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How to Communicate Well (FBA Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 4 Apr, 2026 - 11:00

As part of Adhisthana’s 2023 Triratna Day celebrations, Saddhanandi speaks to us about the ‘existential communication’ that can arise between a more, and a less, experienced practitioner. A communication that can take you to the limits of your own being and encourage you to stretch beyond them. Part of the series Triratna Day Weekend: Is a Guru Necessary? Given at Adhisthana, 2023.

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Annual Order Digest

From Order Messenger on Fri, 3 Apr, 2026 - 09:00

Annual Order Digest

From Order Messenger on Fri, 3 Apr, 2026 - 09:00

From “The Nucleus of a New Society” by Sangharakshita, 1976

“And it’s as the nucleus, at least, of a new society that the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order offers itself. The nucleus of which the Order is the central and most essential part. It offers itself, not as an organisation but as a spiritual community; a community of individuals, of individuals committed to personal development, by themselves and in association with others similarly committed. And it offers itself as an open...
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Tranquility and the Dharma Doors of Parenting (Dharmabytes Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 2 Apr, 2026 - 15:33

Amaragita takes a look at Buddhist practice in the light of parenting. Tranquillity is difficult to find when raising children, but it is possible! Our path of practice is getting enough perspective to see things differently. Excerpted from the talk entitled Staying at Home, Dancing with the Universe given at Buddhafield, 2006.

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Order Retreat - Mar 26

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Thu, 2 Apr, 2026 - 15:11
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Order Retreat - Mar 26

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Thu, 2 Apr, 2026 - 15:11

Order Retreat led by Dh Maitryebodhi on “Extending Hands of Fellowship” talk by Bhante 1996.

During this retreat celebrated Dh. Gaganbhadra 33th Ordination Anniversary. Similarly it was good to meet and talk with old community member from “Sarva Gandha Sugandha” Ulhasnagar Dh. Jinasagar. 
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Cherishing Positive Emotion (Dharmabytes Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 2 Apr, 2026 - 14:51

This is the first in a five part series by Padmavajra on all aspects of the Metta Bhavana practice and ‘The Great Love’ in Buddhist discourse and practice - from metta (loving kindness) itself to Bodhichitta. His starting point here is to source notions of love in traditional teaching from the Pali Canon and in the great Mahayana sutras. A refreshing take on metta and how to cultivate it in your life. Excerpted from the talk entitled ...
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March at Adhisthana - Blog Post

From Adhisthana on Thu, 2 Apr, 2026 - 11:57

March at Adhisthana - Blog Post

From Adhisthana on Thu, 2 Apr, 2026 - 11:57

Click here to read the latest blog post from Adhisthana and find out what we’ve been up to this month.
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Vacancy - Centre Manager at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Wed, 1 Apr, 2026 - 13:03

Vacancy - Centre Manager at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Wed, 1 Apr, 2026 - 13:03

Are you a GFR Mitra or Order Member, wanting to work in a dynamic Right Livelihood Centre Team?

The Cambridge Buddhist Centre is seeking an outgoing and resourceful individual to join their team as Centre Manager.

The Cambridge Buddhist Centre is at the heart of a large Sangha, with over 100 active Order Members and Mitras, and a thriving Sub30 group. It runs a comprehensive range of classes and courses in Buddhism and meditation, as well as offering bodywork and mindfulness-based training. There are numerous...
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Shabda April 2026

From Order Messenger on Wed, 1 Apr, 2026 - 10:15

Here is the latest edition of Shabda in six digital formats:

  • eBook Shabda .EPUB – read on most other eBook readers (eg Nook or Kobo, etc) and most eReader apps on tablets, smartphones etc.
  • eBook Shabda .MOBI – This format is now deprecated, but this can still be used on older Kindle devices, and some older eReader apps on tablets, smartphones, etc.
  • HTML Shabda – read with any web browser
  • PDF for printing Shabda – print your own Shabda
  • PDF for digital Shabda – read with
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File NameSize
ePub (for eBook readers, smartphones and tablets)2.58 MB
mobi (for older Kindle devices only)1.67 MB
HTML (for web browsers)4.47 MB
PDF for Printing1.1 MB
PDF for digital (for computers, smartphones and tablets)2.01 MB
PDF para digital en español (para computadoras, smartphones y tablets)2.58 MB
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Public Preceptor Appointments

From College of Public Preceptors on Wed, 1 Apr, 2026 - 00:20

Public Preceptor Appointments

From College of Public Preceptors on Wed, 1 Apr, 2026 - 00:20

The College of Public Preceptors is pleased to announce that the following two Order Members have been appointed as a Public Preceptor. 

Suddhayu - The correspondent for the process was Viradhamma.

Akasamati - The correspondent for the process was Vajrajyoti.

You can read more about Suddhayu and Akasamati below.

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Suddhayu writes:

A mentor introduced me to Taoism and Buddhism when I was a teenager. After reading many books, I sought instruction in meditation and community with likeminded folk. I happened to be living a few towns over from the...
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Dhanakosa Senior Team: Order Member Recruitment

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 - 17:52

Dhanakosa Senior Team: Order Member Recruitment

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 - 17:52

Join us to deliver the organisational, strategic and spiritual leadership of the Dhanakosa Trust and be part of something extraordinary.

Living Dharma

A unique approach to teaching the Dharma - through nature, landscape, movement, arts and creativity. 

Leadership as a Path

Deepen your practice through shared leadership - join a strong and experienced Order team, rooted in kalyana mitrata and deeply committed to Bhante’s vision of work as practice. 

A sustainable commitment 

We ask for stability, competence and mature engagement and we offer a flexible and robust support package with options for...

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