Sthanashraddha is Sangharakshita’s new secretary. He writes:
“A few days into September and it’s clear that we have passed the midpoint of the year. Though the days are often gloriously sunny here at Adhisthana, the mornings and evenings are colder now with the one or two overcast days being noticeably chilly, and the wasps have become sluggish and irritable in their hunt for food.
Since the end of July Bhante has been continuing to enjoy regular nights of sleep and rest, with nights of poor sleep becoming more...
In principle, and in contrast with other approaches to contemporary Buddhism, any approach to the Dharma that conduces to a deepening of spiritual practice is valued in the Triratna context with a critical eye towards what constitutes fundamental Buddhism, and what works in practice.
As part of our recent coverage of the Arts event ‘Conscious Surrender to the Beautiful’, which took place at at Adhisthana, we brought you a recording of Sarvananda’s excellent and, at times, hilarious talk ‘Show, Don’t Tell - Communicating the Dharma Through the Arts’.
Usually audio recordings of talks are an ideal way to revisit them - and since Sarvananda is a great radio man (he writes plays for radio...
Bhante writes: “I would like to express my thanks to the one thousand and more donors who contributed to my 90th birthday gift of £135,000 [€184,300/ US$210,300/ INR12,981,000].
This gift will go towards the publication of my Complete Works, as well as towards the translation of some of those works into other languages.
Both projects are very dear to my heart, and it gives me great satisfaction to think that, thanks...
In today’s FBA Dharmabyte Vishvapani’s usual good-natured and reflective approach is just the thing to expand our look at Ecumenical Buddhism as he examines how Sangharakshita’s initiative in founding Triratna might be viewed in terms of the unity of Buddhism.
Starting this Thursday, September 17th, at 3pm EST / 8pm UK we’ll be holding weekly Dharma drop-in discussions hosted by Order member Khemavassika! The topics will vary and all are welcome to join in - from beginners to more advanced practitioners.
The topic for this week’s discussion - The Three Jewels - which jewels shines most brightly in our practice? How do we build an emotional connection to one (or more) jewel? How does this connection inform our practice? Join us...
This special two-month online study, led by Khemavassika, will explore the Six Emphases of the Triratna Buddhist Community, as described by its founder Sangharakshita. The Six Emphases detail central principles of the Triratna Community, marking what connects us and also what makes us different from other Buddhist traditions. A superb study for anyone who would like to better understand our tradition.
Registration is required and space is limited to eight participants. Study sessions begin this Wednesday, September 16th...
I have this loosely held understanding that there is a gentle magic to be enjoyed when you practice the dharma from your heart; with authenticity. I can’t analyse it much, it’s just something I’ve experienced many times and I love it!
After our men’s study group at the Sydney Buddhist Centre last night I came home and read a bit more of Carlos Santana’s biography which I enjoying very much at the moment. Santana was a band that was very formative for...
I have this loosely held understanding that there is a gentle magic to be enjoyed when you practice the dharma from your heart; with authenticity. I can’t analyse it much, it’s just something I’ve experienced many times and I love it!
After our men’s study group at the Sydney Buddhist Centre last night I came home and read a bit more of Carlos Santana’s biography which I enjoying very much at the moment. Santana was a band that was very formative for...
