College of Public Preceptors
College of Public Preceptors

Women's ordinations at Bordharan, India January 2017

By Saccanama on Thu, 2 Feb, 2017 - 15:37

Women's ordinations at Bordharan, India January 2017

By Saccanama on Thu, 2 Feb, 2017 - 15:37

Women’s Ordinations in India

The following 12 women were  ordained at Bordharan retreat centre, Maharashtra India on Sunday 15 January 2017.

Private Preceptor Vijaya:

Supriya Akshobhy - North Nagpur becomes Nityashri, Permanent Glory

Kusumlata Goutam - Dehradun, Uttarakhand becomes Aryadarshini, One who knows/sees the Arya - noble one

Babita Bhan...

College of Public Preceptors
College of Public Preceptors

Ratnasila appointed as a public preceptor

By Saccanama on Tue, 3 Jan, 2017 - 09:33

Ratnasila appointed as a public preceptor

By Saccanama on Tue, 3 Jan, 2017 - 09:33

I’m from Mumbai and came in contact with the Movement in 1988 at Mumbai center and started my journey in the Triratna Sangha. I was ordained on 19th March 1992. I spent many years living in communities - most of the time I was in Baja at the Saddhamma-Pradeep meditation retreat centre and I also lived at Bor Dharan at the  Husen Tsang retreat centre. I was an anagarika for nearly three and half years when I...

Triratna International Council
Triratna International Council

Scenes From An Evening (And A Day)

By Candradasa on Tue, 2 Aug, 2016 - 23:01

Scenes From An Evening (And A Day)

By Candradasa on Tue, 2 Aug, 2016 - 23:01

This evening we heard inspiring tales from the Three Strands (Order, Movement, College) in India courtesy of some of the local representatives: Karmavajra, Ratnashri, Vijaya, and Yashosagar. We heard about the challenges, the changing roles and profiles of women, the astonishing numbers of people...

People to People, Nagpur, India.
People to People, Nagpur, India.

Freelance Dhammamitra Class (FDC) - Candle Light Pooja Evening; Rich for all !

By tejadhamma on Thu, 21 Jul, 2016 - 09:12

Freelance Dhammamitra Class (FDC) - Candle Light Pooja Evening; Rich for all !

By tejadhamma on Thu, 21 Jul, 2016 - 09:12

At Vajrakuti (Office of People to People), The Freelance Dhammamitra Class (FDC) participants very eagerly wait for Wednesday Dhammamitra Class. This week we have Seven Fold Pooja event in memory of historical Dhammacakka Pavattan Day happened at Saranath !

It was very rich experience while Meditation and thinking of own connection with the Great Buddha, Chanting, offering and...

College of Public Preceptors
College of Public Preceptors

Ordinations in Dehradun, north India June 2016

By Saccanama on Fri, 17 Jun, 2016 - 10:20

Ordinations in Dehradun, north India June 2016

By Saccanama on Fri, 17 Jun, 2016 - 10:20

Ordinations at Dehradun, North India

We are very happy to announce that the following nine people were ordained on 12th June 2016 in Deharadun, India. The Public preceptor for this event was Amoghasiddhi.

Private preceptor Bodhisagara:

Jagdish Gautam from Gutam Buddhanagar, UP, becomes Vishuddhavirya
Sanskrit name: Viśuddhavīrya 
Name...

College of Public Preceptors
College of Public Preceptors

Four women ordained at Bhaja in India

By Saccanama on Fri, 1 Apr, 2016 - 09:48

Four women ordained at Bhaja in India

By Saccanama on Fri, 1 Apr, 2016 - 09:48

Women’s Ordinations at Bhaja Retreat Centre India

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The following women were ordained in the context of an intensive meditation retreat at Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Centre, Bhaja, Maharashtra, India.

Sangeeta Kamale becomes Sriarya
Meaning: ”she who is pure, excellent, noble”

Pratibha Katare becomes Amoghamani
Meaning: “she...

College of Public Preceptors
College of Public Preceptors

Indians, Australians and a New Zealander ordained together at Bhaja in India

By Saccanama on Fri, 5 Feb, 2016 - 14:24

Indians, Australians and a New Zealander ordained together at Bhaja in India

By Saccanama on Fri, 5 Feb, 2016 - 14:24

21 men were ordained recently at Bhaja retreat centre in India on a retreat led by Sona. It was a coming together of men from Australia, New Zealand and India for an unusual event cutting across cultural boundaries. 

With these ordinations, there are now over 2000 Order members worldwide.


Eric Barrett (Sydney) becomes: Maitribandha
Meaning of name: He who is bound by Maitri...

College of Public Preceptors
College of Public Preceptors

Women's Ordinations in India August 2015 - a little late!

By Saccanama on Tue, 24 Nov, 2015 - 15:03

Women's Ordinations in India August 2015 - a little late!

By Saccanama on Tue, 24 Nov, 2015 - 15:03

Better late than never, we’re happy to announce that at the public ordination held on 30 August, 2015 at Ven. Hsuen Tsang Retreat Centre, Bor-Dharan Maharashtra, India, the following women were ordained:

Private Preceptor Vijaya:

Anita Thool (South West Nagpur) becomes Amritanandi
Asha Nakhale (North Nagpur) becomes Shwetchitta
Shila Walke (North Nagpur) becomes Shubhrachitta ...

People to People, Nagpur, India.
People to People, Nagpur, India.

Students Watching Inspiring Video Clips

By tejadhamma on Tue, 9 Jun, 2015 - 17:48

Students Watching Inspiring Video Clips

By tejadhamma on Tue, 9 Jun, 2015 - 17:48

This event organized for the student who didn’t achieve percentage as per their expectation in SSC Board exam. All are watching inspiring video clip in PTP’s office. This clip would help them to overcome !

People to People, Nagpur, India.
People to People, Nagpur, India.

100% SSC Board result of PKD Students

By tejadhamma on Tue, 9 Jun, 2015 - 17:35

100% SSC Board result of PKD Students

By tejadhamma on Tue, 9 Jun, 2015 - 17:35

We are happy to share a good news of People’s Karate Do student have been successfully passed  SSC Board. All 8 beneficiaries have been participated and passed their board exam who are from a very poor background from verious slums. Those are the children of daily wages worker like labour, utencils cleaner and similar worker & few are better than those...

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