The Triratna International Council has been a going concern for 11+ years–but in many ways it's just getting started. Meeting again in person for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, it's undergoing something of a renaissance; renewing itself through the work of Buddhists from around the world, all united in their heart wish to work together to help exemplify a path of everyday practice for a planet that really needs a humane path out of suffering.

We meet friends from India, Latin America, Oceania, Europe and the UK–as well as the hard-working team who help pull such an ambitious endeavor together every couple of years; convening interim gatherings at regional and national level to make sure we get the best out of this great assembly. We hear why it all matters–what relevance such meetings have for our own community and for anyone interested in genuinely consensual ways to approach questions of leadership, strategy and direction. Perhaps most importantly of all, we hear evoked what it means to share a common interest and work with each other based on something other than power.

If you're interested in success stories about human beings coming together to make a difference in all the right ways, this one's for you!

Show Notes

Watch the #IC22 story on Instagram
+ Follow The International Council channel on The Buddhist Centre Online
Listen to the keynote talk, 'Serving the Bodhisattva' by Nagapriya
That definition: "The International Council brings together the perspectives of those holding key responsibilities across the Triratna community, to develop strategy, provide guidance, and enable collaborative decision-making worldwide."

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