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The Importance of Sangha in India

From Future Dharma on Thu, 4 Jun, 2020 - 15:13
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The Importance of Sangha in India

From Future Dharma on Thu, 4 Jun, 2020 - 15:13

The world is in lockdown. In many ways the world is on fire. In this compelling talk, Subhuti focusses on the suffering of thousands of people in India, and rejoices in the Order members and mitras who are bringing food and the Dharma to them. He urges us all to play our part in “bringing something out of the fire”. Subhuti emphasises how our Sangha is making a difference in society, and reminds us that the creation of true Sangha is...
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Carol Robertson

Buddha Amitabha (Facebook Live 03.06.20)

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Thu, 4 Jun, 2020 - 13:38

Buddha Amitabha (Facebook Live 03.06.20)

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Thu, 4 Jun, 2020 - 13:38


Vajragupta gives a short talk and led meditation on the theme of the Buddha Amitabha. Amitabha is not the historical Buddha, but a more mythical Buddha whose name means “infinite light”. He is red in colour and associated with the dusk and setting sun, and with meditation and also love and compassion.
We will explore the symbolism of four Buddhas on Wednesdays in June. 7.30pm, live streamed on Facebook.
Please help keep Croydon Buddhist Centre online,...
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The Compassionate Revolution with Parami (Buddhist Action Month)

From Buddhist Action on Tue, 2 Jun, 2020 - 23:11
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The Compassionate Revolution with Parami (Buddhist Action Month)

From Buddhist Action on Tue, 2 Jun, 2020 - 23:11

Sunday June 7: The Compassionate Revolution

USA 11am PST | México 1pm | USA 2pm EST | UK &  IE 7pm | Europe 8pm CET

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The current situation has shone a stark light on the failings of our society in many spheres of life. As we recover from the covid crisis and rebuild towards a...
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Nature-based practice @ wildflower meadows

From Buddhist Action on Tue, 2 Jun, 2020 - 17:39
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Nature-based practice @ wildflower meadows

From Buddhist Action on Tue, 2 Jun, 2020 - 17:39

June is the best time to be alive in the northern hemisphere. The optimism of spring is reaching a crescendo, the daylight continue stretching a bit longer with every day. As well, the creative life force that is so unique to this planet is perceptible in the smallest details. As a botanist, I relish the gradual witnessing of plants breaking dormancy, and progressing from green shoots to flowering and onwards to berries once pollinated.

Being underemployed in Vancouver BC during pandemic lockdown...
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Shantavira

Shabda June 2020

From Order Connection on Tue, 2 Jun, 2020 - 15:37

Here is the latest edition of Shabda in five digital formats:

  • eBook Shabda .EPUB – read on most other eBook readers (eg Nook or Kobo, etc) and most eReader apps on tablets, smartphones etc.
  • eBook Shabda .MOBI – read on any Kindle, and some eReader apps on tablets, smartphones, etc.
  • PDF Shabda – read with any PDF reader
  • HTML Shabda (zip file) – unzip, and then read with any web browser
  • Print Shabda: Print your own (and your friends’) Shabdas. Save time and postage costs.

Terms and...

File NameSize
ePub (eBook Readers, Smartphones, and Tablets1.5 MB
mobi (Kindles and eReaders)1.26 MB
PDF for digital (Computers and eReaders)1.34 MB
HTML (Web Browsers)172.04 KB
PDF for printing916.09 KB
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For Nothing Is Fixed - Getting Real with Viveka and Paramananda, Episode 1

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Tue, 2 Jun, 2020 - 02:16

For Nothing Is Fixed

For nothing is fixed,
forever, forever, forever,
it is not fixed;
the earth is always shifting,
the light is always changing,
the sea does not cease to grind down rock.
Generations do not cease to be born,
and we are responsible to them
because we are the only witnesses they have.
The sea rises, the light fails,
lovers cling to each other,
and children cling to us.
...
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This week’s free eBook and June’s discounted paperbacks

From Windhorse Publications on Mon, 1 Jun, 2020 - 16:04

This week’s free eBook and June’s discounted paperbacks

From Windhorse Publications on Mon, 1 Jun, 2020 - 16:04

Hi, it’s Helen here. This week I’m off furlough and back at work so that Dhammamegha can take a well-earned break.

Since it’s a Monday and the first of the month, we have two resources to announce today – the weekly free eBook and new paperbacks on sale!  

This week in Free the Dharma we’re offering a gem of a title in conjunction with Buddhist Action Month (BAM!). The theme for BAM! this year is ‘For the Earth’. The eBook edition of Akuppa’s Saving...
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Chairs' Letter – May 2020

From College of Public Preceptors on Sun, 31 May, 2020 - 20:42

Chairs' Letter – May 2020

From College of Public Preceptors on Sun, 31 May, 2020 - 20:42

Dear Order members

For most of us, May has been another month of lockdown and increased online communication. The worldwide anxiety and fear that began centred around coronavirus, now extends to financial and mental health issues. Even if we are one of the fortunate ones not directly affected and in supportive conditions, we are likely to have friends or family who are not; and we are all going to be indirectly affected by changing worldwide conditions, in ways we can only begin...
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Carol Robertson

Lifting the Heart - Connecting Through Puja week 3 (facebook 30.05.20)

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Sat, 30 May, 2020 - 14:58

Lifting the Heart - Connecting Through Puja week 3 (facebook 30.05.20)

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Sat, 30 May, 2020 - 14:58

Lifting the Heart : Connecting Through Puja. Kalyananara continues our exploration of the meaning of the stages of the Sevenfold Puja. This week he considers Going for Refuge and the Five Precepts (or ethical training principles). A short talk and led meditation live streamed on Facebook, Saturday 30th May, 10.30am. 

Please help keep Croydon Buddhist Centre online : donate at http://www.buddhistcentrecroydon.org/support-us/4594080060
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For the Earth - BAM! 2020 (The Dharma Toolkit, Episode 28)

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Fri, 29 May, 2020 - 12:59

This year’s Buddhist Action Month (BAM!) - happening around the world throughout June - is about to kick off. The theme is “For the Earth” - and here on the Dharma Toolkit we’ll be looking at the intersection between urgent human issues like climate change, economic inequality and social justice. 

The poetic version of this, rooted in personal and community practice, is that we have a perfect opportunity to speak up for the many...

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