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Public Ordinations at Guhyaloka Retreat Centre in Spain

From Order Connection on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 18:34

Public Ordinations at Guhyaloka Retreat Centre in Spain

From Order Connection on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 18:34

I am delighted to announce the names of the sixteen new Dharmacharis who were Publicly ordained today at Guhyaloka Retreat Centre.

Public Preceptor Maitreyabandhu:

Kevin Croke becomes Amalayodhin
A Sanskrit name meaning “He who is a Warrior whose aim is Purity”
(Westernised spelling Amalayodhin)
Private Preceptor: Paramabandhu.

Public Preceptor Amogharatna:

Ralf Scholle becomes Ṛjubandhu
A Sanskrit name meaning “Upright Friend”
(Westernised spelling Rijubandhu)
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Sanghamani

Last chance to apply for our BAM women's Karuna appeal!

From Buddhist Action on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 16:33

Last chance to apply for our BAM women's Karuna appeal!

From Buddhist Action on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 16:33

Do something radical this BAM and come and join our next 6 week’s women’s Karuna appeal which begins on June 10th in London.

By becoming a Karuna fundraiser you can directly changes the lives of thousands of dalit and tribal people who face discrimination, inequality and oppression in India and Nepal.

Karuna is one of Triratna’s flagship team based right livelihoods and has been initiating social work and Dharma projects amongst some of the Worlds poorest and most disadvantaged communities since 1980. Most of £1.5...

Sangharakshita

New Writing By Sangharakshita: Some Reflections On The Garava Sutta

From Community Highlights on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 16:11

New Writing By Sangharakshita: Some Reflections On The Garava Sutta

From Community Highlights on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 16:11

This new piece by Sangharakshita appeared originally on his own website.

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One is never too old to learn. It is only relatively late in my Dharma life that I have become more aware of or have focused on the Garava Sutta of the Pali Canon. This is not to say that I did not know of its existence but that it started having a significance for me that it had not had before. What struck me...

Mahamati

Urgyen Sangharakshita On Discipleship: A Postscript To ‘What Is The Western Buddhist Order?’

From Adhisthana Kula on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 16:06

Urgyen Sangharakshita On Discipleship: A Postscript To ‘What Is The Western Buddhist Order?’

From Adhisthana Kula on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 16:06

On 12th April Sangharakshita sent a letter to all members of the Triratna Buddhist Order, A Note on ‘Disciple’: a Postscript to ‘What is the Western Buddhist Order?’

We now share this here as in this letter Sangharakshita has clarified an important aspect of the relationship of Order members to him, and him to them, and this is no doubt of relevance to the wider Triratna Community.

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A Note on ‘Disciple’: a Postscript to ‘What is the Western Buddhist Order?’...

vajratara

Order Retreat in Bodhgaya 2018 OM

From India Dhamma Trust: "At the heart of a peaceful Dhamma Revolution" on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 11:35

Order Retreat in Bodhgaya 2018 OM

From India Dhamma Trust: "At the heart of a peaceful Dhamma Revolution" on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 11:35

Are you going to the convention in Bodhgaya in February? If so, you may like to consider going on an Order retreat on our land beforehand on 28 January to 3 February 2018. Subhuti will be joined by all the Public Preceptors for his annual Order retreat sponsored by the India Dhamma Trust. It’s a unique opportunity to practice deeply with our international Order at the site of the Buddha’s Enlightenment. The India Dhamma Trust is also offering a ‘Dhamma Revolution’ pilgrimage...

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vajratara

Thinking of asking for ordination?

From Tiratanaloka on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 11:23

Thinking of asking for ordination?

From Tiratanaloka on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 11:23

Are you a woman thinking of asking for ordination and would like to find out more? Come to a weekend at Tiratanaloka to explore what ordination means, mythically and practically.

29 September - 1 October 2017

Saccanama

Ordinations in Mexico City 23rd April 2017

From College of Public Preceptors on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 10:35

Ordinations in Mexico City 23rd April 2017

From College of Public Preceptors on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 10:35

The following women received their public Ordination in the Mexico City Buddhist Centre.

En El Centro Budista de la Cuidad de México, las siguentes mujeres recibieron su ordenación pública:

Public preceptor / Preceptora pública Parami:

Gisela Peters becomes Moksasi (dot under the first ‘s’, long ‘a’ and long ‘i’), a Sanskrit name meaning She who holds the Sword of Freedom. ...

Saccanama

Malini appointed as a public preceptor

From College of Public Preceptors on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 10:19

Malini appointed as a public preceptor

From College of Public Preceptors on Mon, 1 May, 2017 - 10:19

Malini introduces herself:

‘I connected with the Western Buddhist Sangha (as it was then named), in 1967. Bhante did everything and it never occurred to me that that would change. I got ordained in 1969 by Urgyen Sangharakshita and still I assumed he would do everything for ever! About a year after ordination I moved to Cornwall to see what it would be like to live alone. I planned to be there 6...

Mokshini

International Gathering 2017 - the programme

From Triratna International Gathering 2017 - What The World Needs Now on Sun, 30 Apr, 2017 - 15:39

International Gathering 2017 - the programme

From Triratna International Gathering 2017 - What The World Needs Now on Sun, 30 Apr, 2017 - 15:39

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The overall theme for the gathering is Our Future Dharma — What the World Needs Now

On the Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning of the event we will listen to talks by Prajnaketu (European Young Buddhists Coordinator), Dhammamegha (International Council Secretary) and Arthakusalin (Chair of Ghent Buddhist Centre) - they will explore the Three Jewels as gifts we have to give the world.

Each afternoon will be taken up by a range of workshops...

Mokshini

Booking for the International Gathering

From Triratna International Gathering 2017 - What The World Needs Now on Sun, 30 Apr, 2017 - 15:17

Booking for the International Gathering

From Triratna International Gathering 2017 - What The World Needs Now on Sun, 30 Apr, 2017 - 15:17

Booking for the International Gathering is now open!

If you are planning to come to the event, do book early as numbers are limited and it also really helps the organising team with their preparation. You can find booking information on http://triratnainternationalretreat.org/ where you’ll also find information about the gathering in different European languages

There are three prices for the event, and these include all facilities, meals, teaching etc.£165 for those on a wage
£125 for those on Triratna support or a...

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