We’ve had requests from Order members who were unable to spend time sitting with Bhante’s body for pictures of him lying in the Amitabha shrine room at Adhisthana, in order to meditate on his passing. If you’d like to you can download two images here:
This selfie was taken one year ago. I am filled with gratitude and appreciation for having such an amazing teacher and friend. He will always be in my heart. Thank you, Bhante for the gift of the Dharma.
Last night again a night in celebration and remembrance of Bhante with anecdotes of people whom have met him, mantra chanting and some readings from his work. Bhante has touched many many hearts in different ways.
I never met Sangharakshita in person, but I felt I met him through his books and through the inspirational friendship of people who knew him. I am sure there are many, like me, whose lives have been quietly but profoundly touched by Sangharakshita’s presentation of Buddhist teachings. I am thankful for those teachings and for the work of Sangharakshita’s order in transmitting the teachings. Best wishes to all who feel his loss.
There are so many things I could say, but to pick just one…
Some years ago I conceived an idea that I would like to live in a community. At that time there were no communities for women in Dublin, although there was a vibrant men’s community. I was introduced to it when I started going out with Vajrashura – who has lived there since its inception over sixteen years ago. I was really impressed by how the guys all were with each...
Yesterday some of the Berlin Dharmacharinis gathered at the Berlin Triratna Buddhist Centre to express our love and gratitude for Bhante and celebrated the Sangharakshita Puja in German. We enjoyed being together as an order in Bhante’s presence.
On behalf of Michael Peterssen (Ex-Aryadeva) - German version below -
Tuesday 30th October 2018
Dear Dharmacarinis and Dharmacaris,
Tonight, news of the death of Bhante Sangharakshita reached me. I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to you.
It’s almost ten years since I left the Order. Nevertheless, I have not forgotten the positive aspects of my time in the Order. In particular, all that I have learned through studying Bhante Sangharakshita’s work on the Dharma. Without exaggeration I can say that there’s no-one I have...
In a series about the final mantras of the sevenfold puja, Kamalashila talks about the birth and significance of the bodhisattva Tara in our FBA Dharmabyte today, entitled From the Tears of Avalokitesvara.
Excerpted from the short talk The Bodhisattva Tara given at the West London Buddhist Centre.
