Tag: Dhardo Rinpoche

Karuna Fundraisers

Radiate Love

By Akashamitra on Wed, 15 May, 2019 - 16:30

Radiate Love

By Akashamitra on Wed, 15 May, 2019 - 16:30

It’s Akashamitra here from Karuna. I’m a programme manager, and as such work very closely with some of the projects Karuna funds. I’ve been working with ITBCI school for the last 4 years, regularly visiting them in Kalimpong, and supporting the school with their work. As many of you will know, Bhante’s main teacher Dhardo Rinpoche founded the school in 1954 to support some of the poorest children in India, many of whom had recently come over the border...

Triratna News

Aryaloka's stupa: taking a stand on samsara

By Munisha on Wed, 30 Jul, 2014 - 10:31

Aryaloka's stupa: taking a stand on samsara

By Munisha on Wed, 30 Jul, 2014 - 10:31Further to our previous news post, The Dhardo Rinpoche stupa at Aryaloka Retreat Center in New Hampshire, USA is rapidly taking shape, with the completion of the base, or “lion throne” portion.

This lion throne contains a large sealed urn with contents representing aspects of samsara, some of them rather intriguing! Here are a few of them.

An old police service revolver and ammunition
A knife
Some coral
Gold chains
Silver and amber items
Dirt from the homes of wealthy people
Horse and alpaca fur
A hammer
Garden tools
A symbolic hatchet

Triratna News

A New Landmark for Buddhism in the West

By Munisha on Sat, 14 Jun, 2014 - 16:52

A New Landmark for Buddhism in the West

By Munisha on Sat, 14 Jun, 2014 - 16:52*UPDATE*: The stupa is finished! Follow here for news of the dedication…

Bettye Pruitt writes from the USA about a new memorial to one of the teachers of Triratna’s founder, Sangharakshita.

“In just a few months, a new stupa dedicated to Dhardo Rinpoche will be built outside Aryaloka Buddhist Center in Newmarket, New Hampshire, USA.

This will be the sixth such stupa located in a Triratna Buddhist Center. All...

Aryaloka Buddhist Center

Dhardo's Stupa is Coming!

By viriyalila on Wed, 19 Feb, 2014 - 12:10

Dhardo's Stupa is Coming!

By viriyalila on Wed, 19 Feb, 2014 - 12:10Viriyalila had the opportunity to meet with Viriyagita, one of the members of the Stupa Kula - the team of folks working together to bring this project into fruition. They spent some time talking about various elements of The Stupa Project which is now most definitely happening. The ground has been blessed, a contract with the builder has been made, and 1/3 of the funds have been raised. We’ve created a campaign on IndieGoGo to bring more energy,...