Last night again a night in celebration and remembrance of Bhante with anecdotes of people whom have met him, mantra chanting and some readings from his work. Bhante has touched many many hearts in different ways.
I never met Sangharakshita in person, but I felt I met him through his books and through the inspirational friendship of people who knew him. I am sure there are many, like me, whose lives have been quietly but profoundly touched by Sangharakshita’s presentation of Buddhist teachings. I am thankful for those teachings and for the work of Sangharakshita’s order in transmitting the teachings. Best wishes to all who feel his loss.
There are so many things I could say, but to pick just one…
Some years ago I conceived an idea that I would like to live in a community. At that time there were no communities for women in Dublin, although there was a vibrant men’s community. I was introduced to it when I started going out with Vajrashura – who has lived there since its inception over sixteen years ago. I was really impressed by how the guys all were with each...
Yesterday some of the Berlin Dharmacharinis gathered at the Berlin Triratna Buddhist Centre to express our love and gratitude for Bhante and celebrated the Sangharakshita Puja in German. We enjoyed being together as an order in Bhante’s presence.
On behalf of Michael Peterssen (Ex-Aryadeva) - German version below -
Tuesday 30th October 2018
Dear Dharmacarinis and Dharmacaris,
Tonight, news of the death of Bhante Sangharakshita reached me. I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to you.
It’s almost ten years since I left the Order. Nevertheless, I have not forgotten the positive aspects of my time in the Order. In particular, all that I have learned through studying Bhante Sangharakshita’s work on the Dharma. Without exaggeration I can say that there’s no-one I have...
In a series about the final mantras of the sevenfold puja, Kamalashila talks about the birth and significance of the bodhisattva Tara in our FBA Dharmabyte today, entitled From the Tears of Avalokitesvara.
Excerpted from the short talk The Bodhisattva Tara given at the West London Buddhist Centre.
Here in Bristol we have been experiencing the flow of appreciation for Bhante and connection with him and amongst the Sangha here and world-wide. On hearing of Bhante’s death, a group of dharmacharinis came together to create a shrine and from 4-10pm on the day of his death we had periods of chanting the mantras and just sitting. This continued the following day from 7am - 5pm with a 7 fold puja beautifully led by Moksanandi. Throughout the time since...
I was at Adhisthana today taking part in the vigil and I’d just like to express my appreciation for the Adhisthana community and all those helping out at this time. There was a lovely atmosphere, everyone was so friendly and welcoming in spite of having so much to do - and the amazing amount of organisation seemed to make everything flow seamlessly. Sahdu to you all, x Khemajoti
