide.
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Lalitavyuha's Health

From Order Connection on Fri, 11 Nov, 2022 - 19:37

Lalitavyuha's Health

From Order Connection on Fri, 11 Nov, 2022 - 19:37

Lalitavyuha was admitted to hospital in Brighton, England, last Saturday 5th November. He has pneumonia and suffers from complex Parkinson’s disease.
He’s on IV fluids and antibiotics but he may well not have the reserves to get through this.

Please bear Lalitavyuha in your minds and hearts.

For more information please contact me directly on shantinayaka [at] gmail.com.

With metta
Shantinayaka
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Sangha Day - 8th Nov 22

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Thu, 10 Nov, 2022 - 22:05
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Sangha Day - 8th Nov 22

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Thu, 10 Nov, 2022 - 22:05

On Sangha Day Dh. Akshobhaymitra requested Dh. Chandrashil for Dhamma study and discussion. 

It’s really great to have Dh. Chandrashil present at retreat center. Order Members as well as Mitra come to meet and discuss with him.

Since three days in morning discuss with Dhni. Maitridarshani, Dhni. Kushalprabha and Dhni. Modini.
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EBU Conference: Contemplative Sciences Network 19th November 2022

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Thu, 10 Nov, 2022 - 16:00
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EBU Conference: Contemplative Sciences Network 19th November 2022

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Thu, 10 Nov, 2022 - 16:00

Saturday 19th November 2022

14.00-19.00 CET

Zoom

Inaugural conference of the European Buddhist Union’s Contemplative Sciences Network.

Registration is free

Details here.
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Dharmabyte: Awareness Underlines Acts of Metta

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 10 Nov, 2022 - 06:00

What does it mean to be in harmony with others in the spiritual community? Dharmamayi tells the story of the Shorter Discourse from Gosinga from the Pali Canon.

From the talk entitled Living in Harmony given at Sheffield Buddhist Centre, 2018.

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Lineage of Kalyana Mitrata | Talk 2

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Thu, 10 Nov, 2022 - 00:00
During the Lineage of Kalyana Mitrata retreat at Padmaloka in 2021, Padmavajra gave a series of live-streamed talks for all men who’ve asked for ordination and Dharmacaris worldwide.
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