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Questions arising following your passing

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Thu, 1 Nov, 2018 - 06:42

Questions arising following your passing

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Thu, 1 Nov, 2018 - 06:42

Should I mourn your absence?
What form could contain
that unrivalled presence?

Should I weep for you?
What tears offer release
to one already freed?

Should I run to your side?
What frantic display
reveres your stillness?

Should I recall you?
What image gives shape
to your shabby elegance?

Should I speak of you?
What eulogy does justice
to your eloquence?

Should I bequeath garlands?
What wilted flowers
could embody such wisdom?

Should I hold to your words?
Why...

stephen peterson

Thank you for establishing such a great path

Thu, 1 Nov, 2018 - 04:07[edit]

Your life will continue to illuminate the spiritual journey for countless numbers of individuals and your work will never be forgotten…

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james murphy

Memorial poem written the day Bhante died

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Thu, 1 Nov, 2018 - 02:45

Memorial poem written the day Bhante died

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Thu, 1 Nov, 2018 - 02:45

In one way or another, Sangharakshita’s spiritual genius has been the sheet anchor throughout the storm of my own deviating spiritual aspirations and divagations. More often than not, in the middle of any particular struggle for understanding, his was the aesthetic and moral compass which I depended on for a true reading of the way out of the labyrinth; his star the brilliant Sirius on a dark night; his, the lodestone that attracted the light of clarity. My gratitude to him is unrepayable. In...

rodashruti

FBA homepage memorial is beautiful

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 1 Nov, 2018 - 02:04

FBA homepage memorial is beautiful

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 1 Nov, 2018 - 02:04

Just a note to say I think the Free Buddhist Audio homepage memorial for Sangharakshita is very beautiful, very moving. Thank you to whoever created it.

Martin John Faulkner

Bhante - In Memoriam

Thu, 1 Nov, 2018 - 01:57[edit]

I am so sad to hear of Sangharakshita’s death. His catalogue of literary works are amazing and have always been very special to me for the space of spiritual understanding, meaning and personal growth in Western Buddhism. I never met him in person but in his literature I had connection with him and the community at the very kind Manchester Buddhist Centre and in the larger world as of consequence. When I worked as a volunteer at the Manchester Buddhist Centre there was always good fellowship and spiritual connection. He remains to me Bhante - a venerable and noble teacher.

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Dayaketu

Puja for Bhante in Mexico City

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Wed, 31 Oct, 2018 - 23:13

Puja for Bhante in Mexico City

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Wed, 31 Oct, 2018 - 23:13

Yesterday evening we got together to do a special puja for our beloved Bhante, in Mexico City Buddhist Centre (Rome neighborhood). We recited Maitreyabandhu’s sevenfold puja for Bhante and also chanted mantras requested by Bhante. Upekshamati led the puja and said some lovely words. Many of us wouldn’t be buddhists if it was not for Bhante and his precious legacy of teachings and the Triratna order.

Centre Team

Bhante's Departure (from Suratna by email)

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Wed, 31 Oct, 2018 - 20:30

Bhante's Departure (from Suratna by email)

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Wed, 31 Oct, 2018 - 20:30

With sad and heavy heart we celebrate the death of our beloverd and cherished teacher and friend Bante Sangharákshita he who gave us the Dharma and inspired us over many many years.

May his next life be as spiritually inspiring as the last. R.I.P.

Amitavati, Spain

vajrapriya

24 hour wake for Bhante Sangharakshita in BC Amsterdam

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Wed, 31 Oct, 2018 - 18:57

24 hour wake for Bhante Sangharakshita in BC Amsterdam

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Wed, 31 Oct, 2018 - 18:57

The Amsterdam Buddhist Centre holding a 24 hour vigil for Bhante. Image sent in by Matthijs Post.

Vajrashura

Pictures from night for Bhante in the Dublin Buddhist Centre

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Wed, 31 Oct, 2018 - 17:46

Pictures from night for Bhante in the Dublin Buddhist Centre

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Wed, 31 Oct, 2018 - 17:46

Last night we had a special night for Bhante. 40 of us were present for the night, which started with Jnanadhara rejoicing in Bhante and the influence Bhante has had on his life and Triratna. We then chanted 108 Shakyamuni mantras for Bhante, and had a special puja for Bhante.

Much appreciation was expressed for Bhante and all that he has done for us. A book of condolences has also been opened here...

nagabodhi

Bhante visits the Four Winds Summer Retreat, 1976

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Wed, 31 Oct, 2018 - 16:42

Bhante visits the Four Winds Summer Retreat, 1976

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Wed, 31 Oct, 2018 - 16:42

… It’s been such a long journey. Hard to express even to myself a fraction of what I’m thinking or feeling. It’s too early to take in, even though we’ve been preparing for years. Confidence and fathomless, mysterious gratitude–and a big warm smile will have to do for today. – And a big mental bear-hug to Vajradipa, who took this picture and who died today.

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