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European Chairs' Assembly
European Chairs' Assembly

Report on the January 2015 ECA Meeting

By Nandavajra on Tue, 10 Feb, 2015 - 18:54
In early January (5th to 12th) around 35 members of the ECA, from the UK and mainland Europe gathered at Adhisthana for the first of their biannual assembly. They were joined by representatives from the College of Public Preceptors and the Order office for a very significant, effective and harmonious meeting. Here you can find a report briefly summarising the presentations and discussion, a Vision and Strategy document and the minutes of the business meeting. If you want...
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Report on the Meeting111.33 KB
A Vision and Strategy for Triratna332.99 KB
Business Meeting Minutes353.63 KB
Triratna News
Triratna News

Triratna Europe: a vision and strategy for 2015

By Munisha on Tue, 10 Feb, 2015 - 16:59
  • Nandavajra puts up the final wording
  • Working it all out

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
    • ...
Triratna News
Triratna News

Growth Fund 2015 now open for applications

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

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...
European Chairs' Assembly
European Chairs' Assembly

Growth Fund 2015 - taking the Dharma out into the world

By Nandavajra on Sat, 17 Jan, 2015 - 14:58
Triratna Chairs Assembly Growth Fund 2015 – taking the Dharma out into the world.

Applications are being invited for the Triratna Growth Fund for 2015. The purpose of the Growth Fund is to encourage the growth of the Triratna Community where growth is defined as an increase in the numbers of people coming to us to learn basic meditation and Dharma.

In 2015 we have a total of around £7000 available and we envisage this being given in...
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growth_fund_invite_2015.pdf630.82 KB
Triratna News
Triratna News

Triratna's European Chairs meet at Adhisthana

By Munisha on Fri, 19 Sep, 2014 - 16:00
  • Chairs do business
  • Afternoon walk in country lanes
  • Conversation in front of the main house
  • Closing ritual
  • Closing bonfire

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...
European Chairs' Assembly
European Chairs' Assembly

Report on European Chairs Assembly 2014

By Nandavajra on Tue, 12 Aug, 2014 - 10:32
Here is a summary report of the summer European Chairs Assembly meeting held at Adhisthana from 21st to 31st July. It’s easier to read that working your way through the more detailed reports and minutes
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ECA July 2014 meeting summary report193.72 KB
European Chairs' Assembly
European Chairs' Assembly

Reports from the European Chairs Assembly July 2014

By Nandavajra on Tue, 5 Aug, 2014 - 12:09
These are reports from the July 2014 ECA meeting held at Adhisthana. They include the minutes of the AGM and business meetings and notes on presentations to the meeting. There are also notes from three days of the meeting that brought together the Chairs and representatives from the College of Public Preceptors and explored collaboration across our community, strategic vision and fundraising. Please contact Nandavajra for further details.
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ECA presentations80.78 KB
ECA Collaborative strategic vision113.51 KB
ECA July 2014 AGM and business minutes89.58 KB
ECA July 14 programme.pdf345.4 KB
Community Highlights
Community Highlights

Avalokiteshvara Mantra By Fire at the ECA

By Candradasa on Thu, 31 Jul, 2014 - 00:17
The closing Avalokiteshvara mantra from the final evening of the Triratna European Chairs’ summer assembly… We moved from the meetings space to the bonfire where the song of compassion for the world met the great flame of impermanence. Meetings and partings…

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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...
Triratna News
Triratna News

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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