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The Death of Urgyen Sangharakshita

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 30 Oct, 2018 - 12:59

The Death of Urgyen Sangharakshita

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 30 Oct, 2018 - 12:59

Below is an excerpt from a message released from the Order office this morning. Urgyen Sangharakshita, the founder of Triratna, died this morning. Please visit the memorial space here for remembrances and information: Sangharakshita memorial space

We’ll keep you informed of local events pertaining to his death and memorial. Best wishes to you all,

Suddhayu and the PBC Council

With great sadness we inform you of the passing away of Urgyen Sangharakshita today 30 October 2018 at approximately 10.00 a.m. in Hereford Hospital. As informed

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Urgyen Sangharakshita 1925-2018

From Triratna News on Tue, 30 Oct, 2018 - 11:27
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Urgyen Sangharakshita 1925-2018

From Triratna News on Tue, 30 Oct, 2018 - 11:27

With great sadness we inform you of the passing away of Urgyen Sangharakshita, today, 30th October 2018, at approximately 10 am in Hereford Hospital. He had been diagnosed with pneumonia and this morning the consultant said that he also had sepsis, from which recovery was not possible. 

Please join with us as we direct our metta towards Bhante, recollecting his wonderful qualities and remembering with gratitude all that he has given to so many of us. Local Centres around the...
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The Death of Urgyen Sangharakshita

From Order Connection on Tue, 30 Oct, 2018 - 11:00

The Death of Urgyen Sangharakshita

From Order Connection on Tue, 30 Oct, 2018 - 11:00

Dear Order Members,

With great sadness we inform you of the passing away of Urgyen Sangharakshita today 30 October 2018 at approximately 10.00 a.m. in Hereford Hospital. As informed earlier today Bhante had been diagnosed with pneumonia and this morning the Consultant said that Bhante had sepsis from which recovery is not possible. 

Please join with us as we direct our metta towards Bhante, recollecting his wonderful qualities and remembering with gratitude all that he...
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The Death of Urgyen Sangharakshita

From Order Connection on Tue, 30 Oct, 2018 - 11:00

The Death of Urgyen Sangharakshita

From Order Connection on Tue, 30 Oct, 2018 - 11:00

Dear Order Members,

With great sadness we inform you of the passing away of Urgyen Sangharakshita today 30 October 2018 at approximately 10.00 a.m. in Hereford Hospital. As informed earlier today Bhante had been diagnosed with pneumonia and this morning the Consultant said that Bhante had sepsis from which recovery is not possible. 

Please join with us as we direct our metta towards Bhante, recollecting his wonderful qualities and remembering with gratitude all that he...
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Further Update on Bhante's Health

From Order Connection on Tue, 30 Oct, 2018 - 10:20

Further Update on Bhante's Health

From Order Connection on Tue, 30 Oct, 2018 - 10:20

Dear Order members,

Yesterday we informed you that Bhante had been diagnosed with pneumonia. I am very sorry to inform you that this morning the Consultant has said that Bhante has sepsis from which recovery is not possible. Therefore the treatment with antibiotics has been stopped and it is likely that Bhante will die quite soon. He has mostly been sleeping and hardly responsive, and is being given medication to settle him. Paramartha, Suvajra and Sanghadasa are...
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Sangharakshita: A Brief Account of his Life and Teachings

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Tue, 30 Oct, 2018 - 09:44
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Sangharakshita: A Brief Account of his Life and Teachings

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Tue, 30 Oct, 2018 - 09:44

A Short Account of Sangharakshita (Dennis Philip Edward Lingwood)

With great sadness, we announce the death of Sangharakshita, the founder of the Triratna Buddhist Order and the Triratna Buddhist Community. Here is a short account of his life and teachings.

Early Years
The man we know as Sangharakshita was born Dennis Lingwood in a working class family in Tooting, south London, in 1925. Aged eight, he was diagnosed with a heart problem (a misdiagnosis, it later turned out) and confined to bed for...
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Sangharakshita Memorial Space

From Community Highlights on Tue, 30 Oct, 2018 - 08:46

Sangharakshita Memorial Space (group)

From Community Highlights on Tue, 30 Oct, 2018 - 08:46

This space was launched on 30 October 2018 on the day of Urgyen Sangharakshita’s death. It initially served as a place for information about the ceremonies that took place after his death, and around the funeral itself, as well as for messages of appreciation and gratitude. Now it has a new focus as a permanent archive of the memorial space.

You will find videos of the funeral (edited highlights and the full ceremony); obituaries (from...
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Bhante's health

From Order Connection on Mon, 29 Oct, 2018 - 15:42

Bhante's health

From Order Connection on Mon, 29 Oct, 2018 - 15:42

Dear Order Members,

This is to let you know that Bhante is being admitted into hospital today. We do not yet have a diagnosis however for a few days now he has felt very unwell and his overall health is of some concern.

We will of course keep you informed, and meanwhile let us send Bhante our metta.

Yours in the Sangha,
Mahamati and Paramartha
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Death of Shraddhabala

From Order Connection on Mon, 29 Oct, 2018 - 15:37

Death of Shraddhabala

From Order Connection on Mon, 29 Oct, 2018 - 15:37

Dear Order Members,
 
It is sadness I write to inform you of the death of Shraddhabala on the afternoon of Saturday 27 October. 

Shraddhabala was 64 years old, and was well-known for his gentle and polite nature. He was ordained at the Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Centre on 17December 2017 by Adityabodhi (Private Preceptor) and Ratnashil (Public Preceptor). His yidam was Shakyamuni Buddha.

Shraddhabala was hospitalized for a minor kidney stone operation on the 17 October but his...

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