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Children's Buddhist Class at Bharatwada, Nagpur

By tejadhamma on Sun, 6 Aug, 2017 - 14:41

Children's Buddhist Class at Bharatwada, Nagpur

By tejadhamma on Sun, 6 Aug, 2017 - 14:41

On 30 July, we started a new Bal Sanskara Class (Children’s Buddhist Class) at Bharatwada village at Nagpur for New Buddhist Children who don’t have opportunity to learn Buddhism from Childhood.

Our volunteer Dhammamitra Ashvaghosh Raul initiated for this class and continued. We are thankful of our volunteers !

People to People, Nagpur, India.

Learning Club re-opened in Muslim Community for poor children

By tejadhamma on Sun, 6 Aug, 2017 - 14:28

Learning Club re-opened in Muslim Community for poor children

By tejadhamma on Sun, 6 Aug, 2017 - 14:28

We started our educational session 2017-18 in the first week of July at Hasanbag area for Dalit Muslim poor children to get an opportunity for educational development. In this class most of the girls are getting benefit as they are vulnerable. Parents have certain way of thinking to not to provide education because of being Girls !

Our teacher Nazmine Sheikh (Master in Social Work) is trying hard to...

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New Mitra Study Module and Retreat on Dr Ambedkar

By vajratara on Tue, 1 Aug, 2017 - 11:38

New Mitra Study Module and Retreat on Dr Ambedkar

By vajratara on Tue, 1 Aug, 2017 - 11:38

I am writing a new mitra study module introducing Dr Ambedkar to Westerners and exploring his influence on Sangharakshita and Triratna. I am planning to launch it on the Dhamma Revolution Retreat at Adhisthana 17-19 November, with the help of the Indian Public Preceptors. If you are going on Convention or Pilgrimage to India next year, or if you are interested in doing this module, come to that weekend! It’s a great opportunity to hear about Ambedkar and Triratna...

India Dhamma Trust: "At the heart of a peaceful Dhamma Revolution"

Dhamma Revolution Retreat at Adhisthana 17-19 November

By vajratara on Tue, 1 Aug, 2017 - 11:22

Dhamma Revolution Retreat at Adhisthana 17-19 November

By vajratara on Tue, 1 Aug, 2017 - 11:22

‘After my contact with Dr Ambedkar and his followers I became much more aware of the social dimension of Buddhism and, in fact, the social dimension of life itself’

Dr Ambedkar is, in Sangharakshita’s terminology, one of the greatest Buddhists of the 20th century and a profound influence on Sangharakshita’s life and thought. Deeply committed to the uplift of the most marginalised communities in India, Dr Ambedkar saw the Dhamma as a means of individual and social transformation. This...

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Inspiration from India

By Aryanisha on Tue, 25 Jul, 2017 - 11:20

Inspiration from India

By Aryanisha on Tue, 25 Jul, 2017 - 11:20

Following a great post about India Dhamma’s Young People’s Projects, Liz from FutureDharma Fund celebrates the achievements of a young member of our Sangha in India.

Be sure to follow the FutureDharma Fund space for more amazing stories of how your generosity could change lives around the world.

Convinced you want to help people like Neha? Then give today.

Liz writes:

”Neha Gajbhiye is a graphic designer, film-maker, and a GFR Mitra. She lives in Nagpur with her husband Maitriratna and shares her...

People to People, Nagpur, India.

Third Children Camp at Koradi, Nagpur.

By tejadhamma on Mon, 5 Jun, 2017 - 16:31

Third Children Camp at Koradi, Nagpur.

By tejadhamma on Mon, 5 Jun, 2017 - 16:31

Our Third Children Camp successfully finished on 5th June 2017 at Koradi, Nagpur. Children enjoyed group meditation, puzzle, Moral Values of Jataka Stories, Games, Discussion groups, health guidance and precautionary approach. This camp was organized in local Buddha Vihar with the help of local people in a participatory approach which was so wonderful to work in a inclusive way.

All the volunteers...

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Celebrating Buddha Day in India

By Aryanisha on Sat, 20 May, 2017 - 23:16

Celebrating Buddha Day in India

By Aryanisha on Sat, 20 May, 2017 - 23:16

This full moon - the 10th May - we celebrated Wesak (often called Buddha Day). In this short video, women in Nagpur, India lead a puja before a mitra ceremony held on the occasion.

(Sound is slightly quiet at the beginning but gets louder)

Tejadhamma writes…

“We had a three day programme as a celebration with four centres: TBM Mahendranagar North Nagpur, Nagaloka, Mitraloka and Triratna South and West. More than 250 people attended which was very inspiring. I led the mitra ceremony - 11 men and 25 women became mitras - and enjoyed handing over a...

People to People, Nagpur, India.

Children Camp At Hazari Pahad in Nagpur

By tejadhamma on Mon, 15 May, 2017 - 06:20

Children Camp At Hazari Pahad in Nagpur

By tejadhamma on Mon, 15 May, 2017 - 06:20

The Children are fully enjoying the activities run for them. They fully involved in drawing and expressed hapiness after learning Metta Vikas (Development) practise at Hazari Pahad slum. This is Second Camp our of 4 camps organized by us. Any assistance and skills are welcome. If anybody is interested please contact - tejadhamma [at] gmail.com...

Triratna Bauddha Mahasangha, Nagpur (North)

11 Men walking for Mitra Ceremony at Main Shrine

By tejadhamma on Sat, 13 May, 2017 - 15:26

11 Men walking for Mitra Ceremony at Main Shrine

By tejadhamma on Sat, 13 May, 2017 - 15:26

Triratna in Nagpur -

We celebrated Buddha Jayanti by getting new 36 men and women Dhammamitra. The ceremony took place on 10 May at Mahendranagar, Nagpur. Tejadhamma and Ratnodaya led the ceremony !

Triratna Bauddha Mahasangha, Nagpur (North)

25 Women walking towards Main Shrine

By tejadhamma on Sat, 13 May, 2017 - 15:20

25 Women walking towards Main Shrine

By tejadhamma on Sat, 13 May, 2017 - 15:20

We celebrated Buddha Jayanti at Triratna Buddhist Community, Mahendranagar, Nagpur, India. Total 36 Men and Women became Dhammamitra on this celebration. The women were 25 and men 11 happily declared 3 declaration in presence of many Order Members, Mitras and friends at Center.

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