College of Public Preceptors
College of Public Preceptors

Ordinations at Adhisthana

By parami on Wed, 20 Sep, 2023 - 22:20

Ordinations at Adhisthana

By parami on Wed, 20 Sep, 2023 - 22:20

During the Spanish Speaking Pilgrimage at Adhisthana the following five women had their Public Ordination Ceremony on Wednesday 20th September.

SADHU SADHU SADHU!

Public Preceptor Parami:

Maria Elena Ludeña becomes Varamaitri (long final ‘i’): a Sanskrit name meaning “She who has excellent loving...

Triratna Women
Triratna Women

International Women's Day 2021: Chandrasiddhi

By Chandrasiddhi on Fri, 12 Mar, 2021 - 12:55

International Women's Day 2021: Chandrasiddhi

By Chandrasiddhi on Fri, 12 Mar, 2021 - 12:55

Chandrasiddhi (Ella cuyo poder espiritual es como el de la luna).

Hola a todos, qué bello poder compartir con ustedes, muchas gracias. 

Fui ordenada públicamente el 23 de abril en el Centro Budista de la Ciudad de México.

Vivo en la Ciudad de México con mi esposo. Vivimos en un departamento diminuto cerca de la casa de mis padres. Por el momento no tenemos mascotas en casa, pero...

Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center
Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center

30th year Back Five Ananda from Ulhasnagar center Ordain

By Saddhammapradip on Sun, 8 Mar, 2020 - 23:26

30th year Back Five Ananda from Ulhasnagar center Ordain

By Saddhammapradip on Sun, 8 Mar, 2020 - 23:26
On 9th March 1990 five Ananda from Ulhasnagar center ordained at Saddhammapradip retreat center by Dh Subhuti, Dh Suvajra.
Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center
Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center

Ordination Day - 5th May 2019

By Saddhammapradip on Mon, 6 May, 2019 - 07:07

Ordination Day - 5th May 2019

By Saddhammapradip on Mon, 6 May, 2019 - 07:07

On 5th May 2019 Ordination of new 27 order member taken place at Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center Dh Yashosagar, Dh Amrutdeep and Dh. Ratnashil has conducted public ordination ceremony. 

Padmaloka Retreat Centre
Padmaloka Retreat Centre

Photos From Jyotipala's Public Re-Ordination at Padmaloka

By Sanghanistha on Wed, 29 Mar, 2017 - 12:49

Photos From Jyotipala's Public Re-Ordination at Padmaloka

By Sanghanistha on Wed, 29 Mar, 2017 - 12:49

Having been Ordained originally on the first ever long retreat held at Padmaloka in August 1976 by Sangharakshita, Jyotipala was publicly re-Ordained by Padmavajra yesterday here at Padmaloka.
The day started shrouded in mist, but as preparations got under way, the sun burst through, blessing us with it’s presence until the end.
Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate this joyous occasion,...

College of Public Preceptors
College of Public Preceptors

Yashomani ordained at Guhyaloka

By Saccanama on Sun, 19 Mar, 2017 - 09:13

Yashomani ordained at Guhyaloka

By Saccanama on Sun, 19 Mar, 2017 - 09:13

We’re pleased to announce that the following public ordination took place on18th March 2017, at Guhyaloka Retreat Centre in Spain:

Ruben Sánchez becomes
Yaśomani, meaning “He who is an Excellent Jewel”
(Westernised spelling Yashomani).
Private Preceptor: Moksananda
Public Preceptor: Moksananda

Ruben Sánchez se convierte en
Yaśomaṇi, “El que es una Joya...

College of Public Preceptors
College of Public Preceptors

3 ordinations in New Zealand September 2016

By Saccanama on Mon, 26 Sep, 2016 - 15:17

3 ordinations in New Zealand September 2016

By Saccanama on Mon, 26 Sep, 2016 - 15:17

Three Ordinations in New Zealand

Varadevi and Dharmanandi are delighted to announce the names of three new Dharmacharinis.

Public Preceptor Varadevi

Andrea Gill becomes Ujjalamati
(Pali -  all short vowels)
Private Preceptor:  Dharmanandi
Meaning of name:  She whose mind is radiant

Public Preceptor Dharmanandi

Kate  Drury becomes ...

College of Public Preceptors
College of Public Preceptors

Six Ordinations at Adhisthana December 2015

By Saccanama on Mon, 21 Dec, 2015 - 10:12

Six Ordinations at Adhisthana December 2015

By Saccanama on Mon, 21 Dec, 2015 - 10:12

On Saturday 19th December 2015, six women were publicly ordained at Adhisthana.

In the photo, left to right back row - Karunabala, Dharmasetu, Prabhakari, Dayakarini. Front row - Varasakhi, Parami, Punyamala, Mokshadipa.

Public Preceptor Parami:

Sue Bower becomes Karunabala: a Sanskrit name meaning “One whose Strength is from Compassion”. (dot under the ’n’, long second ‘a’.)...

College of Public Preceptors
College of Public Preceptors

Public Ordinations - Akashavana, 6 June 2015

By Vidyatara on Thu, 6 Aug, 2015 - 10:50

Public Ordinations - Akashavana, 6 June 2015

By Vidyatara on Thu, 6 Aug, 2015 - 10:50

On 6 June 2015 at Akashavana, the Triratna Women’s Ordination Retreat Centre in the Spanish mountains, 13 women from around the world were ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order. Here are photos of the women with their Public Preceptors - Maitreyi, Padmasuri and Ratnadharini.

College of Public Preceptors
College of Public Preceptors

Public Ordinations - Guhyaloka, 4 May 2015

By Vidyatara on Wed, 5 Aug, 2015 - 16:40

Public Ordinations - Guhyaloka, 4 May 2015

By Vidyatara on Wed, 5 Aug, 2015 - 16:40

On 4 May 2015 at Guhyaloka, the Triratna Retreat Centre in the Spanish mountains, 12 men from around the world were ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order. Here are photos of the men with their Public Preceptors - Maitreyabandhu, Satyaraja and Moksananda.

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