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Sona

Resignation of Vidyavajra

From Order Connection on Mon, 18 Jun, 2018 - 15:22

Resignation of Vidyavajra

From Order Connection on Mon, 18 Jun, 2018 - 15:22

Dear Order Members,

We are writing to inform you of the resignation from the Order of Vidyavajra, who resides in Cambridge. Sona, as the person that publicly ordained Vidyavajra in June 2000 at Guhyaloka Retreat Centre, has responded. His Private Preceptor is Ashvajit.

We wish Vidyavajra well in the future. His resignation letter can be found below.

With metta,
Sona

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It is not without poignancy and regret that I wish to resign from being a Triratna Order Member....
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Sadayasihi

FBA Podcast: Mind and Mental Events

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 16 Jun, 2018 - 12:00

This FBA Podcast is called ‘Mind and Mental Events’ by Subhuti. These five omnipresent mental events (sarvatragas) constitute the basic mechanics of the mind; if you are conscious, they are present.

1. Feeling-tone (vedana)
2. Recognition (or conceptualisation) (samjna)
3. Directionality of mind (cetana)
4. Contact (sparsa)
5. Egocentric demanding (manaskara)

From this we can conclude that:
1. All our experience is feeling-toned. The more conscious...
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Mahamati

Sangharakshita New Writings 2015-2018

From Order Connection on Thu, 14 Jun, 2018 - 20:07

Sangharakshita New Writings 2015-2018

From Order Connection on Thu, 14 Jun, 2018 - 20:07

Dear Order members,

I am pleased to let you know that Bhante’s Writings 2015 - 2018 are now available in Kindle, iPub and PDF format.

You can find them here:
https://www.sangharakshita.org/writings.html

In this same place you can also access the writings individually. There are thirty pieces altogether, covering a wide range of topics. The two most recent pieces, from April-May 2018, are Dreams Old and New 1 and...
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Sadayasihi

5 Years Of The Buddhist Centre Online: #5 Meditation for Transformation

From Buddhist Centre Features on Thu, 14 Jun, 2018 - 16:51

5 Years Of The Buddhist Centre Online: #5 Meditation for Transformation

From Buddhist Centre Features on Thu, 14 Jun, 2018 - 16:51

“The object of meditation is to transform oneself, not to have good meditations”

Sangharakshita, Peace is a Fire

What Meditation Is and What It Isn’t
Often one of the first things one learns when one comes into contact with Buddhism - and sometimes even before that - is meditation. However, it is not always clear exactly what meditation is, or easy to articulate it! In the last 5 years of The Buddhist Centre...
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Sadayasihi

5 Years Of The Buddhist Centre Online: #5 Meditation for Transformation

From Buddhist Centre Features on Thu, 14 Jun, 2018 - 16:51

5 Years Of The Buddhist Centre Online: #5 Meditation for Transformation

From Buddhist Centre Features on Thu, 14 Jun, 2018 - 16:51

“The object of meditation is to transform oneself, not to have good meditations”

Sangharakshita, Peace is a Fire

What Meditation Is and What It Isn’t
Often one of the first things one learns when one comes into contact with Buddhism - and sometimes even before that - is meditation. However, it is not always clear exactly what meditation is, or easy to articulate it! In the last 5 years of The Buddhist Centre...
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Sadayasihi

The Spiritual Community Beyond Borders

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Wed, 6 Jun, 2018 - 11:10
  • Nestor, Estela, Elena and Rube from Valencia
  • Poster for the Mainland Europe Young Buddhist Convention in Valencia

The Spiritual Community Beyond Borders

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Wed, 6 Jun, 2018 - 11:10

As the Mainland Europe Young Buddhist Convention in Valencia draws nearer, three ‘Young Buddhists’ from Valencia share a bit about their inspiration to practice the Dharma and how they have benefitted.

Estela:

“Last year I attended the meeting of Young Buddhists in Berlin. It was an incredible experience! I met young people from other countries, and it surprised me that we could connect really well despite cultural differences.

The atmosphere was very nice, open and fun. We had...
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Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: What Happens When We Stop and Listen?

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 14 Jun, 2018 - 14:54

This FBA Dharmabyte is entitled ‘What happens when we stop and listen?’ from the talk ‘The Sound of Reality’ by Padmavajra.

This richly rewarding talk explores the place and function of sound in Buddhist practice and history, as well as within Padmavajra’s own spiritual life.

A wide-ranging cultural journey is made from John Coltrane to Sufi Qawwali, from mantra to Zen poetry, taking in Andre Gide, Renaissance Neoplatonism and the ancient Pali Verses en route. Not...
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Uttam Shetty

NNBY Youth Convention 2018- Gondia (MH-India)

From National Network Of Buddhist Youth - India on Thu, 14 Jun, 2018 - 12:12
  • NNBY Youth Convention

NNBY Youth Convention 2018- Gondia (MH-India)

From National Network Of Buddhist Youth - India on Thu, 14 Jun, 2018 - 12:12

NNBY Youth Conventions (Regional Gatherings) are opportunities for people in the region to get together, to learn, to work in teams, to mobilize resources locally. Regional group of leaders who are responsible to organize regional gatherings in their areas keep connected with group of leaders in another areas, learn and keep sharing their experiences with each other. Trainers from different regions participate in regional gatherings. This gives us an opportunity of an effective networking and coordination. This is one...
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Mokshini

Dawn meditation in London's Battersea Park 21 June 2018

From Buddhist Action on Thu, 14 Jun, 2018 - 09:17

Dawn meditation in London's Battersea Park 21 June 2018

From Buddhist Action on Thu, 14 Jun, 2018 - 09:17

London BAM friends - 

if you’d like to combine a BAM event with some interBuddhist friendship action then you might like to come to the dawn meditation in London’s Battersea Park organised by Zenways - they say everyone is most welcome (+ friends/family) and they’d love to see you.

21st June
7:30am: Silent meditation followed by a simple breakfast supplied by zenways and a chance to mix, laugh, mingle and share. Meet next to the Battersea Park Peace Pagoda. All welcome.

For...
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Uttam Shetty

NNBY Youth Convention 2018- Bandhara (MH-India)

From National Network Of Buddhist Youth - India on Thu, 14 Jun, 2018 - 07:07

NNBY Youth Convention 2018- Bandhara (MH-India)

From National Network Of Buddhist Youth - India on Thu, 14 Jun, 2018 - 07:07

NNBY Youth Conventions (Regional Gatherings) are opportunities for people in the region to get together, to learn, to work in teams, to mobilize resources locally. Regional group of leaders who are responsible to organize regional gatherings in their areas keep connected with group of leaders in another areas, learn and keep sharing their experiences with each other. Trainers from different regions participate in regional gatherings. This gives us an opportunity of an effective networking and coordination. This is one...

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