Passing on the Flame

18 – 21 jan | led by Vajratara, Jnanadhara, Vajrashura, Ksantikara + the Young Order Steering Group

For the past ten years, a quote from Gustav Mahler has welcomed you to the home page of Adhisthana’s website: ‘Tradition is the handing on of the flame and not the worship of the ashes.’

On this special event, we’ll mark 15 years since the start of the Young Buddhist project by learning how we can each play our part in tending to the flames of Sangharakshita’s four-fold lineage of teaching, practice, inspiration and responsibility.

This annual Sub35 Changemakers weekend is for Mitras aged 18-34 who facilitate (or might soon facilitate) young Buddhist activities or who teach (or host) general classes/events at their local centre with young people in regular attendance. The weekend includes talks, discussions and practical workshops.

Joining the usual team of young order members are Vajratara, Vajrashura (the youngest members of the College of Public Preceptors) and Jnanadhara (International Movement Coordinator), who together bring years of practice and wisdom to this training weekend. On the final evening, we will have a special ritual to say farewell to Ksantikara as he steps down, after three and a half years, from the role of Young Buddhist Convenor.

To book on this retreat you need to be a Mitra within the Triratna community aged 18-34.