Ordinations at Guhyaloka, Spain
We are delighted to announce the names of 20 Dharmacharis ordained on Monday 2nd May at Guhyaloka Retreat Centre, Spain.Public preceptor Purna Donald Woolford becomes Acalamuni A Sanskrit name...
View ArticleJourney and the Guide 2016 - Week 2
Maitreyabandhu offers further reflection on integration, giving us useful clarification on the meaning of mindfulness with personal examples.Listen and download:...
View ArticleJourney and the Guide 2016 - Week 1 Recap
A recap on Week 1 of the courseListen and download: http://www.freebuddhistaudio.com/audio/details?num=LOC2743
View ArticlePuja As Vision and Transformation
An introduction to ritual including a guided reflection to connect to our personal experience of vision and an explanation of the path of transformation enacted through PujaListen and download:...
View ArticleBuddhist Action Month (BAM!) 2016
In the lead up to June, I’m ruminating on some of the new green precepts I might take on. Please let us know what you are thinking about, too!Currently, I find reflection to be meaningful in this...
View ArticleCafés Challenge - The Big Day & A Big Thank You - We Raised Over £4K!
On Saturday 23rd April firends Jnanavaca & Maitreyabandhu visited 3 cafés, drank 3 hot beverages, ate 3 pieces of cake, each, and raised over £4,000 for the New Vajrasana Retreat Centre! You can...
View ArticleSunday Meditation and Community Gatherings
This summer (2016) join us on Sundays, 10 am-12 pm, for meditation and lively discussion of the book “The Journey and the Guide.” Basic meditation instruction provided for beginners. All are welcome!...
View ArticleDogen and the fourth step
Please join us for Healing and Insight on Saturday, May 14th at 11am PST, 2pm EST, and 7pm UK for Cynthia Kear as she speaks on Dogen’s “To study the Buddha Way is to study the self” and the 4th Step....
View ArticleBAM! 2016 at Sheffield Buddhist Centre
Buddhist Action Month (BAM!) at Sheffield Buddhist Centre will feature: Sun. 29 May: Work that Reconnects > Natural Dharma Sat 11 June: Film night > BAM! Dharma Film Club Sat. 18 June: Litter...
View ArticleBAM! at Sheffield Buddhist Centre
Buddhist Action Month (BAM!) at Sheffield Buddhist Centre will feature: Sun. 29 May: Work that Reconnects > Natural Dharma Sat 11 June: Film night > BAM! Dharma Film Club Sat. 18 June: Litter...
View Article'Social engagement and liberation': 60 years since Dr Ambedkar's conversion
October this year sees the 60th anniversary of the first mass conversion to Buddhism of people then known as ‘Untouchables’, in Nagpur, India, which took place on 14th October 1956, led by Dr BR...
View ArticleInternational inter-Buddhist marking 60 years since Dr Ambedkar's conversion
Over on Triratna News, you can find details of an international conference in celebration of Dr Ambedkar’s conversion 60 years ago, to be held at Triratna’s Nagaloka Buddhist Centre in India, 11th-14th...
View ArticleDay Retreat to celebrate Buddha Day
Day Retreat to celebrate Buddha Day - ‘The Buddha’s Victory’Sunday 22nd May, 10.30 until 4.30 (arriving from 10.00) by donationat Bothenhampton Village Hall, BRIDPORT A day celebrating the Buddha’s...
View ArticleJune is Buddhist Action Month - Beach Clean
June is Buddhist Action Month - Beach Clean at Dawlish Warren on Saturday 25th Special day event: you are warmy invited to join in with the Beach Clean at Dawlish Warren on Saturday 25th June on behalf...
View ArticleFlash mob meditation (4th June) and Summer Day Retreat (Sat 13th Aug)
Flashmob meditation - Exeter - Sat 4th JuneSome of us are talking about doing a Flashmob Meditation in Exeter on Saturday 4th June 11.00 - 1.00. You will need to bring your own mat, cushion and blanket...
View ArticleNew Triratna text for European Buddhist Union website
After many years of an old site with very out of date details for Triratna, here is the updated text on the member page of the European Buddhist Union’s new website.Scroll down and find Triratna. One...
View ArticleStill looking for an action to run for BAM 2016? Keep it simple and remember...
For BAM to be a successful event, it doesn’t have to be complicated, and in fact, let’s run the events in the spirit they are intended - that is with kindness to ourselves as well as kindness to the...
View ArticleBAM (Buddhist Action Month) at Norwich Buddhist Centre - June 2016
Here is our exciting programme: Tuesday June 7 Green Buddha Puja and Introduction to BAMSeeing through Vegan Eyes– photography exhibition at the Norwich Buddhist Centre by Jason WymerJason’s ‘Private...
View ArticleIn celebration of Buddha Day: a short talk on 'Buddha pride'
To mark the week of Buddha Day around the Triratna world, here is a poetically inspiring 20-minute celebration of ‘Buddha pride’, given by Belgian Order member and poet Arthakusalin at last summer’s...
View ArticleParami - Buddha Day Festival Talk
Parami gives a delightful talk in celebration of the Buddha's enlightenment, illuminating it with parallels to the elements and landscape.Listen and download:...
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