Triratna Devon News

Saturday 12th Otober; The Life and Liberation of Padmasambhava

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:38:16 +0000

Come along on Saturday morning to hear a story from the Life and Liberation of Padmasambhava.

We'll be visiting the semi-mythical land of Uddiyana, and learning about how Padmasambhava came to be adopted and brought up by King Indrabhuti.

There will be group activities and some devotional practice.

The story gives us an opportunity to learn about and reflect on the mythological and cultural history of Buddhism - the power and effectiveness of Buddhist symbols such as the Wish Fulfilling Gem, and the particular flavour and importance of Tibetan Buddhism for our movement and for the survival, and vigour, of Buddhist teachings today.

Meeting at our usual venue : Exeter Community Centre, 17 St David's Hill,
EX4 3RG
If you are new & have any questions please get in contact email triratnaexeter@gmail.com

"This human birth is precious..." Saturday 14th September

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:24:46 +0000

‘This human birth is precious, an opportunity to awaken...’ this is how the Morning Puja begins. With over 30 years of experience in the Triratna Buddhist Order, Nandavajra will guide us through this inspiring and heart-opening text.

Join us this Saturday morning for a special session open to all, and a rare chance to reconnect with Nandavajra, who led the Exeter Sangha for many years before relocating to Newcastle in 2022.

Saturday 14th September, 10:30am - 12:30pm at the Exeter Community Centre

Wednesdays weekly from September

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:47:40 +0000

From September our drop-in class will take place weekly from 6:50pm to 9pm every Wednesday.

Prior to the Pandemic we used to meet every week in Exeter. But the disruption that Covid brought to all of our lives, plus changes in our team meant we haven't been able to offer weekly sessions for the last few years.

From September 2024, this all changes! Thanks to a dedicated team of Order Members and supporting Mitras, weekly classes are back. Each week will follow guidance on meditation and Dharma (Buddhist teachings) input. Each week will build on the previous week, so if you can make every week that is excellent. However, all sessions are also designed so that you can jump-in at any point and won't feel out of your depth. These sessions are therefore suitable for everyone, even if you have no previous experience.

Keep an eye on this site and our newsletter for details about each weekly session. And see you in September!

Our new study offer in Devon!

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:20:58 +0000

Dharma Study is a key aspect of spiritual practice, alongside meditation and ethics, and joining a study group is a good way to learn all about Buddhism in a friendly, committed and supportive group. In Devon, we currently have three online study groups.

Find out more on our Study Page

No Saturday event in August

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:18:27 +0000

In August we will not have a gathering on the second Saturday of the month as we would normally; August is generally very busy for everyone with holidays and getting some sun (hopefully!). So we will see you again in for a Saturday in September when Nandavajra and Kusalaraja will be leading our session.

Throughout August our other events continue as normal, see our Events page for more details