Can Buddhism Save the World?

http://www.counterpunch.org/2016/01/15/can-buddhism-save-the-world/

JANUARY 15, 2016

Can Buddhism Save the World?

by MICHAEL WELTON

UPAYA: Rohatsu 2015 Talks 1-6 : Miracle of Each Moment

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UPAYA: Rohatsu 2015 Talks 1-6 : Miracle of Each Moment

BARDO Teaching by Sey Namkha Dorje Guru in Aldershot

BARDO Teaching by Sey Namkha Dorje Guru in Aldershot

Dear Members & Dharma Friends.

for your kind information the above teaching BARDO (transition/time/gap between death and rebirth) will be conducted by Sey Namkha Dorje Guru.

Date: Saturdays 10 and 17 October 2015

Time:    0900 to 1700 hours both days.

Venue: Gumba, Aldershot.

Lunch will be provided but donation will also be accepted. any one wants to sponsor/ donate food/water then you are more than welcome, If you want to do so then please contact Gumba.

Please contact Gumba at 01252338765 to register your name for food estimation purpose.

The important thing is the whole teaching is divided in six headings. You are to attend for all or in another words you have to commit for both days. There will be no point or less point attending only one day. 

Maximum number of attendance is expected because this is a very important teaching by a very highly qualified Teacher. You better not to miss.

Please bring in your neighbours, friends and family members.

Yours sincerely,

AS BAHADUR GURUNG

General Secretary

A Buddhist cop’s approach to justice

http://www.lionsroar.com/a-buddhist-cops-approach-to-justice/

A Buddhist cop’s approach to justice

BY CHERI MAPLES| SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

12 Life Tips From The Amazing Pema Chödrön!

http://launchyourgenius.com/2014/02/11/12-life-tips-from-the-amazing-pema-chodron/

12 Life Tips From The Amazing Pema Chödrön!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqUENu4o-fM

Trauma & Contemplative Practice: Mahayana Buddhism and Trauma

Harvard Divinity School

Published on Jun 22, 2015

Trauma & Contemplative Practice: Exploring the Territory took place at Harvard Divinity School on May 1–2, 2015.

Harvard Divinity School: How Should We Train Buddhist Students to Be Chaplains?

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How Should We Train Buddhist Students to Be Chaplains?

Published on May 19, 2015

Scholars and educators discuss how to train Buddhist students to be chaplains in religiously diverse settings. The panel took place on April 24, 2015 at "Education and Buddhist Ministry: Whither—and Why?", a conference hosted by Harvard Divinity School's Buddhist Ministry Initiative.

The conference was funded by the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation.

00:00 Welcome and introductions by Chris Berlin, Counselor to Buddhist Students and Instructor in Ministry, Harvard Divinity School

10:53 Rev. Koshin Paley Ellison, New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care

23:37 Ven. Myeongbeop Sunim, Nungin University of Buddhism, South Korea

32:50 Joshin Brian Byrnes, Upaya Zen Center

42:33 Victor Gabriel, University of the West

53:46 Q&A moderated by Chris Berlin

Learn more about Harvard Divinity School and its mission to illuminate, engage, and serve at www.hds.harvard.edu.

Funeral Chanting- Theravada Buddhism-Pali-Abhayagiri Monastics chanting text

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Funeral Chanting- Theravada Buddhism-Pali-Abhayagiri Monastics chanting text

Published on Mar 26, 2015

Funeral Chanting- Theravada Buddhism-Pali-Abhayagiri Monastics chanting text

Chaplaincy : Faith and Fire

http://faithandfire.co.uk

http://faithandfire.co.uk/bewes-buddhists-engaged-with-emergency-services/

Chaplaincy : Faith and Fire new Website

Faith and Fire is a partnership between the CFOA Chief Fire Officers Association, FRS Fire and Rescue Services and faith communities to develop mutual respect. It also increases the awareness of faiths to FRS staff and volunteers.

East Sussex Fire Services (ESFRS)

http://www.multifaiths.com/public-services/east-sussex-fire-service

http://multifaiths.com/public-services/east-sussex-fire-service

It is also still at the old link

http://www.multifaiths.com/public-services/east-sussex-fire-service

Lankaweb: Buddhist Jātaka Stories and Positive Mental Health

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Lankaweb: Buddhist Jātaka Stories and Positive Mental Health

Posted on January 31st, 2015

Dr Ruwan M Jayatunge 

Provencher and Keyes (2011) define positive mental health as feeling well, functioning well, and being resilient in the face of life’s challenges — improves quality of life and is integral to overall health and well-being, even when there are on-going limitations caused by mental health problems and illnesses. According to Buddhism mental suffering is due in large part to imbalances of the mind (Gunaratana, 1985; Wallace & Shapiro, 2006). Numerous Jātaka stories indicate the mental imbalance caused by Akusal Chitta (or pathological mind). These pathological elements impact the mental wellbeing.

The Monk Who Gave Up Acting With Laurence Olivier To Lead Buddhism In British Prisons

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/11/24/religion-in-prisons-buddhism-monk-ajahn-khemadhammo_n_6212664.html

The Monk Who Gave Up Acting With Laurence Olivier To Lead Buddhism In British Prisons

Posted: 25/11/2014 11:50 GMT Updated: 25/11/2014 17:59 GMT  by Louise Ridley

The International Buddhist Relief Organisation

The International Buddhist Relief Organisation is a UK based NGO recognised by the UN. It was established as a charity in 1995 with the registered aim ‘to help relieve the suffering of people everywhere, regardless of their status, creed or geographical location, who are in condition of need, hardship or distress as a result of local, national or internal disaster or by reason of social or economic circumstances. In accordance with the Buddhist doctrine and principles, such help is also extended to animals everywhere that are in need of care or attention.’

Principally it has consisted of a small group associated with Ven. Kassapa OBE who have raised funds to help relieve disasters (eg the S.E. Asian tsunami, floods in Pakistan, the Philippine cyclone). It has also supported fixed projects like the Tithandizane Clinic in Zambia (with Amida Trust), the Welligama Nursery School (in the wake of the tsunami), and the Navatkuli Housing Appeal, based in Jaffna, for people displaced by the civil war. In addition, it collects medical supplies and equipment for use in poorer countries and supports animal rescue schemes.

The charity has a website (http://www.ibro.co.uk/) and is registered with Paypal and Everyclick.

 

The Proposal

At its AGM on 24 May 2014, the statutory officers decided to stand down in favour of a new committee to take over IBRO’s work and name. Their minuted decision is to act as a caretaker committee until December 2014, or until such time before that date as another committee can take over. Also minuted is that they have asked Yann Lovelock (in consultation with Ven. Kassapa) to help arrange this transfer.

At present the charity has assets of nearly £3K and had a turnover of about £9K in the previous year. These figures are about average, except for 2005 during the tsunami relief period, when IBRO’s profile was very high in the media.

Enquiries and expressions of interest in carrying on IBRO’s aims should initially be addressed to Yann Lovelock at yanda_lovelock@yahoo.co.uk

Buddhist Arts of Ministry and Leadership: A Buddhist Perspective on Care of the Dying

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Buddhist Arts of Ministry and Leadership: A Buddhist Perspective on Care of the Dying

Published on Jun 2, 2014

Joan Halifax, founding teacher of the Zen Peacemaker Order, delivered the third in a series of four lectures on March 6, 2007, organized in conjunction with a new course entitled "Buddhist Arts of Ministry and Leadership: Teaching and Adapting Meditative Skills." These public lectures provide a chance for members of Harvard University and the Divinity School's larger community to hear about the work of leading exemplars of Buddhist ministry who are active in the United States today.

Buddhist Arts of Ministry and Leadership: Enlightening the Emotions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDCrbJTXhQw 

Buddhist Arts of Ministry and Leadership: Enlightening the Emotions 

Published on Jun 2, 2014

John Rockwell, resident teacher of meditation and practice at Karmé Chöling, a Tibetan Buddhist retreat center in Vermont, delivered the second in a series of four lectures On November 28, 2006, organized in conjunction with a new course entitled "Buddhist Arts of Ministry and Leadership: Teaching and Adapting Meditative Skills." These public lectures provide a chance for members of Harvard University and the Divinity School's larger community to hear about the work of leading exemplars of Buddhist ministry who are active in the United States today.

 

Buddhist Arts of Ministry and Leadership -- Bernie Glassman

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Buddhist Arts of Ministry and Leadership -- Bernie Glassman  

Published on Jun 2, 2014

Roshi Bernie Glassman, teacher of Zen Buddhism and founder of the Zen Peacemakers organization, delivers the first in a series of four lectures October 24, 2006, organized in conjunction with a new course entitled "Buddhist Arts of Ministry and Leadership: Teaching and Adapting Meditative Skills." These public lectures provide a chance for members of Harvard University and the Divinity School's larger community to hear about the work of leading exemplars of Buddhist ministry who are active in the United States today.

Zen and Death : Jung’s Final Experience

http://www.michaelgellert.com/pdf/michael_gellert-public_talk-zen_and_death.pdf

Zen and Death : Jung’s Final Experience

by Michael Gellert

This lecture was delivered at the C. G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles in 2003
as part of a series on mortificatio, the alchemical process of psychological
or inner death inherent in such diminishing experiences as depression,
illness, failure, aging, and dying.

Buddhism Now Easter Suggestions

Suffering Ends, by Ajahn Sumedho

And this is a most important part of meditation practice, to really know when there is no suffering... Click here to read Suffering Ends.

Solely from the Mind, by Kusan Sunim

If someone practises in this way, then whether walking, standing, sitting, lying, talking or not talking, in the midst of activity or nonactivity, the hwadu (Koan) will be always vivid... Click here to read Solely from the Mind.

Would you like to learn how to meditate? Then try these easy to follow 'first steps into Buddhist meditation'.

A few things you should know about Buddhism. Foundations of Buddhism.

Awareness part one If I manage to restrain my mind, by Acharya Shantideva
Translated by Stephen Batchelor

If angry thoughts alone are overcome, it is equivalent to conquering all one's enemies... Click here to read If I restrain my mind.

Awareness part two Always delight in silence, by Acharya Shantideva
Translated by Stephen Batchelor

Never forsake, even at the cost of one's life, those spiritual friends who understand the meaning of the great way and personify the bodhisattva's practice... Click here to read delight in silence.

Mu, by Maezumi Roshi

It's not a matter of intellectually figuring out what mu is. To see muji you must put yourself completely into it until you are mu itself... Click here to read Mu.

Kisagotami and the mustard-seed.

A Buddhist parable. The story of Kisagotami and the mustard-seed. Artwork by Marcelle Hanselaar. Click here to read about Kisagotami.

The Gods Become Human, by John Aske

We all have to learn the comfort of being ourselves - and not someone else. It is much harder than it looks and the problem never really goes away... Click here to read Gods Become Human.

eBooks by Ajahn Chah. It's Like This, In Simple Terms and Notes on Meditation.

We must not stay at the Zen of Words, by Haechun Sunim Translated by Martine Batchelor

In Buddhism, there is the saying: 'Although there might be a hierarchy according to who has entered the temple first, in awakening, there is no hierarchy.' Click here to read Zen of Words

Sexual Desire, by The Dalai Lama

Then, on the desire side we shall see, if we analyse it, that attachment develops owing to seeing something beautiful... Click here to read Sexual Desire

Charismatic Modern Gurus, by John Snelling

Of course, in following a spiritual path — as in anything in life — one needs information, support and the guidance of experienced people... Click here to read Charismatic Modern Gurus.

Doctrine of Dependent Origination, by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu

Anybody who is able to comprehend the doctrine of dependent origination has the capability to engage in his own cultivation and end his suffering... Click here to read Dependent Origination.

Symbols, forms and conventions, by Ajahn Sumedho

These kinds of symbols, forms and conventions can be used for awareness rather than for developing worldly attitudes or attachments to becoming some kind of Buddhist. Click here to read Symbols and conventions.

A moving short animation about a misguided monk who meets a determined dog. Lovely! About 4 minutes. Click here to watch misguided monk

Zazen is not step-by-step learning meditation, by Harada Sekkei Roshi

I've often spoken of the following words of Dogen Zenji: `Zazen is not step-by-step learning meditation, it is the culmination of totally realised enlightenment.' Click here to read Zazen is not step-by-step.

Discovering the Text of Hui Hai, by John Blofeld

I lighted a red votive candle and began idly glancing through the pages of the old gentleman's gift. It proved to be a reprint of an eighth-century (T'ang dynasty) text composed by the Ch'an Master Hui Hai, together with a selection of his dialogues with his disciples. Click here to read Discovering Hui Hai

Not being Buddha is suffering

'One thing I teach, dukkha and release from dukkha.' The Buddha.

Buddhist Wheel of Life

At the hub of the wheel are three creatures — a pig, a snake and a cock — each biting the tail of the other. These three represent the greed, hatred and delusion that torments our lives. Remove one and the axis will collapse, bringing the wheel crashing down. By Diana St Ruth. Click here to read Buddhist Wheel of Life.

Yours in the dharma,

Richard

Buddhism Now
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Books from Buddhist Publishing Group

Zen Teaching of Instantaneous Awakeningis an eighth-century Zen classic and a complete translation of Hui Hai's teachings. He was one of the early Zen masters (with Ma Tsu and Huang Po) who followed on from the Sixth Patriarch, Master Hui Neng.
Rendered into English by John Blofeld Foreword by Charles Luk

In Don't Take Your Life Personally, Ajahn Sumedho urges us to trust in awareness and find out for ourselves what it is to experience genuine liberation, just as the Buddha himself did two and a half thousand years ago.

Wish that you could learn how to meditate? Then Experience Beyond Thinking, is the book for you. By Diana St Ruth.

Perfect Wisdom is a collection of the Short Prajnaparamita texts including some of the most well known such as The Perfection of Wisdom in 700 Lines, The Heart Sutra, and The Diamond Sutra. Translated by Edward Conze.

Teachings of a Buddhist Monk Modern practical teachings from an American monk living within one of the oldest Buddhist traditions. By Ajahn Sumedho

Fingers and Moons Trevor Leggett points to the truth beyond words, beyond explanations and methods.

Understanding Karma and Rebirth A Buddhist Perspective by Diana St Ruth. Meditations and exercises to help us understand karma and rebirth and to live from the unborn moment.

The Old Zen Master Stories, parables, and examples pointing to the spiritual implications of practical events in daily life. From Trevor Leggett

Buddhist Publishing Group,
PO Box 173, Totnes,TQ9 9AE, UK
19 April 2014

Latin : Heart Sutra in Latin ?

http://www.bodhidharma.info/insegnamenti/sutra/Sutra%20del%20cuore_latin.pdf

Sūtra Cordis Magnae Sapientiae Transcendentis

(Om laudetur Domina Nobilissima Sapientia Transcendens!)
Sūtra Cordis Magnae Sapientiae Transcendentis.
Bodhisattva Avalokita,
profundam Sapientiam transcendentem excolens,
quinque complexuum vacuam naturam conspexit,
et hoc modo omnes dolores superavit.
- Shāriputra, forma dissimilis non est vacuitatis,
vacuitas dissimilis formae non est.
Forma est vacuitas, vacuitas forma est.
Idem accidit sensibus, perceptionibus, propensionibus, conscientiis.
- Shāriputra, omnia phaenomena natura vacua sunt:
non nata neque exstincta, non pura neque impura,
non crescentia neque decrescentia.
Ideo in vacuitate
forma, sensus, perceptio, propensio, conscientia non est;
non oculus, auris, nasus, lingua, corpus, mens;
non species, sonus, odor, sapor, contactus, notio.
Sensus videndi non est, neque alia elementa huius generis
usque ad mentis conscientiam.
Ignorantia non est, neque finis eius, aliaque huius generis
usque ad senectutem et mortem, neque finis eorum est.
Labor non est, non causa, non exitus, non Via.
Scientia non est, neque adeptio.
Cum nihil adipiscendum sit
bodhisattva Sapientia transcendente nisus,
animo libero ab impedimentis vivit.
Impedimentis non obstantibus nulla timet,
falsas cogitationes relinquit et summum Nirvāna fit.
Cum Sapientia transcendente nitantur, omnes Buddha trium temporum
perfectam Illuminationem consequuntur.
Scito igitur Sapientiam transcendentem
sublimem mantra esse, mantra magnum et fulgentem,
maximum mantra, mantra sine aequali,
quod omnes labores dissolvere potest.
Verum est, sine errore.
Proinde mantra Sapientiae transcendentis ita pronuntia:
GATE GATE PĀRAGATE PĀRASAMGATE BODHI SVĀHĀ! (x3)
(Ivit, ivit, transivit, totum transivit, Illuminatio tum sit!)

Comunità Bodhidharma   (Lerici, Italy)
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Another alternative version :

 http://www.pitaka.ch/orsacordis

Chaplaincy Conference: Building a Bridge Through Spiritual Friendships

Chaplaincy Conference

Building a Bridge Through Spiritual Friendships

Balliol College Oxford University March 15 &16 2014

Hosting by the Oxford Buddha Vihara and organising by Keith Munnings enabled senior chaplains from the US to join with UK chaplains and academics in sharing about their work. The Buddhist Chaplains, trainers and academics worked in higher education and healthcare.

 Holly Haynes from Upaya, Harrison Blum of NorthEastern University and Richard Torres from Community College shared their experience in the US while Keith Munnings, Sarah Shaw, Roger Green and Caroline Braziershared the UK experience. What quickly became apparent was the US emphasis on professionalism and the UK honouring of the enthusiastic and skilled amateur. In the US training systems are regularised and extensive leading eventually to recognised qualifications.

All their experiences with people where they worked were very moving and demonstrated the value of Buddhist practice whether it was a support to the practitioner or practices actually offered to some of the people in need. Along with chaplains from other faiths – , Andrew Wilson and Shaunaka this led to more discussions of the roles of chaplains and what is expected of them by universities, hospitals etc. The ethical challenges especially of not buying into economic systems were also discussed. However it seemed that above all the sense of presence, of silence, calming and caring that mattered. And behind that lay the serving of needs unconditionally.

On the first day there was also an excellent keynote talk from Chris Cullen from the Oxford mindfulness Centre ”Mindfulness in the Mainstream”. He explored the meaning of secular and how mindfulness has adapted the Buddha’s teachings to speak to a secular society. However in the work of most established mindfulness writers and teachers the teachings of the Buddha are being dispersed without the foreign words and iconography. The values are implicit and intrinsic. But there are dilemmas – the corporate world is also using “mindfulness”. In the breakout groups his talk sparked much examination of the role that mindfulness played in chaplaincy, some concerns and some suggestions for future development.

On Sunday, Dr. Andrew Todd the Director of the Centre for Chaplaincy Studies at Cardiff University and an Anglican was the keynote speaker. He looked at the gift of Buddhist chaplaincy to multifaith chaplaincy in this secular society. How Buddhist teachings had inspired people like Thomas Merton and helped all go into a “deeper unknowing “ that is summed up beautifully in the Heart Sutra. Andrew said “ Prajna-Sunyata, wisdom and emptiness cuts through all argument – the cognitive trap”. The panellists discussed this apophatic not knowing further as they spoke of their work and the challenges of chaplaincy.

This short summary cannot fully detail the richness of the conference. For more details and papers presented please do contact Keith Munnings keith@eskola.co.uk . If you are doing chaplaincy work or wish to do so please contact him and the Buddhist Healthcare Chaplaincy group. There is an endorsement body and there are some trainings available and multifaith training in the pipeline.

Namo Amida Bu


Acharya Modgala Louise Duguid

Chaplaincy Oxford Event 16 Mar 2014

To all interested in chaplaincy.

 

Please look at this very interesting forthcoming conference. Do pass on details to other people who may be interested.

Best wishes

Modgala

Namo Amida Bu

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