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The Presentation (A Gallery)

Sat, 29 Aug, 2015 - 16:10

The Presentation (A Gallery)

Sat, 29 Aug, 2015 - 16:10

At the end of last weekend’s ‘Conscious Surrender to the Beautiful’ weekend to celebrate Sangharakshita’s 90th birthday, Amalavajra was able to present Bhante with the money to fund his Complete Works! 

Listen to the full event and...

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Abhayamaitri

Sangharakshita, His Life and Work 9

Wed, 19 Aug, 2015 - 05:00

In this final talk from the Croydon series, Ratnachuda shares how Bhante’s teachings have influenced his life. Thank you to all the speakers of these rich and varied talks, given in celebration of Sangharakshita’s 90th birthday.

Yes, here it is one more time….! :-)

https://www.justgiving.com/Bhante90th/

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Munisha

Sanghadarshini, Vimalamati and Sthanashraddha introduce themselves

Tue, 18 Aug, 2015 - 20:06

Three new members of the Adhisthana community introduce themselves, amid the preparations for the Order’s weekend celebration of Sangharakshita’s 90th birthday at Adhisthana.

Only £7,500 to go till we have the £100,000 needed for Bhante’s Complete Works project, including translations! 

https://www.justgiving.com/Bhante90th/

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Abhayamaitri

Sangharakshita, His Life and Work 8

Tue, 18 Aug, 2015 - 05:00

Today we hear from Suryagupta, in a lively and engaging talk about how she has been inspired by Sangharakshita.

Just 4 days to go…and less than £10,000 to raise.

Given already? Why not give a little more?! :-)

Donate now to give the gift of the Dharma.

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Abhayamaitri

Sangharakshita, His Life and Work 7

Mon, 17 Aug, 2015 - 05:00

Dayapakshini shares how Bhante’s teachings have influenced her life, together with quotes from his work, in particular the Bodhisattva Ideal. This talk was given as the first in the series to celebrate Sangharakshita’s 90th birthday at the Croydon Buddhist Centre.

https://www.justgiving.com/Bhante90th/

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Abhayamaitri

'Secret Wings' by Sangharakshita

Sun, 16 Aug, 2015 - 20:58

'Secret Wings' by Sangharakshita

Sun, 16 Aug, 2015 - 20:58

We cry that we are weak although
We will not stir our secret wings;
The world is dark – because we are
Blind to the starriness of things.

We pluck our rainbow-tinted plumes
And with their heaven-born beauty try
To fledge nocturnal shafts, and then
Complain ‘Alas! we cannot fly!’

We mutter ‘All is dust’ or else
With mocking words accost the wise:
‘Show us the Sun which...

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Abhayamaitri

Sangharakshita, His Life and Work 6

Sun, 16 Aug, 2015 - 05:00

Today we hear from Dhammadinna about her long friendship with Sangharakshita, and the effect this has had on her life.

Just six days to go…

https://www.justgiving.com/Bhante90th/

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Abhayamaitri

Sangharakshita, His Life and Work 5

Sat, 15 Aug, 2015 - 06:19

Manjuvajra talks about his personal friendship with Sangharakshita, and shares some of his memories of Bhante from their travels around the United States together in the 1990s. You can hear more from Manjuvajra at the forthcoming Order Event, in celebration of Bhante’s 90th birthday.

https://www.justgiving.com/Bhante90th/

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17 Reasons Not to Give to Sangharakshita's Complete Works...

Thu, 13 Aug, 2015 - 21:52

…and 17 responses from one of Bhante’s two editors, Kalyanaprabha.

Persuaded? You know the link by now…https://www.justgiving.com/Bhante90th

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Sangharakshita, His Life and Work 3

Wed, 12 Aug, 2015 - 23:30

Today, a wonderful talk from Karunamaya, as part of the Croydon series to celebrate Sangharakshita’s 90th birthday. Shraddhavajri and Vidyadharini, two Indian Order Members who recently attended the women’s 5 month Dharma Life course at Adhisthana, also share how Bhante has influenced their life.

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