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Dharmabyte: What is Mindfulness Practice?

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 17 Apr, 2014 - 14:43
Today’s FBA Dharmabyte is from Vishvapani, entitled “What is Mindfulness Practice?” As interest in mindfulness grows in across society, Vishvapani looks at the path beyond an eight-week course and asks, what is the real significance of mindfulness practice? He identifies the key elements that are present from the very start of mindfulness practice and describes how the same elements work at many levels and can become a path to liberation.

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The Art of Kindness Meditation Workshop

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 15 Apr, 2014 - 22:59

The Art of Kindness Meditation Workshop

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 15 Apr, 2014 - 22:59Meditation 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. Our next Introductory workshop is on Sunday, May 4th, 12-3 pm with Khemavassika. On this workshop participants will learn the ‘Development of Loving Kindness’ (Metta Bhavana) meditation. This is a traditional Buddhist meditation aimed at opening up to greater kindness, love, empathy and compassion. You do not need to be a Buddhist...
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Stupa Celebration & Fundraising Dinner

From Aryaloka Buddhist Center on Tue, 15 Apr, 2014 - 22:24

Stupa Celebration & Fundraising Dinner

From Aryaloka Buddhist Center on Tue, 15 Apr, 2014 - 22:24Join the regional sangha for a scrumptious fundraising dinner at Aryaloka Buddhist Center on April 18th at 6:00 p.m. The menu includes a hearty soup to warm the winter chill, lovingly-created bread, salad, and cake for dessert to add a touch of sweetness. All this in addition to joyful sangha friends to break bread with!

There will be a presentation about the Stupa Project as part of the evening, and the dinner will be followed by a special Dhardo...
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Farewell of hostel student & guidance to parents

From Bahujan Hitay, Nagpur on Tue, 15 Apr, 2014 - 20:29

Farewell of hostel student & guidance to parents

From Bahujan Hitay, Nagpur on Tue, 15 Apr, 2014 - 20:29
Today we have celebrated farewell of the students of hostel including a parent meet; guided by Tejadhamma  on precautions & responce to teen age children in vacassion at home. All the student from 5 to 9 standard completed there session of 2013 - 2014. They have completed annual exam of the school and left for home with their parent. This event was very emotional ! While leaving...
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What is Lama's Pyjamas? What is Team-based Right-livelihood?

From London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 15 Apr, 2014 - 19:08

What is Lama's Pyjamas? What is Team-based Right-livelihood?

From London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 15 Apr, 2014 - 19:08Come and meet the wonderful team at Lama’s Pyjamas!

Lama’s Pyjamas is a really successful Team-based Right-livelihood in the heart of London’s East End.

Buddhist business: friends working together for a good cause.
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Sanghanath needs 3 men for a Karuna door knocking appeal starting on 24th May

From Karuna Fundraisers on Tue, 15 Apr, 2014 - 12:50

Sanghanath needs 3 men for a Karuna door knocking appeal starting on 24th May

From Karuna Fundraisers on Tue, 15 Apr, 2014 - 12:50This is Sanghanath. I am currently leading a Karuna men’s appeal in London with 5 great men – Barney, Kevin, Nikoli, Michael and Jeremy.

It’s always a privilege to see Karuna fundraisers connect with Karuna’s work in India and turn fundraising into a spiritual practice.

A Karuna appeal can be challenging but such a beneficial spiritual practice. Taking Metta out onto the doorsteps with whatever and whoever you meet. It has often been a life-changing experience for many...
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Friendly, fun women’s community seeks new member

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Tue, 15 Apr, 2014 - 12:09

Friendly, fun women’s community seeks new member

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Tue, 15 Apr, 2014 - 12:09Want to be part of the lively Manchester sangha?
Are you a mitra or Order member?


(Ok, it’s not a job, but it certainly is voluntary…)

We’re in leafy north Manchester, 2 miles from Manchester Buddhist Centre and the city centre (15-20 minutes’ cycle ride). Our house is spacious and light with a separate shrine room in a beautiful garden backing on to a nature reserve.

We are a well established, open community of five Order members...
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Dharmabytes: Body & Mind

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 14 Apr, 2014 - 15:28
Today’s FBA Dharmabyte titled “Body & Mind” is an excerpt from “Foundations of Mindfulness” by Kamalashila. In this section he suggests focusing on two of the four traditional foundations: awareness of body and awareness of mind, thought, mood and mental state. This clear talk by Kamalashila is about the significance of mindfulness for the Buddhist path, from the perspective of the four foundations of mindfulness as taught by the...
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FBA podcast: Metta Blazing Like the Sun

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 14 Apr, 2014 - 15:13

FBA podcast: Metta Blazing Like the Sun

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 14 Apr, 2014 - 15:13Our FBA Podcast this week, “Metta Blazing Like the Sun,” is Vajratara’s talk from the young people’s retreat at Adhisthana – ‘the big one’. Starting with a world on fire, Vajratara strips down what metta actually means in our experience: an awareness that discerns what is positive and stops it slipping from our minds. This is the seed of liberation, the cry of sunyata ‘unconditioned and unconfined’. Metta as a special quality of awareness radiating...
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Celebration of Dr. Ambedkar's 123rd Birth Anniversary with Vadar Community

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Mon, 14 Apr, 2014 - 11:11

Celebration of Dr. Ambedkar's 123rd Birth Anniversary with Vadar Community

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Mon, 14 Apr, 2014 - 11:11
Historical celebration of Dr. Ambdekar’s Birth Anniversary in Vadaar Community followed by Bhojandaan (donation of food).
PTP celebrated the 123rd Birth Anniversary of Dr. Ambedkar who is the light of the downtrodden / Dalits & tribles in modern age. Due to Babasaheb Ambedkar all the ex-untouchable’s life is completely changed and...

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