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A Selection of Photos from Sangharakshita's Funeral

By Sadayasihi on Fri, 16 Nov, 2018 - 10:26
  • A mourner pays their respects at Sangharakshita's coffin
  • People arriving in Adhisthana for the funeral of Urgyen Sangharakshita
  • The Amitabha Shrine room - where there had been a vigil for visitors to come and sit with Sangharakshita's body - just before the beginning of the funeral
  • The Amitabha Shrine room
  • Sanghadarshini (in foreground, wearing a maroon sash) was just one of the many volunteers who came to help out on the day.
  • 1,000 chairs were set up in the barn in Adhisthana. All were full during the ceremony and many were standing outside the barn. A number of Buddhists from other traditions also attended to pay their respects to Urgyen Sangharakshita.
  • Before the funeral ceremony began attendees took the opportunity to circumambulate Sangharakshita's coffin
  • The shrine
  • At the centre of the shrine were photos of Dr Ambedkar and Sangharakshita
  • Saddhanandi, chair of Adhisthana, welcomes all the guests and introduces (from left to right) Mahamati, Parami and Paramartha who were the key people overviewing the funeral arrangements
  • Saddhaloka, chair of the College of Public Preceptors, lights the shrine
  • Saluting the three jewels
  • The traditional offering were made by representatives from the 6 areas of the Triratna community and Sangharakshita's family.
  • The traditional offerings
  • Paramartha, one of Bhante's long-standing carers, introduces and reads Milarepa's 'Song of Transience with Eight Similes'.
  • Subhuti makes the first of the three funeral addresses
  • Subhuti
  • Dhammadinna, ordained by Sangharakshita in 1973, reflects on her connection with her teacher.
  • Amoghasiddhi, an Indian Public Preceptor, makes an address
  • Candradasa, director of Dharmachakra, working hard to make the live stream happen
  • The sound desk
  • Munisha live streaming from her phone, while the team at Clear Vision look after the filming.
  • The funeral ceremony ends and the pall bearers - Paramartha, Sthanashraddha, Sanghadasa, Nityabandhu, Sanghadeva and Yashodeva - bring Sangharakshita's coffin to its final resting place.
  • Processing through a very autumnal Adhisthana
  • The burial site had only been recently completed
  • Laying the body to rest
  • Sthanashraddha sounds a conch in the four directions
  • Padmavajra reads Sangharakshita's poem 'The Six Elements Speak'
  • Beautiful sunset at Adhisthana as the ritual comes to a close
  • The crowds at Adhisthana
  • Flowers strewn at the graveside
  • Some of the visitors from other Buddhist traditions who were hosted by Adhisthana

A Selection of Photos from Sangharakshita's Funeral

By Sadayasihi on Fri, 16 Nov, 2018 - 10:26

On Saturday 10th November the funeral of Urgyen Sangharakshita took place with an estimated 1,200 to 1,400 people attending the ceremony and burial in Adhisthana.  Here are some of the photographs taken by Dhammarati during this significant day in the life of our community.

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Sangharakshita Memorial Space
Sangharakshita Memorial Space

Pictures from night for Bhante in the Dublin Buddhist Centre

By Vajrashura on Wed, 31 Oct, 2018 - 17:46
  • Shrine for Bhante
  • Jnanadhara Rejoicing in Bhante
  • Image of Bhante on shrine
  • Image of Bhante on shrine 2
  • Puja for Bhante
  • Our noticeboard with Bhante's obituary

Pictures from night for Bhante in the Dublin Buddhist Centre

By Vajrashura on Wed, 31 Oct, 2018 - 17:46

Last night we had a special night for Bhante. 40 of us were present for the night, which started with Jnanadhara rejoicing in Bhante and the influence Bhante has had on his life and Triratna. We then chanted 108 Shakyamuni mantras for Bhante, and had a special puja for Bhante.

Much appreciation was expressed for Bhante and all that he has done for us. A book of condolences has also been opened here...
Sangharakshita Memorial Space
Sangharakshita Memorial Space

First meditation for Bhante in Mexico City

By sanghadhara on Tue, 30 Oct, 2018 - 19:05

First meditation for Bhante in Mexico City

By sanghadhara on Tue, 30 Oct, 2018 - 19:05

Mexico city woke up with the news about our teacher’s dead. This is a pic of their first meditation this morning for bhante. Many centre’s around the world are meditating, chanting and doing puja, Mexico City is only one of many holding events.