An expansion of Adhisthana: Jasmine Cottage

We’re pleased to share that Adhisthana is in the process of acquiring a neighbouring property, Jasmine Cottage. The decision to purchase was an intense process that happened in consultation with a lot of people on a tight timeline.

Thanks to the generosity of four Order Members who already live locally, it is possible for Adhisthana to proceed. Vidyamala, Vijayamala, Sona and Vessantara will sell their own homes and move into Jasmine Cottage once the purchase completes – hopefully in the late summer....

Triratna Day at Adhisthana

By Anne, Volunteer and Mitra from the LBC 

Adhisthana was charged with excitement and inspiration as we welcomed sanghas from across the UK and parts of Europe to mark Triratna Day, the 56th anniversary of the founding of the Order in 1967. As well as those on the long weekend retreat, day and online guests joined us on the day itself, amplifying the collective experience of celebration and commemoration; the spirit of community and internationality was palpable. Local sangha friendships...

Beloved Community LGBTQIA+ Retreat

There’s still a few places left on this fabulous retreat!

Buckfastleigh, Devon - 27 May to 3 June

Led by Singhasri, Kamalanandi, Upekshapriya and other beautiful beings.

In the wide-open expanse of field and forest we gather as beloved community to reconnect with our practice, forge and deepen our friendships, and empower our potential for healing and transformation. Practices will include resting in a co-created, intentional safe space, grounding and re-rooting in a sense of place and belonging, exploring the depth and complexity of our unique...

Death of Lama Zopa, co-founder of the FPMT

The death was announced yesterday of Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche, who co-founded Kopan Monastery, Wisdom Publications, and the international organisation known as the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). He was 76.

A teacher of the Gelug school of Buddhism, Lama Zopa was born in the Mount Everest region of Thami in 1946 and left Tibet in 1959 for Bhutan after the Chinese occupation.

The FPMT today comprises 160 Dharma centres and projects across 37 countries.

Read more about Lama Zopa:

https://www.lionsroar.com/buddhist-teacher-lama-zopa-rinpoche-co-founder…

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Buddhist 'Healthy Boundaries' training

Here comes information about the next three Buddhist Healthy Boundaries courses for committed Buddhists who teach, lead, mentor or befriend those less experienced than themselves. In Triratna terms these are most likely to be Order members.

Though not related specifically to Safeguarding (a very UK approach) they aim to raise our awareness - as committed Buddhists whom others may tend to look up to - in ways which will help us avoid the kinds of situations which may from...