Tag: Dharma Revolution

Portsmouth Buddhist Center
Portsmouth Buddhist Center

A Buddhist Revolution

By Candradasa on Fri, 19 Oct, 2018 - 00:32

A Buddhist Revolution

By Candradasa on Fri, 19 Oct, 2018 - 00:32

Sunday, October 21st, 9.30am-12pm

In 1956 Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, the leader of the Indian Dalits (ex-Untouchables,) converted to Buddhism and started a movement that is transforming Indian society. Although the revival of the Dharma in the Buddha’s homeland is largely unknown outside of India, millions of Indian Buddhists are trying to change their lives by adopting the values and teachings of the Buddha. Their struggle casts light on the nature of the Dharma as a universal path to...

Triratna News
Triratna News

Indian computer heroines make good!

By Munisha on Sun, 9 Jun, 2013 - 09:32

Indian computer heroines make good!

By Munisha on Sun, 9 Jun, 2013 - 09:32Shakyajata lives most of the year in Manchester, UK. However, she spends her winters in India, helping young people training at the Aryaloka Computer Education project run by Aryaketu.

Shakyajata writes:
Six young women trained at Aryaloka Computer Education’s third branch in Bhilgaon, Nagpur, recently completed their training. After a brief visit to their home villages, in a matter of days five of these Chhattisgarhi women came together again in the state capital of...