by vidyamala In 2009 Bhante said: “there is something about the movement, the Order and even about me that is not easily definable. There is a touch of something that cannot be buttoned down, something that cannot in the end be defined. Even the desire to button it down or define it is a mistake …
Last year, we had the privilege of hosting a one-month international course for Order Members from around the world, aiming to provide training, support, and the opportunity to forge deep friendships and connections within the international sangha. Led by a team of Order members who live and work at Adhisthana, participants delved into the four …
Looking back on Adhisthana’s 2022 International Course: A film by Prasadachitta Read More »
EXCERPT FROM AN INTERVIEW R: When we heard the name Adhisthana something historic happened in us because we thought it meant, ‘Bhante’s place or our teacher’s Adhisthana’ but later on we understand it’s a different meaning more, bigger than that. That it’s blessings. In India, we say Adhisthana is a mark. Like the Buddha has made …
BY SHAKYAPADA, Chair, York Buddhist Centre Saddhanandi had invited a small group of us to come for a short retreat to ritually accept a Bhante Box and to place our small Amoghasiddhi rupa in the shrine wall. This was to officially mark York Buddhist Group becoming a Triratna Centre the year before. We meditated, we …
Recently Yashodeva was visiting Croome Court, a National Trust property, and noticed a trailer being loaded with old tables and chairs, while brand new furniture was being prepared for distribution. Yashodeva approached the woman who appeared to be in charge and asked if she would be interested in selling the old furniture. To his delight, …
BY BETH, Mitra attending classes at Adhisthana I first came to Adhisthana on the Young Person’s Guru’s Advice festival retreat in August 2021 and since then it has been a constancy for me. Through retreats, weekly classes and volunteering I enjoy the space that Adhisthana holds for deep spiritual work, friendship and learning. Particularly memorable moments for …
by maitripa Last year at the Order Convention, I was so struck by the amazing Amitabha thangka in the shrineroom in Wymondham. Having just come back from my ordination retreat in Guhyaloka, I was overjoyed to see such a beautiful image of Amitabha in exactly the form that I visualise in sadhana. In the thangka, …
by Vishvapani Over the last few years I’ve been rereading and writing about Sangharakshita. I started thinking I had something to say about him that would integrate criticisms with appreciation and might be helpful to others in Triratna. But the more I tried to identify what I wanted to say, the deeper I found myself …
BY BODHIKAMALA, Chair, Toluca Buddhist Centre, Mexico On the recent International Course we developed a collective vision; a deeper understanding of what it really means to belong to the Order (and I truly believe this is one of the key elements that Adhisthana has to offer to the world), the principles of Triratna, the fundamental …
We’re pleased to share that Adhisthana is in the process of acquiring a neighbouring property, Jasmine Cottage. The decision to purchase was an intense process that happened in consultation with a lot of people on a tight timeline. Thanks to the generosity of four Order Members who already live locally, it is possible for Adhisthana …
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