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Statement about sex between preceptors and those they ordain from the Preceptors' College

From College of Public Preceptors on Mon, 9 Jan, 2017 - 12:48

Below is a statement from the Preceptors’ College making clear our position on sex between preceptors and those they ordain.

In response to the current discussions about our history, we in the College of Public Preceptors wish to state clearly our position on sexual relations between Preceptors and those they ordain. Recognising the difficulties that have arisen in the past, it has long been our position that sexual contact between teachers and their students is undesirable.

Such contact is...

Mokshini

Dassini and Mokshini In Conversation At The Start Of The Winter ECA 2017

From European Chairs' Assembly on Sat, 7 Jan, 2017 - 21:48

It’s January and time for the winter European Chairs Assembly meeting, held at Adhistana, UK. A bumper gathering of over 60 chairs of chairs of Triratna Buddhist Centres as well as representatives of some of Triratna’s main projects are meeting for an inspiring, enjoyable, at times challenging mix of practice, talks, discussion, and ritual, for the benefit of all beings!

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Saddhaloka

Statement About Sex Between Preceptors And Those They Ordain

From Order Connection on Sat, 7 Jan, 2017 - 13:59

Statement About Sex Between Preceptors And Those They Ordain

From Order Connection on Sat, 7 Jan, 2017 - 13:59

*Updated January 9th 2017*
In response to some comments posted here the College wanted to clarify that the statement below had a very specific context and wasn’t written with the public in mind (though the position we take on this matter is public). We will be saying more publicly soon in the context of Bhante’s recent statement. The context was this:

Following discussions at the College’s November meeting, the message below was emailed by College members to all private preceptors in December,...

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prashrabdhi

A practical course in mindfulness

From Chester on Fri, 6 Jan, 2017 - 17:32

A practical course in mindfulness

From Chester on Fri, 6 Jan, 2017 - 17:32

An 8 week course - ideal for the new year. Starting Wednesday 11 January 2017 at 6.30 pm. Everyone is welcome.

Email to book a space.

Aryaketu

Death of Dhammachari Shiladhamma

From Order Connection on Thu, 5 Jan, 2017 - 16:21

Death of Dhammachari Shiladhamma

From Order Connection on Thu, 5 Jan, 2017 - 16:21

Dear Order Members,

I am very sad to inform you that Dhammachari Shildhamma died recently in hospital. He was 84 years old and had been ill for nearly year. He was a very generous order member in Triratna India and his large donations made possible the establishment of Bahujan HItay Boys Hostel, Gorewada, Nagpur and supported retreat center building at Huan Tsang Retreat Centre, Bordharan.

Shiladhamma was ordained in April, 2004 at Sadhamma Pradip, Bhaja, India. His Public Preceptor...

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Saddhammapradip

Community Training - Dh. Jutindhar

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 4 Jan, 2017 - 20:23

Community Training - Dh. Jutindhar

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 4 Jan, 2017 - 20:23

Dh. Jutindhar had study with Community member on three meeting of Bhante with Dr. Ambedkar in month of Nov 16.

Saddhammapradip

Dh. Kulmitra Research on Caves

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 4 Jan, 2017 - 20:19

Dh. Kulmitra Research on Caves

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 4 Jan, 2017 - 20:19

Dh. Kulmitra is doing research on Caves around Bhaja from Some years. During his stay Visited to Patan Caves, kondana caves and other new caves around.

Saddhammapradip

Guest at Retreat Center

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 4 Jan, 2017 - 20:13

Guest at Retreat Center

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 4 Jan, 2017 - 20:13

Some Guest and visitor at Retreat Center

Saddhammapradip

Diwali Retreat Nov 16

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 4 Jan, 2017 - 20:07

Diwali Retreat Nov 16

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 4 Jan, 2017 - 20:07

Diwali Retreat attended by 175 retreatant. It was led by Ulhasnagar center. Subject for retreat was Five Spiritual Faculty. Main Talk given by Dh. Akashananda .Period of retreat was from 28th oct to 3rd nov 16.

Saddhammapradip

Three Strand Retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 4 Jan, 2017 - 19:39

Three Strand Retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 4 Jan, 2017 - 19:39

Three Strand Retreat led by Dh. Subhuti on What is Triratna Center ? It is attended by 130 order members.

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