157: International Council 2014, Voices No. 1 - Sucimani (UK & Ireland Order Strand)
We're joined today by the wonderful Sucimani, who's here representing the UK & Ireland Order strand at the International Council. The last time we all met was on a train bound for Mumbai, India, so a chance to reconvene and reflect on the work done since; as well as on Olympic beds at Adhisthana, the prospects for a Triratna bank, and her hopes for the meeting to come... Follow the event on ww...
11m Aug 07, 2014
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156: What is the Triratna International Council?
An introduction from beside the duck pond at Adhisthana as the 2014 International Council kicks off! Dassini explains what the Council is and does, with the help of Candradasa and Vidyatara. Then Dhammarati, the Chair of the Council, makes his own introductory remarks and we get to hear most of the delegates saying hello and ritually starting the proceedings... For more, see https://thebuddhi...
13m Aug 06, 2014
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155: Avalokiteshvara Mantra By Fire
The closing Avalokiteshvara mantra from the final evening of the Triratna European Chairs' summer assembly... We moved from the meeting space to the bonfire where the song of compassion for the world met the great flame of impermanence. Meetings and partings... #Buddhism #chanting #chant #ritual #mantra #Buddhist #Triratna
7m Jul 30, 2014
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154: Closing Ritual - Transferrence of Merits and Final Mantras
The last section of the closing ritual (puja) from the 2014 Triratna International Retreat, including some inspiring verses and mantra chanting.https://thebuddhistcentre.com/internationalretreat #chanting #chant #ritual #puja #worship #mantra #mantras #Buddhist #Buddhism #community
5m May 27, 2014
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153: Chanting the Metta Sutta in Pali
Jo Richardson, once again, chants his beautiful arrangement of the Buddhist Metta Sutta (about the practice of loving kindness) set to harmonium. Live on the 2014 Triratna International Retreat:www.thebuddhistcentre.com/internationalretreat #chanting #chant #song #singing #Buddhist #Buddhism #Buddha #love #compassion
6m May 27, 2014
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152: Buddhist Harmonized Mantra Chanting
Some beautiful harmonized chanting from Monday evening on the 2014 Triratna International Retreat... Follow us on Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/thebuddhistcentre #chant #chanting #mantra #harmonies #singing #Buddhist #Buddhism
7m May 27, 2014
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150: The very English sound of bell ringing, from Coddington parish church, close to Adhisthana
Adhisthana is set in the beautiful Herefordshire country around Colwall, near Ledbury. Here Munisha continues her lovely project documenting the ambient sounds around the Buddhist retreat centre where the 2014 Triratna International Retreat is being held. #bells #campanology #churches #Herefordshire #England For more from the retreat: https://thebuddhistcentre.com/internationalretreat?display=...
2m May 26, 2014
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151: Impressions and highlights from the International Retreat
Four people share their experience of the retreat so far. We hear from Sally from Glasgow, Jane from London, Ivan from Cambridge (via Mexico) and Suvajra who currently lives at Adhisthana. (NB: contrary to a comment by one interviewee, there is a large Order presence in the US! And a history of Triratna activity in New York for many years. Listen to voices from Triratna America: www.thebuddhis...
8m May 26, 2014
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149: Chanting from the Dhammapada Puja on the International Retreat
In the second of our puja evenings Vidyatara led a Dhammapada Puja with a two part Shakyamuni mantra and the Indian Shakyamuni mantra. Here they are, along with the shrine salutation and the Refuges and Precepts. #triratnainternationalretreat #puja #mantra #chanting #chant #singing #sing
9m May 25, 2014
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148: An Interview with Sally, aged 3
Sally and her mum, Vidyasuri, talk about painting, zebras, the Buddha and other International Retreat shenanigans. #triratnainternationalretreat #Buddhism #Buddhist #Buddha #zebra #Zebedee #kids @drawing
3m May 25, 2014
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147: Cuckoo!
Munisha sent this delightful recording from the field of a cuckoo waking up the world of the International Retreat this Herefordshire morning... https://thebuddhistcentre.com/internationalretreat #birds #cuckoo #retreat
42s May 25, 2014
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146: Responses to Talk on Buddhist Economics and Capitalism
Ivan in conversation with Maitrisara, Visuddhimati, and Aryadhara about Vaddhaka's talk on Buddhism and Capitalism, which received a standing ovation this morning. Available soon on Free Buddhist Audio and The Buddhist Centre Online. http://www.freebuddhistaudio.com/https://thebuddhistcentre.com/internationalretreat #internationalretreat #economics #buddhisteconomics #capitalism
4m May 25, 2014
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145: By the fire
A great report from Ivan from last night's fire at the 2014 International Retreat. Much song and merriment! #internationalretreat #song #singing #campfire
4m May 24, 2014
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143: Avalokitesvara and Padmasambhava mantras
Two mantras from the first puja at the Triratna International Retreat. #triratnainternationalretreat #chanting #ritual #mantras #Buddhism #Buddhist #singing #chant
4m May 24, 2014
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144: And the retreat is going well
Ivan in conversation with Nandavajra, one of the team and organisers of the International Retreat... #Buddhism #Buddhist #retreat #mud #community
3m May 24, 2014
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142: International Tea time. First morning
Ivan on the second day of the 2014 Triratna International Retreat (first morning), hears from Pavel and Wojciech from Poland on their impressions of the great gathering so far... #internationalretreat #Buddhism #Buddhist #Buddha #meditation #meditate
3m May 24, 2014
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141: Dedicating this international retreat
The Dedication Ceremony from the first night of the Triratna International Retreat 2014. #internationalretreat #Buddhism #Buddhist #Buddha #ritual #chanting
5m May 23, 2014
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139: First meal impressions
Chop chop! Cooking for 500. First meal is here! First impressions from German and Mexican guests with Ivan as your host... #internationalretreat #Buddhism #Buddhist #Buddha #dinner #vegetarian #retreat
2m May 23, 2014
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140: Vidyatara talks about the shrine at the International Retreat
Wheat grass, a Javanese Buddha, open fields... some of the inspirations behind the shrine, created by Vidyatara, for the International Retreat. #triratnainternationalretreat #Buddhism #Buddhist #shrine #retreat
2m May 23, 2014
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138: Buddhafield Build the International Retreat
Dassini talks with Ratnadeva about the Buddhafield working retreat who have set up the Triratna International Retreat at Adhisthana. #triratnainternationalretreat #Buddhism #Buddhist #compassion #altruism #Buddhafield
5m May 23, 2014
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137: Triratna International Retreat Set Up
Coming soon... Interviews, mantras, musings and the view from the field at the International Retreat.#Buddhism #Buddhist #Buddha #meditation #meditate #Dharma #retreat #spiritual
1m May 22, 2014
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136: Happy Triratna Day from the USA
Greetings from Portsmouth, NH, where we are celebrating Triratna Day with the Order, studying together and reflecting on 47 years of spiritual community. Along with voices of American members of the Order we've a lovely little interview with Nagabodhi, visiting from the UK and an Order member since 1974. #Buddhism #Buddhist #Triratna #America
7m Apr 06, 2014
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135: Young Buddhists facilitators at Adhisthana
Happy Triratna Day
7m Apr 06, 2014
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134: Introducing BAM - Buddhist Action monthan interview with Lokabandhu, Amalaketu and Mokshini
#Triratna #BAM. For more info, see https://thebuddhistcentre.com/BAM
7m Feb 24, 2014
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133: European Puja!
Some weeks ago, an assembly was held for the Chairs of many Triratna Buddhist Centres in Europe. You may have heard some very lovely harmonized chanting from the event as it was happening (see previous boos!). Here's a special 'puja' (a Buddhist ritual to evoke the spirit of the Buddha's teaching and help get our emotions behind the practice of them) that was performed featuring some of the dif...
28m Feb 10, 2014
28m
132: South Pacific Dharmacharinis
Another great update from Parami from the College of Public Preceptors, thsi time travelling in the southern hemisphere visiting Triratna Centres in New Zealand and Australia. We hear from a variety of folk about Sudarshanaloka Retreat Centre, about Triratna activities in Melbourne, about working with people in recovery from addiction, and about two dynamic Right Livelihood businesses in Thames...
30m Jan 18, 2014
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131: Padmasambhava Mantra
A strong chanting of the Padmasambhava Mantra from the first Triratna European Chairs Assembly of the new year (2014). The chant is led by Nayaka from Dhanakosa Retreat Centre in the Scottish Highlands. Padmasambhava is the great guru of Tibet, the founder of the different traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. #Buddhist #Buddhism #chanting #chant #harmony #mantra
6m Jan 10, 2014
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130: Avalokitesvara Mantra
A rousing recording of the Avalokitesvara Mantra from the first Triratna European Chairs Assembly of the new year (2014). The harmony is led by Amalamati from Valencia. Avalokitesvara is the Bodhisattva of compassion, and his thousand-armed form is the symbol for the Triratna Buddhist Order at work in the world. Recorded live during the 'Offerings' section of the Sevenfold Puja at Adhisthana ...
9m Jan 09, 2014
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129: Anagarika Convention with Parami No.3 - Goodbye from Adhisthana
The final installment of Parami's in-depth reporting from the first convention of men and women in the Triratna Buddhist Order who have adopted a life of deep simplicity, stillness and contentment, supporting that with the practice of celibacy. Today we hear from Amitamati, Tarachitta, Muditasri, Atapani, Yashodeva, Dhammadinna and Manjuvajra about their own experiences and their journeys towa...
29m Dec 17, 2013
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128: Anagarika Convention with Parami No. 2 - Pramodya and Nirmala
The second set of interviews from Adhisthana with Parami around the 'anagarikas' convention - a gathering of Buddhist women and men dedicated to living a simple, free, contented life and expressing that in part through the practice of celibacy. Today we meet two men anagarikas from Essen in Germany - Pramodya and Nirmala - who describe their experience of living this way and its effect on their...
11m Dec 15, 2013
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127: Anagarika Convention with Parami, Dhammadinna and Kuladharini
What is an 'anagarika'? Why practice celibacy as a way to cultivate freedom from life's entanglements? A discussion at Adhisthana during the first Triratna Anagarika Convention between two experienced members of the Order who have taken that extraordinary step as a support to their practice of contentment as the basis for a fulfilled spiritual life. For more on this subject, see writings on ce...
28m Dec 13, 2013
28m
126: women's buddhist order weekend no. 6
The final morning on the women's order gathering and some more great interviews from Parami. We hear from Jinamati and Padmabodhini, two brand new Order members who are experiencing such a large coming together for the first time. We also hear from the assistant cook, Suvannamani, part of the team at Adhisthana dealing with one of the biggest community events that's happened there. As an extr...
23m Dec 08, 2013
23m
125: women's buddhist order weekend no. 5
Mantras and other things! Starting with an excerpt from Vandanajyoti and Vishvantara's song to mark the event, we get some lovely songs, mantras, chanting and and readings from the Saturday evening puja at the women's UK & Ireland Order gathering at Adhisthana. The joy of Dharma practice in large numbers! #Buddhism #Buddhist #women #Dharma #mantra #chanting #Dhamma #Triratna
30m Dec 07, 2013
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124: Utpalavajri in Germany at the Order Forum
Around the world, Order members from the Triratna Buddhist Order meet regularly in large (and small!) numbers to share their lives and practice, to support each other and deepen their own understanding of the Buddha's teaching and of our own community. Running parallel to the women's UK & Ireland Order gathering at Adhisthana is a general Central European Order forum that's taking place at Vim...
2m Dec 07, 2013
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123: women's buddhist order weekend no. 4
Parami on day two of the women's national Order gathering just after talks by Dhammadinna, Sanghadevi and Maitreyi, three of the most experienced members of the Order, remembering their relationship with Sangharakshita, the founder of the Triratna Buddhist Community and Order. Karunamati recalls her time living near Chatral Rimpoche (one of Sangharakshita's teachers) and appreciates Sangharaks...
11m Dec 07, 2013
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122: women's buddhist order weekend no.3
Parami again with a recording of the gorgeous harmonized mantras from the first evening of the women's national Order weekend at Adhisthana. Close your eyes and let the grace waves come! Also includes the Threefold Puja and White Tara Mantra. #chanting #chant #mantra #Buddhist #Buddha #Buddhism
27m Dec 06, 2013
27m
121: women's buddhist order weekend no. 2
A second report from Parami from the great gathering at Adhisthana at the Triratna Buddhist Order's national Order weekend for women in the UK & Ireland. Interviews with Saddhanandi, Sanghamani, Satyavani, Samachitta, Vajratara, all thrilled to be there despite the dreadful weather! Surrounded by friends old and new... #Buddhism#Buddhist#Buddha#Triratna#Herefordshire
6m Dec 06, 2013
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120: women's buddhist order weekend no. 1
A great wee report from Parami from the weather-wracked Order gathering for women in the UK & Ireland currently happening at Adhisthana Retreat Centre in Herefordshire. A lovely glimpse into what happens when so many people get together to celebrate their faith together... Listen out for more and some interviews through the weekend. #buddhism #buddhist #women #Triratna #meditation #Herefordshire
4m Dec 06, 2013
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119: puja with devas singing
Cambridge buddhist centre part of sangha festival
22m Nov 17, 2013
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118: Sangha Puja
Cambridge Buddhist Centre in the UK celebrates 'Sangha Day' - an annual gathering of the Buddhist community and rejoicing in each other. The ritual being performed is the traditional Sevenfold Puja for the Triratna Buddhist Community. For more: www.thebuddhistcentre.com/cambridge
24m Nov 17, 2013
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117: sangha oh sangha
Sangha night at the Cambridge buddhist centre
1m Nov 16, 2013
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116: Portsmouth Podcast on Metta (Loving Kindness) - No. 5 (All Beings)
The final installment of our early morning, post-meditation conversations about metta (loving kindness) from Portsmouth, NH, in the U.S. This was on the last stage of the meditation to develop loving kindness towards all living beings. A taking stock of what is implied in such an intention, and reflections on a week of intensified focus on positive emotion and the effects of that work. We also ...
26m Nov 16, 2013
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115: Portsmouth Podcast on Metta (Loving Kindness) - No. 4 ('The Enemy'), Part 2
Part 2 of the fourth of our early morning, post-meditation conversations about metta (loving kindness) from Portsmouth, NH, in the U.S. This discussion was on the fourth stage of the meditation to develop loving kindness where you consider an "enemy" (someone you find difficult) in awareness and love. In this section we explore the word 'enemy' itself, and the nature of self view in the light o...
21m Nov 15, 2013
21m
114: Portsmouth Podcast on Metta (Loving Kindness) - No. 4 ('The Enemy')
The fourth of our early morning, post-meditation conversations about metta (loving kindness) from Portsmouth, NH, in the U.S. Today's discussion was on the fourth stage of the meditation to develop loving kindness where you consider an "enemy" (someone you find difficult) in awareness and love. And as you'll hear, it goes deep! In fact, our gallant crew were so generous and open we've decided ...
27m Nov 14, 2013
27m
113: Portsmouth Podcast on Metta - No. 3
The third of our early morning, post-meditation conversations about metta (loving kindness) from a cold and bright Portsmouth, NH, in the U.S. Today's discussion jumping off from the third stage of the meditation to develop loving kindness where you consider a "neutral person" in awareness and love. Join us all week for discussion of the theme of this year's ongoing Urban Retreat: Blazing Like...
29m Nov 13, 2013
29m
112: Portsmouth Podcast on Metta (Loving Kindness) - No. 2
The second of our early morning, post-meditation conversations about metta (loving kindness) from Portsmouth, NH, in the U.S. Join us all week for discussion of the theme of this year's ongoing Urban Retreat: Blazing Like The Sun... For more resources join the retreat space online at www.thebuddhistcentre.com/urbanretreat #lovingkindness #metta #urbanretreat #Buddhism #meditation #Buddha
17m Nov 12, 2013
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111: Portsmouth Podcast On Metta - Day 1
Our first post-meditation conversation about metta (loving kindness) from Portsmouth, NH, in the U.S. Join us all week for discussion of the theme of this year's ongoing Urban Retreat: Blazing Like The Sun... For more resources join the retreat space online at www.thebuddhistcentre.com/urbanretreat #lovingkindness #metta #urbanretreat #Buddhism #meditation #Buddha
22m Nov 11, 2013
22m
110: Transference of Merits & Padmasambhava Mantra
Saturday night puja at the young buddhist weekend retreat at Adhisthana. Metta: blazing like the sun... #mantra #chanting #chant #Padmasambhava #Buddhism #Buddhist #Buddha #Dharma #community #sangha #youngbuddhists
30m Nov 09, 2013
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109: Blazing like the sun. Dedication Young Buddhist retreat Adhisthana
Part of the urban retreat. Starting NOW!
14m Nov 08, 2013
14m
108: Upekshadaka - On Metta (Loving Kindness)
A personal, moving short talk by Upekshadaka about his own struggles to practice loving kindness ('metta') towards himself and others. Evoking his work and his relationship with his father, we get a clearly felt sense of how vital and rewarding this meditation can be. Radical change as part of the everyday of our lives... Join the urban retreat: www.thebuddhistcentre.com/urbanretreat
9m Nov 04, 2013
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