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Ordination in Germany

By Kulanandi on Thu, 25 Jul, 2024 - 09:43

Ordination in Germany

By Kulanandi on Thu, 25 Jul, 2024 - 09:43

Dear Order Members,

I am delighted to announce that the Public Ordination of ex-Tracy Buckow of the Essen Centre, Germany, took place on Wednesday 24th July 2024 within a short Ordination Retreat in Vimaladhatu and she was given the name:

Utpaladaya (long final ‘a’) meaning ”she whose compassion is like a blue lotus”

Private Preceptor:  Jayalalita
Public Preceptor:  Kulanandi

Sadhu!
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Chair's Letter – June 2024

By Nagapriya on Mon, 1 Jul, 2024 - 08:00
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Chair's Letter – June 2024

By Nagapriya on Mon, 1 Jul, 2024 - 08:00

This month’s letter is written by Nagapriya. Nagapriya first met Triratna in Leeds, England in 1988 whilst he was studying for a degree in philosophy. He describes that he quickly realised that he had found his spiritual home and, after moving to Manchester, he was ordained in 1992. In 2013 he moved to Mexico where he co-founded the Centro Budista de Cuernavaca, and has worked for the men’s ordination training process in Latin America for the last decade. He published his third...
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Ordinations from Akashavana

By akasasuri on Thu, 6 Jun, 2024 - 16:19

Ordinations from Akashavana

By akasasuri on Thu, 6 Jun, 2024 - 16:19

Dear Friends in the Order,

We are happy to announce the Public Ordinations of the following women at Akashavana Retreat Centre in Spain on 5th June 2024.

Public Preceptor - Kulanandi:

Alana Terry becomes Prasadasara (second, fourth and fifth ‘a’ long)
Registered spelling: Prasadasara
Meaning “She whose strength or essence is brightness, grace, and kindness”
Private Preceptor: Kalyacitta

Rachel Woodburn becomes Pasannacitta (final long ‘a’)
Registered spelling: Pasannachitta
Meaning “She who has a clear, bright, confident mind”
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