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NNBY National Convention

By JoCross80 on Tue, 15 Aug, 2017 - 16:58

NNBY National Convention

By JoCross80 on Tue, 15 Aug, 2017 - 16:58

Hi All,

I am fundraising for the NNBY (NATIONAL NETWORK OF BUDDHIST YOUTH) for their 11th National Convention.
(A note from Uttam: This year 2017, NNBY is celebrating its 11th National Convention first time in Siyana, Uttar Pradesh, since its first convention which was held on 25th Dec 2007. In this 11th National Convention, we are expecting about 500 of NNBY youths and leaders from different parts of India. So, to make...

Community Highlights

Ratnaprabha's re-rendering of the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta

By Aryanisha on Tue, 11 Jul, 2017 - 14:32

Ratnaprabha's re-rendering of the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta

By Aryanisha on Tue, 11 Jul, 2017 - 14:32

Marking Dharma Day, the anniversary of the Buddha’s first teaching - the Turning of the Wheel of the Dharma - Ratnaprabha has re-rendered this very previous sutta.

Ratnaprabha has an excellent blog and and this latest English addition of the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, posted a few days ago, has already attracted positive comments on social media:

“Thanks Ratnaprabha, marvellous how you render such meaningful yet everyday English from the bare bones.” Vajrapriya

“Thank you. This translation is direct and down to earth and avoids any hint of...

Buddhist Action

Chester Buddhist Action Month - June 2017

By prashrabdhi on Wed, 24 May, 2017 - 13:25

Chester Buddhist Action Month - June 2017

By prashrabdhi on Wed, 24 May, 2017 - 13:25

We will be holding discussions around topics that are close to the heart of our Sangha, including - anti-fracking, food bank, the Metta Bhavana for those who hate …..

Our discussions will lead to action. Powered by metta.

All Buddhists are welcome to join us (and non-Buddhists too!)

Our main meditation practice for the month will be the Metta Bhavana.

All welcome. www.triratna-at-chester.org

Buddhist Centre Features

Welcome to the 2016 Women's International Order Convention

By akasajoti on Sun, 21 Aug, 2016 - 23:55

Welcome to the 2016 Women's International Order Convention

By akasajoti on Sun, 21 Aug, 2016 - 23:55

Over the next week we’ll be offering as much live coverage as the Adhisthana bandwidth allows from the 2016 Women’s International Order Convention. Talks, mantras, podcasts, pictures, and videos, here on The Buddhist Centre Online.

Around 170 dharmacharinis from around the world have gathered here this evening for the convention, which opened with an introduction from Parami and a dedication ceremony in the shrine marquee. Over the week we will be dwelling with some of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas that Bhante Sangharakshita has introduced to the Order, through a programme of...

Triratna Young Buddhists

Cambridge Young People's Night

By Prajnaketu on Tue, 2 Feb, 2016 - 15:12

Cambridge Young People's Night

By Prajnaketu on Tue, 2 Feb, 2016 - 15:12

The Young People’s Night at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre is an alternative Friday night for young people.

2016 starts with a three month drop-in series of talks on the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. This month Leigh Smith will introduce us to the Dharma, the doctrine or universal truth common to all individuals at all times.

We will start the night with meditation and the evening events will be followed by a late night tea bar (until...

Buddhist Centre Features

Thursday Drop In Dharma Discussion - Oct. 15

By Rijupatha on Wed, 14 Oct, 2015 - 15:00

Thursday Drop In Dharma Discussion - Oct. 15

By Rijupatha on Wed, 14 Oct, 2015 - 15:00

We’re holding our weekly Dharma drop-in discussion hosted by Order member Khemavassika on Thursday, October 15 at 3pm ET / 8pm UK! The topics vary week to week and all are welcome to join in - from beginners to more advanced practitioners.

Click to join in the discussion on Google Hangout!

This week we will continue our discussion about the Six Emphases that detail central principles of the Triratna Community, marking what connects us and also what makes us different from other Buddhist traditions. We will look at the principle...

Online Meditators

Thursday Drop In Dharma Discussion 9/24/2014

By Khemavassika on Thu, 24 Sep, 2015 - 16:06

Thursday Drop In Dharma Discussion 9/24/2014

By Khemavassika on Thu, 24 Sep, 2015 - 16:06

We’re holding our weekly Dharma drop-in discussion hosted by Order member Khemavassika today! The topics vary week to week and all are welcome to join in - from beginners to more advanced practitioners.

Join the discussion on Google+ Hangout at 3pm EST / 8pm UK
(Click on ”Hangouts” to start your session)

Dharma Drop-in Discussions will be happening each Thursday on Google Hangout, via The Buddhist Centre’s Google+ page.

Stay tuned for announcements on the discussion topic of the week by clicking...

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Online Meditators

Thursday Drop-in Dharma Discussions Online

By Rijupatha on Wed, 16 Sep, 2015 - 14:27

Thursday Drop-in Dharma Discussions Online

By Rijupatha on Wed, 16 Sep, 2015 - 14:27

Starting this Thursday, September 17th, at 3pm EST / 8pm UK we’ll be holding weekly Dharma drop-in discussions hosted by Order member Khemavassika! The topics will vary and all are welcome to join in - from beginners to more advanced practitioners.

The topic for this week’s discussion - The Three Jewels - which jewels shines most brightly in our practice? How do we build an emotional connection to one (or more) jewel? How does this connection inform our practice? Join us...

Free Buddhist Audio

FBA Podcast: The Buddha's Two Great Gifts to the World

By Rijupatha on Mon, 18 Aug, 2014 - 14:00

FBA Podcast: The Buddha's Two Great Gifts to the World

By Rijupatha on Mon, 18 Aug, 2014 - 14:00Words are not adequate to describe things as they are, and yet Ratnaguna does a remarkable job! This week’s FBA Podcast, “The Buddhas Two Great Gifts to the World” Ratnaguna explores the gifts of discourse and practice. This talk was given to to promote a new buddhist centre in Stockholm.

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FBA Podcast: Dharma and Nature

By Rijupatha on Tue, 5 Aug, 2014 - 21:19

FBA Podcast: Dharma and Nature

By Rijupatha on Tue, 5 Aug, 2014 - 21:19This week’s FBA Podcast was given at the London Buddhist Centre’s Dharma Day celebration, July 2014. “Dharma and Nature” by Dhivan, author of “This Being, That Becomes”. The word Dharma means many things, including “nature” – referring to how things work, the true nature of things. We also use the word to refer to the whole interconnected living world. The meanings of the world only partly overlap, which gives us the starting point...

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