Celebrating Bhante's 100th Birthday

Tue 26 Aug | 9.15am–9.45pm

This day marks 100 years since the birth of Sangharakshita, founder of the Triratna Buddhist Order and Community – a unique and significant moment for all of us who have benefitted from his life and teachings.

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Take the day off as a Buddhist bank holiday and join us at the LBC for a full day of celebration honouring Bhante’s extraordinary legacy through ritual, meditation, stories, music, and time with the sangha he formed.

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Come for the whole day if you can, or drop in as you’re able.

Event Schedule

8.00am | Green Tara Sadhana (Order Members only)

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9.15am | Breakfast (all welcome)

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10.00am | Meditation and devotion
A quiet morning of collective practice

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11.15am | Tea Break

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11.40am | Foundations and Friendships
A panel of early disciples reflect on Bhante as teacher and friend (also on YouTube >>)

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12.40pm | Tea Break

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1.00pm | Meditation: Katannuta Bhavana
Exploring the traditional practice of cultivating gratitude

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2.00pm | Lunch in the Mandala Café (by donation)

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3.00pm | The Awakening of the Heart
A relaxed session of poetry, meditation and music to engage with Bhante’s artistic and spiritual inspiration

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4.30pm | Tea Break

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5.00pm | The Art of Discipleship: Talk from Maitreyabandhu
Exploring 'Sangharakshita as Tantric Guru' and what it means to relate to a teacher (also on YouTube >>)

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6.00pm | Dinner in the Mandala Café (by donation)

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7.15pm | Rejoicing in Bhante’s Life
An uplifting hour of stories, memories and rejoicings

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8.15pm | Tea and Birthday Cake

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8.45pm | Bhante's 100th Birthday Puja
A big, celebratory ritual to close the day – led by LBC Chair, Suryagupta