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How We Benefit From the Sangha and the Sangha Benefits From Us - 30 Minutes

From Birmingham Buddhist Centre on Mon, 6 Jul, 2015 - 01:00

Drawing on two stories from the pali canon, a decisive moment in our engagement with buddhism is when we realise it is not just what we get but also what we can give. A short talk exploring that theme, originally given to a male audience.

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Appreciation and Envy - 25 Minutes

From Birmingham Buddhist Centre on Mon, 6 Jul, 2015 - 01:00

Training our minds is not just what happens on the cushion. Where and how can we make a difference to our experience? In this short talk we hear about the, potentially, quick win of transforming envy into appreciation.

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Translation project update

From Triratna Translations on Sun, 5 Jul, 2015 - 14:13

Translation project update

From Triratna Translations on Sun, 5 Jul, 2015 - 14:13

Here’s a summary of all languages currently represented in the Triratna Translation Project - with Myanmar our latest addition!

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Payments OM

From Mainland European Order Convention 2015 on Fri, 3 Jul, 2015 - 09:50

Payments OM

From Mainland European Order Convention 2015 on Fri, 3 Jul, 2015 - 09:50

Please use this account only for paying your fee for the Order Convention and for any Dana you may wish to give to the Convention. On your bank transfer please communicate your Order name and the purpose clearly (e.g. Convention fee or dana).”

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Inequality From a Dharmic Perspective

From Birmingham Buddhist Centre on Fri, 3 Jul, 2015 - 01:00

Vaddhaka has a clear and thorough approach which shines through this talk on wealth inequality. He explains the harm done to society, including the wealthy, through the perpetuation of inequality. Weaving in references to the teachings on inequality from the Pali Canon and examples from the time of the Buddha, he concludes with some pointers about how Buddhists can respond to the issues he raises.

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Answering the Call

From London Buddhist Centre on Fri, 3 Jul, 2015 - 00:00

If we ignore the call of our higher potential, it often clamours louder! In this personal talk, Suryagupta, with characteristic ease and intelligence relates Sangharakshitas 5 great stages of the path to her own journey so far. From Dharma Day 2015

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Exeter Triratna Beach Clean for BAM

From Buddhist Action Month 2015 on Thu, 2 Jul, 2015 - 21:48

Exeter Triratna Beach Clean for BAM

From Buddhist Action Month 2015 on Thu, 2 Jul, 2015 - 21:48

Here we are down in Dawlish, folks from Exeter Triratna group along with other Exeter Buddhist groups picking the beach clean at Dawlish Warren, and logging each piece of human-made flotsam and jetsam for Beach Care’s survey of what’s moving around with the ocean. Plastics mainly - not good for wildlife beings… Some of us meditated by the ocean too - such a good way to connect