The Adhisthana communities took advantage of the spring sunshine while it lasted, with everyone coming together to enjoy a barbecue, complete with games and a treasure hunt or ‘Jewel mandala quest’. A single gold jewel is still yet to be located, so points to anyone who manages to complete the hunt by finding the last […]
Spring has arrived in full force at Adhisthana, and with it a sense of brightness and energy in every corner of the place. The UK heatwave has brought a golden hue to the gardens and inspired the communities to make the most of the sunshine with trips out to see the bluebells in the Malvern
At the start of the year the communities came together for our twice-yearly at home days, with study focusing on how to build community with harmony and co-operation. These days together are always a pleasure, and the atmosphere was particularly warm – both communities feel strong and harmonious. The lovely Renate also joined the community
As the year draws in a number of community members attended a performance of Handel’s Messiah sung by Yashodeva and Danasamudra’s choir. The operations team have also been venturing out – in one of the weekly Team-based Right Livelihood meetings going on a very misty walk up to the top of British Camp. We’ve been
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This month marked a significant transition during the College meeting, where Ratnadharini ritually handed on the chair-ship of the College of Public Preceptors to Mahamati in an evening ritual witnessed by the public preceptors and the Adhisthana Community. Ratnadharini writes: It was striking to witness Mahamati’s energy ignite as he responded to the call a
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We began the month with the first ever seminar of the Sangharakshita study course, looking at (among other things) his early writings. You can listen to some of the Early Writings from 1944-1954 on Free Buddhist Audio. There was much music, laughter and song one community night as all the residents came together for a
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The Maltese sangha, who joined us for the combined sanghas retreat on Living with Kindness, have made a beautiful new contribution to the alcoves in the main shrine. The atmosphere on-site was as warm as you’d expect from an international gathering of sanghas practicing metta bhavana. We were also delighted to welcome Shubhavyuha back after
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Always a busy month, this year we welcomed a bumper lot of Order members to the Combined Area Order weekend. The programme of study, meditation, talks and just hanging out was a wonderful way to be together in the Order. Thanks to all of you who came and especially to all of you whose heroic
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After waving goodbye to this years young women’s DharmaLife course (applications for 2025 women’s are already open) we entered into our community At Home days, on which we studied parts of Mind in Harmony and half way though welcomed home Maitriyogini from her ordination retreat! We’ve had another wonderful collection of volunteers – Annika from
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The first few months of every year are usually a bit quieter. With fewer people on site this means the cooks have a chance to get more creative; Jayadhi made a great Pad Thai, Bodhiketu created a spicy Lasagne, and Harry has been mastering a variety of recipes that you’ll get a chance to taste
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