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Chairman Meeting - Jan 26

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sun, 1 Feb, 2026 - 01:41

Chairman Meeting - Jan 26

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sun, 1 Feb, 2026 - 01:41

Chairman Meeting from 28th to 31st Jan 26.

Dh Chandrashil led two study session in morning on Bhava Chakra.

It was good to see Nagaketu, Vivekratna, Rutayus, Ratnadarshi and many others chairman from Various center.

Centre Team

We Are Born of Our Actions

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 - 11:00

Ratnadeva traces the significance and depth of the Buddha’s teaching of karma, as well as addressing the complexities and common misconceptions that can often arise when we approach the topic. Having a clear understanding of the law of karma is vital if we are to transform our desires to be more in line with reality. We realize that on a path of training old habits run deep, and that we cannot control everything that happens to us....

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Main Shrine & Guru Stupa Dedication Anniversary

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 - 04:25

Main Shrine & Guru Stupa Dedication Anniversary

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 - 04:25

On 26th January 1992 Bhante Sangharakshita has dedicated Main Shrine. Similarly on same day in 2020 Guru Stupa is Dedicated.

Dh Aryasambhava led Seven fold puja. Dh. Chandrashil given short talk. Padmasambhava Mantra chanted by Ratnasambhav.

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General Second Weekend - Jan 26

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 - 03:58

General Second Weekend - Jan 26

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 - 03:58

Second General Weekend this month led by Dh. Chandrashil. It was good to hear Dh Chandrashil exploration of Wheel of Life.

Retreat was supported by Ratnasambhav, Karmavajra and Sanghasiddhii.

It was inspiring to see Dh. Achalsur and Dhni. Dharyamati for retreat.

Dh Karmavajra also given one talk in which share his experience with regards to Wheel of Life. Very nicely illustrate...

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Visit of Old and Great Friend

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 - 03:39

Visit of Old and Great Friend

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 - 03:39

It was great feeling to see and meet old and good friend Dh Mokshapriya. It was good to be around him as elderly brother in sangha.

Mokshapriya has always inspirational figure for his skills in capturing very important events/talks of Bhante as well as various activities of Sangha, which are a great resource for us and upcoming generations.

Thankyou Mokshapriya for your time for community...

Mahamati

Handover of Order Ethics Responsibility

From Order Messenger on Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 - 17:14

Handover of Order Ethics Responsibility

From Order Messenger on Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 - 17:14

Dear Order members,

We want to inform you about the change in a significant Order post.

In 2020, a new post of “Ethics Order Convenor” was created by the International Order Convenors, Aryajaya and Lokeshvara, to increase the capacity of the Order Convenors and the Ethics Kula to respond to complex ethical issues. (Please see note at end regarding composition of the Ethics Kula).

Dharmachari Subhadassi was recruited to fill the...

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Mahamati

Withdrawal of Names From the Order Membership List

From Order Messenger on Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 - 16:15

Withdrawal of Names From the Order Membership List

From Order Messenger on Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 - 16:15

Dear Order members,

This is to inform you of two names which I am withdrawing from the Order membership list. In both cases their preceptor was Bhante. It falls to me as Chair of the College, in consultation with the Deputy Chairs, to ensure that such decisions are taken with proper care and consideration. In withdrawing the names we have followed the approach set out by Bhante in his 1990 paper ‘My Relation to the Order’, which includes:

“I ….need hardly say that no...

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aparajita

The ECA Development Team is looking for motivated freelancers

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 - 10:55

The ECA Development Team is looking for motivated freelancers

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 - 10:55

In June 2025 the members of the European Chairs Assembly (ECA) decided on a set of new strategic priorities. These priorities are enacted by the ECA Development Team. The Development Team serves as an incubator for new ideas and projects within Triratna, dedicated to empowering Buddhist Centres to thrive.

The Projects

To enact these priorities, we are commissioning four freelance/contractor roles starting in March 2026.

1. Consultant for ‘Fostering a Culture of Empowerment’

Duration: 1.5 Years | Budget: £4,200 (Fixed Fee)
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