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IC Dharma: The Blue Sky by Nagapariya

From Triratna International Council on Sun, 30 Aug, 2020 - 13:04

IC Dharma: The Blue Sky by Nagapariya

From Triratna International Council on Sun, 30 Aug, 2020 - 13:04

Nagapriya talking about the blue sky aspect of the Bodhicitta practice, for the International Council 2020 Online.

See the conversation thread below this post for some key words and information for Nagapriya’s input on the Bodhichitta practice.

As well as meeting together and addressing live topics and priorities across Triratna, the International Council meetings also are a context for members to meet together and build community, this year, taking as our Dharma theme the arising of the Bodhicitta, through study and meditation.

The series of talks explore...

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IC Dharma: Entering the Mandala of Bodhicitta by Lokeshvara

From Triratna International Council on Sun, 30 Aug, 2020 - 06:52

IC Dharma: Entering the Mandala of Bodhicitta by Lokeshvara

From Triratna International Council on Sun, 30 Aug, 2020 - 06:52

In the opening session, Lokeshvara evokes the image of the mandala to dedicate the International Council meeting and set the context for the Dharma Theme over the course of the meeting.

The series of talks that follow will explore...

Centre Team

ICin5 No.2 - Day Zero, Getting Started

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 29 Aug, 2020 - 22:35

ICin5 No.2 - Day Zero, Getting Started

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 29 Aug, 2020 - 22:35

It’s day zero! Akasajoti is joined by Amrutasiddhi and Karmavajra from India to hear about how the IC got going around the world.

- What’s the significance of the International Council and Area Council in India?
- How was the opening session now the whole thing is virtual?
- What lies ahead in the meeting? Race, caste, social issues…

Join us daily for ICin5 - all you need to know to stay in touch with global inspiration and the heart...

Centre Team

ICin5 No.1 - What is the International Council?

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 29 Aug, 2020 - 11:09

ICin5 No.1 - What is the International Council?

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 29 Aug, 2020 - 11:09

Akasajoti and Dhammarati introduce us to the 2020 Triratna International Council – online, of course!

- What is the International Council?
- How’s it going to work online?
- What will we be up to?

Join us daily for ICin5 - all you need to know to stay in touch with inspiration around the world from the heart of practice.

https://thebuddhistcentre.com/internationalcouncil

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akasajoti

+follow the International Council Meeting 2020

From Triratna International Council on Fri, 28 Aug, 2020 - 13:41

+follow the International Council Meeting 2020

From Triratna International Council on Fri, 28 Aug, 2020 - 13:41

On Saturday the 29th, the International Council will begin their 2020 meeting online.

Representatives of the College, Order and Movement across all six geographical Areas of Triratna will be gathering to consider their priorities and live themes in the Order and Movement, as well as exploring together different aspects of the Bodhicitta Meditation in community practice sessions.

Together, they will discuss:

revisiting the ICs four key strategic priorities in the light of the global coronavirus pandemic and the increased awareness of social, environmental and political engagement,

Khemabandhu

Bhante’s Birthday Puja

From Adhisthana on Tue, 25 Aug, 2020 - 15:26

Bhante’s Birthday Puja

From Adhisthana on Tue, 25 Aug, 2020 - 15:26

On Wednesday 26th August, Adhisthana will be celebrating the anniversary of Bhante Sangharakshita’s birthday, as will be happening throughout Triratna. I find it hard to believe that only two years ago Bhante was still alive and would have been enjoying the celebrations at Adhisthana – probably with a vegan coffee and walnut cake that he would share with all those around him.

It is also the day when the Triratna centres continue with the 108 Year Puja that happens every year. I...

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This week’s free eBook and two upcoming books by Anālayo

From Windhorse Publications on Mon, 24 Aug, 2020 - 14:30

This week’s free eBook and two upcoming books by Anālayo

From Windhorse Publications on Mon, 24 Aug, 2020 - 14:30

This week we’re giving away the eBook edition of A Guide to the Bodhisattvas by Vessantara. Bodhisattvas, or ‘Enlightenment Beings’, are dedicated to one thing: working endlessly in the service of living beings, helping them to achieve Enlightenment. This book introduces a panoply of archetypal bodhisattvas from the Buddhist tradition and their visualization practices, including Avalokiteśvara, Mañjuśrī, Vajrapāṇi, Green Tārā and White Tārā.

In an interview in 2012, Vessantara commented:

“[One] main use of visualization practices is that they help us see clearly
...

LauraHB

Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake Bites with Homemade Strawberry Jam

From Vegan Buddhist on Wed, 19 Aug, 2020 - 00:29

I’ve always had this impression that jam and jelly were incredibly tricky to make. I’ve never properly used pectin, and any discussion of disinfecting and sealing Ball jars provokes anxiety. And yet, I’m well versed at compotes and fruit sauces to top pancakes and French toast in the morning! And they’re not so different. The ease with which every contestant on the Great British Bake Off whips up a jam for their cakes or trifles inspires me, and I’ve wanted...

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Centre Team

Letting Go Of Fear

From Buddhist Centre Features on Tue, 18 Aug, 2020 - 18:20

Letting Go Of Fear

From Buddhist Centre Features on Tue, 18 Aug, 2020 - 18:20

The Buddha was said to be completely fearless. What does that mean for us?

We all experience fear at times. And fear has its uses! It can spur us into action and help us avoid danger. But fear can also imprison us and paralyze us. It can stop us from leading the life we want.

It’s a scary world sometimes. So how can we become fearless ourselves?

This is a beautiful animated film by Aryajit about how to face our fears...

Munisha

European Buddhist Union magazine: summer edition 2020

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Tue, 18 Aug, 2020 - 14:54

European Buddhist Union magazine: summer edition 2020

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Tue, 18 Aug, 2020 - 14:54

Here is the summer edition of the European Buddhist Union’s magazine, drawing on the talks and presentations from September 2019’s gathering outside Barcelona, where the two themes were:

Conflict resolution
Communicating Buddhism using online media

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