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Milarepa - Fear and Fearlessness

From London Buddhist Centre on Fri, 22 Aug, 2014 - 00:00
A talk given by Silapiya as part of the Dharma Night class at the London Buddhist Centre. Second in an ongoing series looking at Milarepa.
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Thinking about Buddhism and ethics

From Western Buddhist Review on Thu, 21 Aug, 2014 - 12:23

Thinking about Buddhism and ethics

From Western Buddhist Review on Thu, 21 Aug, 2014 - 12:23This post is to alert you to a couple of articles on Buddhism and ethics by Triratna Order members and mitras, and recently published in the Journal of Buddhist Ethics. First, Meynard Vasen, a mitra from Ghent in Belgium, presently living in Wales, has written an excellent philosophical article exploring Buddhist ethics as a form of ‘virtue ethics’. For some years there has been a philosophical debate about how to characterise Buddhist ethics in terms of...
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Discussing Climate Change and the Triratna Community

From ecodharma on Thu, 21 Aug, 2014 - 09:33

Discussing Climate Change and the Triratna Community

From ecodharma on Thu, 21 Aug, 2014 - 09:33This is a discussion with Sahajatara, Yogaratna, and Lindsay Alderton about their recent efforts to promote concern and action around climate change within the Triratna Community and the Dharma Action Network for Climate Engagement. The conversation took place mid summer 2014. it was arranged and hosted by the ecodharma centre (www.ecodharma.com).
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The Brahma Viharas - a talk by Singhamati

From Norwich Young Buddhists on Wed, 20 Aug, 2014 - 17:50

The Brahma Viharas - a talk by Singhamati

From Norwich Young Buddhists on Wed, 20 Aug, 2014 - 17:50A 50 minute talk given on the Norwich Young Buddhists August retreat at Norwich Buddhist Centre.

Singhamati introduces the 4 Brahma Viharas:

1.Metta (loving-kindness) 2.Karuna (compassion) 3.Mudita (gladness) 4.Uppeksha (equanimity)

Be sure to watch in HD! (click on the cog, then quality, then HD)
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The Still Life - images from Vijayaloka Retreat Centre, Sydney

From Sydney Buddhist Centre on Wed, 20 Aug, 2014 - 11:53

The Still Life - images from Vijayaloka Retreat Centre, Sydney

From Sydney Buddhist Centre on Wed, 20 Aug, 2014 - 11:53
These are a selection of images taken at the Vijayaloka Retreat Centre in January 2014 during the Men’s Training for Ordination Retreat.
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A welcome to new Order Members in Sydney

From Sydney Buddhist Centre on Wed, 20 Aug, 2014 - 06:39
  • A kesa, mala and rupa from Adhisthana

A welcome to new Order Members in Sydney

From Sydney Buddhist Centre on Wed, 20 Aug, 2014 - 06:39On Wednesday 27th the Sydney Buddhist Centre is welcoming back four new Dharmacharis from their ordination retreats.
Come along to meet
  • Aaron Matheson who is now Aryadharma (meaning ‘Noble Dharma’)
  • Steven Caldwell who is now Bodhidasa (meaning ‘He who is in the Service of Enlightenment.’)
  • Kevin Griffith who is now Karunamitra (meaning ‘Compassionate Friend’)
  • Glen Davies who is now Nandavani (meaning ‘He whose voice is blissful’)
This is an opportunity to both welcome them and hear snippets of their fascinating journeys.The evening begins at 7pm with a meditation followed...
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Milarepa and the Value of Solitude

From London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 19 Aug, 2014 - 00:00
Subhadramati reflects on the value of solitude as inspired by the yogi Milarepa. A talk given as part of the Dharma Night class at the London Buddhist Centre, with singing by Dayabhadra.
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The Women's Ordination Team in India

From Tiratanaloka on Sun, 17 Aug, 2014 - 21:20
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The Women's Ordination Team in India

From Tiratanaloka on Sun, 17 Aug, 2014 - 21:20Here’s a picture of our other half - the Women’s Ordination Team in India and their support taken at a recent Ordination Team meeting in Bhaja. They do an amazing job helping support women who are training for Ordination, sometimes in very demanding circumstances. Here is a bit about them: There are at present only 3 full-time workers in the team: Tarahridaya and Vijaya, as well as Karunamaya who is not in the picture. There is also Jnanasuri who does...
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Two new job opportunities at the Manchester Buddhist Centre

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Tue, 12 Aug, 2014 - 10:51
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Two new job opportunities at the Manchester Buddhist Centre

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Tue, 12 Aug, 2014 - 10:51News of two jobs coming up at Manchester Buddhist Centre. If you have the right skills and want an opportunity to deepen your Buddhist practice this could be an ideal opportunity for you!

We are looking for two committed Triratna Sangha members with a keen interest and enthusiasm in the areas of work detailed below. You will also have the ability and energy to contribute to the realisation the vision of Manchester Buddhist Centre.

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