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Summary of the winter 2017 ECA meeting at Adhisthana

From European Chairs' Assembly on Wed, 18 Jan, 2017 - 17:46

Here is a summary report of the topics and sessions that took place over the recent winter meeting of the European Chairs Assembly at Adhisthana, from 5-12 January 2017. Feel free to share with your sanghas or centre teams. 

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New Four-Week Course: Who Was the Buddha and Why Does He Matter?

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Wed, 18 Jan, 2017 - 15:24

New Four-Week Course: Who Was the Buddha and Why Does He Matter?

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Wed, 18 Jan, 2017 - 15:24

Our next four week beginners course starts this week!  

Join us on Thursday evenings 7-9 PM, January 19 - February 9, to learn basic meditations for developing mindfulness and positive emotion and get acquainted with the historical figure who is the inspiration for Buddhist practice the world over.  Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha more than 2,500 years ago, offers a model for approaching the challenges inherent in life and relationships with deep calm and profound kindness – positive qualities we can...
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Buddhafield" Lifestyle As Practice

From Manchester Buddhist Centre on Wed, 18 Jan, 2017 - 00:00
A talk given by Satyadaya at Manchester Buddhist Centre on Lifestyle as Practice in the context of visiting, working and living as part of the Buddhafield community and retreats.
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Women's Ordinations in India

From Order Connection on Tue, 17 Jan, 2017 - 16:52

Women's Ordinations in India

From Order Connection on Tue, 17 Jan, 2017 - 16:52

The following 12 women were  ordained at Bordharan retreat centre, Maharashtra India, on Sunday 15 January 2017. 

Private preceptor Vijaya
Public preceptor Jnanasuri
Supriya Akshobhy - North Nagpur - becomes Nityashri, “Permanent glory”
Kusumlata Goutam - Dehradun, Uttarakhand - becomes Aryadarshini, “One who knows/sees the Arya - noble one”
Babita Bhan - Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh - becomes Ratnavajri, “A jewel-vajra”
Chandrakanta Bouddha - Dehradun, Uttarakhand - becomes Vinayadarshini, “One who observe the vinaya-discipline”

Private preceptor Jnanasuri
Public preceptor...
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An Introduction to the India Dharma Trust

From Manchester Buddhist Centre on Tue, 17 Jan, 2017 - 00:00
The first of three talks given as part of Manchester Buddhist Centre's celebrations of Dr Ambedkar's 60th Anniversary. In the first talk, Carunalaka introduces te work of Triratna in India and the India Dharma Trust.
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Triratna Sangha In India and the Work of the India Dharma Trust

From Manchester Buddhist Centre on Tue, 17 Jan, 2017 - 00:00
A talk given by Tarahridaya, as part of Manchester Buddhist Centre's celebration of Dr Ambedkar's 60th anniversary of his conversion to Buddhism. She provides a personal recount of the transformative nature of the Dharma and the Triratna Buddhist movement witnessed in India.
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The Growth and Development of the Triratna Buddhism In India

From Manchester Buddhist Centre on Tue, 17 Jan, 2017 - 00:00
A talk given by Chandrabodhi recollecting the growth and development of the India Triratna Buddhist movement. This talk was given as part of Manchester Buddhist Centre's Dr Ambedkar 60th anniversary celebrations.
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Mensaje del Colegio de Preceptores Públicos

From Order Connection on Sun, 15 Jan, 2017 - 20:18

Mensaje del Colegio de Preceptores Públicos

From Order Connection on Sun, 15 Jan, 2017 - 20:18


Queridos hermanos y hermanas en la Orden:

El 31 de diciembre de 2016 Bhante envió un comunicado personal a toda la Orden, a través del Servicio de Información de la Orden. Hablo de parte de todos los Preceptores Públicos, para decirles cuánto gusto nos da que Bhante se haya sentido capaz de escribir dicho comunicado y cuánto acogemos la naturaleza confesional de su contenido. Considero que esto va a contribuir a que se dé todavía...
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Saddhaloka

A Message from the College of Public Preceptors

From Order Connection on Sun, 15 Jan, 2017 - 20:10

A Message from the College of Public Preceptors

From Order Connection on Sun, 15 Jan, 2017 - 20:10

*Updated January 17 2017* Please feel free to share this with friends and Mitras at your discretion. You can share this public link to the statement: https://thebuddhistcentre.com/preceptors/preceptors-college-letter-order

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Dear brothers and sisters in the Order,

On 31st December 2016 Bhante released a personal statement to all Order members via the Order Information Service. I am speaking on behalf of all Public Preceptors when I say how glad we...
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Join the Team at Bristol Buddhist Centre

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Sat, 14 Jan, 2017 - 18:56

Join the Team at Bristol Buddhist Centre

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Sat, 14 Jan, 2017 - 18:56

Bristol Buddhist Centre is thriving and our sangha is growing. We’re looking for a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order to join the Centre Team to share the responsibility for facilitating

  • Communication of Sangharakshita’s vision including the tools of transformation
  • A flow of kalyana mitrata to build community and deepen commitment and Sangha

This would involve working with the existing team on our evolving ethos and culture of generosity, including working with volunteers as mentor and kalyana mitra to give them more sangha involvement and opportunity of Dharma service,...

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