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What is the Order? Men's GFR retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 13 Mar, 2017 - 16:32

What is the Order? Men's GFR retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 13 Mar, 2017 - 16:32Concluding talk given by Dh.Yashosagar at Men’s GFR retreat from 5th march to 13th march 2017
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The Well and the Spiral: reflections on immanence and transcendence

From Shabda Articles on Sat, 11 Mar, 2017 - 09:45

Some reflections on the path of Insight, and the path of Transcendence based on Faith. I explore these via the images of a deep well from which water is drawn, and of a spiral path that ascends towards Nirvana. These two are seen as complementary aspects of the Buddhist life. I then explore the Mahayana teaching of the ten bhumis, or ten Stages from the Avatamsaka as exemplifying these two aspects within the path of the Bodhisattva, and as providing...

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'Opening Up The Thatch' - Parami In Conversation with Tejananda

From Adhisthana Kula on Thu, 9 Mar, 2017 - 18:14

'Opening Up The Thatch' - Parami In Conversation with Tejananda

From Adhisthana Kula on Thu, 9 Mar, 2017 - 18:14

Some time ago, Tejananda wrote a piece entitled ‘Opening up the Thatch’. In this, he thoughtfully suggests that we need “an open and compassionate discussion” on the issues raised by allegations around historical controversy in Triratna, re-made in a recent short regional TV programme in the UK.

Amongst other points, Tejananda wondered if it would be helpful to engage in some form of ‘truth and reconciliation’ process. Recently, he visited Adhisthana and met...
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Candradasa

Buddhist Voices From Mexico - Aurea, Pablo & Alejandra

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 10 Mar, 2017 - 18:33

First in a series of occasional episodes featuring Triratna voices from Mexico. Here we meet the wonderful Aurea and her family in Mexico City and hear their story of what it’s like to be a Buddhist (or have a Buddhist in your life) in a country where that’s still fairly unusual.  

An inspiring, warm conversation that shows the tremendous difference love and support from friends and family can make to anyone practising Buddhism. 
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Mokshini

'What Meditation Really Is'

From Exeter Triratna Group on Fri, 10 Mar, 2017 - 18:30

Sangharakshita gave this talk in 1975 - so, a looong time ago; and I probably listened to it for the first time in 1988! But I still think it is a really useful talk and worth listening to. I referred to this at Exeter Sangha Night 8 March, and talked about how this talk really got me to think about the purpose of what I was trying to do. 

And in addition, listening to this talk marked the start of learning to be...

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The Practice and Purpose of Meditation

From Exeter Triratna Group on Fri, 10 Mar, 2017 - 18:15

The Practice and Purpose of Meditation

From Exeter Triratna Group on Fri, 10 Mar, 2017 - 18:15

 - this is our new theme on Sangha Night which started on March 8th. Over the next couple of months we’ll be devoting the evenings to going deeper in meditation by looking at the main meditation practices as taught in our Community.

We’ll do this  through short talks, guided meditation practice and time for discussion and sharing our experience of meditating. All levels of experience welcome!  If you’ve been meaning to re-energize your meditation practice, this might be just the time to do it!
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Come along! Celebrating 50 years of the Triratna Buddhist Community

From Exeter Triratna Group on Fri, 10 Mar, 2017 - 18:02

Come along! Celebrating 50 years of the Triratna Buddhist Community

From Exeter Triratna Group on Fri, 10 Mar, 2017 - 18:02

Join Mokshini, Karunadarshin, Sudhana, Nandavajra and others from the Devon Sangha to travel to the Bristol Buddhist Centre for the day to mark “50 years of the Triratna Buddhist Community”! It would be lovely if there was a whole group of us from Exeter going up. The plan is to all go on a train together on the 8.23am from Exeter St David’s to Bristol Temple Meads, and return in the evening on the 18.44pm departure from Temple Meads.

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The Unshakeable: Sub35 retreat for men at Padmaloka

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Fri, 10 Mar, 2017 - 14:26
  • The Unshakeable

The Unshakeable: Sub35 retreat for men at Padmaloka

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Fri, 10 Mar, 2017 - 14:26

‘Akshobya means immovable, what does not shake, what does not tremble.
He represents the openness, the non-centrality of the Enlightenment experience: its toughness and solidness, its indestructibility, its firmness, its strength, its immovability, its unshakeability.’

- THE UNSHAKEABLE -

21st - 28th April

A 7-day retreat exploring the unshakeable archetypal Buddha Akshobya, through ritual, talks, discussion, meditation and friendship.
Led by a team of young Order members and open to all men aged 18 - 35.

Bookings and info:
http://www.padmaloka.org.uk/retreats/2017/sub-35s-retreat-unshakeable

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This event will...
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Interested in living and working at Taraloka?

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Fri, 10 Mar, 2017 - 12:56

Interested in living and working at Taraloka?

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Fri, 10 Mar, 2017 - 12:56

Interested in Living and Working at Taraloka?

Taraloka offers a unique context for women to live a full-time Dharma life, for being of service to others and for personal and collective transformation.  We are looking for female Order Members or GFR mitras for two roles: bookkeeping and finance and administration and bookings secretary. The closing date...
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'Opening Up The Thatch' - Parami In Conversation with Tejananda

From Adhisthana Kula on Thu, 9 Mar, 2017 - 18:14

'Opening Up The Thatch' - Parami In Conversation with Tejananda

From Adhisthana Kula on Thu, 9 Mar, 2017 - 18:14

Some time ago, Tejananda wrote a piece entitled ‘Opening up the Thatch’. In this, he thoughtfully suggests that we need “an open and compassionate discussion” on the issues raised by allegations around historical controversy in Triratna, re-made in a recent short regional TV programme in the UK.

Amongst other points, Tejananda wondered if it would be helpful to engage in some form of ‘truth and reconciliation’ process. Recently, he visited Adhisthana and met...

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