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Dharmabyte: Bringing Kindness to Whatever Arises

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 3 Jun, 2021 - 06:00

Vajrasakhi leads a ‘cherishing’ metta bhavana based on the positive precepts. Here she introduces the practice emphasizing the crucial importance of a positive and loving relationship with ourselves.

From the talk entitled Positive Precepts Metta Bhavana from the Moon of the Mind: Bodhicitta Great Gathering, an (online) retreat for women training for ordination and Order Members offered by Taraloka & Tiratanaloka Retreat Centres, 2021. Listen to the full meditation...

ECA Safeguarding

Free online Safeguarding training with SCIE 23rd June 2021

From Triratna Safeguarding on Wed, 2 Jun, 2021 - 14:15

Free online Safeguarding training with SCIE 23rd June 2021

From Triratna Safeguarding on Wed, 2 Jun, 2021 - 14:15

We’ve just heard of a free online Safeguarding training event specially for faith groups offered by SCIE, 10-11.20am GMT on Wednesday 23rd June.

Details and registration here.

SCIE are the Social Care Institute for Excellence, who have conducted Safeguarding audits for the major Churches in the UK.

This would suit Safeguarding officers, trustees and anyone else who wants to understand more about Safeguarding.

aparajita

Melbourne seek a Centre Manager

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Wed, 2 Jun, 2021 - 09:31

Melbourne seek a Centre Manager

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Wed, 2 Jun, 2021 - 09:31

The Melbourne Buddhist Centre is seeking an Order Member or experienced Mitra to take over from Dantacitta in the role of Centre Manager.

This is a part time, paid position from 20 to 35 hours per week (negotiable).

Your main responsibilities would include:

Promoting, programming and maintaining current MBC activities
Managing people (the office team and volunteers)
Financial and administrative duties
Overseeing and assisting with the maintenance and presentation of the building

This is a hands-on role with lots of scope for initiative, development and flexibility. We are looking for someone...

Surata

Resignation of Suryaketu

From Order Connection on Tue, 1 Jun, 2021 - 17:32

Resignation of Suryaketu

From Order Connection on Tue, 1 Jun, 2021 - 17:32

Dear Order members,

Suryaketu has tendered his resignation from the Order. This is after many weeks of discussion and consultation with Arthapriya (his Private preceptor) and I (his Public preceptor) and his many friends in the Order.

Arthapriya and I have accepted his resignation, and his resignation letter can be read below.

If you need any more details do please get in touch with me. Arthapriya is on retreat till July...

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Munisha

Vesakh Greetings from the Vatican

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Tue, 1 Jun, 2021 - 13:14

Vesakh Greetings from the Vatican

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Tue, 1 Jun, 2021 - 13:14

The Catholic Church’s Pontifical Council For Interreligious Dialogue recently published its annual message for the feast of Vesakh, headed
‘Buddhists and Christians: Promoting a Culture of Care and Solidarity’.

Ratnadharini

Order Notice

From Order Connection on Mon, 31 May, 2021 - 22:02

Order Notice

From Order Connection on Mon, 31 May, 2021 - 22:02

To all Order members,

I am sorry to have to let you know that we have had to ask Ratnapani to leave the Order, in relation to a voluntary disclosure of a serious historical ethical breach.

A decision of this nature would usually include the Public Preceptor of the Order member concerned. As Ratnapani’s preceptor was Bhante, the responsibility now lies with me as College Chair. After consultation with the Deputy Chairs, Order Convenors and other members of the Ethics Kula, my conclusion is...

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Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: Seeing Stars

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 31 May, 2021 - 06:00

In his truly creative and poetic way, Ananda explores how various life experiences have shaped his understanding of the Dharma-Niyama.

This short talk was given on the European Order Gathering at Wymondham College, 2013, on the theme of the gathering was ‘Karma niyama in the service of the Dharma niyama’

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Paramabandhu

Ordinations at Vajrasana

From Order Connection on Sat, 29 May, 2021 - 19:32

Ordinations at Vajrasana

From Order Connection on Sat, 29 May, 2021 - 19:32

Dear Friends,
We are very happy to announce the public ordinations of the following 12 men.

Public preceptor: Arthapriya

Peter Bennion becomes Mahaprasara (long second a), meaning “He who makes great progress”. Private preceptor: Jayagupta

Martin Payne becomes Akashasiddhi (long first and second a), meaning “One whose accomplishment is the unbounded nature of the awakened mind”. Private preceptor: Prasannavira

Pete Else becomes Kshantichara (long first and second a), meaning “He who practises patience”. Private preceptor: Jayagupta

Stephen Powell becomes Manjunara, meaning “Gentle,...

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Sadayasihi

FBA Podcast: Sangha As a Gift to the World

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 29 May, 2021 - 06:00

Vajragupta considers how the sangha reaches out into the world, looking at three areas: loving-kindness and common humanity, community and service, and wisdom in an age of information overload.

A talk given on an online weekend retreat with Croydon Buddhist Centre, 2020.

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Centre Team

Looking into the Well Again: Using Writing to Explore the Mind

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Tue, 18 May, 2021 - 17:08

Looking into the Well Again: Using Writing to Explore the Mind

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Tue, 18 May, 2021 - 17:08

Looking into the Well Again: Using Writing to Explore the Mind
A four-week course with Yashobodhi

Sundays: June 27th, July 4th, 11th, 18th
Each session will be done twice every week to accommodate time zones - come to whichever session suits best with your ticket.

First session (2 hrs): IE & UK 09:00 | Europe CET 10:00 | India 13:30 | Australia AEST 18:00 | New Zealand 20:00

Second session (2 hrs): USA PST 11:00 | México 13:00 | USA...

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