1975-1985
Sangharakshita: A Life in ObjectsSixth Decade: 1975-1985
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Object 1: A Dutch tulip vase
A particular vase designed for cut flowers recalls the FWBO growing in Continental Europe and also the importance of art and culture in Sangharakshita’s translation of the Dharma.
Object 2: A sandalwood garland
A garland made from sandalwood shavings brings back memories of Sangharakshita’s last tour of India…
Object 3: A greenstone from New Zealand
A form of jade stone leads Sangharakshita into talking about going to Australia and New Zealand, and his connection with semi-precious stones. Saddhanandi reads his poem, ‘Greenstone’.
With thanks to Urgyen Sangharakshita, Saddhanandi, Ashvajit, and Candradasa
This space created by the team at Dharmachakra
Recorded in summer 2015