Great Ocean (Part 2): Affinity

Arriving back in England Sangharakshita formed a friendship with Terry Delamare, who worked in advertising. Their brief but devoted companionship was an antidote to the mid 60s world of British Buddhism and they shared a love of travel. After its partial decriminalisation Sangharakshita embarked on a couple of homosexual relationships.

The film covered Bhante’s return to England and the founding of the Order. I thought it was a brilliant piece of work covering some painful and sensitive topics in an informative, helpful

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Great Ocean (Part 1): Memories of the Road

I started Great Ocean by writing to and later meeting Sangharakshita in June 2018. My idea was a film to explore a range of friendships in his life and he was quick to name two very important ones: Buddharakshita and Terry Delamare.

In this first part, we meet Buddharakshita, Sangharakshita’s companion in the holy life who facilitated the transition to living in India. A first person account taken from several memoirs vividly brought to life with found footage.

Suryaprabha

I’ve been able to immerse myself

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A different kind of summer at Adhisthana

At the end of July, we’re running four events that break from our usual retreat format. They overlap and support each other, offering new ways to spend time and take part in life at Adhisthana. You’re welcome to come for just one, or stay on and take part in several. Check out the website for more info.