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Train your Mind - an introduction to Buddhism and Meditation

From Oxford Buddhist Centre - Buddhism and Meditation in Oxford on Wed, 25 May, 2016 - 11:49

Train your Mind - an introduction to Buddhism and Meditation

From Oxford Buddhist Centre - Buddhism and Meditation in Oxford on Wed, 25 May, 2016 - 11:49

Want to see what your mind can do? This six-week course introduces the core teachings of the Buddha and how you can use them to move from ordinary, divided consciousness into a fuller, richer and more creative approach to life. On this highly practical course you will receive instruction in meditation as well as experiencing first-hand some of the key principles that underpin Buddhism. You will also be encouraged to continue the training practices at home and in your daily life.

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Avalokiteshvara and the Creative Heart

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Wed, 25 May, 2016 - 01:00

How do we have a creative response to suffering, without either getting overwhelmed or turning away? In this talk, given on a work retreat at Taraloka, Maitrisiddhi describes the Bodhisattva Ideal with the myth of Avalokitesvara. She explores the crucial interrelationship between keeping our own personal practice and inspiration at our hearts and being able to continuously act for the benefit of the world.

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BAM! @ North London Buddhist Centre

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Tue, 24 May, 2016 - 16:01

BAM! @ North London Buddhist Centre

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Tue, 24 May, 2016 - 16:01

Activities at the North London Buddhist Centre during BAM

Make your pledge for June visible with an acorn on our Tree of Intention in the bookshop area

BAM! Generosity

We will be collecting non-perishable food and toiletries donations for the Islington Centre for Refugees & Asylum Seekers. There will be a donation point in the reception area.

BAM! Early Morning Meditation

Wednesdays 07:30 - 08:30 on Weds 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 June

In our early morning practice we will be drawing attention to different aspects of...

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Sponsor our Two New Titles

From Windhorse Publications on Mon, 23 May, 2016 - 16:17

Sponsor our Two New Titles

From Windhorse Publications on Mon, 23 May, 2016 - 16:17

We continue to have success with our sponsorship campaigns in 2015 and 2016 – thank you to all who have sponsored a book. Here are two new books, both due to be published in late 2016. Please consider sponsoring one or both.

Mindful Emotion: a short course in kindness – by Dr Paramabandhu Groves and Dr Jed Shamel. Drawing on their clinical experience as well as their Buddhist practice, the authors have developed an eight-week...

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Buddha Jayanti Celebration 2016

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 23 May, 2016 - 06:46

Buddha Jayanti Celebration 2016

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Mon, 23 May, 2016 - 06:46

On Buddha Jayanti did seven fold puja under Bodhi Tree led by Dhammachari Ratnasambhava in presence of Dh, Chandrashil along with Dh. Guhyacitta, Dh. Atapchitta, Raj Mohan, Abhijit, Ninad, Padmavajra, Dhammadeep and Sawant Family from Panvel.Also chanted Long Life Mantra for Bhante led by Dh. Chandrashil.

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Abundance

From Manchester Buddhist Centre on Mon, 23 May, 2016 - 01:00

A talk given on the Manchester Buddhist Centre Sangha Retreat at Adhisthana on 20 May 2016

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From Pinball Machine to River

From Manchester Buddhist Centre on Mon, 23 May, 2016 - 01:00

A talk given on the Manchester Buddhist Centre Sangha Retreat at Adhisthana on 21 May 2016

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The Buried Life - Connecting with Self, Other and the Third Order of Consciousness

From Manchester Buddhist Centre on Mon, 23 May, 2016 - 01:00

A talk given on the Manchester Buddhist Centre Sangha Retreat at Adhisthana on 22 May 2016

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Books for BAM

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Fri, 20 May, 2016 - 12:18

Books for BAM

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Fri, 20 May, 2016 - 12:18

We at Windhorse Publications would like to highlight relevant books which can help us explore living more ethically. One way to get involved is to create a BAM shelf at your Centre during June to showcase them. Here are some titles which address the question, ‘How can we live ethically from a place of compassion?’

The Bodhisattva Ideal by Sangharakshita – How can we be happy and at the same time responsive to the suffering of others? It can be...

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BAM at Birmingham Buddhist Centre

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Fri, 20 May, 2016 - 10:36

BAM at Birmingham Buddhist Centre

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Fri, 20 May, 2016 - 10:36

This year we have 2 talks, a six week course and a suggested action on the BAM themes.

Talks

Buddhist Chaplaincy in a non-Buddhist Setting - Mahasiddhi: Tuesday 31 May, 7.30pm

Mahasiddhi has been volunteering for a number of years as a Buddhist Chaplain at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. In this talk he will outline his practice and experience as a Buddhist chaplain in a predominantly non-Buddhist setting, addressing questions such as: What is it we Buddhists can offer and bring to...

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