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#EthicalChristmas: Windhorse Publications

From Buddhist Centre Features on Tue, 18 Nov, 2014 - 16:24

#EthicalChristmas: Windhorse Publications

From Buddhist Centre Features on Tue, 18 Nov, 2014 - 16:24We’re delighted this week to welcome on board our #EthicalChristmas campaign the team at Windhorse Publications in Cambridge, UK! All week we’ll be bringing you news of their great Right Livelihood efforts to bring life-changing books and eBooks to market at affordable prices for the holidays.

Listen to the team talk about their inspiring work

Their new crowdfunding campaign is great. Donate £30 (around $48) and get...

Vidyatara

Day 6 of the College meeting with Saddhaloka & Padmasuri

From College of Public Preceptors on Tue, 18 Nov, 2014 - 10:50

After an evening off Parami is back on the sofa with Padmasuri and Saddhaloka, the Deputy Chairs of the College. As well as talking about the study session from today, they comment on what it means to be a Deputy Chair as well as reflecting on the need to bring on a new generation of Public Preceptors.

Munisha

Brighton Buddhist Centre celebrates 40th anniversary

From Triratna News on Tue, 18 Nov, 2014 - 09:17

Brighton Buddhist Centre celebrates 40th anniversary

From Triratna News on Tue, 18 Nov, 2014 - 09:17Over the weekend of 18th and 19th October 2014, Triratna’s Brighton Buddhist Centre celebrated its 40th anniversary. Centre Chair Mokshini writes:

“Our sangha and guests had a very moving couple of days together. The place was packed, and it was a very strong experience to have practitioners from all generations coming together to share their stories and practise together. You can watch, listen and read further about the event following the link at the bottom of this piece.

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Dhammalata

The Hundredth Blow

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 18 Nov, 2014 - 01:52

The Hundredth Blow

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 18 Nov, 2014 - 01:52If you smash a rock ninety nine times and nothing happens does it mean that the hundredth blow being the one that finally splits it is responsible?

Of course not and so it is with meditation. It is the regular, mostly unspectacular practice that will establish the conditions for deep, sustained and beautiful change in our consciousness.

The regular sitting practice that we can manage will have a gently cumulative effect that will gradually set you up...

Candradasa

Tuesday Meditation - What Next?

From Online Meditators on Mon, 17 Nov, 2014 - 21:11

Tuesday Meditation - What Next?

From Online Meditators on Mon, 17 Nov, 2014 - 21:11Hi all, sorry not to post sooner about Tuesday meditations now our first course is done. It’s been a crazy old week since last we met!

Just to confirm we will be meditating every Tuesday up to and including December 16th.

This week we’ll be having an open sit and gathering feedback about the kinds of areas you’re interested in exploring. Leave any thoughts about that in the comments below, or tell us online as part of the...

Rijupatha

Dharmabyte: Recollections of Going Forth

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 17 Nov, 2014 - 18:56

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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “Recollections of Going Forth”, Sangharakshita reflects back on his time in India, early in his spiritual career, when he made the decision to go forth into homelessness, pursue the Buddhist path and follow in the Buddha’s footsteps. From the longer talk “Reflections and Recollections on My Going Forth”.

Rijupatha

FBA Podcast: Simple Gifts

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 17 Nov, 2014 - 18:46

FBA Podcast: Simple Gifts

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In this week’s FBA Podcast, Vidyadevi remembers her time working with Sangharakshita to edit books based on his lectures and seminars. Entitled “Simple Gifts”, it’s a reflection on friendship with her spiritual teacher.

Given during the Rainy Season Retreat at Manchester Buddhist Centre in February 2014.

Vidyatara

Day 5 of the College meeting with Parami & Kamalashila

From College of Public Preceptors on Mon, 17 Nov, 2014 - 09:37

Parami and Kamalasila chat on the sofa. Kamalasila talks of his experience of the college over ten years, of friendships which deepen through coming together. They also talk about the college members’ diverse responses to the direct pointing pilot project.

Aryaketu

Local Nagpur three strands meeting at Nagaloka

From Order Strand, India on Sun, 16 Nov, 2014 - 14:41

Local Nagpur three strands meeting at Nagaloka

From Order Strand, India on Sun, 16 Nov, 2014 - 14:41

Today, we all chairmen, Mitraconveners and Chapter conveners of Nagpur city came together for whole day meeting at Nagaloka. We all discuss on how to develop co-ordination, harmony between 4 centers of Nagpur. The meeting was fruitful and we have decided to come together at least 3 times in a year. Also we discuss on further development of the Triratna movement in Nagpur. It’s been realized that millions of...

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Singhamati

Young Buddhists Gather for the 7th Annual Big retreat

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Sun, 16 Nov, 2014 - 14:35

Young Buddhists Gather for the 7th Annual Big retreat

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Sun, 16 Nov, 2014 - 14:35130 Young Buddhists gathered at Adhisthana, in the UK, for another fantastic and inspiring Big Young Buddhists retreat. People came from our Young Buddhists groups around Europe and we were particularly excited to welcome overseas visitors from Germany, Spain and Ireland. The theme this year was #bigfuturebuddanow and we heard inspiring talks from Dharmashalin, Prajnaketu and Kusalasara (video links to follow soon).

To find your nearest Young Buddhist group click here. See you all again next...

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