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Living with Loving Kindness

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Sun, 7 Jan, 2018 - 00:00
In this talk Vijayasri introduces us to metta, the basic teaching of the Buddha, by exploring the first chapter of Living with Loving Kindness by Sangharakshita. Vijayasri discusses the idea of the Buddha as a problem solver looking at suffering and the release from suffering. We consider the Karaniya metta sutta, look at the work of Buddhaghosa, and investigate the ideas of metta as a strongly positive emotion, a rational emotion and as wisdom. The session finishes with some questions for reflection. This talk was given at Croydon Buddhist Centre as part of our regular Saturday morning Sangha class in the autumn of 2017.
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Living with Loving Kindness

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Sun, 7 Jan, 2018 - 00:00
In this talk Vijayasri introduces us to metta, the basic teaching of the Buddha, by exploring the first chapter of Living with Loving Kindness by Sangharakshita. Vijayasri discusses the idea of the Buddha as a problem solver looking at suffering and the release from suffering. We consider the Karaniya metta sutta, look at the work of Buddhaghosa, and investigate the ideas of metta as a strongly positive emotion, a rational emotion and as wisdom. The session finishes with some questions for reflection. This talk was given at Croydon Buddhist Centre as part of our regular Saturday morning Sangha class in the autumn of 2017.
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Details about Jinananda’s funeral and wake

From Order Connection on Sat, 6 Jan, 2018 - 19:35

Details about Jinananda’s funeral and wake

From Order Connection on Sat, 6 Jan, 2018 - 19:35

Dear Friends,

I am writing to let you know that Jinananda’s funeral will be on Friday 19 January at 12pm at the West London Buddhist Centre. This will be followed by a private service for the family at Kensal Green Cemetery and then in the  evening we will be holding a wake back at the West London Buddhist Centre. Come at 6pm for food and live music, then at 7pm we will celebrate Jinananda by sharing our memories...
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47 men ordained at Bordharan in India 17th December 2017

From College of Public Preceptors on Thu, 4 Jan, 2018 - 15:04
  • Indian men December 2017
  • Jai Bhim!

47 men ordained at Bordharan in India 17th December 2017

From College of Public Preceptors on Thu, 4 Jan, 2018 - 15:04

On Sunday 17th December 2017, the largest number of ordinations on any one day in the history of Triratna occurred in India.

The following 47 men were ordained at Bordharan retreat centre and, as previously posted, 21 women were ordained on the same day at Bhaja

1 Kashinath Jadhav from Thane becomes Anomaditya

2 Shukhdev Wankhede from Ulhasnagar becomes Maniveer

3...
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Team Based Right Livelihood Vacancy at Karuna: Assistant Appeal Leader

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Thu, 4 Jan, 2018 - 14:11

Team Based Right Livelihood Vacancy at Karuna: Assistant Appeal Leader

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Thu, 4 Jan, 2018 - 14:11

Team Based Right Livelihood Vacancy at Karuna

Assistant Appeal Leader - Full Time

Inspired by Buddhist values, Karuna exists to end caste-based discrimination, poverty and inequality in India and Nepal. Our work with individuals focuses on education, dignified livelihoods and gender equality, transforming communities and changing society.

Over 80% of Karuna’s £1.8m income is generated by volunteer fundraisers through our door-to-door appeals. The purpose of this role is to support our current women’s appeals through training and inspiring our volunteers.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will:

●      Have the...
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Death of Jinananda

From Order Connection on Wed, 3 Jan, 2018 - 16:55

Death of Jinananda

From Order Connection on Wed, 3 Jan, 2018 - 16:55

Dear Friend,

I am very sad to say that Jinananda died in the early hours on the morning of December 29, aged 65. According to his wife, Claudia, he passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after going to Cambridgeshire to spend Christmas with them. His condition rapidly deteriorated during the last week, however, he was no longer in any pain and his mind was still very present and aware. (On Christmas Eve after travelling from London...
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Dhammacharini ordinations in Bhaja, India

From Order Connection on Wed, 3 Jan, 2018 - 16:50

Dhammacharini ordinations in Bhaja, India

From Order Connection on Wed, 3 Jan, 2018 - 16:50

Dear friends

We are very happy to announce that on Sunday 17 December 2017 the following 21 women had their public ordination at Saddhamma Pradeep retreat centre Bhaja.

This is the largest number of Dhammacharinis to be ordained at one time in India.


Private Preceptor Karunamaya:

1) Sunanda Popatkar, Nagpur
becomes Shraddhakirti
Name meaning: She who is famous for faith

2) Sujata Thool,...
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Vajra Bell - Fall/Winter 2017 issue

From Vajra Bell on Wed, 27 Dec, 2017 - 22:11
  • Vajra Bell - Fall/Winter 2017 issue

The Fall/Winter 2017-18 issue of the Vajra Bell magazine is here!

The focus of this issue is: “Looking to the Dharma to Deal with Challenges in Our Community”.

You can download and view the PDF version of this issue of Vajra Bell by clicking on the link at the bottom of this post.

In this issue:

  • Looking to the Dharma to Deal with Challenges in Our Community
  • Facing Our Shadows of the Past - by Mary Schaefer
  • Working Together to Create Beauty from Chaos - by Singhashri
  • Ethical Behavior: Mine, Yours, Ours - by Vidhuma
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2018 in Great Yarmouth

From Buddhism in Great Yarmouth, Gorleston and Lowestoft on Tue, 2 Jan, 2018 - 10:09

2018 in Great Yarmouth

From Buddhism in Great Yarmouth, Gorleston and Lowestoft on Tue, 2 Jan, 2018 - 10:09

The meetings in Yarmouth will continue in 2018. As usual, Tuesday evenings 7:00 to 9:00pm at the Meeting House, Howard Street South, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1LN – but with one important change to the programme.

Classes in Yarmouth from January until June will be led by Saroja and Satyagita. An important change is that on the fourth Tuesday of each month we encourage the group to join the Three Jewels practice evening in Norwich (also 7:00-9:00pm)...
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Mitra Ceremony

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 1 Jan, 2018 - 17:11
  • Order Member with New Mitra
  • New Mitra
  • Deepak Sonawane
  • Ramesh
  • Jagruti
  • Vina
  • Jyoti
  • 1st Jan 2018

Mitra Ceremony

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 1 Jan, 2018 - 17:11

Today on first day of New year 2018 four well-wisher of retreat center Deepak Sonawane, Ramesh Thorat, Jagruti, Vina and Jyoti become Mitra. Mitra Ceremony led by Dh. Chandrashil and talk given by Dh. Vidyaruchi. 

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