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Transforming Work: Exploring Right Livelihood

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Fri, 23 Jan, 2015 - 13:08

Transforming Work: Exploring Right Livelihood

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Fri, 23 Jan, 2015 - 13:08Work: Boring, stressful, tiring. Meaningful, inspiring, fun, liberating. Can you imagine a change in the way you relate to work so it becomes a practice of spiritual growth? Imagine working in a meaningful project with likeminded people helping each other to develop and have a positive influence in the world. Work can be a transformation ground that moves us toward awakening. In this weekend we will be exploring how can we transform our work so it can transform us and...

Ratnagarbha

Urthona issue 31 Launches at West London BC Saturday 7th Feb

From Urthona - A Journal of Buddhism and the Arts on Fri, 23 Jan, 2015 - 09:17

Urthona issue 31 Launches at West London BC Saturday 7th Feb

From Urthona - A Journal of Buddhism and the Arts on Fri, 23 Jan, 2015 - 09:17URTHONA 31 - The Story Telling Issue

will be launched at the new West London Buddhist Centre

45a Porchester Road, London W2 5DP

Saturday 7^th February 2015 7 – 9 pm (Optional meditation 6.00 – 6.45 pm)

with readings by Urthona 31 poets

Mimi Khalvati, Chris Hardy, Vishvantara, Natacha Bryan, Mandy Sutter and Vidyakaya, with Malcolm Stern reading the poems of his daughter Wendy.

Plus music from Bodhilila and Vishvantara

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Singhamanas

What is a Retreat?

From London Buddhist Centre on Thu, 22 Jan, 2015 - 12:26

What is a Retreat?

From London Buddhist Centre on Thu, 22 Jan, 2015 - 12:26Here’s a beautiful wee impression of being on retreat over Christmas and New Year with the LBC at Adhisthana, with Chanting from the wonderful Yashodeva.

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The Diamond Throne

From London Buddhist Centre on Thu, 22 Jan, 2015 - 00:00

Does Buddhism have anything to say about the recent attacks in Paris? What about liberal democracy; does Buddhism agree? With characteristic intelligence and sensitivity, Chairman of the Centre Jnanavaca launches 2015 by exploring such issues via the vision of the Vajrasana - the diamond throne.

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Singhamati

TYB 2015 events posters

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 19:04

There are so many great events happening for Triratna Young Buddhists in 2015!!!
Here are some of the event posters so far…

Hopefully see you there :-)

File Name	Size
Adhisthana Dharma Training Course for Men	32.45 KB
Triratna Sub25	272.06 KB
2015 TYB Retreats	183.77 KB
Transforming Work Weekend	6.26 MB
demon_taming_magic.jpg	5.69 MB

Suchandra

Women GFR Retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 16:14

Women GFR Retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 16:14From 12th to 19th Jan 2015 Women GFR Retreat Led by Dhammacharini Karunamaya and Dhni Vajrasuri. The subject for retreat was Know your Mind. Around 70 Women attended this retreat. Dhni. Karunadeep was translating for this retreat. It was really pleasant to See Dhammacharini Vajrasuri on this retreat.

Dassini

The Big Dana Discussion #1

From Glasgow Buddhist Centre on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 09:46

The Big Dana Discussion #1

From Glasgow Buddhist Centre on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 09:46Saturday 24 January 2-5pm. Open to all mitras and order members. Starts at 2pm with vegan cake and coffee. Ends 5pm. If you’d like to be on the set up team, please come for 1pm. Bringing home-made vegan cake is a good idea. Or some gluten free goodies like nice crisps and nuts if you’re a shopper. Much appreciated, see you there.

Ratnagarbha

Urthona Issue 31 is published!

From Urthona - A Journal of Buddhism and the Arts on Mon, 19 Jan, 2015 - 15:56

Urthona Issue 31 is published!

From Urthona - A Journal of Buddhism and the Arts on Mon, 19 Jan, 2015 - 15:56Urthona Buddhist Arts Magazine, issue 31 is out in Triratna Buddhist Centre Bookshops now!

Or you can subscribe at www.urthona.com

This year’s theme is ‘The Art and Craft of Storytelling’

But what is storytelling? What has it to do with the quest for an authentic spirituality in the 21st century? Many contemporary Dharma teachers talk about ‘dropping the ego’s stories’. But what do they really mean? Do they mean us to turn off our imagination...

Padmakumara

Oxford Triratna Classes Tuesday 20th January

From Oxford Buddhist Centre - Buddhism and Meditation in Oxford on Sun, 18 Jan, 2015 - 12:41

Oxford Triratna Classes Tuesday 20th January

From Oxford Buddhist Centre - Buddhism and Meditation in Oxford on Sun, 18 Jan, 2015 - 12:41

Dear Friends

Last week proved a successful start to our new format, with all of us remaining together for a whole evening of Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. We looked at those troublesome habits that hinder us from living a more fulfilled life, especially in the context of meditation. This coming Tuesday, the 20th, we’ll continue with this theme by investigating aversion. We’ll illuminate its various guises and explore how we might creatively release ourselves from...

Yashobodhi

After LED lights installation

From West London Buddhist Centre on Sat, 17 Jan, 2015 - 21:56

After LED lights installation

From West London Buddhist Centre on Sat, 17 Jan, 2015 - 21:56

We’re still in the process of snagging after moving into our new premises. Today the LED strips went up illuminating the veil. Several items are ordered and still need to be delivered: a big yellow pouffe, a rug, side tables for reception, shelving for the library, papercut hangings behind the Buddha, golden drapes in large shrine room, boxes as base for shrine, glass panel in floor...

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