How to Really Save the World: The Dharma Life as a Revolution for Everyone - a Talk by Parami

"In gladness and in safety, May all beings be at ease." (Metta Sutta). In this session we will explore how metta, love, and solidarity are the basis of the true revolutionary. How can we love in the face of pain? How can we stay connected in the face of division and destruction?
This is a companion talk by Parami to her earlier 'Radical Then, Radical Now: The History Of Triratna’s Progressive Vision', and forms part of her brilliant resources for the Home Retreat 'How To Really Save the World':
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In 1977, as a young activist in her native Glasgow, Scotland, disillusioned with politics but looking for a way to change the world, Parami began to practice Buddhism with Triratna (then the FWBO). In 1978 she moved to London to deepen her engagement with the Dharma and the Triratna community and was ordained in 1980. In 1992, Parami moved to Spain and since then has been involved with Triratna in the Spanish speaking world. Over the years she has held a number of responsibilities within Triratna, most recently as one of the International Order Convenors. Parami is one of the senior-most Order members in the Triratna Buddhist Community.
She is a wise and humorous teacher, devoted and irreverent, extravert and thoughtful - a unique and inspiring guide with a great Scottish accent! Parami is also a Public Preceptor, holding responsibility for all ordinations around the world. These responsibilities have meant that she has had the opportunity to experience Triratna within a variety of cultural contexts, something which she really values. Living again in Glasgow, she is enjoying involvement in various social action projects. She manages to carry out all these roles in the most personable way imaginable - we think you’ll enjoy hearing her take on things.
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Recorded as part of the Triratna Earth Sangha Conference, 2021:
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