Sub30 Seminar | The Nature of Existence

Dhammarati will be leading a seminar following the Sub30 weekend, exploring one of Sangharakshita’s most illuminating pieces of writing. The section we will look at comes from The Three Jewels and is titled The Nature of Existence.

A clear understanding of fundamental principles like pratītya-samutpāda (conditionality) and the lakṣaṇas (the marks of existence) is indispensable for anyone wishing to lead a Dharma life. Through the seminars, we will try to experience the beauty of clear thought and gain a feeling for what these concepts are pointing towards.

Sangharakshita led lots of seminars in his lifetime, which had profound and transformative effects on many lives. Dhammarati is one of Triratna’s most experienced Dharma teachers and was able to participate in many of Sangharakshita’s seminars. This is a precious opportunity to deepen your understanding and inspiration for the Dharma life.

In addition to the seminars, there will be meditation, ritual and plenty of time to relax, reflect and enjoy one another’s company.

Pre-retreat preparation

Please arrive having read and reflected on The Three Jewels, Chapter 11: ‘The Nature of Existence’. The book is available from Windhorse Publications.

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Ordained for almost 50 years, Dhammarati grew up in Hamilton in Scotland, and came in contact with Triranta through the Glasgow centre. He moved to London in 1980, trained as a graphic designer at Central School of Art, and became Chair of the London Buddhist Centre in 1986. He was Chair of the College of Public Preceptors from 2005 till 2015, and during that time helped to set up Triratna’s International Council. He was part of the search team for what became Adhisthana, and moved here in March of 2013. He continues to dabble in graphic design, and his work can be found on books and publicity throughout Triratna.