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Ordinations at Padmaloka

From Triratna News on Thu, 1 Oct, 2020 - 18:22

Ordinations at Padmaloka

From Triratna News on Thu, 1 Oct, 2020 - 18:22

We’re delighted to announce that 5 new Dharmacharis were ordained at Padmaloka on 1st October 2020.

Public preceptor: Satyaraja
Alex Stirling becomes Shraddhavadin
(long second and third a)
He who communicates confidence in the Dharma
Private preceptor: Mahashraddha

Clive Fletcher becomes Karunadhara
( long second and third a)
He who is a bearer of compassion
Private preceptor: Danapriya

Mike Whittham becomes Kshantabandhu
He who is a...
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Ordinations at Padmaloka

From Order Connection on Thu, 1 Oct, 2020 - 18:19

Ordinations at Padmaloka

From Order Connection on Thu, 1 Oct, 2020 - 18:19

Dear Order members,

We’re delighted to announce that 5 new Dharmacharis were ordained at Padmaloka on 1st October 2020.

Public preceptor: Satyaraja
Alex Stirling becomes Shraddhavadin
(long second and third a)
He who communicates confidence in the Dharma
Private preceptor: Mahashraddha

Clive Fletcher becomes Karunadhara
( long second and third a)
He who is a bearer of compassion
Private preceptor: Danapriya

...
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Shabda October 2020

From Order Connection on Thu, 1 Oct, 2020 - 15:49

Here is the latest edition of Shabda in five digital formats:

  • eBook Shabda .EPUB – read on most other eBook readers (eg Nook or Kobo, etc) and most eReader apps on tablets, smartphones etc.
  • eBook Shabda .MOBI – read on any Kindle, and some eReader apps on tablets, smartphones, etc.
  • PDF Shabda – read with any PDF reader
  • HTML Shabda (zip file) – unzip, and then read with any web browser
  • Print Shabda – Print your own (and your friends’) Shabdas. Save time and postage costs.

Terms...

File NameSize
ePub (eBook Readers, Smartphones, and Tablets1.52 MB
mobi (Kindles and eReaders)1.28 MB
PDF for digital (Computers and eReaders)1.35 MB
HTML (Web Browsers)179.93 KB
PDF for printing908.11 KB
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Dharmabyte: The Quest for Freedom

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 1 Oct, 2020 - 05:10

Jnanavaca weaves magic and myth with the day to day practice of the Dharma in exploring vimukti, freedom, which arises just before full and perfect Enlightenment in the spiral path.

Excerpted from the talk entitled Freedom Or Death given on Buddha Day 2019 at the London Buddhist Centre.

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Chairs' Letter – September 2020

From College of Public Preceptors on Wed, 30 Sep, 2020 - 19:11

Chairs' Letter – September 2020

From College of Public Preceptors on Wed, 30 Sep, 2020 - 19:11

Dear Order members

Two days ago I attended the public ordination of 16 women at Adhisthana. When Bhante chose the ‘miracle’ design of the stupa for Dhardo Rimpoche at Tiratanaloka, he said it was because the greatest miracle was Going for Refuge; it seemed especially miraculous to be having public ordinations, given the Covid 19 restrictions, with around 500 people joining the live zoom. I was on the balcony, above the flags and aware of the blessings of blue...
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A Myriad of Conditions

From Abhayaratna Trust on Wed, 30 Sep, 2020 - 14:35

A Myriad of Conditions

From Abhayaratna Trust on Wed, 30 Sep, 2020 - 14:35

At the recent Order convention Mahasraddha talked about how in recovering from a stroke it became clearer to him that relationships and the care that can flow through these was what was most important in his life. He sees the Abhayaratna Trust as responding to the myriad of conditions that are not within our control and that can show up the fragility of our seemingly secure financial situation. https://youtu.be/VadwrGP9dl0
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closing responses

From Shabda Articles on Wed, 30 Sep, 2020 - 10:18

closing responses

From Shabda Articles on Wed, 30 Sep, 2020 - 10:18

Just wondering why responses are closed for Guhyavajra’s post?  Or were they closed when the post was submitted?  It would be handy to know as I imagine there might be some responses and I would be interested in them.
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Iain McGilchrist coming to PoetryEast for Two-Part Special

From London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 29 Sep, 2020 - 11:20

Iain McGilchrist coming to PoetryEast for Two-Part Special

From London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 29 Sep, 2020 - 11:20

Join PoetryEast for a two-part conversation with renowned psychiatrist, writer, and literary scholar, Iain McGilchrist - author of The Master and His Emissary.

Part one: ‘The Divided Brain’ will premier on Tuesday 13th October at 7pm (BST). Part two: ‘The Making of the Western World’ on Tuesday 20th October at 7pm (BST). 

Jnanavaca and Maitreyabandhu (from the London Buddhist Centre) will be in conversation with Dr McGilchrist about brain science, transcendence, poetry, and art. 

PoetryEast...

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