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The Life and Liberation of Padmasambhava

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 23:31

The Life and Liberation of Padmasambhava

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 23:31Attend this micro-retreat and explore one of the most engaging figures in Buddhist myth and history. Credited as the founder of Buddhism in Tibet, Padmasambhava’s biography is rich in symbol and archetype. We will focus on a few key stories from his life through meditation, readings, discussion and some simple ritual. Led by Suddhayu.

Nov 22 Padmasambhava, Part II, 9-1 pm

You do not need to have attended part I to come to part II.

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Mindfulness with Breathing

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 23:21

Mindfulness with Breathing

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 23:21Introduction to Meditation - Mindfulness with Breathing
Saturday, October 18, 12 - 3 pm

Meditation is really very simple, and it can prove a greatly helpful tool in anyone’s life if they choose to make it a part of what they do. At this workshop participants will learn the ‘Mindfulness with Breathing’ meditation. This is a traditional Buddhist meditation aimed at calming the mind improving one’s ability to focus, choose wisely, and be creative in their conditions. You do...

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Padmasambhava Puja

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 22:26

Padmasambhava Puja

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 22:26The new moon of September is a day dedicated to Padmasambhava, a great Buddhist teacher from the 8th century. Join us for an evening of meditation, ritual and readings of sacred texts as we explore the archetype of the tantric guru.

Wednesday, September 24th, 7 - 9 pm
Portsmouth Buddhist Center, 84 Pleasant Street, 2nd Floor

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Dharmabyte: "The Dakini, the ‘Lady of Space’"

From Free Buddhist Audio on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 16:32

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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “The Dakini, the ‘Lady of Space,’” Sangharakshita evokes the image of space, the sky, infinite, deep blue, and perfectly pure and introduces us to the Dakini, a strong symbol of freedom.

A Dharma jewel within a Dharma jewel: from the talk “The Taste of Freedom” given in 1979. Just...

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FBA Podcast: Padmasambhava’s Advice to the Three Fortunate Women

From Free Buddhist Audio on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 16:18

FBA Podcast: Padmasambhava’s Advice to the Three Fortunate Women

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This week’s FBA Podcast, “Padmasambhava’s Advice to the Three Fortunate Women,” comes to us from Glasgow Buddhist Centre, 2010. Padmolka looks at the first section of Padmasambhava’s Advice to The Three Fortunate Women from The Life and Liberation of Padmasambhava. She begins by saying a bit about Padmasambhava subduing the demons of Tibet and the circumstances around the...

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Dharmabytes Podcast #383 - "The Things We Bow Down To"

From Free Buddhist Audio on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 15:46

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Vajratara delivers today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “The Things We Bow Down To.” We’ve got this nagging feeling that things are just not right. What do we go for refuge from? What do we go for refuge to?

From the talk, “Padmasambhava and the King of Tibet” given at Sheffield Buddhist Centre, 2007.

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Triratna Young Buddhists: Retreat Calendar

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 14:41

2015
16-18 January: Young Order Members Retreat at Adhisthana
21-22 Febuary Transforming Work: Exploring Right Livelihood at Cambridge Buddhist Centre
9-16 March: Young Mens’ Retreat at Padmaloka
27-29 March: youngtriratna [at] gmail.com (subject: Young%20Facilitators%20Gathering) (Young Facilitators’ Gathering) at Adhisthana
16-19 April: Young Buddhists Retreat at Metta Vihara in the Netherlands
1-4 May: Young Womens’ Weekend at Taraloka
24-26 July: German...

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Volunteer opportunity for English teacher in India

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 11:30

Volunteer opportunity for English teacher in India

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 11:30Are you an experienced and trained teacher of English as a Second Language?

Here’s an opportunity for you.

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Liberation

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 02:25

Liberation

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 02:25‘To accomplish this task, we must begin by calming our turbulent mind. Our mind behaves like a captive monkey who, in his agitation, becomes more and more entangled in his bonds.

Out of the vortex of our thoughts, first emotions arise and then moods and behaviours, then, finally, habits and traits of character. What arises spontaneously does not necessarily produce good results, any more than throwing seeds into the wind produces good harvests. So we have to behave as...

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Wanted: English teacher for young Triratna Buddhists in India

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Mon, 22 Sep, 2014 - 18:05

Wanted: English teacher for young Triratna Buddhists in India

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Mon, 22 Sep, 2014 - 18:05We are looking for someone to teach English as a Second Language (TESL) to young Indians from poor families, including a community of 10 young men, who are training in computer skills at the Aryaloka Computer Institute to prepare them for employment. This will help to lift them and their families out of poverty, and overcome the crippling disadvantages of caste. English is essential to success.

Who?
We are looking for a GFR mitra or Order...

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