Commemoration and Celebration
Marking Sangharakshita's death and welcoming back three new Dharmacharinis
The Venerable Urgyen Sangharakshita passed away on 30th October 2018, at approximately 10 am UK time in Hereford Hospital. He had been diagnosed with pneumonia and developed sepsis from which recovery was not possible. This evening we will remember and celebrate his life.
We will also welcome three new Dharmacharinis from their ordination retreat in Golden Bay, NZ and celebrate these new beings, Padmapushpa, Suvarnadhi and Vajrasarasi.
The evening's programme begins at 6.30pm, although doors will stay open for those who can only come later. The schedule of events is as follows:
6.30pm: Silent contemplation of images of Bhante
7.00pm: A personal reflection of Bhante by Malini
7.10: Personal sharing of how Bhante's teaching or a particular aspect of his teaching or the TRBC, his poetry or his kalyana mitrata has influenced your practice of the Dharma.
7.50: Tea & nibbles - please bring a plate to share.
Welcoming our three new Dharmacharinis: Padmapushpa, Suvarnadhi & Vajrasarasi.
8.30: Special puja
Sangharakshita: A brief account of his life and teachings
When
Cost
By koha/dana
Caring for each other's health
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