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Sangharakshita Memorial Space
Sangharakshita Memorial Space

gatherings in Thames, Aotearoa New Zealand

By gambhirachitta on Sun, 4 Nov, 2018 - 04:53
  • thames cherry blossom meditation
  • thames cherry blossom picnic
  • blossoms, tea, impermanence
  • shrine for Bhante
  • memorial shrine for Bhante

gatherings in Thames, Aotearoa New Zealand

By gambhirachitta on Sun, 4 Nov, 2018 - 04:53

Here in Thames, Aotearoa NZ, our sangha awoke to the sad news of Urgyen Sangharakshita’s death on Wednesday morning.  Since then we have been gathering both formally and spontaneously to honour Bhante and support each other in this significant and special time.  

On the Wednesday we had a cherry blossom viewing meditation and picnic lunch planned in front of the public library.  Which we went ahead with, with Bhante and the beauty of impermanence very much in our hearts and...