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Arthasiddhi and the International Gathering choir sing their offering at the end of the Avalokiteshvara puja #buddhist #triratna #triratnainternationalgathering #adhisthana

Rich harmonies during the final puja of the Triratna International Gathering at Adhisthana #triratnainternationalgathering #triratna #adhisthana #buddhism

Sanghadhara talks to the International Gathering's three speakers #triratna #buddhism #triratnainternationalgathering

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 this is apparent as she evokes the strength of practical faith in the face of great political and economic difficulties. Recorded in Mexico City, April 2017. #Budismo #Buddhism #Buddhist #Budista #Buda #Buddha #women #Mexico #Venezuela #Triratna #LatinAmerica #Americas #ordination #ordenaçion

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 urgente desde una perspectiva vital. Grabado en Mexico, Abril 2017 Leer mas de este viaje de Las Venezolanas en Mexico: https://thebuddhistcentre.com/news/las-venezolanas Para mas info. de Triratna en Venezuela: Centro Budista de Merida - http://www.meditacion-merida.com/acerca-comunidad-budista-triratna #Venezuela #Venezolanos #Dharma #Budismo #Budista #Buda #Triratna #México

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 of starting a new Buddhist Center - at scale, and with ambition! Always engaging, always in love with the Dharma and with Triratna, Upeksamati's clear delight is infectious. An inspiring meeting with someone who has spent 20+ years carrying the Buddha's teachings in his own culture with intelligence, creativity, and considerable success. Recorded at Chintamani Retreat Center, Mexico. #budismo #buda #budista #Buddhism #Buddhist #Buddha #Mexico #Dharma #Dhamma #Triratna

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 longer harmonized chanting of the mantra associated with the Buddha Maitreya. www.thebuddhistcentre.com/triratna50 #triratna #FWBO #dharma #sangha #community #buddhism #buddhist #buddha #mantra #song #singing #chanting #triratna50

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 #Triratna50 #Buddhism #Buddhist #Buddha #Sheffield #Dharma #community #sangha #sangharakshita

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 the heat of practice transforms the world? Chaired by Subhadramati. Recorded in London, 8th April 2017 N.B. This is an edited and remastered audio version of the introduction, the talk and the main part of the summing up. The original audio was quiet, though we’ve turned up the volume and this version should be easily audible. We may replace it with a higher quality version when one is available. #triratna #triratna50 #buddhism #buddhist #dharma #community #sangha #gratitude #forgiveness #London #FWBO #Sangharakshita

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 by two good, old friends at how confusion can arise - and how clear apologies can help with any process of healing or reconciliation that might result. Our thanks to Sanghadhara and Clear Vision for facilitating this discussion. For more: https://thebuddhistcentre.com/adhisthana-kula #gender #women #Triratna #FWBO #BritishBuddhism #Buddhism #Buddhist #Dharma #Sangharakshita