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Sangharakshita: A Brief Account of his Life and Teachings

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Tue, 30 Oct, 2018 - 09:44

Sangharakshita: A Brief Account of his Life and Teachings

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Tue, 30 Oct, 2018 - 09:44

A Short Account of Sangharakshita (Dennis Philip Edward Lingwood)

With great sadness, we announce the death of Sangharakshita, the founder of the Triratna Buddhist Order and the Triratna Buddhist Community. Here is a short account of his life and teachings.

Early Years
The man we know as Sangharakshita was born Dennis Lingwood in a working class family in Tooting, south London, in 1925. Aged eight, he was diagnosed with a heart problem (a misdiagnosis, it later turned out) and confined to bed for...

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Sangharakshita Memorial Space

From Community Highlights on Tue, 30 Oct, 2018 - 08:46

Sangharakshita Memorial Space (group)

From Community Highlights on Tue, 30 Oct, 2018 - 08:46

This space was launched on 30 October 2018 on the day of Urgyen Sangharakshita’s death. It initially served as a place for information about the ceremonies that took place after his death, and around the funeral itself, as well as for messages of appreciation and gratitude. Now it has a new focus as a permanent archive of the memorial space.

You will find videos of the funeral (edited highlights and the full ceremony); obituaries (from...

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Bhante's health

From Order Connection on Mon, 29 Oct, 2018 - 15:42

Bhante's health

From Order Connection on Mon, 29 Oct, 2018 - 15:42

Dear Order Members,

This is to let you know that Bhante is being admitted into hospital today. We do not yet have a diagnosis however for a few days now he has felt very unwell and his overall health is of some concern.

We will of course keep you informed, and meanwhile let us send Bhante our metta.

Yours in the Sangha,
Mahamati and Paramartha
Urgyen Annexe
Adhisthana

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Karmavajra

Death of Shraddhabala

From Order Connection on Mon, 29 Oct, 2018 - 15:37

Death of Shraddhabala

From Order Connection on Mon, 29 Oct, 2018 - 15:37

Dear Order Members,

It is sadness I write to inform you of the death of Shraddhabala on the afternoon of Saturday 27 October.

Shraddhabala was 64 years old, and was well-known for his gentle and polite nature. He was ordained at the Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Centre on 17December 2017 by Adityabodhi (Private Preceptor) and Ratnashil (Public Preceptor). His yidam was Shakyamuni Buddha.

Shraddhabala was hospitalized for a minor kidney stone operation on the 17 October but his...

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Sadayasihi

The 'Big One': Saturday Night Ritual

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Sun, 28 Oct, 2018 - 12:00

The 'Big One': Saturday Night Ritual

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Sun, 28 Oct, 2018 - 12:00

The ‘Big One’ is well known for its Saturday night puja! This time we ventured out into the dark for a bonfire as part of a special ritual led by Kusaladevi. Here are some amazing photos taken by Akasajoti and Sanghadhara capturing the scenes around the fire.

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Sunrise with Ibex

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Sun, 28 Oct, 2018 - 00:00

In this talk Prajnanandi discusses her path towards ordination, focussing on the intertwined themes of friendship and communication. She evokes the magic of Akashavana and how it feels to be there, and takes a little diversion into how it feels to have Manjusri as a sadhana practice. This talk was given at the Croydon Buddhist Centre in October 2018 as part of the regular Saturday morning sangha class.

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Sunrise with Ibex

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Sun, 28 Oct, 2018 - 00:00

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The Big One: Meet Some of Triratna's Young Buddhist Facilitators!

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Sat, 27 Oct, 2018 - 20:00

The Big One: Meet Some of Triratna's Young Buddhist Facilitators!

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Sat, 27 Oct, 2018 - 20:00

Introducing just some of the facilitators of Triratna’s Young Buddhist groups who are helping spread the Dharma in their local Sanghas!

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Sadayasihi

Voices from the Big One: Caroline and Shubhanaga

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Sat, 27 Oct, 2018 - 18:00

During the afternoon of day 2 of the ‘Big One’ there was some time to catch up with two of the participants, Caroline and Shubhanaga, to hear how they have been finding the gathering and their highlights so far!

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The Big One: Preview of the Keynote Talk, 'Seek Truth, Release Life'

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Sat, 27 Oct, 2018 - 17:59

The Big One: Preview of the Keynote Talk, 'Seek Truth, Release Life'

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Sat, 27 Oct, 2018 - 17:59

This year Prajnaketu, Triratna’s Young Buddhist Co-ordinator, gave the keynote talk on the Big One on the theme of ’Seek truth, release life’. In it he explores the Buddha’s Noble Quest and how we might follow his example by using the metaphor of leaving the palace so that we can go beyond into a truly ‘religious’ life. Here is Prajnaketu kicking his talk off - the full talk will follow soon!

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