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Santavajri appointed as a public preceptor

Wed, 9 May, 2018 - 14:35
  • Santavajri May 2018

Santavajri appointed as a public preceptor

Wed, 9 May, 2018 - 14:35

Santavajri has recently been appointed as a public preceptor and joins the College of Public Preceptors. She introduces herself here -

I first walked in the doors of the London Buddhist Centre in 1990, and immediately signed up for a six-week meditation course, by the end of which I realised I was a Buddhist. I was made a mitra on Dharma Day in 1993, and asked for ordination a few months later.
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tejadhamma — Thu, 17 May, 2018 - 11:03

Great ! Weldone! a big Sadhu Santavajri !!!

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arcismati — Sun, 20 May, 2018 - 13:15

well done Santavajri, and well done college for adding her to your ranks! I’m sure she’ll be a great boost to the future of the Order and College.

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Ordinations at Guhyaloka 30th April 2018

Wed, 2 May, 2018 - 17:48
  • Arthapriya with ordinands
  • Ratnavyuha with ordinands

Ordinations at Guhyaloka 30th April 2018

Wed, 2 May, 2018 - 17:48

Dear Order Members,

The following men were publicly ordained at Guhyaloka on Monday 30th April 2018. This was Ratnavyuha’s first set of public ordinations.


Public Preceptor Arthapriya

Martin Harris becomes Maitrisimha
A Sanskrit name meaning “Lion of Loving Kindness”
Westernised spelling: Maitrisingha
Private preceptor: Paramabandhu

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List of Private and Public Preceptors

Tue, 23 Jan, 2018 - 10:42

This is a list of Order members who are Private Preceptors, by country - active Public Preceptors are indicated by PP after their name:

Australia
Arunamalin, Buddhadasa, Chittaprabha, Dharmananda, Khemadhamma, Maitripala (PP), Megha (PP), Nagasuri, Sanjiva, Siladasa (PP), Viraja, Sudrishti (PP), Shubhavyuha, Samacitta, Vidyatara

Belgium - Dhammaketu

Canada - Vimalasara

Estonia - Vaddhaka

Finland
Akasaka, Maharatnapriya, Sridevi

Germany
Amogharatna (PP), Bodhimitra, Dharmapriya, Jnanacandra, Kulanandi (PP), Prasadavati, Taracitta, Nirmala

India
Adityabodhi (PP), Amoghasiddhi (...
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47 men ordained at Bordharan in India 17th December 2017

Thu, 4 Jan, 2018 - 15:04
  • Indian men December 2017
  • Jai Bhim!

47 men ordained at Bordharan in India 17th December 2017

Thu, 4 Jan, 2018 - 15:04

On Sunday 17th December 2017, the largest number of ordinations on any one day in the history of Triratna occurred in India.

The following 47 men were ordained at Bordharan retreat centre and, as previously posted, 21 women were ordained on the same day at Bhaja

1 Kashinath Jadhav from Thane becomes Anomaditya

2 Shukhdev Wankhede from Ulhasnagar becomes Maniveer

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Ratnavyuha from New Zealand becomes a public preceptor

Wed, 27 Dec, 2017 - 11:00
  • Ratnavyuha

Ratnavyuha from New Zealand becomes a public preceptor

Wed, 27 Dec, 2017 - 11:00

Ratnavyuha introduces himself -

I currently live in Auckland, New Zealand where I’m involved with the Auckland Buddhist Centre, Sudarshanaloka Trust (which includes both Sudarshanaloka retreat centre and Lotus Realm Trading), and the Men’s ordination training process in New Zealand and Australia. My first contact with Triratna was in 1992 through Aryaloka retreat centre while a student at the...
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samachitta — Thu, 28 Dec, 2017 - 00:45

Congratulations Ratnavyuha! Great news for the region. I’m looking forward to that long-mooted catch-up with you in due course. Best wishes from Samacitta xx

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Sthirabandhu — Fri, 29 Dec, 2017 - 09:56

Congratulations, best wishes and Happy New Year x

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Bodhidasa — Sat, 30 Dec, 2017 - 22:22

Sadhu! Wonderful news! The College will be enriched by your presence.

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Jayaraja — Sun, 31 Dec, 2017 - 15:10

Sadhu brother, thanks for taking on this responsibility.

metta

Jayaraja

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Chittavan — Tue, 2 Jan, 2018 - 12:31

Congratulations! It was good to see you at Aryaloka this summer.

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Maitripala from Australia becomes a public preceptor

Sat, 23 Dec, 2017 - 12:18
  • Maitripala

Maitripala from Australia becomes a public preceptor

Sat, 23 Dec, 2017 - 12:18

Maitripala introduces herself - 
I came across the Dharma in 1991 when I attended a weekend course led by Buddhadasa and Guhyavajra in Melbourne. 
Both Buddhadasa and Dayamegha were my first main dharma teachers. 
I was bringing up my three daughters in the lovely forest town of Emerald about an hour and half from Melbourne. I taught for many years at the local Primary School and was passionate...
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sobhanandi — Sat, 23 Dec, 2017 - 13:37

Congratulations, Maitripala, a valuable step for the sangha in Australia and New Zealand, another home grown public preceptor.

Sobhanandi

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sucimani — Sat, 23 Dec, 2017 - 14:03

Fabulous news. I am very proud of you my dear ordination sister. You will be of great benefit in Australia and New Zealand.

Many sadhus.

Sucimani xx

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samachitta — Sun, 24 Dec, 2017 - 00:56

Sadhu to you, Maitripala! I’m sure you will be/are a great addition to the Public Preceptors’ body in Australasia! Love, Samacitta

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Akashamani — Fri, 29 Dec, 2017 - 04:44

Fantastic Maitripala, sending much love from Akashamani

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Kalyanasri — Fri, 29 Dec, 2017 - 12:46

Sadhu dear Maitripala. Good news for Australasia and the world! With love to you, Kalyanasri

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21 women's ordinations in India December 2017

Fri, 22 Dec, 2017 - 09:01
  • Indian Women December 2017

21 women's ordinations in India December 2017

Fri, 22 Dec, 2017 - 09:01

Dear friends

We are very happy to announce that on Sunday 17 December 2017 the following 21 women had their public ordination at Saddhamma Pradeep retreat centre Bhaja.

This is the largest number of Dhammacharinis to be ordained at one time in India.


Private Preceptor Karunamaya:

1) Sunanda Popatkar, Nagpur
becomes Shraddhakirti
Name meaning: She...
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Ordination in Auckland New Zealand on 16th December 2017

Wed, 20 Dec, 2017 - 12:06
  • Dhiramuni makes his offering
  • Receiving the kesa
  • Purna and Dhiramuni
  • Purna , Dhiramuni and Ratnavyuha

Ordination in Auckland New Zealand on 16th December 2017

Wed, 20 Dec, 2017 - 12:06

Saturday December 16th 2017 was a special day with a public ordination taking place at the Auckland Buddhist Centre. Geoff Walker became Dhiramuni, having been privately ordained by Ratnavyuha a week earlier at Sudarshanaloka, and then publicly ordained by Purna.  About 80 Order members, mitras and friends were present.
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Dhammadinna - Some words on being a College member and a public preceptor

Fri, 1 Dec, 2017 - 18:02
  • Dhammadinna November 2017

Dhammadinna - Some words on being a College member and a public preceptor

Fri, 1 Dec, 2017 - 18:02

Some words on being a College Member and a Public Preceptor 

Dhammadinna

This year, after much consideration and consultation, I decided, for health reasons, that I needed to retire from the College.  I am in my early 70’s so it also felt timely from that point of view. I attended a few days of the recent November College meeting for my farewell, which involved a delicious meal followed by very...
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Bodhidasa — Fri, 1 Dec, 2017 - 19:08

Dear Dhammadinna,

You remain an inspiration regardless of what position you hold. Your influence is global and I for one am a stronger Order Member for having met you. May your wisdom grow ever deeper in this new phase of life.

With abounding metta,

Bodhidasa

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ratnachuda — Fri, 1 Dec, 2017 - 19:25

Dear Dhammadina

You have been an inspiration to me ever since we sat on the wall in the courtyard of the LBC in 1990 during a break in the Bodhi Heart wk you were leading when you listened attentively to me as I told about leaving my marriage of twenty-five years. For the first time I felt I was heard and understood. A truly empathic way of being.

Much love Ratnachuda

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Vishangka — Fri, 1 Dec, 2017 - 19:54

Hi Dhammadina

It’s lovely to hear your story of being part of the college and a public preceptor. Many thanks for all that you’ve done for our Order and movement. I wish you well in this next phase of your life.

Metta

Vishangka x

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khemajoti — Fri, 1 Dec, 2017 - 20:26

A million sadhus! You have given so much and inspired and influenced so many of us. Good to read a little of your experience of all those years.  lots of love Khemajoti

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samachitta — Sat, 2 Dec, 2017 - 05:06

Thank you for writing about your experience of Public Precepting which was lovely to read. You have been kind to me at a number of crucial points in my spiritual life - memorably at the LBC in 1988, at Twemlows Ave in 1992 or 93, in Birmingham in 1996, and again in the early 2000s… and many points in between. You have been a wonderful treasure for the Order and movement. I hope you enjoy your retirement - if that’s what it is..? Love, Samacitta 

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Subhuti: Retirement from the College

Fri, 1 Dec, 2017 - 18:02
  • Subhuti November 2017

Subhuti: Retirement from the College

Fri, 1 Dec, 2017 - 18:02

Retirement from the College 

As I have been approaching my 70th birthday in December this year, I have for some time been considering retiring from the College. After consulting with Bhante, Saddhaloka and his Deputies, the Adhisthana Kula members, my own Indian Kula, and other close friends, I have decided to take that step. This has therefore been my last College meeting as an active Public ...
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Vajranatha — Fri, 1 Dec, 2017 - 19:49

Dear Subhuti,

Thank you for all the work you have done to help the spiritual growth of our Order. Thank you too for exemplifying the principle of moving back to allow other people to step into the responsibilities which you have been holding.

I’m looking forward to seeing what your next step turns out to be… especially if it means more teaching the Dhamma and kalyana mitrata!

With lots of love & appreciation

Vajranatha 

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Vishangka — Fri, 1 Dec, 2017 - 20:00

Hi Subhuti

Many many thanks for all that you have given to the order and college over the years. I find your example so inspiring and I wish you well in this next phase of your life. I look forward to seeing what arises!

Metta

Vishangka x

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khemajoti — Fri, 1 Dec, 2017 - 20:30

28 years! Thank you for all you have given in that time.  I do hope that new, creative space opens up for you and that you enjoy and spiritually benefit from whatever emerges. With metta Khemajoti

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Amaladipa — Sun, 3 Dec, 2017 - 15:59

Thank you so much Subhuti for all that you have done for Triratna and the world. Your exhortation to bring about a Dharma revolution to also include the poor and marginalised in our society has been my compass for many years and you having said it made me feel I could be part of the Order and give of myself in my own unique and imperfect way. I wish you deep fulfilment, creativity and happiness. May all blessings be yours.

With deep thanks

Amaladipa

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Sanghanistha — Mon, 4 Dec, 2017 - 10:16

Dear Subhuti,

thank you so much for all you have done and for all you have given, I believe the Order owes you an immense debt of gratitude for this, there is so much that could be rejoiced in.

With love,
Sanghanistha

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