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Padmavajra

Resignation of Saddhananda

From Order Connection on Sun, 7 Aug, 2016 - 23:34

Resignation of Saddhananda

From Order Connection on Sun, 7 Aug, 2016 - 23:34

Dear Friends,

This is to inform you all that Saddhananda (Sam Wilkin) has resigned from the Order. He came to visit Satyaraja (his private preceptor) and me (his public preceptor). We had a very positive meeting and on the basis of that I have accepted his resignation.

Saddhananda is from Greymouth, New Zealand. He was ordained at Guhyaloka in June of 2005. We wish him well in the future. Attached below is his formal letter of resignation to all Order members.

Yours in the Sangha,
Padmavajra
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Jnanadhara

Harmony and Conflict Resolution - Day 5 Summary

From Triratna International Council on Sun, 7 Aug, 2016 - 12:25

Jnanadhara and Dassini interviewing Munisha about a day framed by the idea of a community founded on the ideal of harmony between living beings. The nuts and bolts of that is moving towards finding a flexible commonality of approach to community and can often involve conflict resolution. We hear about initiatives and success stories in both these areas, as well as important safeguarding work going on at Triratna Centres around the world.

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Jnanadakini, Vajranatha y Viryakirti y en el Consejo Internacional 2016

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 6 Aug, 2016 - 23:23

Jnanadakini, Vajranatha y Viryakirti comparten sus experiencias come delegados en el Consejo Internacional por parte de Espana y America Latina.

Consejo Internacional 2016

Dassini

Manjusri Mantra

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 6 Aug, 2016 - 13:06

We finished off the fourth day with a ritual that included readings in many languages and this rather beautiful, atmospheric harmonized chanting of the mantra of the Bodhisattva Manjusri, whose great sword of kindly wisdom cuts through the heart of all ignorance and confusion.

Om A Ra Pa Ca Na Dhih

dhammamegha

The Sikkha Project - The Story So Far...

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 6 Aug, 2016 - 12:38

The Sikkha Project - The Story So Far...

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 6 Aug, 2016 - 12:38

Here is the presentation accompanying Dhammamegha’s detailed talk on the early stages of an ambitious, exciting new project to renew and re-imagine the Triratna system of practice as a genuinely collective international endeavour…

Listen to the accompanying talk with an introduction by Dhammarati

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Dhammamegha and Dhammarati - The Sikkha Project: The History and Story So Far...

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 6 Aug, 2016 - 12:33

Dhammamegha and Dhammarati - The Sikkha Project: The History and Story So Far...

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 6 Aug, 2016 - 12:33

Dhammamegha’s detailed exposition of the early stages of an ambitious, exciting new project to renew and re-imagine the Triratna system of practice as a genuinely collective international endeavour…

Her full account of where the project is at after its early stage research is preceded by Dhammarati’s helpful account of the Sikkha Project in relation to the Triratna International Council - the hows and whys of the project got started.

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Introduction to Buddhism

From Triratna Thames Valley and Reading on Sat, 6 Aug, 2016 - 07:38

Introduction to Buddhism

From Triratna Thames Valley and Reading on Sat, 6 Aug, 2016 - 07:38

From Tuesday 13th September we will start a new series of sessions to introduce newcomers to what Buddhism is all about.

Week 1 – What is Buddhism? A discussion of what makes Buddhism unique, introducing the Buddha. We will begin the meditation practice of Mindfulness of breathing.

Week 2 – Why meditate? Some key features of the practice of meditation and benefits of a regular practice. We will continue the Mindfulness of breathing.

Week 3 – Living as a Buddhist – an investigation of the ways in...

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Dhammarati on The History of the International Council

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 6 Aug, 2016 - 01:12

Dhammarati’s meticulous history of the Triratna International Council since its inception in 2011. If you want to understand what makes a spiritual movement tick when it has global aspirations, this is the perfect primer…

During the talk, Dhammarati played audio of Sangharakshita’s blessing to the first International Council. Listen to a recording.

Best enjoyed accompanied by this impeccably designed slideshow

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The History of the International Council

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 6 Aug, 2016 - 01:04

Dhammarati’s impeccably designed guide to the evolution of a structure that might enable a genuinely international Buddhist movement to develop and thrive… Since its inception in 2011 Dhammarati has been at the helm of the International Council. This slideshow accompanies his talk here.

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Listen to Dhammarati’s accompanying talk on the history of the International Council

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Candradasa

Buddhist Voices - Vidyatara

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 6 Aug, 2016 - 00:49

Vidyatara was one of the forces behind the development of the Triratna International Council after its foundation in 2011. We get a chance to catch up with her on her first return visit to the UK after moving back to Melbourne, Australia. She still carries a fierce passion for the vision of a genuinely international Buddhist movement and that comes through as we hear about aspects of her life and practice at home, back in national political work, carrying...

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