Nissoka has dedicated pretty much his whole Dharma life thus far to establishing a Triratna centre at Bodh Gaya, seat of the Buddha’s Enlightenment and in some ways the great meeting place for Buddhists in the modern age. His new book on this great work is out, so a perfect excuse for a catch-up with him and to hear why this project is so important as part of Triratna’s participation in the wider Buddhist world.

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We gathered at dawn to walk mindfully to the seat of the Buddha’s Enlightenment: an international Order of women and men, coming together regardless of class, caste, gender, or any other discriminating factor. Going beyond all that together through the streets of Bodh Gaya…

From all over the world members of the Triratna Buddhist Order have come to Bodh Gaya in Bihar, India to celebrate their community and sense of shared aspirations and values. From the traditional mythic seat of the Buddha’s Enlightenment we’ll have a week of coverage as all these women and men from many cultures re-dedicate themselves to the task of facing down suffering and engaging with the best in each other and in the world.

Here’s a first smorgasbord...