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Parami y Pi habla del centro budista de Valencia y el proyecto del nuevo centro de retiros #budismo #budista #Valencia #espanol

Preparando para el día de Padmasambhava #budismo #budista #Padmasambhava #Tibet #espanol #Valencia

Satyadasa, in association with the Abhayaratna Trust, presents an introductory workshop on wills, will writing, and the issues that arise for anyone considering passing on their own legacy. If you've ever wondered how to navigate the sea of legal complexity that surrounds the process of what happens to our money and possessions after we die, this is a great starting point! Much of the information...

Here's part 2 of a conversation on Dr Ambedkar, Sangharaskhita and the Buddhist Revolution. Windhorse Publications have chosen the celebration of DrAmbedkar this autumn as the occasion to launch the first volume of the 'Complete Works' and here Priyananda tells us all about it! More information on the Windhorse Publications website - and do remember you can pre-order your copy of this volume from...

If you have actually heard of Dr Ambedkar in Western countries, you may most likely associate him with his role as a statesman and social reformer - but towards the end of his life Dr Ambedkar converted to Buddhism and with him hundreds of thousands of other people. As a result of his conversion there are now millions of new Buddhists in India. His conversion was the start of a peaceful revolution...

#Maitreyi challenges the #European Chairs Assembly to discuss the question "“Should we have stronger and clearer boundaries internet use across all retreats/#Triratna retreats centres and adopted by Triratna world-wide?”

Dhammamegha explains what the Triratna International Council is and does, and tell us a bit about an exciting new project. The 'Sikkha' Project is about starting a conversation within Triratna around how we teach meditation and Dharma at all levels, and aims to provide resources and teaching materials for both individuals and Buddhist Centres world-wide. For more: www.thebuddhistcentre.com/feature...

At the start of the summer meeting of the European chairs of Triratna Buddhist Centres, Mokshini talks to Parina about what happens at these meetings, and why and whether Parina values coming to them. Parina is the chair of Metta Vihara, the Triratna Retreat Centre in the Lowlands (that's the Netherlands and Belgium). #Buddhism #Buddhist #Buddha #meditation #retreat #Europe #Triratna #Dharma #Lowl...

Parami chats with Acharashraddha and Kavyashri about their highlights of the Women's International Order Convention on the final full day devoted to Padmasambhava.

Parami chats to Saddhajoti from Mexico and Karunadakini from San Francisco about their time in the UK, and their experience of a day devoted to Avalokitesvara on the Women's International Convention.

Dharmamayi and Karunadhi talk with Akasajoti about their highlights from a day dedicated to Green Tara, and rejoice in Padmasuri for her heroic contribution to the women's wing of the Order in the years she has spent leading ordination retreats at Akashavana. #triratna #buddhism #rejoicing #international #meditation

At the end of the first day of the Women's International Order Convention at Adhisthana, Parami sits on the sofa of the women's community with Kuladharini and Akasajoti and talks about some of the highlights of the day. Kuladharini talks about her relationship with Shakyamuni, and her practice as an anagarika. She describes a beautiful moment of her heart breaking open and hearing the words, "all...

Recorded at the 2016 Triratna International Convention as part of a puja to welcome new members of the Order. The ‘Bodhichitta’ is sometimes rendered as the ‘will to Enlightenment’ or the ‘heart-mind of Enlightenment’ - signifying the complete dedication of our efforts to cultivate wisdom and compassion, in line with the Buddha’s teachings, making no distinction between our own well-being and that...

Sanghadhara in conversation with Akasajoti, Amalasiddhi and Suryadarshini at the end of the first full day at the convention. #Buddhism #Buddhist #Dharma #youngpeople #youth #Triratna #Buddha

At Adhisthana, Vishvapani and Lokabandhu share some of the highlights of this years Order Convention in interview with Sanghadhara. Touching on the sadhana practices lead, study groups and their general experience of this large gathering. For more: www.thebuddhistcentre.com/features #Triratna #Buddhism #Buddhist #Dharma #study #meditation #sadhana

At Adhisthana, on the second half of our men's Order Convention, Sanghadhara Interviews two Dharmacharis who have traveled from India along with 65 other Indian Order Members. We hear some of their experience and highlights from this event. For more: www.thebuddhistcentre.com/features #India #Buddhism #Buddhist #Dharma #Dhamma #Ambedkar #Dalit #Triratna

Dassini asks Viveka and Maitrisara, our amazing facilitators, what kinds of growth they see emerging from the 2016 International Council. And Viveka touches on how the spirit of friendship and imagination play a part in enriching our vision and the effectiveness of what we can offer the Triratna community around the world. For more: www.thebuddhistcentre.com/internationalcouncil #Buddhism #Buddhis...

Summing up the last full day of the 2016 International Council, Parami travels with us in our time machine forward 30 years into the future to consider how the priorities this great international gathering takes forward might affect Triratna and the wide world. Internationality and possibility are our themes, so fire up the flux capacitor and let's go back to the future... For more, www.thebuddhis...

Jnanadhara and Dassini interviewing Munisha about a day framed by the idea of a community founded on the ideal of harmony between living beings. The nuts and bolts of that is moving towards finding a flexible commonality of approach to community and can often involve conflict resolution. We hear about initiatives and success stories in both these areas, as well as important safeguarding work going...

Jnanadakini, Vajranatha y Viryakirti comparten sus experiencias come delegados en el Consejo Internacional por parte de Espana y America Latina. thebuddhistcentre.com/internationalcouncil #Budismo #Budista #Buda #Triratna #comunidad

Day 3 of the 2016 Triratna International Council and we summarize for you by going for a walk with our friend Jnanadhara around the grounds of lovely Adhisthana. Where, amongst other beings, we meet a tiny toad... We hear about meditating on Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom in the Sangharakshita Library; and about the Sikkha Project, an ambitious and exciting look at renewing and re-envisioning...

Day two of the 2016 Triratna International Council - a strong one, looking at the deep challenges for contemporary Buddhists who want to meet the needs of a suffering world head on. Karmavajra from India, Parami from Scotland, and Viriyakirti from Mexico join Dassini and Candradasa to recap an absorbing, stimulating day. Climate change, diversity and racial bias, the Dharma as an effective antidot...

Dharmananda, Munisha and Bodhivamsa discuss the reasons for having an International Council and its evolving function within a global spiritual community. #Triratna #Dharma #Buddhism #Sangha #Community #Buddhist

Yashosagar from India and Sucimani from England talk about the College and Order strands of the International Council, and share their impressions of out opening ritual. #Triratna #Dharma #community #Buddhism #Buddhist #sangha #internationalcouncil #triratna

A quick chat and précis with Dassini from Glasgow, Scotland and Viveka from San Francisco, U.S.A., about the themes of the event as people start to arrive from around the world. For live Dharma coverage all week: https://thebuddhistcentre.com/internationalcouncil #Buddhism #Buddhist #Dharma #Triratna #meditation #mindfulness #community #sangha #Buddha