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Kalyanaloka: Buddhist and Tea Retreat Centre

By Sadayasihi on Wed, 8 Aug, 2018 - 16:36
  • As part of the inauguration of Kalyanaloka, and in the spirit of a Triratna dedication ceremony, there were three elements to the ritual: a bonfire (symbolising a wall of fire - pictured); the placing of vajra in the ground (symbolising a wall of vajras); and the planting of a tree over the vajra (symbolising a wall of lotuses).
  • A tea ceremony in Kalyanaloka

Kalyanaloka: Buddhist and Tea Retreat Centre

By Sadayasihi on Wed, 8 Aug, 2018 - 16:36

A new retreat centre practicing in the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community was inaugurated in June during a summer solstice ritual.  Kalyanaloka, based in Brighton, held a special ritual, led by Subhadassi, chairperson of the nearby Brighton Buddhist Centre, which included a tea ceremony, a practice which is central to this retreat centre. 
 
Kalyanaloka’s location is unusual for a retreat centre: it is situated on the outskirts of Brighton, about a thirty minute walk...
Triratna News
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Brighton Buddhist Centre celebrates 40th anniversary

By Munisha on Tue, 18 Nov, 2014 - 09:17
  • 40 golden balloons
  • Padmavajra
  • Mokshini's dana appeal
  • Vijayamala
  • Old friends and new
  • Buddhadasa
  • Vessantara
  • Memory wall
  • Mangala and Brian Lilley
  • Birthday cake

Brighton Buddhist Centre celebrates 40th anniversary

By Munisha on Tue, 18 Nov, 2014 - 09:17Over the weekend of 18th and 19th October 2014, Triratna’s Brighton Buddhist Centre celebrated its 40th anniversary. Centre Chair Mokshini writes:

“Our sangha and guests had a very moving couple of days together. The place was packed, and it was a very strong experience to have practitioners from all generations coming together to share their stories and practise together. You can watch, listen and read further about the event following the link at the bottom of this piece.

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Community Highlights
Community Highlights

Brighton Buddhist Centre At 40 - Part 3, Sangharakshita And Triratna

By Candradasa on Tue, 28 Oct, 2014 - 15:41
  • Quote By Sangharakshita
  • A Biography Of Sangharakshita
  • Sangharakshita's Teachers
  • The Work Of Triratna In India
  • What Is The Triratna Buddhist Community?
  • Adhisthana and the Present

Brighton Buddhist Centre At 40 - Part 3, Sangharakshita And Triratna

By Candradasa on Tue, 28 Oct, 2014 - 15:41

In the final part of our series to mark the 40th anniversary of Brighton Buddhist Centre in the UK, we have some great panels the Brighton team assembled to show the wider context for their Centre. A short history, in effect, of Sangharakshita and...
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Community Highlights

Brighton Buddhist Centre At 40 - Part 2, The History of Triratna in Brighton

By Candradasa on Mon, 27 Oct, 2014 - 20:32
  • An overview
  • Knoyle Road
  • George Street (1)
  • George Street (2)
  • Park Crescent (1)
  • Park Crescent (2)
  • Park Crescent (3)
  • Tichborne Street (1)
  • Tichborne Street (2)
  • Tichborne Street (3)
  • Tichborne Street (4)
  • Ever Widening Circle

Brighton Buddhist Centre At 40 - Part 2, The History of Triratna in Brighton

By Candradasa on Mon, 27 Oct, 2014 - 20:32
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Brighton Buddhist Centre in the UK! 

Part 1: Listen to reminiscences from the celebrations

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Brighton Buddhist Centre At 40! Part 1, Reminiscences

By Candradasa on Thu, 23 Oct, 2014 - 21:05
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Brighton Buddhist Centre in the UK! Listen to reminiscences from Mokshini, the current Chair, previous Chairs, previous presidents of Brighton Buddhist Centre, and Peter Field.

These talks were given over the celebration weekend which took place on the 18th and 19th of October 2014.

Part 2: View the history of the Centre at their different addresses

Part 3: Brighton Centre in context

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