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The Buddha's Conversations with Kings

From Bristol Buddhist Centre on Mon, 3 Jul, 2017 - 01:00
The Buddha spoke to everybody, from homeless wanderers to kings. So when King Ajatassattu wants to go to war against the Vajjian people, he asks the Buddha's advice! In this engaging talk, Vajratara unpacks the Buddha's reply, as he explains the 'seven things' which should be in place in order for a society to prosper and not decline. How might this teaching be interpreted in modern day terms, and what can it tell us about how we can help the dharma spread through society as a whole?
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Prajnaparamita

From Cambridge Buddhist Centre on Mon, 3 Jul, 2017 - 01:00
In the latest in the series of talks for Sangha Night on Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, Vessantara gives an engaging talk on the female Bodhisattva of wisdom - Prajnaparamita.
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Silent action in Ghent

From Buddhist Action on Sun, 25 Jun, 2017 - 22:32

Silent action in Ghent

From Buddhist Action on Sun, 25 Jun, 2017 - 22:32

We did some silent sittings in the city of Ghent to express the value of more stilness and silence in daily life. Several people were sympathetic, several others were not interested, we got one or two a bit more harsh reactions and two people joined us in silent sitting….We will probably do more silent sittings in autumn. It is quite challenging to meditate in the open, just sitting, very vulnerable and at the same time rather vigorous. It tastes like more….
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Clear Vision Trust: a Dharmapala

From Future Dharma on Mon, 26 Jun, 2017 - 09:00

Clear Vision Trust: a Dharmapala

From Future Dharma on Mon, 26 Jun, 2017 - 09:00

Q: What’s the absolutely best thing about working for FutureDharma Fund?

A: Knowing that we’re helping you support some amazing Triratna projects.

Each month we’re going to bring you news from one of them. First up in June - Clear Vision Trust. 

Now 50 years old, Triratna has grown and spread across the globe. We all practice in a diverse range of settings. Yet whether we’re part of a large urban sangha, attend a small local group, live in a community, on our own or in...
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Shraddha - Part 2

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Sat, 1 Jul, 2017 - 01:00
The second of three talks on shraddha, or faith, given by Saddharaja at Padmaloka as part of the 2017 Summer retreat 'Gateways to Enlightenment'. Saddharaja continues his exploration of the theme by looking at doubt, and then the traditional 3 dimensions of shraddha: emotional, cognitive and volitional.
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Shraddha - Part 3

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Sat, 1 Jul, 2017 - 01:00
The last of three talks on shraddha, or faith, given by Saddharaja at Padmaloka as part of the 2017 Summer retreat 'Gateways to Enlightenment'. Saddharaja concludes the series by giving 15 different things we can do to deepen our faith.
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Dhammadhut Conference

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 30 Jun, 2017 - 12:03
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Dhammadhut Conference

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 30 Jun, 2017 - 12:03

Dhammadhut Conference from 24th to 28th Jun 17 Attended by around 40 Order members.
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Mainland Europe Young Buddhist Convention 2017

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Fri, 30 Jun, 2017 - 10:29
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Mainland Europe Young Buddhist Convention 2017

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Fri, 30 Jun, 2017 - 10:29

A lotus with seventy petals – a symbol for one European young Buddhist sangha

by Marieke

From Friday the 2nd, until Sunday the 4th of June, the first Mainland Europe Young Buddhist Convention was held in Berlin. Seventy young Buddhists from ten European countries came together to explore the theme ‘one sangha’. How can young Buddhists from different countries become one...
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New Intro Course: Who Was the Buddha and Why Does He Matter?

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 29 Jun, 2017 - 18:39

New Intro Course: Who Was the Buddha and Why Does He Matter?

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 29 Jun, 2017 - 18:39

Our next four-week introductory course will be Who Was the Buddha and Why Does He Matter? A Practical Introduction. Join us Thursday evenings, 7-9 PM, July 13-August 3, to start getting acquainted with key Buddhist teachings, including meditation. The Buddha lived more than 2,500 years ago yet is still revered by millions of followers around the world as an exemplar of deep calm and profound kindness.  Learn his story and see how his wisdom can be usefully applied to everyday life.  Dh....

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