Meditation and Buddhism | Triratna Buddhist Community
Our Green Sangha group met for a day of practice together a couple of months ago. During our time together, we did this activity. I’d been thinking a lot, lately, that our imaginations can get dented and dulled from worry, bad news and the fatigue all activists encounter.
Dear beloved community, season's greetings and welcome to the SFBC Winter 2024 EDJI blog! The EDJI team and members of the Sangha have put together a wonderful collection of stories, news and sharings related to social and racial justice, including its connection to environmental justice. November was Native American Heritage Month and helen shares about the ways in which our local SFBC community engaged with this ongoing process of honoring those whose land we are on.
For the past 10 years there have been activities for Gender Diverse practitioners in the UK, including day and weekend retreats, mitra study both in person and online, awareness training for centres, and an international meeting for gender diverse allies and friends in the Order.
On Wednesday night Sangha members old and new gathered to create an ofrenda for Day of the Dead, celebrating our loved ones who have died, our ancestors, and ourselves as we once were.
The ofrenda will remain for several days so that people can continue to add photos and mementos.
On Saturday Nov 2 the SFBC Green Sangha will host a pre-election meditation at 1pm - everyone is welcome to come and meditate and visit the altar.
September 25: Mitra Ceremony
Three members of our community have made a personal commitment to practicing with the SFBC Sangha as Mitras and following the Buddhist precepts of non-harm. This simple and joyful ceremony will mark the occasion.
The new Spring Edition of Journey to Justice is available now - ready for Earth Day and packed with contributions from an amazing selection of Sangha members, each sharing their personal passion and focus around Equity, Diversity, Justice and Inclusion:
This year Triratna Day online is on the actual anniversary of the founding of the Triratna Buddhist Community. It’ll be the 57th ‘birthday’ and will be broadcast live from Monmouth Street, the site of the first center, and other historical sites associated with the early days.
Join Sanghas from around the world through The Buddhist Center [online] - more information and program here.
These three lovely women were ordained in Mexico last week.
From the SFBC Sangha: MJ Moore is now Prajñākavī (Prajnakavi), which means Poet of Wisdom. For those interested in the correct pronunciation see below*.
(We’ll have the chance to welcome Prajñākavī back at Sangha Night Nov 8.)
A very big thank you to everyone for making Saturday's picnic and fundraiser such a success! A special thanks to Prasadachitta and all the people - too many to name here - who contributed their invaluable organizational and creative skills: the food was fabulous, the pies were amazing, the auction was incredible, the picnic was excellent, the resourcefulness in dealing with the wind was impressive - and more that I've forgotten. I'm looking forward to seeing the photos.
Message from Guhyaloka Retreat Center in Spain:
We are delighted to announce the ordinations of ... nineteen men at Guhyaloka on Monday 29th May 2023.
Including our SFBC friend (back row, second from right):
Brad Shwagler becomes Abhayamoksha - 'He who is liberated through fearlessness'
Private preceptor Prasadacitta
Abhayamoksha will be on retreat for several more weeks.
Some of you may also know Jan:
Jan Strocki becomes Adbhutaja - 'He who is born from what is wonderful'
Private preceptor Paramabandhu
