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Ordinations Under the Bodhi Tree

From Triratna News on Wed, 28 Mar, 2018 - 14:52

Ordinations Under the Bodhi Tree

From Triratna News on Wed, 28 Mar, 2018 - 14:52

On February 23rd 2018, just before the start of the International Order Convention in India two Mitras - one man and one woman - were ordained in Bodhgaya. This Newsbyte from Clear Vision gives us a flavour of that occasion and, amidst the busyness and noise around the Mahabodhi Temple, we get a sense of following in the footsteps of the Buddha as Mokshasara and Shramanveer join the Triratna Buddhist Order.

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Join Us in Celebration with Bettye Before She Travels for Ordination

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Wed, 28 Mar, 2018 - 14:50

Join Us in Celebration with Bettye Before She Travels for Ordination

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Wed, 28 Mar, 2018 - 14:50

Sunday, April 1, 9.30am-12pm

This Sunday, April 1st, we will be sending Bettye Pruitt off for her 3-month ordination retreat in the mountains of Spain. All are welcome to join us for meditation, a celebratory puja, and rejoicing in Bettye’s many merits. Viriyalila will be leading with support by the women’s Mitra study group.

Please arrive no later than 10AM if you plan to join us for the morning. Offered by donations: $10-$5 suggested.

Sadayasihi

Four New Volumes of The Complete Works of Sangharakshita

From Triratna News on Wed, 28 Mar, 2018 - 14:33

Four New Volumes of The Complete Works of Sangharakshita

From Triratna News on Wed, 28 Mar, 2018 - 14:33

As part of the celebrations around the 50th anniversary of the Triratna Order, Windhorse Publications will release four new volumes of The Complete Works of Sangharakshita in early April.

The Complete Works include all previously published work by Sangharakshita, as well as talks, seminars and writings published for the first time. This collection represents the definitive edition of his life’s work as a Buddhist writer and teacher.

Launched in Oct, 2016 with ...

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Mitra Ceremonies for Chong & Sarah

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 27 Mar, 2018 - 15:53

Mitra Ceremonies for Chong & Sarah

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 27 Mar, 2018 - 15:53

On Saturday, March 24th, the Portsmouth Buddhist Center community came together to support and celebrate the mitra ceremonies of Sarah Flause and Chongson Scotts. Sangha members from Boston, Maine, New Hampshire and New York (well, New Jersey actually!) were among those gathered as well as family and friends of Sarah and Chong.

Thank you to Lona & Maryellen for bringing the flowers, and to Danakamala for creating the shrine. The colors all came together so beautifully! Thank you also to everyone...

Bodhinaga

Death of Susiddhi

From Order Connection on Tue, 27 Mar, 2018 - 11:59

Death of Susiddhi

From Order Connection on Tue, 27 Mar, 2018 - 11:59

Dear Order Members,

We are sad to inform you that Dharmachari Susiddhi died around 10pm on the evening of 23 March at the age of 77 years old. Dayavajra was with him and was reading Bhante’s poetry to him at the time.

Susiddhi had been living in a care home in Sheffield since November 2016 following a diagnosis of Alzheimers and a relapse of his Myeloma Blood Cancer (which he was first treated for in 2011).
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Sadayasihi

Sponsors Wanted for Two New Upcoming Windhorse Publications

From Community Highlights on Mon, 26 Mar, 2018 - 12:48

Sponsors Wanted for Two New Upcoming Windhorse Publications

From Community Highlights on Mon, 26 Mar, 2018 - 12:48

Giulietta from Windhorse Publications writes: “We are looking forward to two new books coming out this summer - I’ll Meet You There by Shantigarbha and Satipatthāna Meditation: A Practice Guide by Bhikkhu Anālayo. As we’re a small charity, we ask that you please consider sponsoring one or both to help us with publication costs. Those contributing sponsorships of £30 or more will receive the eBook and paperback upon publication.

I’ll Meet You There by Shantigarbha.

This is a beautifully written guide to how empathy...

Sadayasihi

The New Colchester Buddhist Centre

From Triratna News on Mon, 26 Mar, 2018 - 12:14

The New Colchester Buddhist Centre

From Triratna News on Mon, 26 Mar, 2018 - 12:14

The latest Newsbyte from Clear Vision follows a visit to the new Buddhist Centre in Colchester. Chair Amalaketu’s vision was “if we build it, they will come” and already there are signs of their Sangha flourishing. Amalaketu chats to Clear Vision in November 2017 about the process and hard work involved in renovating a quite rundown premises, formerly a doctor’s surgery - including ensuring that the Centre is as environmentally sustainable as possible, with quality insulation, low energy lighting and solar panels on...

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A Passage to America

From Shabda Articles on Fri, 23 Mar, 2018 - 14:10

A Passage to America

From Shabda Articles on Fri, 23 Mar, 2018 - 14:10

Open to all - see https://www.sangharakshita.org/writings.html

It was my first visit to the United States. In previous years I had made several long-distance flights, but this was the first time I had crossed the Atlantic. The reason for my journey was that I had been invited by the Philosophy Department of Berkeley College, a residential college at Yale University, to give a series of lectures on Buddhist Philosophy. Although I had no academic qualifications, I had been...

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Examination of Energy and Effort this Sunday

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 22 Mar, 2018 - 21:45

Examination of Energy and Effort this Sunday

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 22 Mar, 2018 - 21:45

Examination of Energy and Effort this Sunday

Sunday, March 25, 9:30-12:00pm

This Sunday we continue with our series, Into the Spring: Toward New Life in the Mind. Dh Candradasa will lead meditation and introduce the third of the seven factors of an awakened mind –– Energy and Effort. Join us for discussion about the type of skillful effort that the great Buddhist poet Shantideva described as ‘energy used in the pursuit of good.’

You can enjoy this program either as part of the series or as a stand-alone Dharma...

Bodhinaga

News about Susiddhi's Health

From Order Connection on Tue, 20 Mar, 2018 - 16:25

News about Susiddhi's Health

From Order Connection on Tue, 20 Mar, 2018 - 16:25

Dear Order Members,

Susiddhi has been living in a care home in Sheffield since November 2016 following a diagnosis of Alzheimers and a relapse of his myeloma blood cancer (which he was first treated for in 2011).

He has been well cared for by the staff who are very fond of him. Although he likes his own company, Susiddhi has enjoyed regular visits from both myself and Advayacitta (who has been reading Dharma to...

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