Hopefully you have seen earlier notices about the search for a new International Order Convenor to replace Saraha.
The nomination period is coming to an end soon, on 13th March. So, if you haven’t already done so, please think about any Dharmachari who you think would be suitable for the post - or consider it yourself. And contact me, Vajrapriya (vajrapriya [at] gmail.com) with any suggestions or expressions of interest.
Nagabodhi speaks about the process of developing awareness throughout the day and how this relates to vedanā – or hedonic tone. He explores how if we can notice the raw experience and whether it’s pleasant, unpleasant or neutral, then we have freedom not to act in the usual habitual ways.
Through the lense of Upaya 'the skilful means' of the Bodhisattva, Parami explores the seemingly contradictory themes of withdrawal and engagement on the Bodhisattva path.
She demonstrates how they are synthesised by drawing on the last four stages of the spiral / transcendental path and how they culminate in the arising of the bodhicitta.
Bodhilila’s first talk as part of the ‘Poetics of Awakening’ retreat. Looking at the symbolic and practical aspects of practice she considers how meditation itself is an expression of ourselves as a way to change through, moment by moment, being who we are in the light of the Dharma. An encouraging and inspiring approach to sitting aligned to the nature of things.
The Abhayaratna Trust made modest grants in 2022 to support 20 individual Order members in India whose livelihoods had been lost or badly affected by the covid pandemic.
One of those we supported is Anomaraja from Kandiveli, Mumbai. His Sanskar Coaching Centre closed completely during lockdown. With a financial livelihood grant from Abhayaratna, he started coaching again and now has 25 children attending. This is many less than before covid but he is optimistic that before long he will have enough students...
We are recruiting for an Office Manager at Dhanakosa, could that be you? Are you inspired by Dhanakosa, would you like to play a part in taking this project into the future?
You’ll be leading the office team, managing a busy reception desk, plus looking after the bookings database and website. You’ll also play your part in the wider support team, responding as needed to the daily practical and people needs of the retreat centre.
Dhanakosa offers a practice context for the Order and...
