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The Bodhisattva's Reply - by Vajragupta

From International Retreat 2014 on Mon, 26 May, 2014 - 01:25

Vajragupta’s keynote talk form the first full day of the retreat.

Inspired by Sangharakshita’s poem “The Bodhisattva’s Reply”, Vajragupta outlines ways in which Western religious groups have historically approached engaged with social issues. Vajragupta suggests three ways in which we can work together to transform ourselves and so create a better world.

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Munisha

Notes from the workshops

From International Retreat 2014 on Sun, 25 May, 2014 - 22:54

Notes from the workshops

From International Retreat 2014 on Sun, 25 May, 2014 - 22:54There’s a choice of workshops each afternoon. Since there’s a huge range of experience among us here, they range from introductory talks on Buddhism and meditation all the way to in-depth study of teachings by Atisha.

Vajradaka is running a series of meditation workshops. Yesterday he concentrated on the need for commitment to notice and change our unhelpful habits. “Where will I be in 10 years’ time if I leave this tendency unchecked?” is a good question to ask...

Munisha

Mud, sun and compassion

From International Retreat 2014 on Sun, 25 May, 2014 - 15:58

Mud, sun and compassion

From International Retreat 2014 on Sun, 25 May, 2014 - 15:58As the mud deepened, so did our investigation of the topic of compassion in action in the world, through workshops, study groups and talks. And then the sun finally arrived.

Before each day’s main talk Nandavajra’s been giving out practical notices and then there’s been a short presentation related to social action: on Saturday we heard from four women on a Karuna fundraising appeal; on Sunday Danasamudra talked about Dr Ambedkar’s Dhamma Revolution in India and the continuing oppression...

Candradasa

Day 2: Padmasambhava Mantra

From International Retreat 2014 on Sun, 25 May, 2014 - 15:29

Day 2: Padmasambhava Mantra

From International Retreat 2014 on Sun, 25 May, 2014 - 15:29Chanting of the Padmasambhava Mantra at night on day two of the International Retreat.

With thanks to Suvajra!

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sanghadhara

Day 3: Responses to Talk on Buddhist Economics and Capitalism

From International Retreat 2014 on Sun, 25 May, 2014 - 14:40

In conversation with Maitrisara, Visuddhimati, and Aryadhara about Vaddhaka’s talk on Buddhism and Capitalism, which received a standing ovation this morning. Available soon on Free Buddhist Audio and in this space…

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Munisha

Sangharakshita’s diary

From Triratna News on Sun, 25 May, 2014 - 10:47

Sangharakshita’s diary

From Triratna News on Sun, 25 May, 2014 - 10:47

Adhisthana, May 2014

Ashvajit writes:

This month the Adhisthana campus and the countryside around have been blessed with gentle rain and bright sunshine, making the trees heavy with leaves of innumerable shades of green, and the fields of grass, swaying in the breeze, sparkle with millions of little yellow flowers. Further afield, the flanks of the nearby Malvern Hills have been carpeted with glorious bluebells of subtle and exquisite fragrance. With nature displaying...

Dassini

Day 2: Avalokitesvara and Padmasambhava Mantras

From International Retreat 2014 on Sat, 24 May, 2014 - 22:59

Two mantras from tonight’s puja around the beautiful shrine…

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Candradasa

Day 2: Puja, Mantras and Song

From International Retreat 2014 on Sat, 24 May, 2014 - 22:50

Day 2: Puja, Mantras and Song

From International Retreat 2014 on Sat, 24 May, 2014 - 22:50Some lovely scenes from the second night of the retreat after the evening ritual. 500 people raising their voices together…

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Candradasa

International Retreat, Day 2: The Sun Has Got His Hat On...

From Community Highlights on Sat, 24 May, 2014 - 19:38

International Retreat, Day 2: The Sun Has Got His Hat On...

From Community Highlights on Sat, 24 May, 2014 - 19:38

Finally… The rain has stopped, the sun is out, the retreat is in full flow…

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Jayamuni

Triratna NewsByte : Ce qui se passe dans Triratna de par le monde

From Centre bouddhiste Triratna de Paris on Sat, 24 May, 2014 - 15:13

Triratna NewsByte : Ce qui se passe dans Triratna de par le monde

From Centre bouddhiste Triratna de Paris on Sat, 24 May, 2014 - 15:13Dans cette nouvelle vidéo de Clear Vision qui paraitra 2 fois par an, retrouvez les événements marquants dans la communauté internationale de Triratna, comme le weekend d’ouverture d’Adhisthana, le rassemblement des jeunes bouddhistes 2013, etc.

(en anglais)

_{Triratna NewsByte 1, mai 2014.
0:00-14:00 Le Week-end d’ouverture de Adhisthana
14:00-18:44 Le lancement du livre de Vimilasara au centre bouddhiste de Manchester
18:44 - 26:00 Danabhadri à Dhanakosa : la cuisine comme pratique
26:00 - 30:00...}

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