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Puja de Três Etapas

From Português on Sat, 14 Nov, 2020 - 21:47

Puja de Três Etapas - the Threefold Puja in Portuguese, as practiced in the Triratna Buddhist Community. Many more languages available at www.thebuddhistcentre.com/translations

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Sophie_WLBCPublicity

The Precious Jewel Appeal - Keep WLBC Shining!

From West London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 10 Nov, 2020 - 20:00

The Precious Jewel Appeal - Keep WLBC Shining!

From West London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 10 Nov, 2020 - 20:00

Dear Sangha,

We hope you are well and keeping safe. Difficult and potentially isolating times like these show more than ever how lucky we are to have Sangha, a context of fellowship, meaningful communication and shared purpose. Sangha, though, as we all know only comes of our joint efforts, and at the core of our own particular sangha is the West London Buddhist Centre, which through its classes and courses, even if only by Zoom at present, not only offers the balm...

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Our latest free eBook and how to support us through lockdown

From Windhorse Publications on Tue, 10 Nov, 2020 - 16:15

Our latest free eBook and how to support us through lockdown

From Windhorse Publications on Tue, 10 Nov, 2020 - 16:15

With new lockdown measures coming into effect in the UK, we’ve been thinking about how we might support you through the lockdown, and also how you might support us.

How we’re supporting you

This week we’re offering another free eBook. We’ve chosen Teachers of Enlightenment by Kulananda.

The defining act of being a Buddhist is ‘going for refuge’ to the three jewels of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. If we’re to do that effectively, we need to relate to the three jewels – the highest ideals of...

viriyalila

Touching Earth: Buddhist Approaches for Care of Nature

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Fri, 6 Nov, 2020 - 17:19

Touching Earth: Buddhist Approaches for Care of Nature

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Fri, 6 Nov, 2020 - 17:19

This online retreat offers an in-depth opportunity to cultivate a Dharmic view of the linked environmental crises currently facing all living beings – in the air, in the sea and on the earth.

•We will explore relevant Buddhist teachings and their implications for our lives today.

•We will meditate and reflect together on our actions and our options, creating a safe space for turning towards the reality of the situation and the emotions that arise.

•We will approach the topic through the arts, with music and...

Munisha

Learning from the Church of England

From Triratna Safeguarding on Fri, 6 Nov, 2020 - 08:57

Learning from the Church of England

From Triratna Safeguarding on Fri, 6 Nov, 2020 - 08:57

October saw the publication of a 154-page report on failures to prevent child sexual abuse in the Anglican Church in England and Wales, which the Church itself has described as ‘shocking’.

NB: ‘Child sexual abuse’ includes the ‘non-contact’ offences of viewing, possessing or producing indecent images of children.

Whenever such reports are published, the ECA’s Safeguarding team look carefully to see what we can learn. The report is is extremely long and detailed so we’ll list below some points...

SophieAnn

Taraloka turns 35!

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Fri, 6 Nov, 2020 - 07:14

Taraloka turns 35!

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Fri, 6 Nov, 2020 - 07:14

November 2020 marks Taraloka’s 35th birthday! Will you be joining us to celebrate?

You’re invited to a special *online* celebration, marking 35 years of Tara’s realm on Sunday 15 November via Zoom (7.15pm for a 7.30pm start, until 9.15pm).

US PST 11.15 / US...

Sophie_WLBCPublicity

The Heart of Practice with Paramananda and Bodhilila

From West London Buddhist Centre on Thu, 5 Nov, 2020 - 20:15

The Heart of Practice with Paramananda and Bodhilila

From West London Buddhist Centre on Thu, 5 Nov, 2020 - 20:15

This retreat runs from 15 – 21 November. Register in advance for this event using this LINK. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.

In this online meditation retreat we will be taking a fresh look at the main practices taught within Triratna with the aim of connecting to the inner spirit at their heart. We will explore how the Mindfulness of Breathing, Metta Bhavana, Just Sitting and mantra chanting all share the single...

Suddhayu

Heart of Glass: How to Live and Help in a World that Breaks Your Heart

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 5 Nov, 2020 - 15:24

Heart of Glass: How to Live and Help in a World that Breaks Your Heart

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 5 Nov, 2020 - 15:24

Sundays, 10am-11am EST, Nov 8th–Dec 27th

One of the beautiful mysteries of kindness, is that through our vulnerability we become stronger. Fear, hatred and craving contract the heart and leave us feeling heavy, in pain and exhausted. Kindness frees us, and brings the energy and courage to face life’s difficulties. Kindness opens the door to friendship and community. Through kindness we learn that we are not alone in this, that we can embody the best qualities of our humanity, and that...

Munisha

The spirit of Safeguarding

From Triratna Safeguarding on Thu, 5 Nov, 2020 - 12:12

Re-presented here are a couple of earlier interviews on Safeguarding in Triratna, to give more of a sense of the spirit and Dharmic motivation with which the Safeguarding team works.

First, a one-minute video summary by Munisha, from January 2020

Second (below) an 18-minute podcast with Munisha interviewed by Candradasa from way back in February 2017 when Triratna Safeguarding was less than a year old and there was no team yet.

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gunaketu

Fundraising for å book on sustainability and mindfulness from a buddhist perspective

From Buddhist Action on Wed, 4 Nov, 2020 - 12:40

Fundraising for å book on sustainability and mindfulness from a buddhist perspective

From Buddhist Action on Wed, 4 Nov, 2020 - 12:40

I am Gunaketu and I am inspired to do more to help build “a new society” - based on truthfulness and sustainability - so very much in demand these days!

After helping build the Manchester Buddhist Centre I started the Oslo Buddhistsenter in 2000 which is now a thriving little centre with 9 men and women preparing for ordination.

To help promote social and ecological sustainability I want to write a doctorial thesis and a book. It will combine six articles already published and compare...

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