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Community Member Early 2010

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 7 Sep, 2018 - 16:40

Community Member Early 2010

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 7 Sep, 2018 - 16:40

Photo of Community member in early 2010. Thanks to Dh. Arunvajra for photo.

Vajrapriya

Restorative Process Working Group

From Order Messenger on Fri, 7 Sep, 2018 - 10:41

Restorative Process Working Group

From Order Messenger on Fri, 7 Sep, 2018 - 10:41

This is a short update on who the working group is and what we are doing.

What is Restorative Process?

A restorative process aims to resolve conflict or to repair harm. It relies not on blame, punishment or sanctions, but on restoring relationships by bringing together those involved. They can then see how everyone has been affected, and there is an opportunity for everyone to be involved in repairing the harm and meeting the needs of those involved.

Working Group set up in 2018

Current members: Ratnadharini, Shantigarbha,...

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Vassika

Nicolas Hulot démissionne. En quoi cela nous concerne-t-il ?

From Centre bouddhiste Triratna de Paris on Fri, 7 Sep, 2018 - 09:57

Nicolas Hulot démissionne. En quoi cela nous concerne-t-il ?

From Centre bouddhiste Triratna de Paris on Fri, 7 Sep, 2018 - 09:57

J’ai été très touchée, la semaine dernière, d’apprendre la démission de Nicolas Hulot, et encore plus quand j’ai écouté l’interview sur France Inter pendant laquelle il a pris cette décision douloureuse pour lui et alarmante pour la France et pour le monde. J’ai été touchée par sa sincérité et par son intégrité, et surtout par sa vision et la résonnance que j’ai ressentie avec la vision bouddhique.

Pour lui, l’écologie, l’avenir de notre planète, si dangereusement en péril, doit être le facteur...

Vassika

Nicolas Hulot démissionne. En quoi cela nous concerne-t-il ?

From Espace Sangha de Paris on Fri, 7 Sep, 2018 - 09:53

Nicolas Hulot démissionne. En quoi cela nous concerne-t-il ?

From Espace Sangha de Paris on Fri, 7 Sep, 2018 - 09:53

Pour lui, l’écologie, l’avenir de notre planète, si dangereusement en péril, doit être le facteur...

Saddhammapradip

Eight Fold Path Retreat (Part 2)

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 7 Sep, 2018 - 09:33

Eight Fold Path Retreat (Part 2)

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 7 Sep, 2018 - 09:33

From 28th Aug to 2nd Sept 18 Women Mitra Study retreat led by Western Region GFR Team. Around 90 retreatant present on this Retreat among them were 18 Dhammacharini.

It was second half of Eight fold path retreat. In this Dhni. Maitridarshani given talk on Right Livelihood, Dhni. Shriarya on Right Effort, Dhni. Bodhiratna on Right Mindfulness and Dhni. Kamalchitta on Right...

Saddhammapradip

Bhante Birthday Celebration Aug - 18

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 7 Sep, 2018 - 09:24

Bhante Birthday Celebration Aug - 18

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 7 Sep, 2018 - 09:24

On 26th Aug 18 we celebrated Bhante Birthday. Dh. Ratnasambhava led sevenfold puja. Dh. Chandrashil chanted long life Mantra for Bhante.

Everybody was feeling great Gratitude toward Bhante got absorbed in Bhante both Punya and Jnana.

Saddhammapradip

Art & Meditation Retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 7 Sep, 2018 - 08:32

Art & Meditation Retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 7 Sep, 2018 - 08:32

Art and Meditation Retreat led by Dh. Guhyacitta from 24th to 26th Aug 18. In this retreat try to understand Bhante definition of Art and done basic meditation seating to experience it.

Retreat end with Bhante Birthday Celebration, we feel great gratitude to experience both Bhante Punya and Jnana.

Karunadevi

Upcoming Ordinations in the USA

From Order Messenger on Thu, 6 Sep, 2018 - 19:32

Upcoming Ordinations in the USA

From Order Messenger on Thu, 6 Sep, 2018 - 19:32

Dear Order Members,

We are very pleased to announce that Diane Palaces and Barry Timmerman, both of New Hampshire in the United States, are being privately ordained on the following dates:

Diane on Sunday, September 9 at 3:30 EDT.
Private Preceptor: Dayalocana

Barry on Thursday, September 13 in the evening.
Private Preceptor: Surakshita

Their Public Ordination ceremonies will be held on Sunday, September 16 at 4 pm at Aryaloka...

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Candradasa

50 Years, 50 Voices: Jnanadakini (Highlights)

From Buddhist Voices on Tue, 4 Sep, 2018 - 17:39

Immediately I said yes, and then I thought, ‘Oh, wow, it’s Venezuela… it’s almost like war!’ I didn’t know what kind of adventure it was going to be…

Jnanadakini’s Annals

In 1968 I was trying to understand the tragic political events in my country, Mexico, during the killing of many many students; and at the same time being moved by the Beatles song ‘All You Need Is Love’ and the Olympic games in Mexico.

In 1978 I was studying Sociology at the University, finding my individuality with leftists and...

Sadayasihi

Islam and the Buddha - New Writing from Sangharakshita

From Community Highlights on Tue, 4 Sep, 2018 - 11:53

Islam and the Buddha - New Writing from Sangharakshita

From Community Highlights on Tue, 4 Sep, 2018 - 11:53

Following on from his previous piece, Buddhism and Islam, Sangharakshita discusses Shah-Kazemi’s Common Ground Between Islam and Buddhism, with special reference to an article of his own published sixty or more years ago, Religion as Revelation and Discovery.

This piece is open to all and can be read on Sangharakshita’s website: Islam and the Buddha along with other articles he has written.

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