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Metta for Mérida (and México) this week & news from Venezuela

From metta for merida on Mon, 25 Sep, 2017 - 20:54

Metta for Mérida (and México) this week & news from Venezuela

From metta for merida on Mon, 25 Sep, 2017 - 20:54

This Wednesday is the last Wednesday of the month, so it will be the 3rd session of metta for merida. Here are details of the time etc.

Last month: I had just arrived back in Venezuela & I was in Caracas staying with our only mitra who lives there, Maria Elena. We did a short session of metta together before I travelled back here to Mérida. In Mérida itself there was a session of meditation too &...

ratnadharini

Adhisthana Kula - An Update On Our Work (September 2017)

From Adhisthana Kula on Sat, 23 Sep, 2017 - 13:05

Adhisthana Kula - An Update On Our Work (September 2017)

From Adhisthana Kula on Sat, 23 Sep, 2017 - 13:05

The FWBO/Triratna was formed to alleviate the suffering of the world through practising and sharing the Dharma, the teaching of the Buddha, and that remains at our heart. Over 50 years we have created an Order and Movement that have touched and transformed the lives of thousands of people around the world. The journey has been inspiring and challenging, and not without difficulties. We deeply regret where anyone’s involvement with our Order and Movement has led to suffering and...

Saccanama

Ordinations at Akashavana September 2017

From College of Public Preceptors on Sat, 23 Sep, 2017 - 12:17

Ordinations at Akashavana September 2017

From College of Public Preceptors on Sat, 23 Sep, 2017 - 12:17

The following women received their Public Ordination on 16th September 2017 at Akashavana:

Public preceptor Parami:

Elizabeth Hellard becomes Kamalasiri,
a Pali name meaning: ‘She who has the beauty of a lotus’.
Westernised spelling: Kamalasiri.
Private Preceptor: Dayalocana.

Penny Strange becomes Vidyamani,
a Sanskrit / Pali name meaning: ‘She who is like...

Centre Team

Manjughosa Stuti Sadhana Retreat - The Talks By Subhuti

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 22 Sep, 2017 - 15:17

An outstanding series of talks by Subhuti on the theme of Sadhana during the Manjughosa Stuti Sadhana retreat at Adhisthana in 2017.

Over the course of six talks he articulates the stages we traverse in the practice of sadhana, which correspond to the stages of the system of practice - Reverence, Solidarity, Wise Attention, The Illumined Image, Dwelling in Reality and Dedication.

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Centre Team

Great Faith, Great Wisdom - Complete Retreat Recordings By Ratnaguna

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 22 Sep, 2017 - 15:05

On this retreat, recorded during the recent Rainy Season Retreat at Bristol Buddhist Centre in the UK, Ratnaguna guides us on a journey into Amitābha’s Pure Land, Sukhāvati – a mythical realm where the ground is golden, trees are made of jewels, heavenly musical instruments play ravishing music, and magical birds sing the Dharma. It is a vast ‘illumined image’ – a symbol of the beauty and joy of the spiritual life. The three Pure Land sutras invite...

Centre Team

Triratna Southampton opens new centre!

From Triratna News on Mon, 11 Sep, 2017 - 17:20

Triratna Southampton opens new centre!

From Triratna News on Mon, 11 Sep, 2017 - 17:20

After many hours and lots of generous help from a team of volunteers, we have transformed the old ‘Plume of Feathers’ pub into our new Southampton Buddhist Centre.

On the eve of their grand opening on 8th September - the last day of the ‘old’ before they formally became the ‘new’ - Amritadasa led an evening of meditation and quiet reflection to begin the weekend of celebrations. Next they held an Open Day beginning with a ribbon cutting opening ceremony, with an opportunity to...

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Approaching a Magical World

From Bristol Buddhist Centre on Fri, 22 Sep, 2017 - 01:00

In this first of four talks on 'the Cosmic Mythic Vision of the Mahayana' Jvalamalini explores the faculties of mythos and logos, how they're conditioned by historical context, a suggestion from neuroscience about how imaginal practice might work, and how the integrated Imagination perceives wisdom beyond words.

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Ratnadharini

Resignation of Jnanagita

From Order Messenger on Wed, 20 Sep, 2017 - 19:19

Resignation of Jnanagita

From Order Messenger on Wed, 20 Sep, 2017 - 19:19

Dear Order Members,

Jnanagita lives in Tampere, Finland, and was ordained in Helsinki in January 2011. Her private preceptor was Bodhishri, who died later that same year. I am her public preceptor. Jnanagita and I were able to meet in Helsinki in June this year, when she told me she was intending to resign from the Order. She recently wrote to me confirming her wish to resign - which I have accepted.

Jnanagita’s letter of...

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Saddhammapradip

Anagarik Dhammapal Jayanti

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 18 Sep, 2017 - 15:52

Anagarik Dhammapal Jayanti

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 18 Sep, 2017 - 15:52

Celebrated Anagarika Dhammapal Jayanti by hearing Bhante talk Great Buddhist of 20th Century as well Dhammachari Subhuti recent talk Solidarity Bodhisattva Aspiration.

Saddhammapradip

Women GFR Retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 18 Sep, 2017 - 15:43

Women GFR Retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 18 Sep, 2017 - 15:43

Women GFR Retreat from 9th to 16th Sept 17. Subject for retreat is Ten Pillar. Led by Dhni. Abhayavati, Dhni. Shilvati, Dhni. Tarahardiya, Dhni. Kamalchitta, Dhni. Gunmati, Dhni. Danachitta, Dhni. Utpala. Attended by 30 GFR women.

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