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Not Knowing It Is Near, They Seek It Afar. What a Pity!

From Buddhafield on Wed, 18 Jul, 2012 - 01:00
The three 'Gateways to Freedom' (Vimoksa-Mukhas) from early Buddhism point to states of being that are always available in experience. How can looking honestly and fully at our present moment experience lead to this seeing? An interactive talk by Padmadharini, given in the Dharma Parlour on the 2012 Buddhafield Festival, under the overall theme of 'Doorways to Freedom'.
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Doors to Freedom - the Buddha's Psychology of Liberation

From Buddhafield on Wed, 18 Jul, 2012 - 01:00
Dhivan, author of 'This Being, That Becomes', talks about some of the historical Buddha's ideas on how conscious awareness can influence unconscious patterns that keep us imprisoned in a fixed sense of self. Given in the Dharma Parlour on the 2012 Buddhafield Festival, under the overall theme of 'Doorways to Freedom'.
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Heart and Soul - the Power of Ritual

From Buddhafield on Wed, 18 Jul, 2012 - 01:00
Does ritual have a place in 21st Century Buddhism? Akasati explores tradition and innovation in Buddhist ritual and creating our own rituals. A talk given in the Dharma Parlour on the 2012 Buddhafield Festival, under the overall theme of 'Doorways to Freedom'.
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Dharma Doorways and Dead Ends

From Buddhafield on Wed, 18 Jul, 2012 - 01:00
A talk given in the Dharma Parlour on the 2012 Buddhafield Festival, under the overall theme of 'Doorways to Freedom'. The talk explores the fascinating Buddhist notion of 'near enemies', those seductive but misleading lookalikes to authentic spiritual qualities.
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Embracing Love

From Buddhafield on Wed, 18 Jul, 2012 - 01:00
Vajrasara explores the joys and challenges of love, empathy, passion and compassion on the spiritual journey. A talk given in the Dharma Parlour on the 2012 Buddhafield Festival, under the overall theme of 'Doorways to Freedom'.
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Resource Pack for Sangharakshita's Skype Q & A

From Community Highlights on Tue, 17 Jul, 2012 - 21:09
Here’s a wee commemorative resource pack for Sangharakshita’s first ever Skype Q & A… :)
File NameSize
Twitter transcript of Sangharakshita Skype Q & A at Aryaloka (PDF version)242 KB
Bhante on the Sciences (Movie Extract)35.31 MB
Twitter Pics157.17 KB
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Twitter Pics of Bhante

From Community Highlights on Tue, 17 Jul, 2012 - 21:05
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Twitter Pics of Bhante

From Community Highlights on Tue, 17 Jul, 2012 - 21:05
Some Twitter pics from Bhante’s Q & A at Aryaloka. Follow us on Instagram @buddhistcenter.
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Transcript of Sangharakshita's Skype Q & A at Aryaloka

Transcript of Sangharakshita's Skype Q & A at Aryaloka

From Community Highlights on Tue, 17 Jul, 2012 - 20:24An experimental transcript of an experimental conversation! Here’s a faithful Twitter transcription of Sangharakshita’s live Q & A session with the sangha at Aryaloka Retreat Center in New Hampshire, USA. Topics include cross-cultural affairs, meditation, old age, the Sciences, and many more! We included a few re-tweets and direct messages from those listening in too…
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The new revised edition of Jinananda’s 'Meditating' is now available!

From Windhorse Publications on Tue, 17 Jul, 2012 - 15:56

The new revised edition of Jinananda’s 'Meditating' is now available!

From Windhorse Publications on Tue, 17 Jul, 2012 - 15:56We are very happy to announce the release of the new revised edition of Jinananda’s Meditating. Originally published in 2000, the book concentrates on two Buddhist meditation practices that develop clarity, peace of mind and positive emotions. In his new book, Jinananda has made some major revisions to the 2000 edition, so we spoke to the author to find out about these changes.

‘Recently in my meditation teaching, I’ve been getting the sense that a lot of people find...
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Sangharakshita on the Sciences within Triratna

From Community Highlights on Tue, 17 Jul, 2012 - 14:56

Sangharakshita on the Sciences within Triratna

From Community Highlights on Tue, 17 Jul, 2012 - 14:56As part of a Q & A with Sangharakshita at Aryaloka Retreat Center in New Hampshire, USA, Sangharakshita was asked about the place of the Sciences in the Triratna Buddhist Community. Interesting listening from a man with such a strong penchant for the Arts! Note the one book he references having read!

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