Adhisthana
Adhisthana

January at Adhisthana

By Maitriyogini on Wed, 31 Jan, 2024 - 16:30

January at Adhisthana

By Maitriyogini on Wed, 31 Jan, 2024 - 16:30

It has been a lovely start to the year already. The European Chairs Assembly came for their winter meeting, and it was a great way to kick off 2024; their clear up left the place spotless and you can usually find Maitridevi and a few others playing Bananagrams after dinner (and learn some new words; atavist and quinquereme anyone?).

In community news, Caroline will be going to Akasavana this year and will be ordained by Aryajaya – we look forward to...

Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

Windhorse Publications at Adhisthana!

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 8 Nov, 2023 - 12:39

Windhorse Publications at Adhisthana!

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 8 Nov, 2023 - 12:39

Since the beginning of lockdown in 2020, our small team has largely been working from home. We meet up occasionally in Cambridge for a day, and gather online once a week. But last week we had the opportunity to spend time together at Adhisthana where we came together to discuss important operational matters, make decisions, and shape the future of Windhorse Publications.

Walter, who is responsible for our book marketing, said…

‘The meeting was a resounding success, filled with insightful discussions on...

Triratna Young Buddhists
Triratna Young Buddhists

Applications open for 2024 Dharma Life Course for Young Men

By Ksantikara on Fri, 3 Nov, 2023 - 17:08

Applications open for 2024 Dharma Life Course for Young Men

By Ksantikara on Fri, 3 Nov, 2023 - 17:08

27 August – 17 December 2024
Applications due Friday 1 March 2024

A four-month residential course providing you with an opportunity to live an intensive dharma life: living, practising, studying, and working together within the context of Adhisthana. 

Over 16 weeks you’ll receive a grounding in the principles and practice of Triratna Buddhism through retreats, study with experienced teachers and communal living. You’ll also participate in the life of the wider Adhisthana sangha: meditating together, performing ritual, developing kalyana mitrata and joining in with...

Jobs, Volunteering & Communities
Jobs, Volunteering & Communities

Applications open for 2024 Dharma Life Course for Young Men

By Ksantikara on Fri, 3 Nov, 2023 - 17:05

Applications open for 2024 Dharma Life Course for Young Men

By Ksantikara on Fri, 3 Nov, 2023 - 17:05

27 August – 17 December 2024
Applications due Friday 1 March 2024

A four-month residential course providing you with an opportunity to live an intensive dharma life: living, practising, studying, and working together within the context of Adhisthana. 

Over 16 weeks you’ll receive a grounding in the principles and practice of Triratna Buddhism through retreats, study with experienced teachers and communal living. You’ll also participate in the life of the wider Adhisthana sangha: meditating together, performing ritual, developing kalyana mitrata and joining in with...

College of Public Preceptors
College of Public Preceptors

Chair's Letter – September 2023

By ratnadharini on Sun, 1 Oct, 2023 - 00:00

Chair's Letter – September 2023

By ratnadharini on Sun, 1 Oct, 2023 - 00:00

Dear Order Members and friends,

As I write, the public ordinations of five women – two from Venezuela and three from Mexico – are taking place at Adhisthana in context of pilgrimage retreat for Spanish speakers; welcome to Varamaitri, Akasadhi, Silabhadri, Parashanti and Chandrakanti. The theme of pilgrimage has been growing, as Adhisthana celebrates its tenth anniversary. Parami invited me to join the retreat one evening for an informal conversation about the search for, and early days at, Adhisthana, and...

Adhisthana
Adhisthana

Could you live and work at Adhisthana?

By Maitriyogini on Mon, 28 Aug, 2023 - 17:47

Could you live and work at Adhisthana?

By Maitriyogini on Mon, 28 Aug, 2023 - 17:47

Adhisthana is a team-based Right Livelihood and home to two Communities, where our collective life and work is a spiritual practice.

We are looking for a Kitchen Manager and a Second Cook.  For both roles you will need to be physically fit and able to work full time, be self-motivated and work well with others.  Key areas of work will include:

  • Cooking and serving retreatants, guests, and community members, including any restricted diets
  • Taking care of the kitchen and related spaces
  • Maintaining and ordering food and equipment and upholding hygiene standards
  • Working with and leading
  • ...

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