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A New Life In An Ancient Tradition

From Dublin Buddhist Centre on Tue, 16 Oct, 2018 - 12:50

Subhadramati is the president of the Dublin Buddhist Centre and also a Public Preceptor, one of the few men and women who make the final decision on who joins the Triratna Buddhist Order.

She has recently returned from leading a three month ordination course in Spain, during which she ordained nine women as their Public Preceptor.

In this interview with Jnanadhara, she reflects on the significance of ordination in the Buddhist tradition, her own...

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Triratna Youth Retreat : Oct 18

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 15 Oct, 2018 - 21:04

Triratna Youth Retreat : Oct 18

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 15 Oct, 2018 - 21:04

Two day’s Youth work shops in Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat center lead by Dhni. Shubhjaya Dh Guhyajeta, Prabhodhratna, Amoghnetri, Shraddhadeep, Amrutshur, Amalajyoti.
Sub. Mind : Reactive and Creative
 

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50 Years, 50 Voices - Aryavacin y Manjugita (Highlights)

From Buddhist Voices on Mon, 15 Oct, 2018 - 20:46

I’m men’s Mitra Convenor in Nottingham, very actively involved with the Venezuelan Sangha and exploring William Blake’s legacy…

Aryavacin

…and I fell in love with the Order.
Manjugita

Track titles in English
01 Manjugita reading one of her poems ‘The Mirror’ (El Espejo) - the metaphors she delights in
02 Our ordinations – the impact on Sangha in Mexico and on Venezuelans
03 Our Order names – the meaning given at ordination, how we responded at the...

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Dhammacharini Retreat - Oct 18

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 15 Oct, 2018 - 20:27

Dhammacharini Retreat - Oct 18

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 15 Oct, 2018 - 20:27

Dhammacharini Retreat led by Dhni. Jnanasuri from 4th to 7th Oct 18. Subject for retreat was Sinhananda. 

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Creativity in Shrine

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 15 Oct, 2018 - 20:23

Creativity in Shrine

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 15 Oct, 2018 - 20:23

During various retreat we can see retreatant place Rangoli in shrine as well as decoration on notice board by Dhni. Utpala.

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Northern Lights: UK Women North Region

From Order Connection on Mon, 15 Oct, 2018 - 19:37

Northern Lights: UK Women North Region (group)

From Order Connection on Mon, 15 Oct, 2018 - 19:37

Hello and welcome to the UK women’s north region Buddhist Centre Online Group.

Better known as the Northern Lights!

Here we can post news, information from our ‘Life of the Order meetings’ when we come together, things we would like to discuss, and anything that inspires us in our Order practice.

Jayadevi and Khemasuri

So to begin with all important dates for activity for 2019…..

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Some new Sketch by Ranjit of Retreat Center

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 15 Oct, 2018 - 06:34

Some new Sketch by Ranjit of Retreat Center

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 15 Oct, 2018 - 06:34

Ranjit an Artist has done sketch seating near kitchen Area. Recollection of memory seating around kitchen area and Poem by Stephen Hollins on Ranjit Sketch.

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Mitra Study Retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 15 Oct, 2018 - 06:17

Mitra Study Retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 15 Oct, 2018 - 06:17

Mitra Study Retreat led by Dh. Ratnasambhava and Dh. Suchandra on subject Why Commitment is Necessary attended by 28 mitra.

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Mens GFR Retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 15 Oct, 2018 - 06:09

Mens GFR Retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 15 Oct, 2018 - 06:09

Men’s GFR Retreat led by Dh. Jnandhavj from 7th Sept to 17th Sept 18. Subject for retreat was Know your mind. Dh. Jutindhar, Dh. Yashoratna, Dh. Prajnaditya and Dh. Ratnasambhava supported it. 

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Rebirth Revisited

From Shabda Articles on Thu, 11 Oct, 2018 - 15:24

Rebirth Revisited

From Shabda Articles on Thu, 11 Oct, 2018 - 15:24

Open to all: see https://www.sangharakshita.org/writings.html

Buddhism has assumed a variety of forms over the centuries, but basically there are two forms, the śrāvakayāna and the bodhisattvayāna, otherwise known as the Hīnayāna and the Mahāyāna. Each has its own ideal, that of the śrāvakayāna being the muni or arhant, while the ideal of the bodhisattvayāna is that of Supreme Perfect Buddhahood. Both ideals, together with the spiritual practices associated with them, are undergirded by a basic common principle without which they...

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