Sat 26 Aug
|Croydon Buddhist Centre
Book Launch and Sangharakshita Birthday Puja
We will be marking the birthdate of the founder of Triratna, Sangharakshita with a ritual. We will also be joined by Nagabodhi who will be telling us about his book - Sangharakshita: The Boy, the Monk, the Man. All are welcome for this special morning.
Time & Location
26 Aug 2023, 10:30 – 12:30
Croydon Buddhist Centre, 98 High St, Croydon CR0 1ND, UK
Details
Book Launch and Sangharakshita Birthday Puja Saturday 26th August, 10:30 to 12:45pm With Nagabodhi, Vajragupta and team. Suggested donation: £10 / £8 (conc) All welcome.
Each year we hold a special puja around the birth date of Sangharakshita - the founder of Triratna Buddhist Community, of which Croydon Buddhist Centre is a part.
Of course, many of us never met Sangharakshita. So what was he like? Why is he important to so many of us?
This ritual celebration of his life is a chance - for those that knew him or have been involved in Triratna for a while - to express gratitude for everything we’ve received. And it’s a chance for those who don’t know him to find out a little about his life and influence.
This year is an extra special celebration because we’ll be welcoming Nagabodhi to talk about his book - Sangharakshita: The Boy, the Monk,…