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Tricycle magazine reports Bhante's death

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Tue, 6 Nov, 2018 - 15:18

Tricycle magazine reports Bhante's death

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Tue, 6 Nov, 2018 - 15:18

Sangharakshita’s passing was marked yesterday in an article on the website of the American Buddhist magazine Tricycle.

Dhammalata

Gratitude

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Mon, 5 Nov, 2018 - 23:32

Gratitude

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Mon, 5 Nov, 2018 - 23:32

Last Tuesday night I returned home from our meditation at the croquet club to find an email saying my teacher Urgyen Sangharakshita had been re-diagnosed by the specialist as having sepsis and that antibiotics (for pneumonia) would be discontinued as the sepsis (infection of the blood) would be fatal.
I set up a simple shrine in my front room with a photo of him and candles and did metta for him.

When I checked my emails again...

Munisha

Voices from the Buddhist world 2: European Buddhist Union

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Mon, 5 Nov, 2018 - 23:24

Voices from the Buddhist world 2: European Buddhist Union

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Mon, 5 Nov, 2018 - 23:24

Continuing our series of messages of condolence from Buddhists beyond Triratna, here is a post from the Facebook page of the European Buddhist Union, of which Triratna has been an active member for many years.

“The EBU would like to express heartfelt condolences to the Triratna community, for the death of the founder of the Triratna Buddhist Order and the Triratna Buddhist Community.

Sangharakshita, who has passed away at the age of 93, was one of...

Munisha

Sangharakshita on BBC Radio 4's 'Sunday' programme

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Mon, 5 Nov, 2018 - 13:59

Sangharakshita on BBC Radio 4's 'Sunday' programme

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Mon, 5 Nov, 2018 - 13:59

On Sunday 4th November, BBC national radio marked Sangharakshita’s passing with an interview with Vishvapani on Radio Four’s weekly religious news programme, ‘Sunday’.

Listen to the interview, anywhere in the world. It starts at 12” 35’.

This coming Friday, Vishvapani will discuss Bhante’s life and work on BBC Radio Four’s obituary programme, ‘Last Word’.

Prajnaketu

'In pursuit of Dharma Life' - talk by Danayutta

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Mon, 5 Nov, 2018 - 12:07

'In pursuit of Dharma Life' - talk by Danayutta

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Mon, 5 Nov, 2018 - 12:07

Danayutta evokes tells the story of her pursuit of the Dharma life from investment banking to yoga teaching, and beyond.

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Prajnaketu

'A religious life' - talk by Prajnaketu

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Mon, 5 Nov, 2018 - 12:00

'A religious life' - talk by Prajnaketu

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Mon, 5 Nov, 2018 - 12:00

Prajnaketu explores what a religious life looks like on the recent young Buddhists weekend at Adhisthana.

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Munisha

Voices from the Buddhist world 1: Lama Ganchen, Italy

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Mon, 5 Nov, 2018 - 05:38

Voices from the Buddhist world 1: Lama Ganchen, Italy

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Mon, 5 Nov, 2018 - 05:38

As news of Bhante’s death has spread, we’ve been receiving messages of condolence from Buddhist leaders in other traditions. I’ll be posting a few, day by day, starting with this message from Italy.

“To The Triratna Buddhist Order and Community,

The Kunpen Lama Gangchen Association and its members would like to express heartfelt condolences to the Triratna community, for the death of the founder of the Triratna Buddhist Order and the Triratna Buddhist Community. Ven. Sangharakshita was one of the major figures for the...

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Bhante Sangharakshita's funeral travel appeal

From Abhayaratna Trust on Sun, 4 Nov, 2018 - 21:16

Bhante Sangharakshita's funeral travel appeal

From Abhayaratna Trust on Sun, 4 Nov, 2018 - 21:16

Dear friends,

This is an urgent appeal to help Order members travel to Bhante’s funeral on 10th of November at Adhisthana.

JUST GIVE

The Abhayaratna Trust wants to make as many travel grants as possible to Triratna Buddhist Order members within Europe who could otherwise not afford to attend Bhante’s funeral.

We also hope to be able to give 50% travel grants to those living outside Europe and in financial hardship.

Our ability to...

parami

An Update On Sangharakshita's Vigil and Funeral Arrangements

From Community Highlights on Fri, 2 Nov, 2018 - 17:35

An Update On Sangharakshita's Vigil and Funeral Arrangements

From Community Highlights on Fri, 2 Nov, 2018 - 17:35

Dear friends,

Bhante’s body is now at Adhisthana. He arrived yesterday afternoon (Thursday) and around 60 Order members, Mitras and friends from the Adhisthana mandala (the community, people here on meetings etc and local sangha) gathered to welcome him back. It was a beautiful afternoon with stunning light shining over Adhisthana and the hills beyond. The hearse arrived as the light was fading and we lined the drive as the car drove slowly up to the courtyard. In the courtyard Bhante was...

Satyapurna

Events commemorating Sangharakshita at the North London Buddhist Centre

From North London Buddhist Centre on Fri, 2 Nov, 2018 - 12:00

Events commemorating Sangharakshita at the North London Buddhist Centre

From North London Buddhist Centre on Fri, 2 Nov, 2018 - 12:00

Sitting with recollection of Sangharakshita.
North London Buddhist Centre small shrine room is a dedicated space, 11 AM-6:30 PM Monday to Friday until 9 November.

Anyone is welcome to come and sit quietly in the room, or write in the book of memories and appreciation. Do bring flowers and donations in his memory if you wish. Donations will go to our ongoing purchase of his complete writings, and the Centre’s continuation of his work in introducing...

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