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      • Towards indigenizing the Mandala of the Four Great Heavenly Rulers
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Mon Rivera is the founder of the Philippine Theravada Buddhist Fellowship (PTBF), a lay organization dedicated to early Buddhist study and practice. His spiritual path evolved from martial arts into mindfulness, leading him to heavily immerse himself in intensive Vipassana meditation courses. To broaden his understanding of the Dhamma, he traveled to Myanmar to study within the Burmese Theravada monastic tradition. Today, he channels this extensive experience into leading community meditation groups and mindfulness retreats. Ultimately, he provides a secular, supportive space for local practitioners to learn and meditate without the pressure of religious conversion.
United Nations Day of Vesak 2026
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Mensahe ng PTBF sa United Nations Day of Vesak 2026

Naihatid sa mga platform ng social media Beyond Exceptionalism: A Message Confronting Human Suffering Through the Dhamma – United Nations Day of…
Posted by Mon June 19, 2026
United Nations Day of Vesak 2026
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Message of PTBF on the United Nations Day of Vesak 2026

Delivered on social media platforms Beyond Exceptionalism: A Message Confronting Human Suffering Through the Dhamma – United Nations Day of Vesak 2026…
Posted by Mon June 18, 2026
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    by Abhaya
    July 10, 2026
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    by Ran
    June 26, 2026
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    by Mon
    June 19, 2026
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    by Mon
    June 18, 2026
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    by Len
    June 1, 2025
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    March 15, 2025
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    by Mon
    November 4, 2020
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