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Last call for applications to the ECA's Growth Fund 2015!

By Munisha on Mon, 9 Mar, 2015 - 10:52

Last call for applications to the ECA's Growth Fund 2015!

By Munisha on Mon, 9 Mar, 2015 - 10:52This is is a reminder that applications are still welcome to the Growth Fund run by Triratna’s European Chairs’ Assembly (ECA). The closing date is 30th April 2015.

Every year the ECA invites applications for money for projects encouraging/enabling more people to learn basic meditation and Dharma with Triratna. This year the fund has £7000 to give away in grants of up to GBP 1000 each. Read more about the Growth Fund and how...

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Triratna's European Chairs meet at Adhisthana

By Munisha on Thu, 12 Feb, 2015 - 21:26

Triratna's European Chairs meet at Adhisthana

By Munisha on Thu, 12 Feb, 2015 - 21:26Last month saw the first of the year’s two gatherings of Triratna’s European Chairs’ Assembly (ECA) at Adhisthana.

Around 35 Chairs from the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe met 5th -12th January, joined at times by Public Preceptors Dhammarati, Paramabandhu, and Ratnadharini and Lokeshvara as International Order Convenor, as well as the Development Team employed by the ECA. (See below.)

This very harmonious and effective meeting began with small groups and continued with...

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Triratna Europe: a vision and strategy for 2015

By Munisha on Tue, 10 Feb, 2015 - 16:59

Triratna Europe: a vision and strategy for 2015

By Munisha on Tue, 10 Feb, 2015 - 16:59At their January meeting at Adhisthana, Triratna’s European Chairs’ Assembly (ECA) agreed their vision and strategy for 2015.

Their vision for Triratna is summed up in one paragraph:

Triratna is an international Buddhist community loyal to
Sangharakshita’s vision, working in harmony and
sustained by spiritual friendship; dedicated to the
attainment of Enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.

Their strategy is based on the four lines of acceptance recited at ordination:

With loyalty to

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Growth Fund 2015 now open for applications

By Munisha on Wed, 28 Jan, 2015 - 15:05

Growth Fund 2015 now open for applications

By Munisha on Wed, 28 Jan, 2015 - 15:05Every year Triratna’s European Chairs’ Assembly (ECA) invites applications to its Growth Fund, for projects encouraging/enabling more people to learn basic meditation and Dharma with Triratna. The closing date is 30th April 2015.

Nandavajra writes from the ECA’s Development Team, “This year we have around £7000 available to be given out in sums of up to £1000 each to Triratna projects around the world (excluding India, for which Karuna have a separate fund.)

Upon receipt of...

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Triratna's European Chairs meet at Adhisthana

By Munisha on Fri, 19 Sep, 2014 - 16:00

Triratna's European Chairs meet at Adhisthana

By Munisha on Fri, 19 Sep, 2014 - 16:00In glorious weather, 35 Chairs of Triratna’s urban centres, retreat centres and businesses in the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe met at Adhisthana in Herefordshire, UK, 21st - 31st July. Accompanying this article is a small selection of photos from the meeting. (Apologies for the lateness of this news. Triratna News’ editor has been very preoccupied with family responsibilities.)

Known collectively as the European Chairs’ Assembly (ECA), they were joined by guest Chairs from Australia and...

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European Chairs gather at Adhisthana: Creating Sangha

By lokabandhu on Fri, 21 Feb, 2014 - 05:14

European Chairs gather at Adhisthana: Creating Sangha

By lokabandhu on Fri, 21 Feb, 2014 - 05:14Lokabandhu writes with a report from the recent gathering of Triratna’s European Buddhist Centre Chairs for their bi-annual ‘Assembly’ - known universally as the ECA and one of the primary mechanisms within Triratna for keeping its worldwide Sangha united and vibrant. He says -

“This was the second meeting of Triratna’s European Chairs at Adhisthana, and a much quieter affair than its exceptionally busy gathering last summer. Some 45 Chairs gathered for a week-long assembly...

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European Chairs’ Assembly August 2013

By lokabandhu on Mon, 23 Sep, 2013 - 10:57

European Chairs’ Assembly August 2013

By lokabandhu on Mon, 23 Sep, 2013 - 10:57Dhammadassin writes with news of Triratna’s recent European Chairs’ Assembly: a gathering all the Chairs of Triratna’s many Buddhist centres around Europe. It was a very special gathering, being the first major event held at Adhisthana, Triratna’s beautiful new retreat centre near Malvern, UK.

She says - “The Triratna’s European Chairs’ Assembly met at Adhisthana for this historic gathering - the first ECA meeting at Bhante’s new home. It began with 5 days...

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European Chairs gather at Taraloka

By lokabandhu on Mon, 4 Feb, 2013 - 06:13

European Chairs gather at Taraloka

By lokabandhu on Mon, 4 Feb, 2013 - 06:13Lokabandhu reports from a recent gathering of Triratna’s European Chairs Assembly, saying - “Around 40 Chairs of Triratna’s European Buddhsit Centres recently met at Taraloka for the ECA’s biannual gathering and review of how things are going in the Triratna Buddhist Community across Europe. Here’s a short report of a very full and busy week!

After the usual hellos and introductions the meeting formally welcomed Aryapala, Maniraja, and Uddyotani, new Chairs of Padmaloka, Guhyaloka, and...

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European Chairs Assembly Summer Gathering - a report

By lokabandhu on Wed, 19 Sep, 2012 - 05:31

European Chairs Assembly Summer Gathering - a report

By lokabandhu on Wed, 19 Sep, 2012 - 05:31Lokabandhu writes with a report from the recent Triratna European Chairs Assembly, saying “From late July to early August around 50 Triratna Chairmen and women gathered at Vajrasana, the London Buddhist Centre’s Suffolk retreat centre, for the twice-yearly meeting of the Triratna Buddhist Community’s European Chairs Assembly. Here’s a short report on what transpired…

The Assembly (colloquially known as the ECA) plays an important part in Triratna’s overall organisation, thanks mostly to its twenty-year history, the...

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News from the Triratna Chairs Assembly

By lokabandhu on Mon, 19 Sep, 2011 - 06:16

News from the Triratna Chairs Assembly

By lokabandhu on Mon, 19 Sep, 2011 - 06:16Lokabandhu writes with news of the recent meeting of Triratna’s Chairs’ Assembly, one of the main forums enabling Triratna Buddhist Centres around the world to stay in contact and discuss matters of common concern., He says - “In early August 2011 around 60 Triratna Chairmen/women and invited guests gathered at Padmaloka in Norfolk, UK, for the bi-annual International Chairs Assembly - Europeans plus visitors from Australia, Brazil, Estonia, India,...

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