On 24th Jan 2016 Twenty one mitras committed to three jewels by taking ordination as Dhammachari.
Sorry for delay in uploding video. Actually it is old news. Detail for names and preceptor is already on site. But some might interested in viewing video of International Ordination Program Video.
A talk given on Parinirvana Day, 14 February 2016 at the Manchester Buddhist Centre.
Karunavajra describes his experience of being diagnosed with cancer and the opportunties it gave him to practice.
The following men were publicly ordained at Bhaja, India, on 24th January 2016, bringing the total number of living Order members worldwide to 2,000. Around 1,000 people attended the ceremony.
The public preceptors were Amoghasiddhi, Amritdip, Yashosagar, Subhuti and Sona but we do not have the details of which men were ordained by Amoghasiddhi, Amritdip and Yashosagar.
Shamsundar D. Jondhale becomes Chandragarbha Meaning of name: Cool like the interior of the moon Private preceptor: Chandrabodhi
Manik D. Akhade becomes Kalyanaratna Private preceptor: Jnanadhvaja
Yashvant Shripati Gholap becomes Samantratna Meaning of name: A complete jewel ...
We are planning to create a cookbook called something like “The Aryaloka Buddhist Center Cookbook.” What we hope to do is to publish a collection of everyone’s favorite recipes plus essays about mindful eating, making healthy vegetarian/vegan dishes, etc. We hope to be able to create a quality product that will be low enough in cost to be a fundraiser, as well as something that could find a larger market in area bookstores (and beyond, maybe).
*UPDATE*: Mokshapriya indicates that an answer by the 21st would be feasible if Valentines day is too soon for you to make plans! :)
Young Buddhists actively involved with your Centres, are you interested in a trip to India with other international young Buddhists?
On 14th October 2016 Buddhist India will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s conversion to Buddhism and the immediate conversions of hundreds of thousands of his followers. The greatest of those celebrations will be held at...
