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Recent books from Sangharakshita

By Munisha on Thu, 13 Nov, 2014 - 18:50

Recent books from Sangharakshita

By Munisha on Thu, 13 Nov, 2014 - 18:50Two recent publications from Sangharakshita and his editor Kalyanaprabha offer a view on the early stages in the development of his teaching of the Dharma.

Early Writings: 1944-1954
Anagarika Dharmapala: A Biographical Sketch and Other Maha Bodhi Writings

Visiting Kalimpong last year, I met a German academic who was researching the encounter of western Buddhists with Tibetan teachers in Kalimpong in the 1950s – and the effect of this encounter on those teachers and...

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Free Buddhist Audio Celebrates Podcasting Milestones

By Rijupatha on Thu, 13 Nov, 2014 - 17:43

Free Buddhist Audio Celebrates Podcasting Milestones

By Rijupatha on Thu, 13 Nov, 2014 - 17:43This coming week at Free Buddhist Audio is very unique and important for us. On Saturday we’ll be publishing our 250th FBA Podcast, and then on the following Monday we hit the 400th podcast mark for FBA Dharmabytes!

To make the week even more special, our theme for this week and next is a celebration of the founder of the Triratna Buddhist Community, Sangharakshita, without...

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FBA Podcast: Who is Sangharakshita?

By Rijupatha on Mon, 10 Nov, 2014 - 15:45

FBA Podcast: Who is Sangharakshita?

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Achala responds to the question, “Who is Sangharakshita?” in this week’s FBA Podcast, drawing from his own experiences and those of others. He looks at Sangharakshita’s significance as a spiritual teacher, his qualities and his life.

This talk was given at Nottingham Buddhist centre in April 2014.

Triratna News

Happy Birthday, Bhante Sangharakshita!

By Munisha on Tue, 26 Aug, 2014 - 18:00

Happy Birthday, Bhante Sangharakshita!

By Munisha on Tue, 26 Aug, 2014 - 18:00Our founder and teacher, Urgen Sangharakshita, celebrates his 89th birthday today. The event falls on the first full day of the European Women’s Order Convention, being held at Adhisthana.

Many happy returns, Bhante.

Wish Sangharakshita Happy Birthday on Twitter and Facebook.

(The pictures are from Adhisthana where today the Dharmacharini Order Convention presented him with an 89th birthday cake. And a recent image of Bhante with a gift of a bowlful of waterlily flowers.)

Croydon Buddhist Centre

Sangharakshita 108 year Puja

By Carol Robertson on Thu, 7 Aug, 2014 - 14:09

Sangharakshita 108 year Puja

By Carol Robertson on Thu, 7 Aug, 2014 - 14:09Saturday 23rd August 10.30am-1.00pm
Each year for 108 years, we come together as a sangha to celebrate our founder Sangharakshita’s birthday. This year it will take place as part of our sangha morning. £7.50/£5 conc.

Triratna News

Sangharakshita's Diary, April 2014

By lokabandhu on Thu, 1 May, 2014 - 05:00

Sangharakshita's Diary, April 2014

By lokabandhu on Thu, 1 May, 2014 - 05:00Ashvajit, Sangharakshita’s secretary, writes with his usual summary of Bhante’s activities over the past month. He says -

“Looking out of my window here at Adhisthana I see the small lake, mirror-like, reflecting the trees and the cloudless blue sky. Spring is with us, greening the trees, bringing bees, butterflies, white and pink blossom, and the welcome warmth of the sun. Nature is once more reminding us that all is not decay and death, but that there is...

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New on FBA: Two Talks Reflecting on Our Teachers

By Rijupatha on Fri, 11 Apr, 2014 - 15:15

New on FBA: Two Talks Reflecting on Our Teachers

By Rijupatha on Fri, 11 Apr, 2014 - 15:15Two lovely new talks are now available on Free Buddhist Audio that reflect on the inspiration, friendship, and bond between teacher and student in the spiritual life.

Vandanajyoti speaks about her relationship with Sangharakshita and the deep meaning it has had for her. And Nagabodhi remembers his time with Dhardo Rinpoche in Kalimpong, speaking about what he learned from being in the presence of his teacher’s teacher and friend.

My Relationship with...

Triratna News

Sangharakshita's Diary, March 2014

By lokabandhu on Sat, 5 Apr, 2014 - 05:47

Sangharakshita's Diary, March 2014

By lokabandhu on Sat, 5 Apr, 2014 - 05:47Ashvajit writes with his usual summary of Sangharakshita’s diary for the past month, saying - “Misty mornings at Adhisthana this month past have been accompanied by ‘sounds and sweet airs that hurt not’ - by bird song and mild breezes. The mists have often been followed by sunny, though still cool days, and daffodils, primroses and other small flowers have been opening in the bright air.

Bhante’s health has been on the whole good for someone of his age,...

Triratna News

Sangharakshita's Diary, February 2014

By lokabandhu on Sun, 2 Mar, 2014 - 05:56

Sangharakshita's Diary, February 2014

By lokabandhu on Sun, 2 Mar, 2014 - 05:56Ashvajit writes with his usual monthly round-up of Sangharakshita’s news, health and visitors, saying -

“The Adhisthana ducks have sometimes been paddling in the field beyond my window rather than in our ponds; however they have not been able to actually swim in the fields around here, which has been the prerogative of ducks in some parts of the UK this month.

Bhante’s health has been much the same, his energy being dependent upon the sleep he...

Triratna News

Life is King in Russian too

By Munisha on Thu, 16 Jan, 2014 - 16:40

Life is King in Russian too

By Munisha on Thu, 16 Jan, 2014 - 16:40Suvannavira is Triratna’s emissary to Russia. Living in a hostel in Moscow, he teaches Dharma and meditation - and publishes Sangharakshita’s books in Russian, and has translated all the Foundation Year materials for the mitra study course! He writes:

“Poets and poems have long been loved and revered in Russia. Most dear is Alexander Pushkin, considered the Russian Shakespeare. Be careful if you are asked by Russian if you ‘know’ the poems of Pushkin. They don’t mean...

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