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Voices from the Buddhist world 7 - Venerable S. Dhammika, Buddha Dhamma Mandala Society, Singapore

By Munisha on Thu, 8 Nov, 2018 - 15:12

Voices from the Buddhist world 7 - Venerable S. Dhammika, Buddha Dhamma Mandala Society, Singapore

By Munisha on Thu, 8 Nov, 2018 - 15:12

Continuing our series of appreciations of Bhante from Buddhists around the world, here is a message from Venerable S. Dhammika, Buddha Dhamma Mandala Society, Singapore.

“I was saddened to hear of the passing of Sangharashita, but only a little and just for a few moments. All lives end in death and can only be said to be tragic if they are cut short or leave nothing of consequence behind. Sangharashita’s life was a long and full one and his...

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Sangharakshita Memorial Space

Voices from the Buddhist world 6: Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya

By Munisha on Thu, 8 Nov, 2018 - 13:05

Voices from the Buddhist world 6: Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya

By Munisha on Thu, 8 Nov, 2018 - 13:05

We bring you another in our series of responses to Bhante’s death, this time from Nangzey Dorjee, General Secretary of the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya. A nephew of Sangharakshita’s teacher Kachu Rinpoche, he and his younger brother stayed with Sangharakshita for two or three years in Kalimpong in the 1950s.

“Very sad to hear about the demise of Most Ven. Bhante Sangharakshita and offered prayers at Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya. It is a great loss for all of us in...

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Sangharakshita Memorial Space

Voices from the Buddhist world 5: Venerable Dhammaratna

By Munisha on Thu, 8 Nov, 2018 - 10:05

Voices from the Buddhist world 5: Venerable Dhammaratna

By Munisha on Thu, 8 Nov, 2018 - 10:05

Another in our series of responses to Bhante’s death, from Venerable Dhammaratana at the Buddhist Library in Singapore.

“We at the Buddhist Library are very sad to hear the news of Sangharakshita’s passing away as it is a great loss to Buddhist world. The late Sangharakshita was a very great leader who had shown the special path to Buddhists and he made Buddhist literature richer with his prolific writings and his Survey of Buddhism and The Three Jewels…
 
There...

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Sangharakshita Memorial Space

Voices from the Buddhist world 4 - Kurt Krammer of the Salzburg Buddhist Association, Austria

By Munisha on Wed, 7 Nov, 2018 - 21:33

Voices from the Buddhist world 4 - Kurt Krammer of the Salzburg Buddhist Association, Austria

By Munisha on Wed, 7 Nov, 2018 - 21:33

Continuing our series messages of condolence from Buddhists beyond Triratna, here is a message from Zen teacher Kurt Krammer of the Salzburg Buddhist Association, Austria (Buddhistische Gemeinschaft Salzburg), who convened the meeting of Buddhist Teachers in Europe at Adhisthana in October and was invited to Bhante’s funeral.

“Dear Munisha,

Thank you for the invitation! I will not be able to attend as we have arranged a contemplation morning on that day. We shall, however, seize the opportunity to commemorate a great...

Sangharakshita Memorial Space
Sangharakshita Memorial Space

Sangharakshita Obituary in the Daily telegraph

By Mahamati on Wed, 7 Nov, 2018 - 15:00

Sangharakshita Obituary in the Daily telegraph

By Mahamati on Wed, 7 Nov, 2018 - 15:00

The Daily Telegraph in the UK has written its obituary of Sangharakshita.

Read other obituaries

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Sangharakshita Memorial Space

From Janos Orsos, a Dhammamitra in Hungary

By jyotika on Wed, 7 Nov, 2018 - 12:12

From Janos Orsos, a Dhammamitra in Hungary

By jyotika on Wed, 7 Nov, 2018 - 12:12

The following tribute is from Janos Orsos, who is a Dhammamitra in Hungary. He is a Roma/Gypsy. He has been pivotal in the establishment of the Jai Bhim Network, a Buddhist community in the country, and, along with a number of others, has set up the Dr Ambedkar High School, which educates Roma/Gypsy children.

“Bhante was a hero, a saint, and he will remain so in the hearts of many, many people. I’ve no doubt that he is now happy and at

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Sangharakshita Memorial Space

Just giving in honour of Bhante's legacy to the world

By mvenditozzi on Wed, 7 Nov, 2018 - 10:10

Just giving in honour of Bhante's legacy to the world

By mvenditozzi on Wed, 7 Nov, 2018 - 10:10

To honour and support Bhante’s vision of a strong, vibrant, self sustainable centre in Bodhgaya. l have set up this page to help support our sangha in India who are trying to support and educate the poorest people of their society.

Give to a campaign supporting Triratna land at Bodh Gaya

Sangharakshita Memorial Space
Sangharakshita Memorial Space

Vigil, Funeral and Burial Information for Urgyen Sangharakshita

By Mahamati on Wed, 7 Nov, 2018 - 00:02

Vigil, Funeral and Burial Information for Urgyen Sangharakshita

By Mahamati on Wed, 7 Nov, 2018 - 00:02

November 10th 2018, 12.30 pm UK time, at Adhisthana

View an update with further information

You are very welcome to attend the funeral service for Urgyen Sangharakshita. We are expecting large numbers. For the many not able to attend, we are hoping to provide live streaming of the funeral and burial but please note that, for technical reasons, we cannot guarantee this will be possible. 

The ceremony
We will gather at 12.30 in the large...

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Sangharakshita Memorial Space

Viewing of Bhante’s Body

By parami on Tue, 6 Nov, 2018 - 20:02

Viewing of Bhante’s Body

By parami on Tue, 6 Nov, 2018 - 20:02

This week we are able to offer the opportunity to come and spend time with the body of our Teacher.

Centre and Groups coming in groups together have been informed of the time slots available to them over this period. Aparajita and Nandavajra will be co-ordinating this. The Chair of your Centre should be in contact to let you know what has been arranged for your centre should you wish to come along as a group.

Individual visitors and those local to Adhisthana will be...

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