It was Dr Ambedkar who brought about the rebirth of living Buddhism in India in 1956. As well as converting to Buddhism himself, he initiated hundreds of thousands of others into Buddhism. Dr Ambedkar, like his followers, came from the most downtrodden section of Indian society and Buddhism for him and for them was a means not only of individual liberation but for the transformation of the whole society. The Triratana Buddhist Order continues Dr Ambedkar's work in India. This is the first talk given as part of a very special day at Sheffield Buddhist Centre devoted to the lives of two of the most important and influential Buddhists of modern times: Urgyen Sangharakshita and Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar. Vajratara is a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order in the UK.

Vishangka explores the joys and challenges that arise in a spiritual community. He explores several suttas and what we can learn from them. He also relfects on his own personal experience of friendship and sangha in Manchester.

It was Dr Ambedkar who brought about the rebirth of living Buddhism in India in 1956. As well as converting to Buddhism himself, he initiated hundreds of thousands of others into Buddhism. Dr Ambedkar, like his followers, came from the most downtrodden section of Indian society and Buddhism for him and for them was a means not only of individual liberation but for the transformation of the whole society. The Triratana Buddhist Order continues Dr Ambedkar's work in India. This is the first talk given as part of a very special day at Sheffield Buddhist Centre devoted to the lives of two of the most important and influential Buddhists of modern times: Urgyen Sangharakshita and Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar. Vajratara is a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order in the UK.

Vishangka explores the joys and challenges that arise in a spiritual community. He explores several suttas and what we can learn from them. He also relfects on his own personal experience of friendship and sangha in Manchester.