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'For the Attainment of Enlightenment'

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Sun, 3 Apr, 2022 - 00:00
Enlightenment being ineffable and indescribable, it is perhaps best explored through deeply contemplating the life of the Buddha - the living embodiment of Enlightenment. In this talk, Padmasagara guides us through the Ariyapariyesana sutta and draws out 5 essential points from the life of the Buddha to help us in our practice of the third ordination acceptance verse - 'for the attainment of enlightenment, I accept this ordination'.
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'For the Benefit of All Beings'

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Sun, 3 Apr, 2022 - 00:00
In this talk Maitreyabandhu investigates the fourth and the last of the acceptance verses with great warmth, humour and clarity. He explores its significance by drawing on the drama of the Sevenfold Puja, and the mystery and profundity of the Bodhisattva Ideal as expressed in the Diamond Sutra; that all beings need to be saved whilst realizing that there are no beings to be saved. A vision of truth and a culture of spiritual friendship are crucial for this vow to be lived out, and that is what the Triratna Buddhist Order has to offer.
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Padmavajra and Maitreyabandhu in Conversation | 'What is the Order?'

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Sun, 3 Apr, 2022 - 00:00
Urgyen Sangharakshita, the teacher and founder of the Triratna Buddhist Order and movement holds a central position within it. In this conversation that took place during the ‘What is the Order?’ retreat, Maitreyabandhu, with great sensitivity and clarity, draws out Padmavajra who shares with complete honesty and openness his personal relationship with his teacher, the responsibility of being a public preceptor, perspectives on controversies within the movement, and Bhante’s position within the Order today. During this hour and a half, we have the great fortune to witness Padmavajra witnessing Bhante, and Sangharakshita in his turn witnessing Dhardo Rimpoche who witnesses the Buddha. The interview finishes with a period of questions and answers with the audience. This recording can be seen with video on the Padmaloka YouTube channel.
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FBA Podcast: Bell, Book and Candle.

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 2 Apr, 2022 - 06:00

Founded on the active principle behind an often empty ritual of ‘Going for Refuge to the Three Jewels’, this Movement has become a dynamic worldwide community of Buddhist practitioners. Just how did Sangharakshita, through the Triratna Community and Order, transform the recitation of the words ‘I go for Refuge…’ into a path of deeper meaning and purpose?

Bodhidasa borrows symbols from Western Magickal traditions and Catholicism to explore the power, resonance and wisdom of the Three Jewels.

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Administration and Communications Officer: Cambridge Buddhist Centre

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Fri, 1 Apr, 2022 - 13:29

Are you a Mitra or Order Member wanting to work in a dynamic Right Livelihood Team?

Cambridge Buddhist Centre is seeking a creative and organised individual to join us as our Administration and Communications Officer.

You would help the Buddhist Centre attract more people to its range of vibrant classes, using social media channels, posters, emails and our website. The job also involves maintaining our website and organising the events database.

The ideal applicant will be provided with a support package and will be keen to live in...

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Public Ordination at Sudarshanaloka

From Triratna News on Fri, 1 Apr, 2022 - 09:24

Public Ordination at Sudarshanaloka

From Triratna News on Fri, 1 Apr, 2022 - 09:24

Dear friends,

I am very happy to announce the public ordinations of five women at Sudarshanaloka Retreat Centre yesterday afternoon, 1 April 2022.

Public Preceptor Malini:

Tomoko Buce becomes Sraddharocani (acute accent on the s, macron on the second a and the i), a Sanskrit name meaning she who is radiant with faith.
Registered spelling: Shraddharocani
Private preceptor: Akasamati

Public preceptor Vajrajyoti:

Lisa Kelly becomes Gambhirachitta (macron...
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Public Ordination at Sudarshanaloka

From College of Public Preceptors on Fri, 1 Apr, 2022 - 09:22

Public Ordination at Sudarshanaloka

From College of Public Preceptors on Fri, 1 Apr, 2022 - 09:22

Dear friends,

I am very happy to announce the public ordinations of four women at Sudarshanaloka Retreat Centre yesterday afternoon, 1 April 2022.

Public Preceptor Malini:

Tomoko Buce becomes Sraddharocani (acute accent on the s, macron on the second a and the i), a Sanskrit name meaning she who is radiant with faith.
Registered spelling: Shraddharocani
Private preceptor: Akasamati

Public preceptor Vajrajyoti:

Lisa Kelly becomes Gambhirachitta (macron...
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Public Ordination at Sudarshanaloka

From Order Connection on Fri, 1 Apr, 2022 - 09:09

Public Ordination at Sudarshanaloka

From Order Connection on Fri, 1 Apr, 2022 - 09:09

Dear friends,

I am very happy to announce the public ordinations of four women at Sudarshanaloka Retreat Centre yesterday afternoon, 1 April 2022.

Public Preceptor Malini:

Tomoko Buce becomes Sraddharocani (acute accent on the s, macron on the second a and the i), a Sanskrit name meaning she who is radiant with faith.
Registered spelling: Shraddharocani
Private preceptor: Akasamati

Public preceptor Vajrajyoti:

Lisa Kelly becomes Gambhirachitta (macron...
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Chairs' Letter – March 2022

From College of Public Preceptors on Thu, 31 Mar, 2022 - 20:31

Chairs' Letter – March 2022

From College of Public Preceptors on Thu, 31 Mar, 2022 - 20:31

Dear Order members and friends,

Thanks to Jnanavaca for writing last month’s letter, which came as the war in Ukraine was just beginning. It’s been sobering to watch the devastation of so many lives. I was on a women preceptors’ retreat at Adhisthana as the invasion became a shocking reality to those of us following the news; however others were making the most of being offline, and so it remained in the background until the final day of the retreat.

The theme...
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Public Preceptor Appointment: Amala

From College of Public Preceptors on Thu, 31 Mar, 2022 - 19:46

Public Preceptor Appointment: Amala

From College of Public Preceptors on Thu, 31 Mar, 2022 - 19:46

Dear Order Members

The College of Public Preceptors is delighted to announce the appointment of Amala, from Maine, USA, as a Public Preceptor.

Amala was ordained by Sanghadevi in 2000 and became a private preceptor in 2015.

She has been involved with the Aryaloka Retreat Center since the early 90’s, where she has been chair of the Spiritual Vitality council for the last 7 years and has been on the council since 2010. Currently she is handing on some of her responsibilities as chair. 

From 2012-2020 she was one of...

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