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Dharmabytes: Embracing a Buddhafield

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 9 Nov, 2023 - 11:00

Sangharakshita shares a verse full of reverence, joy and insight by Rantakara who praises the Buddha in the Vimalakirti Nirdesa. Excerpted from the talk Building the Buddha Land, 1979, part of the series The Inconceivable Emancipation - Themes from the Vimalakirti Nirdesha. This lecture deals in depth with what a Buddha Land is, how and by whom it comes to be built, and what all of this has to do with...

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The Future Now - Living Backwards

From Sheffield Buddhist Centre on Thu, 9 Nov, 2023 - 00:00

Vimaladasa will explore what it means to live life backwards, starting from the ideal that we want to reach and acting in accordance in order to get there. What would it be like to act as if we were already enlightened?

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Reflections On Ordination

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Wed, 8 Nov, 2023 - 00:00

On the day of her 40th Order birthday Ratnavandana reflects on her ordination, which was performed by Bhante. This is a very honest, funny and inspiring talk given on a Brahma Viharas retreat at Taraloka.

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The Practice of Karuna Bhavana

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Wed, 8 Nov, 2023 - 00:00

An honest, moving and inspiring personal talk by Maitrisambhava on the practice of Karuna Bhavana. This talk was given on an intensive meditation retreat for mitras on the Brahma Viharas held at Taraloka in 2023

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The Great Gathering 2023

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Wed, 8 Nov, 2023 - 00:00

Talks from the Great Gathering held at Taraloka in 2023. Drawing on the Ariyapariyesana Sutta, Vajratara and Maitridevi explore the Buddha’s teaching on turning from the Ignoble to the Noble Quest: the choice of life lived within limits or of one dedicated to freedom.

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Drop-in meditation classes

From Explore meditation and Buddhism in Warwick on Tue, 7 Nov, 2023 - 11:03

Drop-in meditation classes

From Explore meditation and Buddhism in Warwick on Tue, 7 Nov, 2023 - 11:03

Please note that these classes will no longer run after Thursday 20th June 2024.

We are delighted to launch meditation classes starting in Autumn 2023!

In these classes we offer the opportunity to learn two fundamental meditation practices that help to develop clarity, positivity and peace of mind. These classes are suitable for beginners with no prior experience of meditation, as well as those with experience seeking to deepen their practice.

We will provide instruction for two 20-25 minute meditations each week, with a tea break...

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Dharmabytes: Devotion in the Course of Our Lives

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 6 Nov, 2023 - 11:00

Amaraghosha discusses the importance of the outward expression of our devotion, in both rituals and our daily lives, using quotations and personal examples.

From the talk entitled Salutation given at Croydon Buddhist Centre, 2016.

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FBA Podcast: The Buddha Vandana - Revering the Highest Ideal

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 4 Nov, 2023 - 10:00

What is the central focus of our lives? Vajrashura shares a story from the Buddhist tradition where the monk Mahanama asks the Buddha; “What dwelling places (of the mind) shall we live in?” This talk was given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2018, as part of the series In Praise of the Three Jewels.

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Applications open for 2024 Dharma Life Course for Young Men

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Fri, 3 Nov, 2023 - 17:08

Applications open for 2024 Dharma Life Course for Young Men

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Fri, 3 Nov, 2023 - 17:08

27 August – 17 December 2024
Applications due Friday 1 March 2024

A four-month residential course providing you with an opportunity to live an intensive dharma life: living, practising, studying, and working together within the context of Adhisthana.

Over 16 weeks you’ll receive a grounding in the principles and practice of Triratna Buddhism through retreats, study with experienced teachers and communal living. You’ll also participate in the life of the wider Adhisthana sangha: meditating together, performing ritual, developing kalyana mitrata and joining in...

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Applications open for 2024 Dharma Life Course for Young Men

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Fri, 3 Nov, 2023 - 17:05

Applications open for 2024 Dharma Life Course for Young Men

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Fri, 3 Nov, 2023 - 17:05

27 August – 17 December 2024
Applications due Friday 1 March 2024

A four-month residential course providing you with an opportunity to live an intensive dharma life: living, practising, studying, and working together within the context of Adhisthana.

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