Tag: Sangharakshita

Mitra Support
Mitra Support

Sangharakshita and the Shadow of the Past by Vishvapani

By Candradasa on Mon, 27 Feb, 2017 - 19:01

A strong, moving, nuanced set of perspectives from Vishvapani on areas of historical controversy in the FWBO/Triratna, especially those involving our founder, Sangharakshita. 

The talk spans Vishvapani’s long involvement with the community in both its light and “shadow” aspects - from first coming across the Dharma in Croydon, UK, at the age of 14 in the 1980s until the present day. It is in many ways a timely look at the past and the present, rooted in the...

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Bristol Buddhist Centre
Bristol Buddhist Centre

Imagine! Notes from Sangha Night Series

By jvalamalini on Sun, 19 Feb, 2017 - 18:51

Satyalila’s notes from a series of talks on imagination, January 2017

File NameSize
Imagination, the Buddha & Us171.52 KB
Imagination, Mahayana & Us1.46 MB
Imagination, Vajrayana & Us1.23 MB
Imagination, Sangharakshita & Us503.69 KB
Triratna News
Triratna News

Responding To Triratna Controversy

By Centre Team on Sat, 18 Feb, 2017 - 22:31
  • The landscape near Adhisthana

Responding To Triratna Controversy

By Centre Team on Sat, 18 Feb, 2017 - 22:31

Many of our readers and friends will be aware that over the years Triratna has periodically needed to revisit troubling issues relating to events in our past. These derive in part from allegations of sexual misconduct by our founder, Sangharakshita, in his relations with a number of adults in the 1970s and ’80s. You can read about the general background here: Our Development & Values

At present there is a renewal of interest in these matters at Triratna Centres...
Community Highlights
Community Highlights

Resources Around Historical Controversy In Triratna

By Centre Team on Thu, 16 Feb, 2017 - 20:01

​Download archive updated November 2020 to include the full report from the Adhisthana Kula on ethical issues from Triratna’s history.

Visit the dedicated space for the Adhisthana Kula report

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A number of friends have gotten in touch to ask where they can get easy access to resources around controversy arising from Triratna’s past, including responses to allegations of historical sexual misconduct and other issues that are still discussed at Buddhist Centres and online.
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File NameSize
Archive Of Public Responses And Resources Around Controversy (zip file)6.2 MB
Addressing Ethical Issues in Triratna - A Report by the Adhisthana Kula (PDF)820.66 KB
Triratna Controversy FAQ - Version 2.0 (PDF)223.34 KB
Triratna Controversy FAQ - Version 2.0 (ePub)41.73 KB
Triratna Controversy FAQ - Version 2.0 (Kindle reader)221.02 KB
Triratna Controversy FAQ - Version 2.0 (Kindle app)210.43 KB
FAQ - häufig gestellte Fragen zu Kontroversen um Triratna - Version 2.0 (PDF, Deutsch)234.73 KB
Mitra Support
Mitra Support

Resources Around Controversy In Triratna

By Candradasa on Wed, 15 Feb, 2017 - 16:15

​Download archive updated November 2020 to include the full report from the Adhisthana Kula.

Visit the dedicated space for the Adhisthana Kula report

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A number of Mitras have gotten in touch to ask where they can get easy access to resources around controversy arising from Triratna’s past, including responses to allegations of sexual misconduct and other issues that are still being discussed at Centres and online. Here’s a survey of all relevant public...

File NameSize
Archive Of Public Responses And Resources Around Controversy (zip file)6.2 MB
Addressing Ethical Issues in Triratna - A Report by the Adhisthana Kula (PDF)820.66 KB
Triratna Controversy FAQ - Version 2.0 (PDF)223.34 KB
Triratna Controversy FAQ - Version 2.0 (ePub)41.73 KB
Triratna Controversy FAQ - Version 2.0 (Kindle reader)221.02 KB
Triratna Controversy FAQ - Version 2.0 (Kindle app)210.43 KB
FAQ - häufig gestellte Fragen zu Kontroversen um - Version Triratna 2.0 (PDF, Deutsch)234.73 KB
Triratna News
Triratna News

A letter from Triratna's College of Preceptors

By Munisha on Thu, 19 Jan, 2017 - 13:51

A letter from Triratna's College of Preceptors

By Munisha on Thu, 19 Jan, 2017 - 13:51

Endorsing a Personal statement from Sangharakshita, Triratna’s College of preceptors have released this letter, sent to all Order members on 15th January.

“Dear brothers and sisters in the Order,

On 31st December 2016 Bhante released a personal statement to all Order members via the Order Information Service. I am speaking on behalf of all Public Preceptors when I say how glad we are that Bhante has felt able to make this statement and how much we welcome the confessional nature of the contents. I believe...
Triratna News
Triratna News

A Statement by Urgyen Sangharakshita

By Munisha on Wed, 4 Jan, 2017 - 21:51
  • Portrait of Sangharakshita

A Statement by Urgyen Sangharakshita

By Munisha on Wed, 4 Jan, 2017 - 21:51

As we reported over the holidays, on 21st December 2016, Triratna’s founder Sangharakshita went into hospital suffering with pneumonia. At the age of 91 this could have been very serious; however, making a good recovery he was able to return home to Adhisthana on New Year’s Eve.

On 30th December he released this public statement to the Order, reflecting on aspects of his life and his relationship to Triratna:

“Next year we shall be celebrating the...
Triratna News
Triratna News

Bhante is home from hospital

By Munisha on Tue, 3 Jan, 2017 - 09:52

Bhante is home from hospital

By Munisha on Tue, 3 Jan, 2017 - 09:52

Parami writes:

“Dear brothers and sisters,

I am delighted to let you know that Bhante returned home to Adhisthana on New Year’s Eve. While he will need some time to recuperate, he is very pleased to be home. Please do continue to send metta to Bhante and to those who look after him with such love and attention.

With metta,
Parami”

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