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Getting Real

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Tue, 20 Mar, 2012 - 00:00
Working in the world is a game,

and like any game, we need to know the rules in order to play it.

In this talk, Arthavadin presents his personal experience of working in the world, from a Buddhist perspective, using a series of clear models and vivid images.

Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, Men's Event, January 2012.
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North American Triratna delegation visits India

From Triratna News on Mon, 19 Mar, 2012 - 05:50

North American Triratna delegation visits India

From Triratna News on Mon, 19 Mar, 2012 - 05:50Mary Schaefer, a mitra from Triratna’s American sangha, sends us this report of their recent adventures in India, saying “We came to India on a Buddhist pilgrimage and found ourselves in the midst of a revival. The “we” was a delegation of 10 Americans and two Canadians, all participating in a special three-week trip to India to retrace the life of the Buddha and meet the people who are bringing Buddhism back to modern India. The tour was organized by...
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New edition of Kamalashila's classic 'Buddhist Meditation' now available

From Triratna News on Thu, 15 Mar, 2012 - 05:57

New edition of Kamalashila's classic 'Buddhist Meditation' now available

From Triratna News on Thu, 15 Mar, 2012 - 05:57Today, March 15th, sees Triratna’s Windhorse Publications releasing the new edition of Kamalashila’s Buddhist Meditation: Tranquillity, Imagination and Insight. First published in 1991, the book is a comprehensive and practical guide to Buddhist meditation, providing a complete introduction for beginners, as well as detailed advice for experienced meditators seeking to deepen their practice. Kamalashila explores the primary aims of Buddhist meditation: enhanced awareness, true happiness, and - ultimately - liberating insight into the nature of reality.
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The Sangha Jewel

From London Buddhist Centre on Wed, 14 Mar, 2012 - 00:00
Talk given at the LBC's Women's Class on Thursday 8th March 2012.
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18th Anniversary of Mexico City Buddhist Center

From Triratna News on Tue, 13 Mar, 2012 - 05:47

18th Anniversary of Mexico City Buddhist Center

From Triratna News on Tue, 13 Mar, 2012 - 05:47Triratna’s large Buddhist Centre in Mexico City - the Centro Budista de la Ciudad de México - recently celebrated its 18th anniversary in that vast city. Mario Peña writes with the details, saying “The FWBO (now Triratna) started its activities in Mexico City in Coyoacan in 1994; with the goal that people find there a selfless space to perform practice of Buddhism, in which their experience and understanding of the Buddhist path could be intensified.

Gradually,...
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A Vision For the Young Facilitators Kula and the Young Persons' Project

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Tue, 13 Mar, 2012 - 00:00
This talk was given at the London Buddhist Centre at a Young Facilitators Kula Meeting - a meeting for young Mitras and Order Members who are facilitating activities for other young people at there Buddhist centres. The talk begins by giving a background to the Young Persons Project and Young Facilitators Kula. It then explores the Dharmic principles behind the project. It then lays out a 5 step vision for how Facilitators Kula can develop its activities, so that we continue to inspire more young people to practice the Dharma in the Triratna Buddhist Commnunity.
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Sangharakshita's Diary; February 2012

From Triratna News on Sun, 11 Mar, 2012 - 05:38

Sangharakshita's Diary; February 2012

From Triratna News on Sun, 11 Mar, 2012 - 05:38Vidyaruchi, Sangharakshita’s secretary, writes with his monthly update on some of Sangharakshita’s activities over the last month, saying - “The end of January saw the completion of Bhante’s ‘Reveries and Reminiscences VII’, which indeed was the longest of the series so far, and on the subject of his five literary heroes. The other literary project of the moment is the checking of Living Wisely, which, like Living Ethically before it, is based on transcripts of a seminar Bhante conducted...
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EcoDharma offers new Engaged Buddhist Training course around Europe

From Triratna News on Fri, 9 Mar, 2012 - 05:45

EcoDharma offers new Engaged Buddhist Training course around Europe

From Triratna News on Fri, 9 Mar, 2012 - 05:45Guhyapati, founder and director of Triratna’s EcoDharma retreat centre, set high in the Catalan Pyrenees, writes with news of their expanding Engaged Buddhist Training program, now spreading across Europe. He says - “This spring the EcoDharma Centre is offering the Dharma-based perspectives and tools which make up our Engaged Buddhist Training to grassroots organisations across Europe - from the Mediterranean to East and Central Europe across Europe. Meanwhile, back home in Catalunya we launch a new series of...
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Triratna design evolves...

From Triratna News on Thu, 8 Mar, 2012 - 05:58

Triratna design evolves...

From Triratna News on Thu, 8 Mar, 2012 - 05:58Here’s a poster - one of dozens produced around Triratna, all seeking to advertise one or another Buddhist event and, as they do so, to communicate something of the flavour of Triratna and how we practice the Dharma in the modern world. But the question arises - could we do it better? Could you “Design This Even Better”? That’s the title of an upcoming event for Triratna designers to be held at the Birmingham Buddhist Centre on Saturday 24th March...

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