Triratna News
Triratna News

Urgyen Art Festival

By dayaketu on Mon, 25 Aug, 2025 - 16:24

Art in tribute to Urgyen Sangharakshitaji


Urgyen Sangharakshita regarded art as a gateway to spiritual insight.


This exhibition invites you to journey into the theme of Nirvana as envisioned by artists. A creative homage where art and Dhamma converge in celebration of his enduring legacy.

Sangharakshita (1925–2018) founder of Triratna Buddhist Community made significant contributions to modern Buddhism and played a meaningful role in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Buddhist movement.

His integration of Buddhist tradition with contemporary thought, coupled with his advocacy for the empowerment...

Adhisthana
Adhisthana

108 hours of circumambulation

By Maitriyogini on Mon, 28 Jul, 2025 - 15:14

108 hours of circumambulation

By Maitriyogini on Mon, 28 Jul, 2025 - 15:14

Tune into our 108 hours of continual circumambulation around Sangharakshita’s burial mound. Our third year in a row, there is someone walking around constantly for the next few days. 

Sangharakshita 100: A Celebration
Sangharakshita 100: A Celebration

Stories of Sangharakshita

By Maitriyogini on Fri, 14 Mar, 2025 - 11:00

Stories of Sangharakshita

By Maitriyogini on Fri, 14 Mar, 2025 - 11:00

Sanghadevi shares some important interactions and observances of Bhante Sangharakshita through his involvement in the Movement and Order.

Sangharakshita 100: A Celebration
Sangharakshita 100: A Celebration

Stories of Sangharakshita

By Maitriyogini on Wed, 19 Feb, 2025 - 10:30

Stories of Sangharakshita

By Maitriyogini on Wed, 19 Feb, 2025 - 10:30

Jnanavaca recounts some humorous and meaningful experiences with Sangharakshita drawing out his capacity to communicate beyond just his words.

Sangharakshita 100: A Celebration
Sangharakshita 100: A Celebration

Stories of Sangharakshita

By Maitriyogini on Sat, 18 Jan, 2025 - 11:00

Stories of Sangharakshita

By Maitriyogini on Sat, 18 Jan, 2025 - 11:00

Padmavajra shares some key moments with Sangharakshita from his long life in the order touching on some important lessons that still have relevance for him today.

College of Public Preceptors
College of Public Preceptors

Urgyen Sangharakshita at 100

By Mahamati on Sat, 4 Jan, 2025 - 15:40

Urgyen Sangharakshita at 100

By Mahamati on Sat, 4 Jan, 2025 - 15:40

Dear friends of Triratna worldwide,

I am happy to write to you all at the start of the Birth Centenary Year of our precious teacher Urgyen Sangharakshita. 

This is not only about looking back, so as to better understand and appreciate our founder and teacher, important though this is; it is also a special opportunity to look forward and put in place the best conditions for the unfolding of Bhante’s presentation of the Dharma in...