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Dharma Day sees launch of UK inter-Buddhist month of ‘Earthkind’ events

From Triratna News on Mon, 9 Jul, 2012 - 05:47

Dharma Day sees launch of UK inter-Buddhist month of ‘Earthkind’ events

From Triratna News on Mon, 9 Jul, 2012 - 05:47Buddhists around Britain are this month taking part in the first-ever series of nationally co-ordinated ‘Earthkind’ events, launched on the recent ‘Dharma Day’, the Buddhist festival celebrated on the full moon of July. Lokabandhu, who represents Triratna at the NBO, Britain’s ‘Network of Buddhist Organisations’, explains:

“Earthkind has a rather unusual history. We were approached late last year by officials organising the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, asking if Buddhists would like to be part of...

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Satyada's Ordination - Aryaloka Buddhist Center

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Sun, 8 Jul, 2012 - 21:39

Satyada's Ordination - Aryaloka Buddhist Center

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Sun, 8 Jul, 2012 - 21:39

Stephen Sloan was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order by his preceptors Vidhuma (Private) and Nagabodhi (Public) on 7th July 2012. He was given the name Satyada - meaning “the Giver of the Truth”. Friends, family and members of the Order delighted in the ceremony and celebrations that followed. The ordination was held at Aryaloka Buddhist Center in Newmarket,...

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Get connected, Going Beyond Facebook

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Sun, 8 Jul, 2012 - 13:05

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Error Message: a review

From Triratna News on Sun, 8 Jul, 2012 - 07:12

Error Message: a review

From Triratna News on Sun, 8 Jul, 2012 - 07:12Aryamati writes with a review of Ananda’s new novel, Error Message - recently published and available via Amazon and other outlets. Ananda is Triratna’s longest-ordained member, and is a published poet, writing mostly under his English name Stephen Parr.. She says -

“Ananda says his novel ‘Error Message’ is Science Fiction. It is MUCH more than that. We live many aspects of contemporary life through his searching, reflective, unselfconfident protagonist. This Adam (!) never allows a...

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Introduction to Meditation Course

From Bristol Buddhist Centre on Sat, 7 Jul, 2012 - 16:10

Introduction to Meditation Course

From Bristol Buddhist Centre on Sat, 7 Jul, 2012 - 16:10A course for those who are new, or relatively new to meditation, and would like to get to know meditation practices, understand how to work in meditation, and create the foundations of a regular practice. During the series there will be practice, guidance, exercises and plenty of time for questions.

7.30pm-10pm on Wednesdays for 5 weeks starting 19th September 2012. Plus day retreat from 10am-4,30pm on Saturday September 30th. At the Bristol Buddhist Centre.

Price £65 (£40 concession)...