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Vajra Bell

Vajra Bell - Fall 2018 issue

By Saddhavasini on Thu, 8 Nov, 2018 - 17:45

The Fall 2018 issue of the Vajra Bell magazine is here!

The focus of this issue is: “Generosity: At the Heart of a Spiritual Life”.

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:

  • Practicing Generosity Until It’s as Natural as Breathing by Ratnaghosha
  • Dana: The First Step of the Spiritual Life by Acarasiddhi
  • Is Money a Placeholder for Love in our Lives by Amalavajra
  • Books: The Buddha on Wall Street and Yasodhara 
  • Wild Awake: Alone, Offline & Awake in Nature
  • Sangha
  • ...
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Vajra Bell - Fall 2018 issue9.31 MB
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Vajra Bell - Fall/Winter 2017 issue

By Saddhavasini on Wed, 27 Dec, 2017 - 22:11

The Fall/Winter 2017-18 issue of the Vajra Bell magazine is here!

The focus of this issue is: “Looking to the Dharma to Deal with Challenges in Our Community”.

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:

  • Looking to the Dharma to Deal with Challenges in Our Community
  • Facing Our Shadows of the Past - by Mary Schaefer
  • Working Together to Create Beauty from Chaos - by Singhashri
  • Ethical Behavior: Mine, Yours, Ours - by Vidhuma
  • Using
  • ...
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Vajra Bell - Fall/Winter 2017 issue11.65 MB
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Vajra Bell - Fall 2016

By Rijupatha on Fri, 28 Oct, 2016 - 20:20

The Fall 2016 issue of the Vajra Bell has been released!

The focus of this issue is: “The Path of Practice: A Comprehensive Approach to Spiritual Development”.

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:

  • The Path of Practice: A Comprehensive Approach to Spiritual Development
  • Arts at Aryaloka – The Stitchfold Path
  • Arts Study Group – Zen and Creativity
  • “Some Divinity Shaping Our Ends”, by Dh. Maitreyabandhu
  • “The Dance of Dharma” by Dh. Lilasiddhi
  • Aryaloka Stupa in Need of Support
  • Sangha notes
  • ...
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Vajra Bell - Fall 201610.52 MB
Buddhist Centre Features
Buddhist Centre Features

Vajra Bell - Summer 2016

Vajra Bell - Summer 2016

By Candradasa on Mon, 11 Jul, 2016 - 22:46

A beautiful new edition of the Triratna Dharma magazine from North America! Featuring great articles on love and wisdom from Amala and Kamalashila, tales from a pilgrimage to Kyoto, and notes on community connections from all across the region.

Read more Vajra Bell editions on Issuu

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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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

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