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Buddhists betray the Dharma in Burma?

From Triratna News on Fri, 18 Jul, 2014 - 00:40

Buddhists betray the Dharma in Burma?

From Triratna News on Fri, 18 Jul, 2014 - 00:40How do we make sense of the Buddhist violence against Muslims in Burma (and elsewhere)?

Following a visit to Burma, American Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield writes in the magazine Shambala Sun:

“In [Burma’s] culture of devotion [to the Buddha and monastic sangha], the teachings of the noble truths and eightfold path, of nonviolence, mindfulness, meditation, and virtue, are not emphasized. And the Buddha’s admonition to see and think for yourself is lost entirely.”

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Shrijnana

July 17 Stupa Progress

From The Stupa Project on Thu, 17 Jul, 2014 - 23:33

July 17 Stupa Progress

From The Stupa Project on Thu, 17 Jul, 2014 - 23:33

And the stupa emerges…

Munisha

Young Buddhists spreading across Europe

From Triratna News on Thu, 17 Jul, 2014 - 14:01

Young Buddhists spreading across Europe

From Triratna News on Thu, 17 Jul, 2014 - 14:01The push to make Triratna and the Dharma more accessible to those 18-35 has been remarkably successful in just a few years.

Have a look at this list of groups in Belgium, Germany, Sweden and the UK.

Now they’re considering how to address the needs of teenagers.

Padmakumara

22nd July Details

From Oxford Buddhist Centre - Buddhism and Meditation in Oxford on Thu, 17 Jul, 2014 - 12:05

22nd July Details

From Oxford Buddhist Centre - Buddhism and Meditation in Oxford on Thu, 17 Jul, 2014 - 12:05After the Dharma Festival and Ben’s Mitra Ceremony we resume ‘normal’ activities this coming week.

Drop-in Meditation 6.30-7.30pm (suggested donation £2-£5).
Sangha Night 7.30-9.15pm
Beauty and the Dharma Life - Padmakumara will explore what has been referred to as a hidden teaching in Buddhism: Beauty. How does living Buddhist teachings help us perceive more Beauty? What is it about the experience of Beauty that makes it so valuable? Join us for this, meditation, and much more (suggested donation £4-£10).
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Rijupatha

Dharmabyte: Overcoming Spiritual Individualism

From Free Buddhist Audio on Wed, 16 Jul, 2014 - 18:51

Wide open is the door of the deathless! Let those who are prepared to listen, put forth their faith! Our FBA Dharmabyte today, “Overcoming Spiritual Individualism,” is an excerpt from “The Buddha’s Victory”, by Sangharakshita.

Given on the full moon in May celebrating the anniversary of the Buddha’s Enlightenment and his victory over the demon Mara. Here, Sangharakshita describes how the Buddha, following his full and perfect Enlightenment, interacts...

Rijupatha

FBA Podcast: Going Beyond Capitalism – A Buddhist Perspective

From Free Buddhist Audio on Wed, 16 Jul, 2014 - 18:47

FBA Podcast: Going Beyond Capitalism – A Buddhist Perspective

From Free Buddhist Audio on Wed, 16 Jul, 2014 - 18:47We are pleased to share the three keynote talks from last month’s International Retreat. Our second FBA Podcast in the series is “Going Beyond Capitalism – A Buddhist Perspective”. Vaddhaka inspires Triratna Buddhists to learn more about economics and challenge the Neo-liberal economists notion that individual greed will lead to everyone benefiting. He encourages us to embrace Sangharakshitas vision of a New Society as an alternative way of being for the world.

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Munisha

The Resurrection of FWBO Newsreel 4

From Community Highlights on Wed, 16 Jul, 2014 - 15:15

The Resurrection of FWBO Newsreel 4

From Community Highlights on Wed, 16 Jul, 2014 - 15:15

Continuing the re-release of the old FWBO Newsreels from the 1990s, here is Newsreel 4, covering news from the FWBO and TBMSG from September 1992 to February 1993. (All the Newsreels are now on YouTube.) This video (55 mins) covers:

Glasgow Buddhist Centre, UK: Ink Print and Design, Windhorse Publications, a new women’s community, a fire and the gift of Dhanakosa Retreat Centre
FWBO Valencia, Spain
the Guhyaloka Vihara project, Spain
FWBO Helsinki’s new centre, Finland
a girls’ hostel and school in Ladakh, part-funded

Munisha

Pedalling for the Dharma

From Triratna News on Wed, 16 Jul, 2014 - 13:33

Pedalling for the Dharma

From Triratna News on Wed, 16 Jul, 2014 - 13:33Australian order member Saddhavijaya recently completed an epic 3000-kilometre (1,864-mile) Australian bike ride, fundraising for Melbourne Buddhist Centre’s building fund.

In this 15-minute video, he reflects upon his experience.

Jodie Dempster reports for Triratna News:

“The Melbourne sangha’s current, rented, centre is becoming run down and the rent is due to increase 31% in 2014. We want our own home and have been fundraising for several years to make it happen.

As part of...

aryaketu

Aryaloka Education Society

From Aryaloka Computer Education India on Tue, 15 Jul, 2014 - 14:35

Aryaloka Education Society

From Aryaloka Computer Education India on Tue, 15 Jul, 2014 - 14:35

Dh.Akashmitra who is our new program manager visited the projects of Aryaloka education society on 11/07/2014. First he visited Aryaloka computer education, Bhilgaon branch where 40 students came for the program. Later on the evening he visited Chhaoni & Indora branches where 35 and 80 students came for the program respectively. All the students have enjoyed meeting with Akashmitra. Some...

Suryadarshini

A Hopeful Buddhist Response to the Environmental Crisis

From Norwich Buddhist Centre on Tue, 15 Jul, 2014 - 14:12

Amalaketu gives a talk on how as Buddhists we can respond appropriately to the current environmental crisis. Talk given on Sangha Night at Norwich Buddhist Centre on 1st July 2014.

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