356: Vidyadevi on 'The Complete Works of Sangharakshita'
"There's something about coming at it all fresh and trying to see the patterns in it and bring it together in its different 'baskets'..." Vidyadevi is an editor of 'The Complete Works of Sangharakshita' which aims to be the definitive edition of Sangharakshita's life’s work as a Buddhist writer and teacher. In this conversation she talks about the various different people who are involved in ...
21m Apr 08, 2019
21m
355: TBCO Magazine Podcast #1
The first episode of The Buddhist Centre Online's 'audio magazine', includes some of our latest audio highlights - an overview of the 2018 European Buddhist Union and Buddhist Teachers in Europe meetings, extracts from conversations with Mahasraddha, Director of the Abhayaratna Trust, and Vajratara, chair of the India Dhamma Trust as well as a brief introduction to Bodhipaksa's latest book 'I C...
37m Feb 21, 2019
37m
354: The Spirit of the Abhayaratna Trust
"This is not theoretical, this is how it is, it's life: sickness and ageing are very challenging". Mahasraddha is the Director of the Abhayaratna Trust which exists to help support Order Members in financial difficulty. In this conversation Mahasraddha outlines his vision for the Trust - and its spirit, which is based on Sangharakshita's lecture, 'A Case of Dysentery (https://www.freebuddhist...
16m Feb 04, 2019
16m
353: A Very Special Letter
"I want to spend the rest of my life... supporting the Triratna Buddhist Order. I can't imagine living in another way." Ricardo Rico became a Mitra and asked for ordination into the Triratna Buddhist Order in Venezuela over 20 years ago. He recently has moved to Cuernavaca, Mexico. In this podcast we hear a little bit about Ricardo's life as a university lecturer and father of three children....
13m Jan 29, 2019
13m
352: The Wonderful Problem
"What we have is a very wonderful problem and the wonderful problem is that so many people are seeing the value of Buddhism in India and they are wanting to embrace Buddhism and the Buddhist path - and they are wanting to do that in their hundreds. But, of course, as we know, Buddhism is a path of practice. It requires careful study and training…it requires spiritual friendship. So who is going...
15m Dec 18, 2018
15m
351: Extracts from a Puja for Urgyen Sangharakshita on the Evening of His Funeral and Burial
On the evening of Urgyen Sangharakshita's funeral and burial, after the departure of most of the 1,200 guests, those who remained gathered together to perform a special, final sevenfold puja and close an extraordinary day. Padmavajra led the devotional ritual, specifically dedicated to Padmasambhava. In this extract we hear Surata reading verses to Vajrasattva known as 'The Confounder of Hell'...
20m Nov 25, 2018
20m
350: The 'Big One': A Religious Life
Prajnaketu, Triratna's Young Buddhist Co-ordinator, gave the keynote talk at the 2018 'Big One', which was on the theme of 'Seek Truth, Release Life'.  His talk was entitled 'A Religious Life'. In this conversation with Sadayasihi in the Beams on the last morning of the 'Big One' he talks about the significance for him of giving this talk as well as delving into his choice of the word 'religio...
8m Nov 15, 2018
8m
349: Starting to Say Goodbye to Sangharakshita
A conversation with Candradasa, Munisha, Parami and Sthanashraddha towards the end of a strong week at Adhisthana, home of Urgyen Sangharakshita, who died last week at the age of 93. We talk about our personal relationships to the founder of the Triratna Buddhist sangha over decades, and the great change his passing represents for our community. Join us online to begin saying farewell to a man ...
33m Nov 09, 2018
33m
348: The 'Big One': Day 2
It's the afternoon of Day 2 of the 'Big One'! Here's Caroline from Oxford and Shubhanaga from Cambridge talking about how they have been finding it and the highlights so far! Recorded at Adhisthana, October 2018. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us by taking a moment to rate the podcast in iTunes or your favourite app. There are so many podcasts these days it really does help people f...
6m Oct 27, 2018
6m
347: Shakyamuni Mantra
Here's a beautiful rendition of the Shakyamuni Mantra - led by Dharmamayi from Sheffield - on the first evening of the Young Buddhists' annual gathering in Adhisthana, the 'Big One'. Recorded after the Dedication Ceremony. #Buddhist #Buddhism #chanting #chant #harmony #mantra
10m Oct 26, 2018
10m
346: Ratnadharini and Shantigarbha on Restorative Process in Triratna
Ratnadharini and Shantigarbha give an excellent, practical introduction to using the Restorative Process in order to resolve disharmony within Triratna. Exploring its principles and its methodology, this short talk also provides a helpful overview of why the Restorative approach is considered such a good fit for a Buddhist community. Recorded in India, spring 2018. Find out more about Triratn...
16m Oct 24, 2018
16m
345: The Tara Sanctuary and Natural Burial Ground
"Nature is, in itself, a healing environment". During the 2018 Combined Order Weekend in Adhisthana, Dayajoti talks about a newly forming project - the Tara Sanctuary and Natural Burial Ground which has a vision of creating a beautiful ecological burial ground and retreat site. Here she speaks about the what the natural burial movement is about, the links between nature, death and the land, ho...
14m Sep 26, 2018
14m
344: Sudaka on Buddhist Practice as a Parent
Sudaka, the Mitra Convenor in the Valencia Buddhist Centre, talks about his experience of Buddhist practice as a parent and discusses how he fits in his meditation practice, the importance of having a supportive partner and how his practice informs his parenting. You can read more about Dharma practice in the context of a family on Families space on The Buddhist Centre Online. Recorded at Sur...
17m Jul 08, 2018
17m
343: Conversación de la Convención Europea de Jóvenes Budistas
En esta conversación entre Elena y Eduardo nos comparten un poco de su experiencia en la Convención Europea de Jóvenes Budistas. Esta ocurriendo en Suryavana el Centro de Retiros Triratna de Valencia, en medio de campos de lavanda y de romero, y de un bosque de cipreses, jóvenes de Holanda, Alemania, España, Reino Unido, Francia, Bruselas, México están aqui meditando juntos y compartiendo su in...
13m Jul 08, 2018
13m
342: Voices from Ireland
Here is a short podcast with members of the Irish Sangha discussing what has motivated them, and what continues to inspire them, to practice the Dharma. From 'finding my friends' and a sense of meaning to life, to building a Buddha-land and being able to practice within one's own culture, Jnanadhara, Vajrashura, and Pavara together with Mitras Julie, Sean and Kristina share their thoughts. Rec...
12m Jun 25, 2018
12m
341: Buddha Day Offerings From The Goddess of the Spring
To mark the great festival of Buddha Day (Wesak), when we celebrate the Enlightenment and its opening up of the path that leads to the end of suffering, here's a wonderful mythologically minded conversation with Sthanashraddha, self-confessed ritualist and all-round lover of beauty and of the Dharma as an aesthetic choice in itself. Sthanashraddha's considerable elegance of being and of mind c...
21m Jun 02, 2018
21m
340: Abhayanavita on Working With Women and Girls to Step Free of Discrimination and Sexual Violence in India
Abhayanavita has been involved with Triratna as a community since the age of 13. In her early days she learned to face her own difficult past with a fearlessness that is now reflected in her Buddhist name. She also learned to fight back against social injustice and gender discrimination via the Ashvaghosha project (https://www.freebuddhistaudio.com/audio/details?num=LOC59) , educating people wi...
11m Feb 13, 2018
11m
339: The Lion's Roar Down Under
Today's podcast features a roundtable discussion with 10 Order members from Australia, exploring the future of the Triratna community down under. Successes, challenges, the concerns of young Australians, we get a rounded picture of what Buddhist Centres in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney are doing to get ready for the next 50 years... Recorded in a very noisy tent in India! Hear more from the ...
27m Feb 07, 2018
27m
339: Welcome to the Order Convention! Bodhgaya 2018
Welcome to the 2018 Triratna Buddhist Order Convention, marking the 50th anniversary of our Order's founding. It's fitting that such an auspicious occasion is taking place at the traditional spot where the Buddha is said to have attained liberation, Bodhgaya in Bihar, India. Join us for a walk around the Convention site meeting wonderful beings from all around the world who are converging here...
18m Feb 05, 2018
18m
338: Sheffield Pilgrims
Kicking off our podcast coverage of three weeks of Triratna events in India we meet a lovely group of pilgrims from Sheffield, England as they come to the end of a journey around the places traditionally associated with the life of the Buddha. Thanks to Mokshatara, Isabelle, Aryadasa and Martin for sharing their inspiration, impressions and delight with us! We love bringing you Dharma stories ...
13m Feb 04, 2018
13m
337: Karunamaya On An Indian Retreat Centre For Women
Saccanama talks to Karunamaya about her plans for a women’s retreat centre in India. She also tells us about two of the women she will be ordaining at the forthcoming ordinations at Bhaja in December 2017. Recorded at Adhisthana, November 2017.
12m Nov 29, 2017
12m
336: Sikkha, A Conversation with Dhammamegha And Dhammarati
In Triratna we acknowledge the importance of the shared system of teaching and practice that we derive from Sangharakshita's particular presentation of the Dharma, while allowing for its systematic and orderly evaluation and development, so that it is more and more effective. One of the important ways that 'evaluation and development' is happening is through the work of the Sikkha project. Sik...
21m Sep 04, 2017
21m
335: The International Gathering choir
Arthasiddhi and the International Gathering choir sing their offering at the end of the Avalokiteshvara puja #buddhist #triratna #triratnainternationalgathering #adhisthana
3m Aug 27, 2017
3m
334: Avalokiteshvara mantra
Rich harmonies during the final puja of the Triratna International Gathering at Adhisthana #triratnainternationalgathering #triratna #adhisthana #buddhism
12m Aug 27, 2017
12m
333: What the world needs now: our three speakers
Sanghadhara talks to the International Gathering's three speakers #triratna #buddhism #triratnainternationalgathering
14m Aug 27, 2017
14m
332: Jnanadakini - Bringing The Dharma To Latin America
Jnanadakini was the first Mexican woman to be ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order and joins us to talk about her work bringing the Dharma to other Latin American women. We hear about the recent ordination, broadcast live on The Buddhist Centre Online, and about Jnanadakini's mythic connection to building sangha at home in Mexico, in Venezuela, and across the continent. Her quiet joy in t...
14m May 02, 2017
14m
331: Las Venezolanas
Una conversación de Parami con un maravillosos grupo de mujeres Venezolanas Mitras de la Comunidad Budista Triratna, hablando de la importancia de la practica del Dharma en un país donde hay una enorme turbulencia política y económica.
Su respuesta es clara: en época de guerra lo que la gente necesita es paz y compasión y esto es precisamente lo que el dharma ofrece. Una evocación conmovedora y...
23m Apr 27, 2017
23m
330: Upeksamati In Mexico - How To Start A Buddhist Centre
Continuing our series of in-depth conversations with Buddhists in Mexico, here is the irrepressible Upeksamati: Dharma pioneer in his homeland and founder of the Mexico City Buddhist Center. We hear of his own Buddhist training in England in the 1980s and '90s and how that influenced his approach to bringing what he learned back home again. We get, in effect, a crash course in the essentials o...
45m Apr 20, 2017
45m
329: Sounds From Triratna50 At Aryaloka, USA
Some great sounds from a day celebrating Triratna at Aryaloka on the north-east coast of the USA. Bettye Pruitt interviews Dharmasuri, Chair of Nagaloka, the Triratna Center in Portland, Maine, about her travels in traditional Buddhist countries. Shaun Bartone leads the singing of the song is "I Became Awake" by Canadian folk singer Tony Dekker of the band Great Lake Swimmers. And then we get a...
17m Apr 12, 2017
17m
328: Triratna50 In The North!
Sanghadhara at the UK Northern region event in Sheffield to mark the 50th anniversary of Triratna as a Buddhist community. Talking to Dharmamayi and Moksatara (Padmasagara couldn't make it!). Catching up on highlights from the day, and reflecting on what it's like as younger Order members to hear stories from "the old days". Find more at www.thebuddhistcentre.com/triratna50 #Triratna #Triratn...
12m Apr 10, 2017
12m
327: Subhuti - For the Welfare of the World (Celebrating 50 Years of Triratna)
A great talk by Subhuti, live streamed around the world from London at the time, to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Triratna Buddhist Community. The fire of peace has been ignited in the world by the Buddha. It burns brightly today in the Triratna Order and movement, and inspired by Sangharakshita’s vision will burn well into the future – but how do we fan the flames so that t...
1hr 12m Apr 08, 2017
1hr 12m
326: Maitreyi Interviews Subhuti on 'Women, Men And Angels'
Following on from his statement of personal regret about the publication of ‘Women, Men And Angels’ and the views expressed in it, here is Subhuti in conversation with Maitreyi, going into detail around that regret, and sharing his thoughts on a very painful episode in Triratna history, including the story of how it all happened. What emerges in the course of the interview is an exemplary look ...
31m Apr 05, 2017
31m
325: Parami, Lokeshvara and Saddhaloka In Conversation
A new podcast from some members of the Adhisthana Kula as they come to the end of a 10-day meeting of the Triratna College of Public Preceptors - the body responsible for maintaining the integrity and spirit of the Triratna Buddhist Order. A great little summary of some of the more general issues discussed, including those arising from historical controversies in Triratna (formerly the FWBO). ...
17m Mar 18, 2017
17m
324: Buddhist Voices From Mexico - Aurea, Pablo & Alejandra
First in a series of occasional episodes featuring Triratna voices from Mexico. Here we meet the wonderful Aurea and her family in Mexico City and hear their story of what it's like to be a Buddhist (or have a Buddhist in your life) in a country where that's still fairly unusual. An inspiring, warm conversation that shows the tremendous difference love and support from friends and family can ma...
19m Mar 10, 2017
19m
323: A Conversation With The Adhisthana Kula - Responding To Controversy In Triratna
The Adhisthana Kula is a new group made up of some of the most experienced members of the Triratna Buddhist Order, meeting together to help the community find lasting reconciliation in the face of renewed interest in historical controversies and some of the issues arising from them. We hear Dhammarati, Lokeshvara, Mahamati, Parami, Ratnadharini and Saddhaloka share thoughtful perspectives on t...
20m Feb 28, 2017
20m
322: Safeguarding In The Triratna Buddhist Community
Welcome to a new year of podcasts from The Buddhist Centre Online! We're delighted to welcome our first guest via Skype, Munisha, Triratna's European Safeguarding Officer, to discuss some strong work in an ever-changing field of care. A fascinating look at what's involved in contemporary safeguarding, how it relates to controversies of the past, and the challenges posed by the need to have an ...
18m Feb 18, 2017
18m
321: The Winter 2017 Triratna European Chairs Meeting Comes To An End
We have come to the end of the winter 2017 European Chairs Assembly meeting at Adhisthana. As I write the chairs are packing their bags and getting ready to go - and I am sure they will be taking their recharged energy, friendship and inspiration back out into the world! It has been another rich, full week, ending last night with a concluding ritual in the shrine room where we recited the Trans...
7m Jan 13, 2017
7m
320: Subhadassi and Arthavavadin In Conversation at the Winter ECA 2017
It's day 3 on the European Chairs Assembly's winter meeting at Adhisthana, UK, and Dassini, the chair of Glasgow Triratna Buddhist Centre, 'having a wee chat' with Arthavadin and Subhadassi - chairs of Manchester and Brighton Buddhist Centres respectively. The topic is leadership - what it is, how it manifests in different people, how to allow it to come into being... www.thebuddhistcentre.co...
13m Jan 10, 2017
13m
319: Dassini and Mokshini In Conversation - European Chairs' Winter Assembly 2017
It's January and time for the winter European Chairs Assembly meeting, held at Adhistana, UK. A bumper gathering of over 60 chairs of chairs of Triratna Buddhist Centres as well as representatives of some of Triratna's main projects are meeting for an inspiring, enjoyable, at times challenging mix of practice, talks, discussion, and ritual, for the benefit of all beings! #Triratna #Buddhism #B...
6m Jan 07, 2017
6m
318: Buddhist Voices: Karunadevi - From Heartland to Heart-Mind
Karunadevi has been a practicing Buddhist since the 1980s after finding her way to California from the heartland of Iowa. The first American to be ordained in the U.S. into the Triratna Buddhist Order she is now a member of the College of Public Preceptors, helping maintain the spiritual wellbeing of the community worldwide. We hear about Karunadevi's journey to the Dharma via family, friends,...
47m Dec 28, 2016
47m
317: Saddhaloka Reviews the November 2016 Preceptors' College Meeting
Saddhaloka talks to Saccanama about the vision for Adhisthana, the future and development of the College and other matters arising at the recent College meeting.#Saddhaloka #Adhisthana
19m Dec 07, 2016
19m
316: Maitreyi talks about a recent 3-week retreat at Akashavana
#Maitreyi #Akashavana # Preceptors' College
12m Nov 15, 2016
12m
315: Jnanasuri and Karunamaya talk about women's ordinations in India
#India #Triratna Preceptors' College #Jnanasuri #Karunamaya
13m Nov 13, 2016
13m
314: Yashosagar and Amoghasiddhi talk about the 60th anniversary of Ambedkar's conversion to Buddhism
#Yashosagar #Amoghasiddhi #Ambedkar #Triratna Preceptors' College
16m Nov 11, 2016
16m
313: Amogharatna, the newest member of the College, talks about his life in Berlin
#Amogharatna #Berlin #Triratna Preceptors' College #Triratna Germany
16m Nov 09, 2016
16m
312: Anādi (Without Origin) - An Interview with Binisa Colmenero Lira & David Prats Mira
A conversation wth the artist and poet behind the new eBook from The Buddhist Centre Online: Anādi - Without Origin (in English and Spanish editions). We hear about the origins of the book and about Binisa's meditative inspiration that underpins her work as a Dharma painter and illustrator, looking to the classic Tibetan tradition of thangka painting. Anādi is a beautifully illustrated art and...
17m Nov 05, 2016
17m
311: Lokamitra on the Nagaloka Institute, India
Lokamitra has spent most of his adult life working in India to support the Dalit Buddhist community in their struggle against Hindu caste prejudice and its regard of them as literally "untouchable". Inspired by the life and work of the great Dalit leader, India's first Justice Minister Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, the Nagaloka Institute provides an invaluable chance to thousands of young Dalits, educa...
13m Oct 18, 2016
13m
310: Buddhist Voices - Subhuti On Doctor Ambedkar
A special edition of Buddhist Voices, from India at the height of celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the mass conversion to Buddhism in 1956 of hundreds of thousands of Dalit (ex-Untouchable caste) Indians, inspired by their great leader Doctor Bhimrao Ambedkar to escape the horrors of the Hindu caste system and work towards a more just society in India. Subhuti, a longstanding champ...
29m Oct 18, 2016
29m
309: International Buddhist Youth Convention 2016 India
Sanghadhara in conversation with Max, Stephanie and Erika share their experience of this year's international Triratna Youth Convention in India.#Triratna #IBYC #Buddhism #Buddhist #Buddha #retreat #India #Dharma #Dhamma #Ambedkar #Dalit
17m Oct 12, 2016
17m
308: Valencia Buddhist Centre - New Retreat Centre
Amalamati chats to Parami about the new retreat centre for Valencia, Spain. #budismo #budista #Buddhist #Buddhism #Buddha #Dharma #retreat #Spain #Valencia #sangha #community
9m Sep 19, 2016
9m