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'Social engagement and liberation': 60 years since Dr Ambedkar's conversion

By Munisha on Sat, 14 May, 2016 - 14:27

'Social engagement and liberation': 60 years since Dr Ambedkar's conversion

By Munisha on Sat, 14 May, 2016 - 14:27

October this year sees the 60th anniversary of the first mass conversion to Buddhism of people then known as ‘Untouchables’, in Nagpur, India, which took place on 14th October 1956, led by Dr BR Ambedkar.

In celebration, the International Network of Engaged Buddhists and Triratna’s Indian retreat centre Nagaloka are holding a weekend conference, ‘Social engagement and liberation’, 11th-14th October.

The conversion anniversary itself...

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Triratna hosts first residential retreat in Odisha, India

By lokabandhu on Thu, 2 Jan, 2014 - 05:48

Triratna hosts first residential retreat in Odisha, India

By lokabandhu on Thu, 2 Jan, 2014 - 05:48The Indian state of Odisha is located in the remote north-east of the country, many miles beyond the usual Westerners’ ‘tourist trail’ and in many ways cut off from the rest of India. However young men and women from Odisha have for some years now been making the long journey south to study Buddhism and social work at the Nagarjuna Training Institute (NTI), Triratna’s training campus in Nagpur, and the first graduates have now begun returning home to begin...

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Nagaloka welcomes Walking Buddha sculptor

By lokabandhu on Wed, 1 Jan, 2014 - 12:23

Nagaloka welcomes Walking Buddha sculptor

By lokabandhu on Wed, 1 Jan, 2014 - 12:23Nagaloka, Triratna’s principal training centre in India, has for nearly ten years now been welcoming ‘batches’ of young men and women from all over India for year-long intensive programs in Buddhism and social work - many of whom have now returned home to begin Dhamma work in their home states.

Since 2009 the campus, on the outskirts of the city of Nagpur in Maharastra, has been dominated by a beautiful giant 36-feet-high bronze ‘Walking Buddha’ statue:...

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New Year for students at Nagaloka in India

By lokabandhu on Mon, 12 Aug, 2013 - 06:09

New Year for students at Nagaloka in India

By lokabandhu on Mon, 12 Aug, 2013 - 06:09Vivekaratna writes from India with news of the start of their new year at Nagaloka, Triratna’s large training centre in Nagpur, central India. Every year they accept a ‘batch’ of young men and women from all over India for a year’s intensive ‘DhammaSekhiya’ training in Social Work and Dhamma - after which they are eligible to join Nagaloka’s national alumni association which works to support them as they return home to work in their local areas. He says -

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Lovely Loose Ends from the International Council

By Candradasa on Sun, 24 Feb, 2013 - 07:44

Lovely Loose Ends from the International Council

By Candradasa on Sun, 24 Feb, 2013 - 07:44

Some last images from the Triratna International Council as we finish off our coverage here on the Buddhist Centre Online (one or two wee posts/videos to come when the Indian internet allows!)… A great week of work, discussion, passion, and delight in pursuit of the Dharma. We hope you enjoyed following along…

Stay tuned for our coverage of the International Order Convention live from...

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India Boo No. 6 - Lokamitra on the future in India

By Candradasa on Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 - 18:22

A very special extended edition of the podcast with Lokamitra, one of the first generation of Order members and founder of so much of the Triratna Movement in India. A chance then, on a day of explorations around leadership and the future, to turn our attention to India. Any conversation with Lokamitra tends to the fascinating and this is no exception. Much to ponder, and a chance to celebrate a complex, generous man whose work has benefitted so...

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Around And About...

By Candradasa on Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 - 18:16

Around And About...

By Candradasa on Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 - 18:16

Just to give you a feel of the place… Includes the latest flower mandala! :)

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Buda + Yo

By Vajranatha on Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 - 10:24

Buda + Yo

By Vajranatha on Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 - 10:24Nagaloka, Nagpur

It is relatively quiet here. (Just wedding music playing in the evenings and the constant pipping of horns in the middle distance on the Kamptee Road.) It is also very beautiful – well kept open spaces with lawns and flower gardens, purpose built buildings and the massive walking bronze Buddha overlooking it all. So I’m aware that I haven’t yet really seen India yet, that will come later. But it is an amazing location for the second...

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Lokamitra's Presentation on the Work of Nagaloka (Powerpoint)

By Candradasa on Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 - 09:58

Here’s the Powerpoint slideshow that accompanied Lokamitra’s most inspiring talk…

File Name	Size
Powerpoint Version of Lokamitra's Presentation	16.66 MB

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Lokamitra's Presentation on the Work of Nagaloka (Audio)

By Candradasa on Tue, 19 Feb, 2013 - 18:21

Lokamitra is a true pioneer of Dhamma work. A founding figure of Triratna in India, home of the Buddha, he’s been steadily working together with teams of friends to revitalise Buddhism in its native land. His life has been dedicated particularly to helping ‘Scheduled Caste’ people escape the hell of their situation by embracing the teachings of the Buddha and the example of their great visionary leader, Dr. Ambedkar.

Here he talks...

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