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Triratna Day - Dhardo Rinpoche, Stupa Building and Sangha
A lovely talk given by Nagabodhi on Triratna Day at Aryaloka Buddhist Center, with an introduction by Dayalocana. Here, Nagabodhi recounts his favorite memories of his time with Dhardo Rinpoche in...
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Shrine with 24 nidanas
Dhivan has added the spiral path to the shrine. It is complete. Only nirvana remains.
View ArticleThis being, led meditation 5
Yesterday afternoon Nayaka led a meditation on the spiral path. Most important fact is that it unfolds naturally. ie without wilfulness. In this recording Nayaka gently shows where there could be an...
View ArticleThis Being retreat day 6, How everything ties together
In the last session of the This Being retreat, Dhivan moves from the three marks of existence to the Middle Way and ends with Nibbana. The latter he beautifully translates as blowing out the flame of...
View ArticleDharmabyte: The Nature of Other
Today’s FBA Dharmabyte titled “The Nature of Other” is an excerpt from the aptly named talk, “Awareness is Revolutionary“, by Vajratara. Given on a Young Womens’ Weekend retreat this talk explores...
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BBC features Dalit woman awarded human rights award
Last week India’s prime minister compared the plight of India’s Dalits to that of black South Africans under apartheid. “Even after 60 years of constitutional and legal protection there is still social...
View ArticleLast blog post of the 2014 This Being Retreat
Well all comes to an end. On the ceasing of this, that ceases. We've been using a round chant before some of the reflections and during some evenings. The evening events have been fairly simple. We...
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New on FBA: Two Talks Reflecting on Our Teachers
Two lovely new talks are now available on Free Buddhist Audio that reflect on the inspiration, friendship, and bond between teacher and student in the spiritual life.Vandanajyoti speaks about her...
View ArticleThe Five Stages of the Path - Young People's Meditation Week with...
This retreat, for anyone aged 18-35, is an opportunity to deepen our meditation practice alongside other younger practitioners, with input and guidance from both young and more senior teachers. After...
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Happiness is a Choice
Developing our own positive inner qualities is the best way to help others. At the beginning, our personal experience is our only reference point but, as we continue, it can become the basis for a much...
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Celebration of Dr. Ambedkar's 123rd Birth Anniversary with Vadar Community
Historical celebration of Dr. Ambdekar’s Birth Anniversary in Vadaar Community followed by Bhojandaan (donation of food).PTP celebrated the 123rd Birth Anniversary of Dr. Ambedkar who is the light of...
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FBA podcast: Metta Blazing Like the Sun
Our FBA Podcast this week,“Metta Blazing Like the Sun,” is Vajratara’s talk from the young people’s retreat at Adhisthana – ‘the big one’. Starting with a world on fire, Vajratara strips down what...
View ArticleDharmabytes: Body & Mind
Today’s FBA Dharmabyte titled “Body & Mind” is an excerpt from “Foundations of Mindfulness” by Kamalashila. In this section he suggests focusing on two of the four traditional foundations:...
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An interview with Vajragupta, author of ‘The Triratna Story’
The Triratna Story is a history of the Triratna Buddhist movement. You are a trained sociologist and an ordained member of the Triratna community. Did these two roles ever come into tension while you...
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Creative Symbols of Tantric Buddhism - Week 5 - the Vajra Pt 2
Talk given at the LBCs Dharma Night Class Monday April 14th 2014Listen and download: http://www.freebuddhistaudio.com/audio/details?num=LOC1979
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Friendly, fun women’s community seeks new member
Want to be part of the lively Manchester sangha?Are you a mitra or Order member?(Ok, it’s not a job, but it certainly is voluntary…)We’re in leafy north Manchester, 2 miles from Manchester Buddhist...
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Sanghanath needs 3 men for a Karuna door knocking appeal starting on 24th May
This is Sanghanath. I am currently leading a Karuna men’s appeal in London with 5 great men – Barney, Kevin, Nikoli, Michael and Jeremy.It’s always a privilege to see Karuna fundraisers connect with...
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Men's Study Group
This is a group for us to share arrangements, resources, and responses to our Monday Night Dharma explorations. Click + join above to request access and take part. You can make different kinds of posts...
View ArticleWhat is Lama's Pyjamas? What is Team-based Right-livelihood?
Come and meet the wonderful team at Lama’s Pyjamas!Lama’s Pyjamas is a really successful Team-based Right-livelihood in the heart of London’s East End.Buddhist business: friends working together for a...
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