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The Buddha's Social Revolution

From London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 11 May, 2021 - 00:00
In the first weeks after his Enlightenment, the Buddha stayed alone near the Bodhi tree, assimilating his profound discovery and enjoying its bliss. But from the first moment he encountered another human being, the force of his compassion led him to revolt against the social hierarchies of his day. In this impassioned talk at the London Buddhist Centre's 2021 Buddha Day celebrations, Subhuti explores the nature of social conditioning. In doing so, he calls for greater efforts to understand differing experiences and an attempt to relate on the basis of the Buddha's radical vision for humankind.
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The Guru's Advice: Sub35 Festival Retreat

From Adhisthana on Mon, 10 May, 2021 - 12:12

The Guru's Advice: Sub35 Festival Retreat

From Adhisthana on Mon, 10 May, 2021 - 12:12

THU 26 AUGMON 30 AUG

Lived out fully, Buddhist practice is revolutionary. Its purpose is a complete transformation of every element of our lives and of the world around us. 

The legendary Tibetan Guru Padmasambhava is the archetype of this transformation. His mythic life story presents a conflict between the forces of light and the forces of darkness – a conflict that takes place within our own hearts and minds. Following his example, we can learn to...

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Dharmabyte: The Practice of Creating Sangha

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 10 May, 2021 - 06:00

This is an exploration by Saddhaloka of the distinguishing role of Sangha, spiritual community, in the development and life of the Triratna (formally Western) Buddhist Order, and, in fact, in any kind of Buddhist spiritual life. Saddhaloka here is steady and thoughtful as ever…

From the talk entitled Creating Sangha and Changing the World given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2002.

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Death of Dhammachari Vinayagarbha

From Order Connection on Sat, 8 May, 2021 - 17:46

Death of Dhammachari Vinayagarbha

From Order Connection on Sat, 8 May, 2021 - 17:46

Dear brothers and sisters,

I am very sad to inform you that Dhammachari Vinayagarbha passed away today 8th May 2021 around 8.00 PM. He was hospitalized for 15 days to get corona treatment. He used to live with his son in Pune and for a few days, he went to his home town at Purna near Nanded.

Vinyagarbha was ordained at Urgyen Sangharakshita Meditation and retreat centre at Nanded on 14th October 2018. Chandrabodhi was his private preceptor and public ordination was given by Dhammachari Adityabodhi. I found...

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Dh Jnanghosh - at Solitary

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 8 May, 2021 - 09:30

Dh Jnanghosh - at Solitary

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 8 May, 2021 - 09:30
Dh Jnanghosh did solitary retreat for 15 days at retreat center just before one month. We have requested him to write about his experience Of solitary retreat but somehow not able to follow up with him.
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FBA Podcast: The Bodhisattva Ideal In India

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 8 May, 2021 - 06:00

In this moving and rousing talk, Dhammachari Amoghasiddhi illustrates how the Dhamma can radically transform people’s lives, liberating them from a hellish existence, particularly in India.

Using the examples of his own life, as well as the lives of Bhante Sangharakshita, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and others, he explains that if we want to live a meaningful life, we must open up to the suffering of others and do everything we can to help alleviate their...

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The Dharma and Social Action

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Sat, 8 May, 2021 - 01:00
Maitrisiddhi talks personally about her experience of being on environmental social actions in 2019. A talk organised by the Brighton Buddhist Centre for Buddhist Action Month 2020
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Ordinations at Dhanakosa Retreat Centre in Scotland

From Order Connection on Fri, 7 May, 2021 - 19:25

Ordinations at Dhanakosa Retreat Centre in Scotland

From Order Connection on Fri, 7 May, 2021 - 19:25

Dear companions in the good life,

I’m delighted to let you know that the following women from the Glasgow sangha were publicly ordained at Dhanakosa this afternoon:

Hilary Barclay becomes Vajracetana (long final ‘a’), A Sanskrit name meaning ‘She whose purpose is diamond like’.
Westernised (registered) spelling: Vajrachetana

Christine Cather becomes Suvarnasri (dot under the ’n’, accent over the ’s’ and long ‘i’). A Sanskrit name meaning ‘Golden Light’.

Dassini was...

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Ordinations at Dhanakosa Retreat Centre in Scotland

From College of Public Preceptors on Fri, 7 May, 2021 - 19:25

Ordinations at Dhanakosa Retreat Centre in Scotland

From College of Public Preceptors on Fri, 7 May, 2021 - 19:25

I’m delighted to let you know that the following women from the Glasgow sangha were publicly ordained at Dhanakosa this afternoon:

Hilary Barclay becomes Vajracetana (long final ‘a’), A Sanskrit name meaning ‘She whose purpose is diamond like’.
Westernised (registered) spelling: Vajrachetana

Christine Cather becomes Suvarnasri (dot under the ’n’, accent over the ’s’ and long ‘i’). A Sanskrit name meaning ‘Golden Light’.

Dassini was the private preceptor for both...

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Ordinations At The London Buddhist Centre

From Triratna News on Fri, 7 May, 2021 - 11:21

Ordinations At The London Buddhist Centre

From Triratna News on Fri, 7 May, 2021 - 11:21

We’re delighted to let you know that three public ordinations took place at the LBC on Thursday 6th May. Following the ordinations at Adhisthana earlier this week, these are the second of three public ordination ceremonies for women on this one retreat.

Jenny Tarrant from Deal becomes Vidyanadi (a long first “a” and a long final “i”), a name meaning “She who is a river of wisdom.” Registered spelling: Vidyanadi. Private Preceptor: Dayapaksini.

Rowena Wingfield-Davies from Croydon becomes Simhasraddha (dot under the “m”, accent above...

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