Sangharakshita's Diary, February 2013

From Triratna News on Sun, 24 Feb, 2013 - 05:58Vidyaruchi writes with his usual monthly roundup of Sangharakshita’s news - this month sadly blighted by insomnia. He says - “I regret having to be the bearer of the tidings that for Bhante the last month has been dominated by the experience of insomnia and the effects of insomnia. Though not yet reaching the extent of the worst times during his annus horribilis of 2003 (as described in the third of the ‘Reveries and Reminiscences’ - available on...

Live blogging from Triratna’s International Council in India

From Triratna News on Thu, 21 Feb, 2013 - 14:21It’s been a quiet period for Triratna News recently, with just one bulletin in the past three weeks. However there’s a lot going on in Triratna and on thebuddhistcentre.com, with the second-ever meeting of Triratna’s International Council taking place in India this past week. Some 30 representatives from the US, Mexico, Australasia, Europe and the UK, and India have been gathering to review Triratna worldwide and to explore its next steps - for many, their first...

Hungry Ghosts Day Retreat

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 21 Feb, 2013 - 02:03In the Realm of the Hungry Ghosts
Day Retreat: Saturday, March 23, 10 - 3 pm

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We will meditate, share experiences, and study relevant Buddhist texts. Led by Danakamala and Friends.

Our retreats and workshops are offered on...

Ordination ceremonies in India and the USA

From Triratna News on Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 - 15:1317 women have recently been welcomed into the Triratna Buddhist Order, in two recent ordination ceremonies held on almost opposite sides of the world. Karunamaya writes from India, saying - “At the Public Ordination on 27th January at Triratna’s Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Centre, Bhaja the following women were ordained :-

1. Naina Kasare: from Khed becomes Yashodipa - she who has the lamp of success
2. Shraddha Suhase Dapoli becomes Yashoshri - she who has the pure radiance of success
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