Tag: welcome

UK & Ireland Area Order Convention: Welcoming New Order Members

By Sadayasihi on Thu, 8 Aug, 2019 - 21:35

UK & Ireland Area Order Convention: Welcoming New Order Members

By Sadayasihi on Thu, 8 Aug, 2019 - 21:35

On the evening of the first full day of the UK & Ireland Area Order Convention the customary welcome to new Order members took place, hosted by former International Order Convenor, Parami.

Here’s a short video of just a few of those new Order members introducing themselves to the Order. Before that took place Parami read out the names of all the Order members who have died or resigned in the last twelve months - a...

An Evening To Dedicate The 2018 Order Convention

By Centre Team on Mon, 5 Feb, 2018 - 03:00

An Evening To Dedicate The 2018 Order Convention

By Centre Team on Mon, 5 Feb, 2018 - 03:00

A quick taste via Instagram pictures and video of what it’s like to arrive at a great Dharma gathering in India, where over 600 members of the the Triratna Buddhist Order are gathered for a week of fellowship and practice, for the benefit of all beings.

We were welcomed by Lokeshvara and Parami, made the seven traditional offerings (water to drink, water to wash, a flower, a candle, incense, perfumed water, food), performed the dedication ceremony, and greeted...