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Equanimity |
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Ajahn Brahmavamso's talk on Equanimity (Chapter 11) in his book, Simply this Moment.
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Wikipedia link of Dependent Origination |
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Wikipedia link of Dependent Origination
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| Environmental Links |
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A Buddhist Introduction to Climate Change |
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This Earth Haven website has a simple to understand introduction to the evidence and causes of global warming. |
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A Buddhist network on Climate Change |
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Here is an interesting online Buddhist initiative around climate change, including a new publication out on Buddhist responses to the climate emergency. Worth exploring this site. |
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Association of Buddhists for the Environment |
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Thai Buddhists unite for the Environment |
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Australian Buddhists react to climate change |
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In all environmental issues particularly climate change, we can be mindful of the message of the Buddha more than 2550 years ago. The three poisons greed, hatred and delusion have effects going beyond the now. The arising of unwholesome unpleasant states is the result of ignorance of the consequences of wrong action and perpetuation of bad habits. One who practices Sila— moral living, Samadhi — concentration leading to mindfulness, and Panna, wisdom, heeds the universe,and the preservation of all forms of life.
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Buddhism and Forests |
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Laura Kay Johnson looks at Buddhism and nature and implications for forest policy |
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Buddhist Blog with updates |
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This Buddhist blog carries overviews of other websites dealing with Buddhist actions in response to climate change. |
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Buddhist Ecological Blog |
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A great site for updated information on Buddhism and responses to climate change, including the Buddhist statement on global warming. |
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Buddhist Ecological Webpage |
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An important source of information on climate change and Buddhism. |
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Dependent Origination & Climate Change |
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A BUDDHIST ANALYSIS OF THE CAUSES AND CONDITIONS BEHIND THE CLIMATE CRISIS
Paper presented at the Third Buddhist-Catholic Monastic Conference at Gethsemani Abbey, Kentucky, May 28, 2008
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Dharma Forest site on climate and the Buddhist statement |
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From the Buddhist forest tradition: roots and action to save the planet. |
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Dharma Gaia |
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Here is a Buddhist essay on dhamma and the Gaia understanding of a sentient, self-regulating planet. Written by David Abram. |
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Ecology Monks & Ordination of a Tree |
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Report on Eco-monks in Thailand |
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Full text of the Uppsala Interfaith Climate Manifesto 2008 |
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Sweden invites the World's faith leadership to commit to a plan of action to reduce Green House Gas emissions and save the planet. |
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Global Biodiversity Outlook 3 SUMMARY DOCUMENT |
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Here is the UN's Executive Summary of the Global Biodiversity Outlook 3 - this is the most up to date global report on the loss of biodiversity and species, notably the degradation and collapse of diverse ecosystems due to human actions and intentions. |
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Greening of Buddhist practice |
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Kenneth Kraft relays teachings on the environment and Buddhist mindfulness |
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Harvard Review of Buddhism and Environmental Conservation |
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International Interfaith Organisations Network |
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The Uppsala Interfaith Climate Manifesto 2008
Faith traditions addressing Global Warming
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Pure Land perspective on global warming and Buddhism |
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This site is part of a series of Pure Land responses to global environmental challenges. Readable and well-laid out. |
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South African Faith Communities Environment Institute |
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SAFCEI home website |
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Venerable Bhikkhu Buddhadasa and environmental issues |
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Venerable Bhikkhu Buddhadasa has been one of the most radical voices in modern Buddhism. He has been an activist for social and environmental mindfulness and justice. |
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WCC actions at the Climate change conference |
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Summary of interfaith statements and actions in Poznan at UN Climate Change Conference, December 2008. |
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WCC speaks to the United Nations about faith and climate commitments |
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News item from the World Council of Churches on the interfaith panel at the Climate Change Conference in Poland |
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| Faith Links |
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A helpful glossary of core concepts in Theravada Buddhism |
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Focussing on the noble 8 fold path, this helpful summary gives you the key terms and explanation of the Buddha's teachings related to the path of liberation. Useful for beginners, but even more useful to experienced Buddhists... |
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a more thoughtful overview |
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A bit more depth on this comparison of Hinduism and Buddhism |
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A Petition Campaign for Buddhist Solidarity with the Monks and Nuns of Burma |
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If you wish to join other Buddhist in an electronic petition to the State of Myanmar, you will find the link here. Tens of thousands of monks in Myanmar / Burma are leading peaceful protests against government repression and restrictions on freedom. |
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Ajahn Sumedho at Spirit Rock |
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Another online interview with Ajahn Sumedho on his teaching technique based on silence. |
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Ajahn Sumedho interviewed by Peter Moffitt |
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A 2005 interview with Ajahn Sumedho which covers his discussion of silence as a focus of meditation. This is a convenient PDF you can download. |
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Amaravati talk by Ajahn Sumedho |
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Ajahn Sumedho's talk at Amaravati on space and silence. |
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Bodhi Khaya Retreats |
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Bodhi Khaya is a retreat centre in the Western Cape, off the R43 between Stanford and Gansbaai. See the website for their programme. |
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Buddha-L list |
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Buddha-L is the oldest surviving email list dedicated to the study of Buddhism. Started in 1991 as a BITNET list, it has been moderated by Richard Hayes together with since 2001, a changing team of co-editors.
Membership is entirely open, and the community of Buddha-L readers and posters is more than a thousand individuals. The purpose of the list is, to quote Richard Hayes, ''serious (and sometimes seriously playful) discussion''. |
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BuddhaNet & Guide to South African Buddhist Centres and Organisations |
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Buddhanet is a very useful world wide directory. You can search different countries and provinces for information. |
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Buddhism in Cape Town - Home page for the Samye Dzong Centre |
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One of the three major Buddhist Centres and Buddhist traditions in Cape Town, the Samye Dzong Centre in Kenilworth follows a Tibetan tradition. Home page given here. |
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Buddhism in Cape Town: Dharma Centre |
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One of the three main Buddhist Centres and traditions in Cape Town. Here is the home page for the Dharma Centre in Rondebosch and Robertson. |
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Buddhism in Cape Town: Thai Buddhist Meditation Centre |
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Cape Town Meditation Centre
Contact person: Phra Kitsakol Phaenoi, a Thai Buddhist Monk.
Address: 4B Holmfirth Road, Sea Point, Cape Town 8005
Phone: 021-4391896
Phone: 079-3790245, 072-3230060
email: kitsakol AT hotmail.com ,
capetownmeditation AT hotmail.com
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Buddhist symbolism and mudras |
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This is an easy to read website with illustrations of the main symbols in Buddhism and the hand gestures (mudras) of the Buddha images. |
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Burma Watch |
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Here is the Burma Watch home page with updates and petitions |
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Burma: What is happening in the monasteries |
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The Buddhist Channel reports on military activities and incursions into monasteries during the current conflict in Burma. If you are not familiar with Buddhism, it is important to understand that the Sangha, the formal monastic community is one of three pillars of Buddhism which we all commit to revering and respecting. For 2500 years they have transmitted the Buddha's teachings and upheld his values and ethics. They follow a very strict ethical regimen, the vinaya and are forbidden from doing harm. We are at the end of the rains retreat period in SE Asia, one of the most sacred times of the year where Buddhists come to monasteries to revere the work of the monks and to learn the dhamma in ever deeper ways. |
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eDhamma |
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This site, published by the Burmese community in the San Francisco Bay Area, makes available audio files of sermons and chanting by famous Burmese monks. There are also links to Burmese monasteries worldwide.
The Burmese tradition is without exception Theravada. Since the sharp repression of democratic freedoms in Burma, it has been difficult for expatriate Burmese to stay in contact with the Saydaws (monks) still in Burma. There are nonetheless a fair sprinkling of Burmese monasteries and monks outside Burma. The vast majority of the recordings here are in Burmese. By selecting 'English' from the three choices in the upper-left corner, you will see those talks available in English. Clicking the 'Myanmar' choice will confront you with a page in Burmese; |
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Forest Tradition for Theravada Buddhism |
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Webpage for Abhayagiri Monastery with information on monasteries following Ajahn Chah and Ajahn Sumedho's legacy. |
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Hinduism & Buddhism - a comparison |
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essortment essay on Hinduism & Buddhism. |
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International Network of Engaged Buddhists |
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If you believe in social action and follow the Buddhist way, this is a network and website for you. Updates and actions on Burma included. |
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Introduction to the Tipitaka |
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Buddhanet brief introduction to the Tipitaka, including listing its components. Handy downloadable Pali font. |
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Introduction to Theravada Buddhism |
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I found this link recently, it is an easy to follow general introduction to the Theravada tradition of Buddhism. |
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Martine and Stephen Batchelor's homepage |
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Martine and Stephen have visited South Africa on a number of occasions. Both formally trained as Buddhist clergy, they have made dhamma particularly accessible to Western audiences, linking it to Western thought, culture and psychology. |
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Theravada Buddhism |
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Wikipedia |
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World Fellowship of Buddhists |
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YouTube goes Buddhist |
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Here is an interesting YouTube video on the Noble 8 Foldpath. |
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