Triratna Day: A Wave of Blessings
Saturday 3 April 2021 4am – 10pm
On April 6th 1967 Bhante Sangharakshita founded what was to become the Triratna Buddhist Community.
54 years later, this event will both look back at the legacy that Bhante has left us and also look forward – how do we keep it alive and keep the blessings flowing?
A Wave of Blessings has the sense of building on something that’s already in motion. It also ties into the idea of the day being a wave of blessings starting in Oceania and moving its way around the globe. This wave of blessings is also Bhante’s Adhisthana spreading out from the burial mound across the world, like the waves from a pebble dropped into a pond.
Throughout the day, centres around the world will be hosting online events. Each event is a collaboration to some extent with Adhisthana and by so doing creating a bridge or connection between our geographical areas.
Programme
| Time (in Sydney) | Activity |
|---|---|
| Saturday | |
| 3pm | The Green Stone (details to be announced) |
| 5pm | Buddhānusati Meditation |
| 7:30pm | The Four Lineages: Welcome, Dedication Ceremony, short Bhante track, Keynote talk (4 lineages, 30min), Breakout groups |
| Sunday | |
| 1am | Ritual |
| 4:30am | Keynote Talk: Duties of the Individual |
| 7am | Young Buddhists around the world |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
No, just sign in for whatever events you want to participate in!
Is there any cost?
No, all events are free.
Do I need to be a Buddhist or a regular at the centre?
Most events will be aimed at people who are regulars at Triratna centres, but anyone is welcome to tune in for whatever activities they would like.
I can't make the whole day - can I come for just some of it?
Of course! The whole day has been designed for people to tune in at any time, for as much or as little as you would like.