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Brighton Buddhist Centre At 40 - Part 2, The History of Triratna in Brighton

From Community Highlights on Mon, 27 Oct, 2014 - 20:32

Brighton Buddhist Centre At 40 - Part 2, The History of Triratna in Brighton

From Community Highlights on Mon, 27 Oct, 2014 - 20:32

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Brighton Buddhist Centre in the UK!

Part 1: Listen to reminiscences from the celebrations

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Candradasa

Refreshing The Heart Week 2 + Time Changes!

From Online Meditators on Mon, 27 Oct, 2014 - 15:53

Refreshing The Heart Week 2 + Time Changes!

From Online Meditators on Mon, 27 Oct, 2014 - 15:53N.B. This week’s meditations on Tuesday and Friday will be at the later time of 3.30pm EST and 12pm EST respectively, to accommodate the clock change in the UK. This is for one week only.
Please also note that this week both meditations will connect through Google Hangout only - see here for how to connect.

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Last week as part of our four-week course on bringing back...

Munisha

The Sangharakshita Library: books on shelves!

From Triratna News on Sun, 26 Oct, 2014 - 00:50

The Sangharakshita Library: books on shelves!

From Triratna News on Sun, 26 Oct, 2014 - 00:50Sangharakshita recently visited his new library at Adhisthana, as his 11,000 books appeared on the shelves at last.

It’s hard to remember that the Adhisthana project began as the “SLP”: the Sangharakshita Library Project, a home for Bhante’s books. This gradually became the Sangharakshita Land Project: a long search for land and buildings for a retreat centre and library.

Vidyadevi is one of Bhante’s editors. She writes:

“Thanks to the building and decorating efforts of Yashodeva,...

Munisha

Harshaprabha pioneering in Ontario

From Triratna News on Sat, 25 Oct, 2014 - 16:32

Harshaprabha pioneering in Ontario

From Triratna News on Sat, 25 Oct, 2014 - 16:32Harshaprabha recently returned to Britain from the latest of many Dharma-teaching visits to Ontario, Canada. He writes:

“This was my best visit so far. I ran newcomers’ sessions in Guelph, Toronto and Goderich. Average newcomer attendance figures of 3, 0 and 7 could have been depressing but old friends turned up and made them rich and engaging occasions. Quite a few would like me to be living there full time to run Dharma classes.

I’ve been visiting Ontario...

Windhorse Evolution

Can You Really Make A Difference? #EthicalChristmas

From Windhorse Evolution on Fri, 24 Oct, 2014 - 14:35

Can You Really Make A Difference? #EthicalChristmas

From Windhorse Evolution on Fri, 24 Oct, 2014 - 14:35

One of the questions we ask ourselves when we are choosing to buy from an ethical source is “Can I really make a difference?”

Often it seems the odds are stacked against us and we have so little to give.

One of the great things about shopping at Evolution is that every little bit helps us to make a positive impact on...

Candradasa

Brighton Buddhist Centre At 40! Part 1, Reminiscences

From Community Highlights on Thu, 23 Oct, 2014 - 21:05

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Brighton Buddhist Centre in the UK! Listen to reminiscences from Mokshini, the current Chair, previous Chairs, previous presidents of Brighton Buddhist Centre, and Peter Field.

These talks were given over the celebration weekend which took place on the 18th and 19th of October 2014.

Part 2: View the history of the Centre at their different addresses

Part 3: Brighton Centre in context

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Candradasa

Windhorse Publications - Small Buddhist Publishing In A Digital Age

From Buddhist Centre Features on Thu, 23 Oct, 2014 - 20:41

Publishing in the 21st Century is all about change and adapting to challenging conditions, with lower profits from online sales and increased competition from digital formats. Windhorse Publications, a small independent Buddhist publisher in Cambridge, UK, is meeting the digital challenge of this and share their experience with us in a fascinating discussion that’s relevant to anyone looking to publish books in the age of the Kindle and the iPad…

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Rijupatha

Dharmabyte: Living Collectively - Sangha as Teacher

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 23 Oct, 2014 - 20:27

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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “Living Collectively: Sangha as Teacher,” Saddhanandi shares some wisdom from Jack Kornfield on spiritual community and living collectively. She then describes having confidence in the Order and developing Sangha as the authentic teacher. From the talk “Spiritual Transmission and Lineage” a detailed, intimate and heartfelt talk looking at the relationship...

Vimalasara

Recovery Fridays

From Eight Step Recovery - Using the Buddha's Teachings To Overcome Addiction on Thu, 23 Oct, 2014 - 07:02

Recovery Fridays

From Eight Step Recovery - Using the Buddha's Teachings To Overcome Addiction on Thu, 23 Oct, 2014 - 07:02Starting November 14th! AT PORTSMOUTH Buddhist Center New Hampshire USA On our new ‘Recovery Friday’ evening, 7-9 pm, we will explore and practice the Buddha’s teachings to help overcome addictions. Offered for anyone dealing with addiction issues. This is not a substitute for any other program or therapy. This will be a safe, confidential, non judgmental space for us to learn about Buddhist teachings and meditation techniques that can provide an alternate view to recovery from addictions...

Munisha

Triratna Ukraine: it's bigger than you think

From Triratna News on Thu, 23 Oct, 2014 - 00:31

Triratna Ukraine: it's bigger than you think

From Triratna News on Thu, 23 Oct, 2014 - 00:31Ukraine is sadly best known lately as a war zone - but that’s in the east. In the south there are seven mitras.

British public preceptor Saddhaloka recently made a one-week visit to Odessa, Ukraine’s third largest city, on the shore of the Black Sea. He writes:

“Back in 2000 Dima Hovansky and a group of friends who practise the martial art Shorinji Kempo were pursuing their interest in Buddhism. On an alternative book...

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