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Dharmabyte: Sangharakshita's Going Forth

By Sadayasihi on Mon, 23 Jul, 2018 - 11:22

This Dharmabyte podcast is entitled ‘Sangharakshita’s Going Forth’ by Ashvajit.

In this excerpt from the talk, Sangharakshita’s Life In Kalimpong, Ashvajit evokes Sangharakshita’s time in Kalimpong, his setting up of his first Buddhist organisation, and describes some of the wide variety of people that he met.

This talk is part of the series Sangharakshita’s life story.

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Free Buddhist Audio
Free Buddhist Audio

Dharmabyte: Sangharakshita - Early Self-Education

By Sadayasihi on Mon, 23 Jul, 2018 - 11:05

This Dharmabyte podcast is entitled ‘Sangharakshita - Early Self-Education’ by Vajrapriya.

An excerpt from the talk, Sangharakshita’s Early Life, Vajrapriya covers the period from his birth up until his arrival in Kalimpong, including his extraordinary wandering days in India. This talk is part of the series Sangharakshita’s life story.

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Buddhist Centre Features
Buddhist Centre Features

5 Years Of The Buddhist Centre Online: #6 Engaged Buddhism

By Sadayasihi on Wed, 18 Jul, 2018 - 17:38

5 Years Of The Buddhist Centre Online: #6 Engaged Buddhism

By Sadayasihi on Wed, 18 Jul, 2018 - 17:38

It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act. There are two aspects to action. One is to overcome the distortions and afflictions of your own mind, that is, in terms of calming and eventually dispelling anger. This is action out of compassion. The other is more social, more public. When something needs to be done in the world to rectify the wrongs, if one is really concerned with benefiting others, one needs to be engaged, involved.” - The Dalai Lama

What...

National Network Of Buddhist Youth - India
National Network Of Buddhist Youth - India

International Buddhist Youth Convention 2020, Bodhgaya-India

By Uttam Shetty on Wed, 18 Jul, 2018 - 05:41

International Buddhist Youth Convention 2020, Bodhgaya-India

By Uttam Shetty on Wed, 18 Jul, 2018 - 05:41

We are glad to invite you for participation in NNBY’s 3rd International Buddhist Youth Convention (IBYC2020)- a unique opportunity to bring Triratna Buddhist youth Community from across the world.
Theme: ”Building a New Buddhist World: United in Diversity”
Lead By: Dh Subhuti
Date: 16-21 Feb 2020
Venue:Three Jewels Centre- Bodhgaya, Bihar- India
Fees: 
Indian participants: INR 4000/-
International participants: Rs. 12500/- (£148 approx)
(For food and lodging charges during the convention dates)
Indian participants intake: 200
International participants intake: 50

The event will...

National Network Of Buddhist Youth - India
National Network Of Buddhist Youth - India

NNBY Youth Convention 2018- Amravati (MH-India)

By Uttam Shetty on Tue, 3 Jul, 2018 - 05:37

NNBY Youth Convention 2018- Amravati (MH-India)

By Uttam Shetty on Tue, 3 Jul, 2018 - 05:37

NNBY Youth Conventions (Regional Gatherings) are opportunities for people in the region to get together, to learn, to work in teams, to mobilize resources locally. Regional group of leaders who are responsible to organize regional gatherings in their areas keep connected with group of leaders in another areas, learn and keep sharing their experiences with each other. Trainers from different regions participate in regional gatherings. This gives us an opportunity of an effective networking and coordination. This is one way...

National Network Of Buddhist Youth - India
National Network Of Buddhist Youth - India

NNBY Youth Convention 2018- Gondia (MH-India)

By Uttam Shetty on Thu, 14 Jun, 2018 - 12:12

NNBY Youth Convention 2018- Gondia (MH-India)

By Uttam Shetty on Thu, 14 Jun, 2018 - 12:12

NNBY Youth Conventions (Regional Gatherings) are opportunities for people in the region to get together, to learn, to work in teams, to mobilize resources locally. Regional group of leaders who are responsible to organize regional gatherings in their areas keep connected with group of leaders in another areas, learn and keep sharing their experiences with each other. Trainers from different regions participate in regional gatherings. This gives us an opportunity of an effective networking and coordination. This is one...

National Network Of Buddhist Youth - India
National Network Of Buddhist Youth - India

NNBY Youth Convention 2018- Bandhara (MH-India)

By Uttam Shetty on Thu, 14 Jun, 2018 - 07:07

NNBY Youth Convention 2018- Bandhara (MH-India)

By Uttam Shetty on Thu, 14 Jun, 2018 - 07:07

NNBY Youth Conventions (Regional Gatherings) are opportunities for people in the region to get together, to learn, to work in teams, to mobilize resources locally. Regional group of leaders who are responsible to organize regional gatherings in their areas keep connected with group of leaders in another areas, learn and keep sharing their experiences with each other. Trainers from different regions participate in regional gatherings. This gives us an opportunity of an effective networking and coordination. This is one...

Triratna Institute, India
Triratna Institute, India

Fundraising Concert Held in Pune

By Ramesh Babar on Wed, 6 Jun, 2018 - 10:38

Fundraising Concert Held in Pune

By Ramesh Babar on Wed, 6 Jun, 2018 - 10:38

Ramesh Babar, a Mitra who has asked for Ordination, has been helping the Triratna Institute in Pune, India, raise funds for Dhamma work. He writes:

“I’m very pleased to let you know that a Buddhist Musical Concert was organised on 27th May 2018, to raise funds for the Ordination Team in the Triratna Institute in Pune.

The concert was called ‘Sambuddha’ and it is a Global Peace Initiative conceptualized by Pawa. Pawa is an Ambedkarite Buddhist based in India.

The show comprised soulful compositions on Happiness, Faith,...

Buddhist Voices
Buddhist Voices

50 Years, 50 Voices: Ratnakumar (Highlights)

By Candradasa on Thu, 17 May, 2018 - 15:00

I asked him, “If I would go there, will I get food?” And he said “Yes, obviously there will be a feast and you can have enough to eat.” And I thought then, “I’ll go.”

Ratnakumar’s Annals
In 1968 I wasn’t born.

In 1978 I wasn’t born.

In 1988 I was four years old, having been born into a low caste Hindu family in Orissa.

In 1998 I was about 14. I went to the birthday celebration of Dr Ambedkar with my cousin and decided that day to learn...

Community Highlights
Community Highlights

Benefit the world by doing a Karuna Appeal for Buddhist Action Month

By Sadayasihi on Wed, 16 May, 2018 - 12:05

Benefit the world by doing a Karuna Appeal for Buddhist Action Month

By Sadayasihi on Wed, 16 May, 2018 - 12:05

“After this I feel I can do anything in the whole world” - Vicki from Sheffield at the end of her 2018 spring Karuna appeal.  Karuna Appeals provide participants with an opportunity to connect with others and themselves, all while giving something back to the world. 

Are you interested in going beyond who you think you are? To benefit the world during Buddhist Action Month (BAM)?  There are 2 spaces available in the next women’s appeal, from 2 June...

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