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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

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...

Nandavajra

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...

Bodhilila

Death of Jinananda

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

Death of Jinananda

From Order Messenger 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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Karunamaya

Dhammacharini ordinations in Bhaja, India

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

Dhammacharini ordinations in Bhaja, India

From Order Messenger 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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Saddhavasini

Vajra Bell - Fall/Winter 2017 issue

From Vajra Bell on Wed, 27 Dec, 2017 - 22:11

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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Tarajyoti

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)...

Saddhammapradip

Mitra Ceremony

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

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.

Saddhammapradip

Celebrating Dh. Subhuti 70th Birthday

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 1 Jan, 2018 - 16:55

Celebrating Dh. Subhuti 70th Birthday

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 1 Jan, 2018 - 16:55

Celebrating Dh. Subhuti 70th Birthday in Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Community. Dh. Subhuti is coming to retreat center since 1985. He is always inspiring and motivating force behind strength of retreat center.

We as retreat center feel great gratitude which got express in short and sweet program on 22nd Dec 17.

Saddhammapradip

Buddhism and Art Retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 1 Jan, 2018 - 16:41

Buddhism and Art Retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 1 Jan, 2018 - 16:41

Buddhism and Art Retreat led by Dhammachari Vidyaruchi. Explore various aspect of Beauty like Ineffable, Pleasurable, Transcendental and Ecstatic.

Saddhammapradip

Celebration Dh. Manjuvaca Birthday

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 29 Dec, 2017 - 01:42

Celebration Dh. Manjuvaca Birthday

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 29 Dec, 2017 - 01:42

On 26th Dec 17 celebrated Dh. Manjuvaca 32 birthday in community. Dh. Manjuvaca is staying in community from last three year’s recently got ordain. He is very good in his politeness with people. Does good poem’s and has rich emotion.

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