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Moving the Buddha Into Place

From International Retreat 2014 on Fri, 23 May, 2014 - 00:43

Moving the Buddha Into Place

From International Retreat 2014 on Fri, 23 May, 2014 - 00:43The team here at Adhisthana get ready for the Triratna International Retreat 2014. Moving the Buddha into the great shrine marquee!
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Of Marquees, Buddhas, Rainbows and Pujas

From International Retreat 2014 on Fri, 23 May, 2014 - 00:11
  • Amitabha Puja
  • Rainbow over the field
  • The Marquee Rises
  • The Pallet Buddha
  • The Pallet Buddha (back)

Of Marquees, Buddhas, Rainbows and Pujas

From International Retreat 2014 on Fri, 23 May, 2014 - 00:11
Some pictures from around Adhisthana as we prepare to host the International Retreat…
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Pictures from the Set-up!

From International Retreat 2014 on Thu, 22 May, 2014 - 23:02
  • Signage!
  • Erecting the refectory area
  • Morning team meeting: words of uplift from Shantikara
  • Polish porridge making team!
  • Setting up a toilet!
  • Setting up a toilet No. 2...
  • Rainbow tent
  • In the distance, a steeple...
  • Signs galore...
  • Evening tents
  • The Buddha in the Field

Pictures from the Set-up!

From International Retreat 2014 on Thu, 22 May, 2014 - 23:02
We’re very lucky this weekend to have some great folk taking part in the International Retreat and documenting some of the sights for us on Instagram and Facebook!

Many thanks to Satyadarshin, Suvajra and Dassini for this first set of shots from around the site as...
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Triratna International Retreat Set Up

From International Retreat 2014 on Thu, 22 May, 2014 - 22:19
Coming soon… Interviews, mantras, musings and the view from the field at the International Retreat!

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'Live' Coverage of the International Retreat 2014

From Buddhist Centre Features on Thu, 22 May, 2014 - 21:59

'Live' Coverage of the International Retreat 2014

From Buddhist Centre Features on Thu, 22 May, 2014 - 21:59The 2014 International Retreat is about to kick off and you can take part online! The retreat starts tomorrow (23rd) and runs until Tuesday 27th at Adhisthana, our community’s new spiritual home.

Entitled “The Bodhisattva’s Reply,” it will explore the Dharmic perspective needed for truly altruistic activity, so that our creativity, willingness, and effort for social change can lead to more than just “doing good”.

Sangharakshita has said that Avalokiteshvara is a...
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The Resurrection of FWBO Newsreel 1

From Community Highlights on Thu, 22 May, 2014 - 19:05

The Resurrection of FWBO Newsreel 1

From Community Highlights on Thu, 22 May, 2014 - 19:05Over 20 years ago, Clear Vision began producing professional video for the FWBO, later to become Triratna. They were particularly known for the twice-yearly FWBO Newsreels, posted to Centres around the world on big VHS cassettes. Watching these at Centre sangha nights was a regular communal activity.

Now these video venerables are more easily accessible on YouTube. Thus we’re proud to re-present Newsreel 1, released in Autumn 1991 (55 mins). We’ll bring you a...
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Munisha

Geeks of the Round Table!

From Buddhist Action Month 2014 on Thu, 22 May, 2014 - 12:34

Geeks of the Round Table!

From Buddhist Action Month 2014 on Thu, 22 May, 2014 - 12:34A “Geeks of the Round Table” discussion on the intersection of Buddhism with ecological activism. They explore the idea that the Buddha was a social and political activist, what it means to acknowledge ecology as an ethical issue, and how these larger issues affect the teaching of Buddhism today.

Listen here (28 minutes)
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Karunakväll

From Stockholms buddhistcenter on Thu, 22 May, 2014 - 09:19
  • Karunakväll.

Karunakväll

From Stockholms buddhistcenter on Thu, 22 May, 2014 - 09:19Denna sanghakväll, öppen för ALLA, är i Karunas tecken och regi. Under kvällen får vi veta mer om det fina arbete Karuna gör i Indien, och om vad vi gör i Karuna Sverige, för att hjälpa till. Kvällen leds av Viryabodhi, Jöran, Aryaka och kanske Kristin Olsson.

Även de som ej gått på centret tidigare är välkomna. Passa på och bjud in till en spännande och inspirerande afton.
kl 18.30 - 21.00

All dana går till Karuna...
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BHANTE AT ADHISTHANA, THE MOVIE

From Lights In The Sky on Wed, 21 May, 2014 - 14:43

BHANTE AT ADHISTHANA, THE MOVIE

From Lights In The Sky on Wed, 21 May, 2014 - 14:43Really recommend you see the HD version - you’ll go via Vimeo as not paying for pro version at moment
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Mokshini On Sustainable Community

From International Retreat 2014 on Wed, 21 May, 2014 - 14:02

Mokshini On Sustainable Community

From International Retreat 2014 on Wed, 21 May, 2014 - 14:02An inspiring introduction from Mokshini to the Buddhist Action Month (BAM) initiative at the 2014 International Retreat, towards the ideal of a sustainable Triratna community worldwide.

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