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Abundance, Simplicity and Sharing

From Cambridge Buddhist Centre on Fri, 10 Jun, 2016 - 00:00

In this talk Vessantara reflects on some of the themes of our Buddhist Action Month - 'Abundance in simplicity'. Over the centuries, the Dharma has been practiced by people following many different lifestyles – from homeless wanderers to kings and queens in their palaces. If there isn’t one ‘Dharma lifestyle’ then what do all these different ways of living have in common, and how can they all be expressions of the Buddha’s teaching? What are the principles underlying them all, and what does all this mean for us in our 21st century world?

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Mokshini

The karaniya metta sutta - the Buddha's teaching on loving kindness

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Thu, 9 Jun, 2016 - 14:01

for all 21st century bodhisattvas everywhere

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Mokshini

magic, transformation and connection in Exeter

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Thu, 9 Jun, 2016 - 12:08

magic, transformation and connection in Exeter

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Thu, 9 Jun, 2016 - 12:08

As part of BAM 2016 in Exeter Sagaravajra came to Sangha Night to tell us the story of himself and his magical Forest Garden in East Devon. His story and photos are truly one of abundance, beauty, magic and sustainability! If you have not come across the concept of Forest Gardens before do visit Sagaravajra’s facebook page (or go and visit or even better you may be able to volunteer in his garden!). It was fascinating to...

Windhorse Publi...

Starting with a BAM

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Thu, 9 Jun, 2016 - 10:21

Starting with a BAM

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Thu, 9 Jun, 2016 - 10:21

We in the Cambridge Sangha have been enjoying a few BAM events already, including a movie launch night (Home), a Sangha Art display coupled with a cafe offering vegan cakes and soyaccinos, and a talk on ‘Abundance, Simplicity and Sharing’ by the inspiring Vessantara. People have come with lots of enthusiasm and ideas, leading to upcoming events like ‘making your own gifts’ (this Sunday), working on a cropshare farm and a clothes swap. In addition, over thirty people have made pledges in June from going vegan to...

Shrijnana

Pictures from Aryaloka's vegan pot luck and recipe share

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Wed, 8 Jun, 2016 - 18:14

Pictures from Aryaloka's vegan pot luck and recipe share

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Wed, 8 Jun, 2016 - 18:14

We kicked off Buddhist Action month at Aryaloka with a vegan pot luck and recipe share. We took photos of the recipes and shared them electronically to reduce paper usage.

Vimalamati

Order Dana for 2016

From Order Connection on Wed, 8 Jun, 2016 - 17:37

Order Dana for 2016

From Order Connection on Wed, 8 Jun, 2016 - 17:37

Dear Order Members,

As we near the middle of 2016 the Order Office and Order Convenors have had another busy and exciting year. You can see some of the main events and features that Order members like you make possible by funding Order Dana by clicking on the graphic at left to see a larger version.

Your Contribution to Order Dana:

In 2015 we focussed on giving Order members information about our activities and where money was spent....

Read more about Order Dana for 2016

Centre Team

Public Ordinations at Akashavana

From Order Connection on Wed, 8 Jun, 2016 - 16:51

Public Ordinations at Akashavana

From Order Connection on Wed, 8 Jun, 2016 - 16:51

Dear Order members,

At Akashavana on 4th June the following women received their public ordination:

Public Preceptor: Parami

Kate Arrowsmith becomes Dharmamayi (long ‘i’)
Sanskrit name meaning: ‘She who is filled with Dharma’.
Westernised spelling: Dharmamayi
Private Preceptor: Punyamala

Hattie Johnson becomes Akasajoti (long first and second ‘a’s, long ‘i’)
Pali name meaning: ‘She whose radiance is like the sky’.
Westernised...

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Saccanama

Applicants wanted for the next Dharma-Life Training Course for Young Men

From Adhisthana on Wed, 8 Jun, 2016 - 09:39

Applicants wanted for the next Dharma-Life Training Course for Young Men

From Adhisthana on Wed, 8 Jun, 2016 - 09:39

Adhisthana Dharma-Life Training Course

for Young Men

12/02/2017 to 02/07/2017

The course aims to give you a thorough grounding in the principles and practice of Triratna Buddhism and you will have the opportunity to live an intense and full-time Dharma life for 20 weeks. It will be fully residential, and you will be living in a designated community space at Adhisthana. Community...