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Wise Things To Realize

A PowerPoint Presentation of Wise Things to Realize for Peace and Freedom to arise. Music - Kara "Ehipassiko - Life's Lessons To Know"
May 23
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Anne Erdmann joined Nigel's group
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BuddhistSA

We are creating a virtual network of engaged Buddhists from different traditions and lineages in South Africa. The goal is information sharing, strategy discussions, and looking at the interface between Buddhists, the State and faith civil society
May 23
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Anne Erdmann is now a member of Socially Engaged Buddhists
May 23
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Adam Eurich posted a status
"more from San Francisco - Spirit Rock! http://ning.it/KDlc4V"
May 21
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"another blog post from the film: http://seekingheartwood.com/the-journey/buddhas-brain/"
May 18
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"Latest blog post: http://ning.it/LbTbqr"
May 16
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Sukadev Bretz posted a video

If you can do headstand, it is easier to do the Lotus position there then sitting. 62 year old Narayani explains why and demonstrates how to do Urdhva Padmasana, Headstand in Lotus, also called inverted Lotus Position. It is a more advance Hatha Yoga Asana. You should know the basics of Yoga before trying. Even if you can't try, it is beautiful to watch. Recording in Yoga Vidya Ashram Meinberg. In the background you can see a mural of the Kundalini Shakti going through the 7 Chakras.

Headstand in Lotus - Urdhva Padmasana

If you can do headstand, it is easier to do the Lotus position there then sitting. 62 year old Narayani explains why and demonstrates how to do Urdhva Padmas...
May 15
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Adam Eurich posted a status
"Latest blog post: http://seekingheartwood.com/the-journey/orgyen-dorje-den/"
May 14
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Killing Acceptable in Buddhism? 2 Replies

I have studied Buddhist Philosophy for a long time, but still I wonder if killing out of compassion is acceptable.Buddhism says that Buddha in his previous lives when he was not actually Buddha had…Continue

Started by ngawang in Website Feedback. Last reply by diegohemken May 6.

Climate justice - reviewing COP17 and preparing for future actions

Dear Engaged Buddhists,As you know, there was a wonderful cooperation between African faith communities and religious leaders to bring a message of action, hope and engagement to the COP17 climate…Continue

Started by Nigel in General Feb 7.

Repost: Activism, Buddhism, Compassion

I thought this was a great post by Barbara O'Brien on the differences when each is appropriate. As socially engaged Buddhists, there are definitely times when action is necessary but are protests and…Continue

Started by Ryan Vong in Website Feedback. Last reply by Susmita Barua Nov 3, 2011.

What is Buddha's Views on God(s)? 1 Reply

Easter took place about a week ago and it brought up this question...What is Buddha's view on God? Let me state a few perspectives I've gleaned over a short period:-Buddha did acknowledge the…Continue

Started by Ryan Vong in General. Last reply by Susmita Barua Oct 26, 2011.

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Two Days Mental Health and Well-being Retreat on 19-20/5/2012, Goodna, Ipswich, Qld. Australia

Two Days Mental Health and Well-being Retreat, Goodna, Ipswich, Qld.…

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Posted by Dhammavaro on May 4, 2012 at 9:00am

2012 TechnoBuddha Conference

Date: Friday, March 2, 2012 at 7:00pm until Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 12:00pm

Place: Jodo Shinshu Center, 2140 Durant Avenue



Now in its fifth year, the conference is a networking and reconnecting opportunity open to all young adults (ages 21-39) interested in Buddhism. Join us the weekend of March 2-4 (Friday night is optional) to meet new people, learn about Buddhism, participate in thoughtful discussions and fun workshops, and eat some great food.



The conference…

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Posted by Kirk Akahoshi on February 1, 2012 at 11:50am

An Ape Contemplating the Human Skull in Panyanantharam Temple

On a breezy afternoon, my friends and I dropped by Panyanantharam Temple (or Wat Panyanantharam, located in Pathumthani, Thailand), a pleasantly wooded and shady temple of a design and layout typical of Buddhadhasa heritage.  This temple was founded by the senior Bhikkhu Panyanandamuni, who with Bhikkhu Buddhadasa were active in reforming Buddhism in Thailand to bring the practice back to Buddha's ways and to teach the Buddhists to give up superstitious rites and rituals.  The founder, the…

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Posted by bcl on January 15, 2012 at 2:30am

Bite Sized Buddhism

I found this very useful to share with folks who are interested in Buddhism. It captures the main points in a simple concise way. Credit goes to: Engaged Buddhists UK

The Four Noble Truths

www.thefournobletruths.org

This is the centre of the Buddha’s teaching. After gaining enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, the…

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Posted by Ryan Vong on January 12, 2012 at 10:00pm — 2 Comments

Anarchism

Anarchism... stands for liberation of the human mind from the dominion of religion; the liberation of the human body from the dominion of property; liberation from shackles and restraint of government. It stands for social order based on the free grouping of individuals. The concept is pure, simple, true, it inspired many, led a rebellious fire, but ultimately some learned the lessons of life. That true freedom requires sacrifice and pain. Most human beings only think they want freedom. In…

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Posted by hailee pilcher on December 30, 2011 at 3:16pm

http://www.crisisgroup.org/en/regions/asia/south-asia/sri-lanka/217-sri-lanka-womens-insecurity-in-the-north-and-east.aspx Sri Lanka: Women’s Insecurity in the North and East, International Crisis…

http://www.crisisgroup.org/en/regions/asia/south-asia/sri-lanka/217-sri-lanka-womens-insecurity-in-the-north-and-east.aspx

Sri Lanka: Women’s Insecurity in the North and East, International Crisis Group, 20 December 2011

‘’Women in Sri Lanka’s predominantly Tamil-speaking north and east are facing a desperate lack of security in the aftermath…

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Posted by Puni Selvaratnam on December 24, 2011 at 12:07pm

 
 
 

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