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International Gathering 2017 - the programme

From Triratna International Gathering 2017 - What The World Needs Now on Sun, 30 Apr, 2017 - 15:39

International Gathering 2017 - the programme

From Triratna International Gathering 2017 - What The World Needs Now on Sun, 30 Apr, 2017 - 15:39

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The overall theme for the gathering is Our Future Dharma — What the World Needs Now

On the Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning of the event we will listen to talks by Prajnaketu (European Young Buddhists Coordinator), Dhammamegha (International Council Secretary) and Arthakusalin (Chair of Ghent Buddhist Centre) - they will explore the Three Jewels as gifts we have to give the world.

Each afternoon will be taken up by a range of workshops...
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Order Retreat in Bodhgaya 2018 OM

From India Dhamma Trust: "At the heart of a peaceful Dhamma Revolution" on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 11:35

Order Retreat in Bodhgaya 2018 OM

From India Dhamma Trust: "At the heart of a peaceful Dhamma Revolution" on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 11:35

Are you going to the convention in Bodhgaya in February?  If so, you may like to consider going on an Order retreat on our land beforehand on 28 January to 3 February 2018.  Subhuti will be joined by all the Public Preceptors for his annual Order retreat sponsored by the India Dhamma Trust.  It’s a unique opportunity to practice deeply with our international Order at the site of the Buddha’s Enlightenment.  The India Dhamma Trust is also offering a ‘Dhamma Revolution’ pilgrimage...
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Sanghamani

Last chance to apply for our BAM women's Karuna appeal!

From Buddhist Action on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 16:33

Last chance to apply for our BAM women's Karuna appeal!

From Buddhist Action on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 16:33

Do something radical this BAM and come and join our next 6 week’s women’s Karuna appeal which begins on June 10th in London.

By becoming a Karuna fundraiser you can directly changes the lives of thousands of dalit and tribal people who face discrimination, inequality and oppression in India and Nepal.

Karuna is one of Triratna’s flagship team based right livelihoods and has been initiating social work and Dharma projects amongst some of the Worlds poorest and most disadvantaged communities since 1980. Most of £1.5...
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Candradasa

Jnanadakini - Bringing The Dharma To Latin America

From Buddhist Centre Features on Tue, 2 May, 2017 - 17:14

Jnanadakini was the first Mexican woman to be ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order and joins us to talk about her work bringing the Dharma to other Latin American women.

We hear about the recent ordination, broadcast live on The Buddhist Centre Online, and about Jnanadakini’s mythic connection to building sangha at home in Mexico, in Venezuela, and across the continent. Her quiet joy in this is apparent as she evokes the strength of practical faith in the face of...
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Ordinations at Guhyaloka 1st May 2017

From College of Public Preceptors on Tue, 2 May, 2017 - 10:00
  • Surata with his ordinands
  • Amogharatna with Rijubandhu, Satyadhara and Saddhacarin
  • Maitreyabandhu with Amalayodhin

Ordinations at Guhyaloka 1st May 2017

From College of Public Preceptors on Tue, 2 May, 2017 - 10:00

I am delighted to announce the names of the sixteen new Dharmacharis who were Publicly ordained on 1st May 2017 at Guhyaloka Retreat Centre.

Public Preceptor Maitreyabandhu:

Kevin Croke becomes Amalayodhin
A Sanskrit name meaning “He who is a Warrior whose aim is Purity” 
(Westernised spelling Amalayodhin)
Private Preceptor: Paramabandhu.

Public Preceptor...
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Triratna50 - European Dedication Ceremony

From Triratna@50 on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 22:04

Jnanacandra, Chair of Essen Buddhist Centre in Germany writes: 

We celebrated our 50th birthday in Essen with about 170 people; who came from Paris, Brussels, Gent, Amsterdam, Arnhem, Metta Vihara, Groningen, Berlin, Freiburg, Tübingen, Wiesbaden, Gelnhausen, Arnsberg, Osnabrück, Düsseldorf, Duisburg, Dortmund and Essen.

This recording is of the dedication ceremony for the next 50 years - first in English, then the first and last verse in French, Dutch and German respectively.

Find Triratna Centres in Europe and round the world
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Maniraja

Public Ordinations at Guhyaloka Retreat Centre in Spain

From Order Connection on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 18:34

Public Ordinations at Guhyaloka Retreat Centre in Spain

From Order Connection on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 18:34

I am delighted to announce the names of the sixteen new Dharmacharis who were Publicly ordained today at Guhyaloka Retreat Centre.

Public Preceptor Maitreyabandhu:

Kevin Croke becomes Amalayodhin
A Sanskrit name meaning “He who is a Warrior whose aim is Purity” 
(Westernised spelling Amalayodhin)
Private Preceptor: Paramabandhu.

Public Preceptor Amogharatna:

Ralf Scholle becomes Ṛjubandhu
A Sanskrit name meaning “Upright Friend” 
(Westernised spelling Rijubandhu)
...
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Sanghamani

Last chance to apply for our BAM women's Karuna appeal!

From Buddhist Action on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 16:33

Last chance to apply for our BAM women's Karuna appeal!

From Buddhist Action on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 16:33

Do something radical this BAM and come and join our next 6 week’s women’s Karuna appeal which begins on June 10th in London.

By becoming a Karuna fundraiser you can directly changes the lives of thousands of dalit and tribal people who face discrimination, inequality and oppression in India and Nepal.

Karuna is one of Triratna’s flagship team based right livelihoods and has been initiating social work and Dharma projects amongst some of the Worlds poorest and most disadvantaged communities since 1980. Most of £1.5...
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New Writing By Sangharakshita: Some Reflections On The Garava Sutta

From Community Highlights on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 16:11

New Writing By Sangharakshita: Some Reflections On The Garava Sutta

From Community Highlights on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 16:11

This new piece by Sangharakshita appeared originally on his own website.

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One is never too old to learn. It is only relatively late in my Dharma life that I have become more aware of or have focused on the Garava Sutta of the Pali Canon. This is not to say that I did not know of its existence but that it started having a significance for me that it had not had before. What struck me...
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Urgyen Sangharakshita On Discipleship: A Postscript To ‘What Is The Western Buddhist Order?’

From Adhisthana Kula on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 16:06

Urgyen Sangharakshita On Discipleship: A Postscript To ‘What Is The Western Buddhist Order?’

From Adhisthana Kula on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 16:06

On 12th April Sangharakshita sent a letter to all members of the Triratna Buddhist Order, A Note on ‘Disciple’: a Postscript to ‘What is the Western Buddhist Order?’

We now share this here as in this letter Sangharakshita has clarified an  important aspect of the relationship of Order members to him, and him to them, and this is no doubt of relevance to the wider Triratna Community.

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A Note on ‘Disciple’: a Postscript to ‘What is the Western Buddhist Order?’...

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