Vajra Bell
Vajra Bell

Vajra Bell - Autumn 2015

By Rijupatha on Wed, 30 Sep, 2015 - 22:53

The Vajra Bell Autumn 2015 issue is here!

The focus of this issue is: “Self-Compassion: Learning to Turn Lovingkindness Inwards”.

You can download and view the PDF version of this issue of Vajra Bell by clicking on the link at the bottom of this post.

In this issue:

  • “Lovingkindness Squared: Cultivating Self-Compassion” by Dh. Bodhipaksa
  • “Metta: A Gateway to Self-Compassion and Insight” by Dh. Vimalasara
  • “The Practice of Self-Compassion” by Dh. Varada
  • “A Life Lesson from Behind Prison Walls” by Susan DePietro
  • “Compassionate Presence” Retreat Review by Mike Mappes
  • Updates from the Spiritual Vitality Council and Board of Directors of Aryaloka
  • ...
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Vajra Bell - Autumn 201516.21 MB
Vajra Bell
Vajra Bell

Vajra Bell - Spring 2015

By Rijupatha on Sun, 26 Apr, 2015 - 16:55

The Vajra Bell Spring 2015 issue is here!

The focus of this issue is: “Meeting Bhante: Connecting with Our Teacher and Founder Sangharakshita”.

You can download and view the PDF version of this issue of Vajra Bell by clicking on the link at the bottom of this post.

In this issue:

  • Meeting Bhante: Connecting with Our Teacher and Founder Sangharakshita
  • “Seeking Beauty: A Gateway to Freedom” – by Narottama
  • “Reflections on the Ninth Precept” – by Tom Gaillard
  • “Purification of a Stupa – Visit and Dedication with Dhardo Tulku Rinpoche” – by Barry Timmerman
  • Updates from the new Spiritual Vitality Council
  • ...
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Vajra Bell - Spring 20155.42 MB
Adhisthana
Adhisthana

Adhisthana in the Vajra Bell

By akasajoti on Sat, 3 Jan, 2015 - 19:50

Adhisthana in the Vajra Bell

By akasajoti on Sat, 3 Jan, 2015 - 19:50Vajra Bell is a newsletter produced by the Aryaloka Buddhist Center - their latest issue includes a feature on Adhisthana which you can read here.
Vajra Bell
Vajra Bell

Vajra Bell - Winter 2015

By Rijupatha on Wed, 31 Dec, 2014 - 20:38

The Vajra Bell Winter 2015 issue is here!

The focus of this issue is: “Adhisthana: Triratna’s New Spiritual Home”.

You can download and view the PDF version of this issue of Vajra Bell by clicking on the link at the bottom of this post.

In this issue:

  • Adhisthana: A New Home for the Triratna Buddhist Order and Community
  • “Stupa-fied: Inspiration Arises from Sacred Space” – by Barry Timmerman
  • Upcoming Retreats and Classes at Aryaloka
  • “Reflecting on an Introduction to Noble Silence Retreat” – by David Watt
  • Updates from the new Spiritual Vitality Council and Board of Directors
  • Sangha
  • ...
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Vajra Bell - Winter 20151.59 MB
Vajra Bell
Vajra Bell

Vajra Bell - Autumn 2014

By Rijupatha on Tue, 7 Oct, 2014 - 00:52

The Vajra Bell Autumn 2014 issue is here!

The focus of this issue is: “Cultivating Right Livelihood”.

You can download and view the PDF version of this issue of Vajra Bell by clicking on the link at the bottom of this post.

In this issue:

  • Cultivating Right Livelihood: Vajra Bell asks sangha members to weigh in on how they practice skillful work
  • “Working for Indian Buddhism” – by Viradhamma
  • “How Music Can Inform Buddhist Spirituality” – by Sravaniya
  • Upcoming Retreats and Classes at Aryaloka
  • Introducing Vajra Bell’s New Co-Editors – Mary Schaefer & David Watt
  • Updates from
  • ...
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Vajra Bell - Autumn 20147.19 MB
Vajra Bell
Vajra Bell

Vajra Bell - Winter 2014

By Rijupatha on Wed, 8 Jan, 2014 - 01:25

The Vajra Bell Winter 2014 issue is here!

The focus of this issue is: “Round and Round We Go: The Wheel of Karma”.

You can download and view the PDF version of this issue of Vajra Bell by clicking on the link at the bottom of this post.

In this issue:

  • “Karma: Round and Round We Go, Where it Stops, the Buddha Knows” – by Amala
  • “Impermanence with Appreciation” – by Narottama
  • “The Stupa: A Most Auspicious Project” – A history and update on the Stupa Project at Aryaloka Buddhist Center, and how
  • ...
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Vajra Bell - Winter 201410.77 MB
Triratna News
Triratna News

Vajra Bell: Voices from Triratna North America

By lokabandhu on Fri, 5 Jul, 2013 - 05:49

Vajra Bell: Voices from Triratna North America

By lokabandhu on Fri, 5 Jul, 2013 - 05:49The Vajra Bell happily joins The Buddhist Centre Online this month in celebrating the Triratna sanghas of the U.S.- and the rest of the North American continent as well! They say - “We’d like to begin by welcoming you to our new home on The Buddhist Centre, and tell you a little bit about ourselves.

What started as a small black and white quarterly newsletter at Aryaloka Buddhist Center many moons ago has grown and...
Community Highlights
Community Highlights

Triratna America - Relaunching Vajra Bell Online

Triratna America - Relaunching Vajra Bell Online

By Rijupatha on Thu, 20 Jun, 2013 - 13:05The Vajra Bell happily joins The Buddhist Centre Online this month in celebrating the Triratna sanghas of the U.S. - and the rest of the North American continent as well! We’d like to begin by welcoming you to our new home on The Buddhist Centre, and tell you a little bit about ourselves.

What started as a small black and white quarterly newsletter at Aryaloka Buddhist Center many moons ago has grown and evolved over the...
Vajra Bell
Vajra Bell

Triratna America - Relaunching Vajra Bell Online

By Rijupatha on Wed, 19 Jun, 2013 - 20:25

Triratna America - Relaunching Vajra Bell Online

By Rijupatha on Wed, 19 Jun, 2013 - 20:25Vajra Bell: Voices from Triratna North America

The Vajra Bell happily joins The Buddhist Centre Online this month in celebrating the Triratna sanghas of the U.S. - and the rest of the North American continent as well! We’d like to begin by welcoming you to our new home on The Buddhist Centre, and tell you a little bit about ourselves.

What started as a small black and white quarterly newsletter at Aryaloka Buddhist Center many moons ago...

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