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Dharmabyte: Why Mindfulness?

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 29 Jul, 2021 - 06:00

Ratnaprabha describes the qualities of mindfulness in a talk about the fifth precept, intoxication and mindfulness.

Excerpted from the talk entitled The Fifth Precept given at the West London Buddhist Centre, 2013.

Ratnaprabha describes the qualities of mindfulness in a talk about the fifth precept, intoxication and mindfulness.

Excerpted from the talk entitled The Fifth Precept given at the West London Buddhist Centre, 2013.

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Over 30 Policy/Procedure Template Documents (for mostly UK use)

From Triratna Resources on Wed, 28 Jul, 2021 - 14:58

Dear responsible person at a Centre or Group

The policies and procedures contained in this document are intended to be adapted and tailored to your specific needs. Obvious slots exist for you to drop in your organisation name, or the job title of the relevant person, but it’s important to read through the policies fully before deciding whether further changes are required!

There are also consistent references to some key terms like “staff”, “volunteers”, “beneficiaries”, “Chief Executive”. Using “find and replace” it should be...

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acting_in_absence_policy_.rtf	102.91 KB
annual_leave_policy.rtf	167.75 KB
authorisation_level_policy_.rtf	118.63 KB
bullying_and_harassment_policy.rtf	185.64 KB
compassionate_leave_policy.rtf	122.24 KB
complaints_procedure_.rtf	141.22 KB
covid-19_working_at_home_protocols_.rtf	178.79 KB
disciplinary_and_dismissal_procedure.rtf	2.03 MB
dress_code_policy_.rtf	160.85 KB
early_and_late_working_policy_.rtf	90.91 KB
equal_opportunities_policy.rtf	142.37 KB
equipment_policy_.rtf	171.72 KB
exit_interview_procedure.rtf	158.97 KB
fire_procedure_.rtf	136.29 KB
grievance_procedure.rtf	178.42 KB
handover_notes_policy_.rtf	126.4 KB
health_and_safety_policy.rtf	247.76 KB
house_rules_.rtf	109.48 KB
induction_policy.rtf	236.86 KB
internet_email_and_social_media_policy.rtf	167.92 KB
job_evaluation_policy_.rtf	235.23 KB
leavers_procedure.rtf	114.63 KB
maternity_paternity_and_adoption_policy.rtf	677.41 KB
performance_review_procedure.rtf	733.13 KB
recruitment_and_selection_policy_.rtf	263.1 KB
redundancy_policy.rtf	238.76 KB
shared_parental_leave_policy_.rtf	833.17 KB
sickness_policy_and_procedure.rtf	597.49 KB
six-month_performance_review_procedure.rtf	105.9 KB
statement_of_standards_of_behaviour_.rtf	106.19 KB
team_briefing_policy_.rtf	221.5 KB
time_off_in_lieu_policy_toil.rtf	91.59 KB
trustees_expenses_policy.rtf	72.4 KB
unauthorised_absence_policy_.rtf	53.48 KB
volunteer_policy.rtf	144.57 KB
whistle-blower_policy_.rtf	193.93 KB

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“ STRUGGLE OF NOMADIC TRIBES IN COVID CRISES”-

From Karuna Fundraisers on Tue, 27 Jul, 2021 - 12:30

“ STRUGGLE OF NOMADIC TRIBES IN COVID CRISES”-

From Karuna Fundraisers on Tue, 27 Jul, 2021 - 12:30

EXPERIENCES AND STORIES FROM THE GROUND

Join us for our next live Covid crisis event and hear directly from the founders of Nirman, Santosh and Vaishali, who have given their lives to raise awareness of the issues faced by Nomadic Tribal communities in Maharashtra.
Register here: https://appeals.karuna.org/get-involved

SUNDAY 1ST AUGUST 4-5PM

Who are the NT/DNT ?

The Nomadic Tribes and De-notified Tribes (...

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Dharma Day: Vajrasattva: Getting Back to Normal, Coming Home to Who We Really Are

From Birmingham Buddhist Centre on Tue, 27 Jul, 2021 - 00:00

Karunavajra gives a talk at the Birmingham Buddhist Centre for 2021’s Dharma day about Vajrasattva, and how he can help and inspire us in these times of transition. Vajrasattva is a beautiful Buddha figure embodying essential Dharma truths. He symbolises the teaching that we are in possession of enormous riches and we don’t realise it.

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Dharmabyte: Reflecting on your Speech

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 26 Jul, 2021 - 06:00

Introducing the speech precepts, Bodhilila explains the Buddha’s advice on how to communicate effectively. How do you decide when and how to speak, using criteria of helpfulness, truthfulness, and whether or not it is pleasant to hear?

From the talk entitled The Buddha’s Speech given at West London Buddhist Centre, 2017.

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Bodhicaryavatara reading

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sun, 25 Jul, 2021 - 21:14

Bodhicaryavatara reading

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sun, 25 Jul, 2021 - 21:14Dhni. Modini reading Bodhicaryavatara - Samprajnaya rakshan - verse 47 to 54 during community study class.

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Online retreat images

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sun, 25 Jul, 2021 - 20:59

Online retreat images

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sun, 25 Jul, 2021 - 20:59

It was delightful to be involved in online retreat and as community be with Dh. Chandrashil as training.

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Artist friend Ranjit trying to work out Bodhisattva Tara Sketch

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sun, 25 Jul, 2021 - 20:25

Artist friend Ranjit trying to work out Bodhisattva Tara Sketch

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sun, 25 Jul, 2021 - 20:25

Community member and Artist friend Ranjit trying to work out Bodhisattva Tara Sketch. It has appear but again dissolve. It was overwhelmed to see Ranjit working on it.

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Rainy season visitors

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sun, 25 Jul, 2021 - 19:52

Rainy season visitors

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sun, 25 Jul, 2021 - 19:52

As it’s raining some time visitors turn up towards retreat center. Nice to see little one following their parents going ahead to Main shrine.

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Dh. Pasadik visit to retreat center

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sun, 25 Jul, 2021 - 19:43

Dh. Pasadik visit to retreat center

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sun, 25 Jul, 2021 - 19:43

Dh Pasadik with retreat center with family. It was really delightful to meet him as well as gratitude for generous Donation against name of Late Kusum Sasane.

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