Members of the Adhisthana communities gathered together to wave Ratnadharini off this morning as she journeys down to London. From the start of next week, she will be walking approximately 150 miles from Tooting to Adhisthana. Sangharakshita was born in Tooting, London, in 1925 and died in 2018 after living his last five years (including the happiest […]
Ratnadharini sets out on her pilgrimage Leer más »
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) recently released a video showcasing the restoration efforts underway in Herefordshire. Much of the footage was filmed right here at Adhisthana in 2022. In the video Sanghadeva, our very own Buddhist ‘monk’, shares insights in a brief interview on the enchanting beauty of wildflower meadows and their harmonious connection to
Rewilding Adhisthana Leer más »
We are delighted that Patrick, who joined the community in January 2021 has become Prakashamitra, “He who is a bright and shining friend.” He was ordained by Ratnaghosha. For those who have met Prakashamitra in the years he has lived at Adhisthana, his name will not come as a surpise as he has grown to
Welcoming two new Order Members into the Adhisthana Community Leer más »
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 Leer más »
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,
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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,
A Gift to Honour Bhante Sangharakshita Leer más »
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
An expansion of Adhisthana: Jasmine Cottage Leer más »
For 4 weeks in February and March Saddhaloka was away visiting Australia, mostly staying at Vijayaloka, the retreat centre an hour or so outside Sydney. Vijayaloka is set in the bush beside the George River, with steep path leading down to the river where retreatants can swim and wallow on hot days. There are wallabies,
Saddhaloka in Australia Leer más »
We are pleased to announce that we are commemorating Adhisthana’s tenth anniversary with an exhibition in the Library atrium, put together by Danasamudra, Dhammarati and Shubhavyuha, which Yashodeva and Drew have been hanging on the walls this week. The exhibition provides an insider’s view of Adhisthana’s first decade and the journey of the first ten
New Exhibition in the Library Leer más »
We’re excited to announce a special event happening at Adhisthana from the 18th to the 23rd of June that we’d like to invite you to participate in. For 108 hours, a group of individuals will circumambulating around Sangharakshita’s burial mound. We would be honored if you would join us. It would be wonderful to have as
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