Dharma Day: Celebrating 40 years of Triratna in Birmingham
Led by Maitrisara and Dharmashalin
A day of appreciation for the presence of the Dharma in Birmingham. In the morning we’ll be hearing stories from the early days, plus a chance to meditate on what we appreciate and value about the centre. The afternoon will include a celebration of and well-wishing for Dharmashura as he retires after many years of dedicated service to the Centre.
This is a wonderful chance to come together and celebrate the difference the Centre has made in our lives.
Programme —
10.00 Doors open
10.30 Evoking the history of the Birmingham Sangha – short talks
11.30 Tea
12.00 Katannuta Bhavan – Appreciation meditation
1.00 Lunch – Please bring veggie/vegan food to share
2.00 Talk by Dharmashura: “What I Love About the Birmingham Buddhist Centre: Some Reflections on the Past 40 Years”
3.00 Groups
3.30 Tea
4.00 7-fold Puja
Event image: Sangharakshita, the founder of Triratna, opening this centre building in 1998. Previously the centre was on Salisbury Road.