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Update on Surana and details of funeral

From Order Connection on Wed, 6 Dec, 2017 - 18:31

Update on Surana and details of funeral

From Order Connection on Wed, 6 Dec, 2017 - 18:31

Dear friends,

We now have the information about the funeral and a little bit more information about cause of death. The death was natural causes but the exact nature of that is still not clear. Further information may be forthcoming in time. Surana had been a bit under the weather but nothing obvious. The pathologist can only say that his heart stopped but the exact reason for that is not clear. It has been a very tough...
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Devamitra

The 'Trans' Issue

From Threads on Wed, 6 Dec, 2017 - 08:51

The 'Trans' Issue

From Threads on Wed, 6 Dec, 2017 - 08:51

When I was a boy I had longings of which I could make no sense. It was only through years of painful struggle and Dharma practice that their significance became clear to me. I eventually wrote a book about it: Confessions of a Transvestite Buddhist — A Quest for Manhood. I explored my experience fully and examined that (and the whole complex ‘trans’ phenomenon) from a Dharmic perspective, both through my own reflection and through discussion with my friends, including...
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Death of Surana in Spain

From Order Connection on Tue, 5 Dec, 2017 - 16:54

Death of Surana in Spain

From Order Connection on Tue, 5 Dec, 2017 - 16:54

Dear Order members,

I am really sorry to tell you that Dharmachari Surana has been found dead in his flat in Spain. He was 52 years old. We don’t know any more details at the moment but there will be an autopsy. We will let you know more as soon as we can.

Surana was ordained at Guhyaloka in 1991. His private preceptor was Suvajra and his public was Subhuti. His sadhana practice was Vajrasattva.
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Purna

Upcoming Ordination in New Zealand

From Order Connection on Tue, 5 Dec, 2017 - 16:53

Upcoming Ordination in New Zealand

From Order Connection on Tue, 5 Dec, 2017 - 16:53

Dear Order Members,

I am delighted to let you know that Geoff Walker from Auckland, New Zealand, will be ordained privately at Sudarshanaloka Retreat Centre on 8th December 2017.

His public ordination will be at the Auckland Buddhist Centre, at 2pm New Zealand Summer time (1am UTC) on Saturday 16th December. 

His private preceptor will be Ratnavyuha and his public preceptor Purna.

With metta,
Purna
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Amaradaya

A new centre for Southampton

From Clear Vision Trust on Fri, 1 Dec, 2017 - 17:39

A new centre for Southampton

From Clear Vision Trust on Fri, 1 Dec, 2017 - 17:39

On the 2nd weekend of September 2017, the well established Southampton sangha officially opened the doors of its first centre. Chair Sudharshini tells us about the project and the celebrations.
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Saddhammapradip

GFR Workshop Nov 17

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 2 Dec, 2017 - 09:34
  • GFR Workshop Nov 17

GFR Workshop Nov 17

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 2 Dec, 2017 - 09:34

GFR Men’s Workshop led by Dh. Vidyaruchi on System of Practice  with Dh. Yashosagar. Attended by 13 GFR Mitra along with 14 Community member’s. and Dh.Vimalbhadra. 

Photo by Dipak
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Saddhammapradip

Youth Retreat Nov 17

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 2 Dec, 2017 - 09:25
  • Youth Retreat
  • Dh Vidyaruchi addressing youth and translated by Dh. Yashosagar

Youth Retreat Nov 17

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 2 Dec, 2017 - 09:25

Youth Retreat led by Young Order Members from 22nd to 26th Nov 17.Attended by around 40 youths. Dh. Amrutsur, Dhni. Shuddhavajri, Dhn. Shraddhadeep, Dh. Guhyajeta and other led this retreat with support by Dhm Vishal Gade, Supriya Moon, Priynaka and others.
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Saddhammapradip

Men's GFR Retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 2 Dec, 2017 - 09:15
  • Men's GFR Retreat
  • Dh. Anomdassi
  • Study Group with Dh. Anomdassi

Men's GFR Retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 2 Dec, 2017 - 09:15

Men’s GFR retreat held at Saddhammapradeep Retreat led by Dh. Anomdassi on Shraddha. It is attended by 36 GFR Mitra. Retreat dates 11th to 19th Nov 17. Supported by Dh. Satyadeep, Dh. Dhammabodhi, Dh. Vasitkumar, Dh. Samachitta

Photo by : Rahul Sankpal and Vishal Gade
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Saccanama

Karunamaya talks about her plans for a women's retreat centre in India

From College of Public Preceptors on Fri, 1 Dec, 2017 - 18:02

Karunamaya talks to Saccanama about her plans for a women’s retreat centre at Bhaja in India and also about two of the women she will be ordaining at Bhaja in December.

If you want to donate to the retreat centre project, you can do so via the India Dhamma Trust - https://indiadhammatrust.org 

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