We usually think of conflict as negative and painful. How would it be if we were to see conflict as transformative? Buddhism suggests that out of difficulties and conflicts can develop wholesome outcomes. At times we can be embroiled in conflict within ourselves and with those around us. Can these conflicts be creative? In what …. Read More >
Bhutan Nuns touring UK this summer
A group of nuns from the Bhutan Nuns Foundation will be touring the UK from July 2013, meeting local Buddhist groups and giving presentations on the realities of life as a nun in Bhutan. Please see poster for details or visit their websites www.womenofbuddha.com and www.buzzbnk.org/bnfvisit2013.
The Dharma School Seeks A New Head Teacher
The Dharma Primary School, Europe’s only primary school to offer an education based on Buddhist values (based in Brighton, East Sussex, UK), is seeking a new Head Teacher. Current head Peter Murdock is preparing to move on after more than a decade of leadership at the end of this year. Since his appointment in 2002, Peter has …. Read More >
World Buddhist Leaders Response to the Growing Ethnic Violence Against Muslims in Myanmar
In response to the recent ethnic violence against Muslims in Burma’s Rakhine state, which has often been supported and perpetuated by the area’s Buddhists, the NBO executive endorse the recent statement issued by a number of international Buddhist leaders and teachers, due to be published in Burmese newspapers this week: WORLD BUDDHIST LEADERS RESPONSE TO THE …. Read More >
Celebrating Ambedkar's birthday, April 14th
Tomorrow – April 14th – sees the 122nd anniversary of the birth of Dr. Ambedkar, inspiration to many millions of India’s ‘Dalits’ and leader of their mass conversion to Buddhism in 1956. As our way of celebrating this important date in Triratna’s calendar, we’re delighted to offer you this link to ‘Ambedkar’, the 2000 movie …. Read More >
NBO Report to the All Party Parliamentary Group on International Religious Freedom March 2013
Modgala, the NBO’s interfaith officer, recently attended Parliament to report to the “All Party Parliamentary Group on International Religious Freedom” on issues faced by Buddhists in different parts of the world. Her report is attached. The NBO was invited by Baroness Berridge who said – “The cross party group of parliamentarians has been formed to …. Read More >
Green Earth Awakening – new Buddhafield event May 2013
Buddhafield have a new event coming up this year, building on the success of the much-loved Buddhafield Festival, now in its 17th year. Titled ‘Green Earth Awakening’, it’s on the theme of ‘Tools for your Mind, Skills for our Future’. There’s details on the Buddhafield website at www.buddhafield.com/index.php?events=green-earth-awakening-camp. They say – “‘Green Earth Awakening will …. Read More >
Kalyanamitra Meeting
Report on the Buddhist Chaplaincy Support Group (Kalyanamitra) Meeting 22 February 2013 Dr Sunil Kariyakarawana spoke about the focus of Kalyanamitra being to support practicing Buddhists who are working for the benefit of others through the provision of pastoral care. The spirit of Kalyanamitra is of being a good friend, inspired by Buddhist teachings and practices. …. Read More >
The ALBA Bulletin
Many of our NBO members publicise the NBO in their internal newsletters and websites. Have a look at the Amaravati Lay Buddhist Association Bulletin here: http://www.buddhacommunity.org/index.cfm?fa=contentGeneric.dnkvahagatdhqmqy
EarthKind 2013
Many of you will have enjoyed participating in EarthKind 2012 – the activities organised across the UK in July to do something for our human and natural environment. We hope that this becomes a regular feature of the UK Buddhist landscape and encourage you to think and plan for July 2013. What is your group …. Read More >
