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Shabda February 2016

From Order Connection on Mon, 1 Feb, 2016 - 14:39

Here is the latest edition of Shabda in five digital formats:

    eBook Shabda .EPUB – read on most other eBook readers (eg Nook or Kobo, etc) and most eReader apps on tablets, smartphones etc.
    eBook Shabda .MOBI – read on any Kindle, and some eReader apps on tablets, smartphones, etc.
    PDF Shabda – read with any PDF reader
    HTML Shabda (zip file) – unzip, and then read with any web...

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ePub (for eBook Readers, Smartphones & Tablets)1.71 MB
mobi (Kindle and eReaders)1.45 MB
PDF for Digital (Computers and eReaders)1.53 MB
HTML (Web Browsers)213.3 KB
PDF for printing (identical with paper Shabda)1.04 MB
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Book Review: “Mindfulness for Creativity,” by Danny Penman

From Shabda Articles on Sat, 30 Jan, 2016 - 23:09
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Book Review: “Mindfulness for Creativity,” by Danny Penman

From Shabda Articles on Sat, 30 Jan, 2016 - 23:09

2015 was a great year for new books on mindfulness. My favourite out of those I have come across so far is “Mindfulness for Creativity,” by Danny Penman who collaborated with Mark Williams on “Finding Peace in a Frantic World,” and with Vidyamala on “Mindfulness for Health.” In the forward to Penman’s new book, Williams recommends the programme it outlines to those, “who work in the creative industries or in a job that demands outside-the box-thinking,” and also to those...
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Day Retreat, Sunday 28th February: 'Five Facts One Should Reflect On Often '

From Exeter Triratna Group on Sat, 30 Jan, 2016 - 17:39

Day Retreat, Sunday 28th February: 'Five Facts One Should Reflect On Often '

From Exeter Triratna Group on Sat, 30 Jan, 2016 - 17:39

Day Retreat: ‘Five Facts One Should Reflect On Often ‘

Sunday 28th February, 10 am to 4.30 pm at the Exeter Natural Health Centre

Nandavajra & Mokshini lead a spacious day of reflection, silence and meditation, exploring this teaching:  ’Five Facts One Should Reflect On Often’ (Upajjhattana Sutta, AN 5.57)

Everybody familiar with the mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana meditations are welcome. Please bring a veggie lunch to share.
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Refuge Recovery - Mary Stancavage

From Eight Step Recovery - Using the Buddha's Teachings To Overcome Addiction on Thu, 28 Jan, 2016 - 02:29

Refuge Recovery - Mary Stancavage

From Eight Step Recovery - Using the Buddha's Teachings To Overcome Addiction on Thu, 28 Jan, 2016 - 02:29

Mary Stancavage a senior teacher from Refuge Recovery.  Part of  Noah Levines Lineage - Against the Stream. She will talk about  ”An Undefended Heart: using Buddhist practices to stay present with our pain so we don’t seek relief in addictive behaviors. When we crave things to be different and chase an illusory good time, we only compound our suffering. On  Healing and Insight 
this Saturday 30th. Please join us 7pm UK time 
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On Lies

From London Buddhist Centre on Wed, 27 Jan, 2016 - 00:00
The world is awash with lies and partial truths, but we can only tell the truth to the extent that we are in touch with it. What is the Buddhist view on the truth and how can we use it to live a truthful life?
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On Greed

From London Buddhist Centre on Wed, 27 Jan, 2016 - 00:00
The message continues unabated - we can be happy if we consume more! Is this true? And how do we find ways to turn our hunger for consumption to truly positive things?
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On Fear

From London Buddhist Centre on Wed, 27 Jan, 2016 - 00:00
We act as though we are in control of ourselves and all-knowing about the world; but closer inspection can reveal that we live in fear. How do we overcome these limitations and live fearlessly? Devamitra explores...
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On War

From London Buddhist Centre on Wed, 27 Jan, 2016 - 00:00
War, destruction and conflict are on the increase in the world, as are conflicted and destructive individual lives. How do we live in a way that brings about a less conflicted world and a more creative, integrated way of being? Suryagupta explores...
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Book early

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Tue, 26 Jan, 2016 - 10:23

Book early

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Tue, 26 Jan, 2016 - 10:23

Our first Ordination Training Weekend is now fully booked: http://www.padmaloka.org.uk/news/ordination-training-weekend-fully-booked
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Report on the January 2016 European Chairs' Assembly

From European Chairs' Assembly on Tue, 26 Jan, 2016 - 10:04

Report on the January 2016 European Chairs’ Assembly (by Nandavajra)

Adhisthana hosted a gathering of 35 Triratna European Centre Chairs (from 6 countries) for the winter 2016 European Chairs Assembly, from 4th to 11th January. They were joined by representatives from movement wide projects, members of the Development Team and Saddhaloka and Padmavajra from the Preceptors College.

On the second day Ratnaguna inspired and gladdened the meeting by introducing the Pure Land texts as a practice in themselves and discussing their relationship to Sangharakshita’s...

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