Sudarshanaloka Stupa Anniversary - 15th February
Stupa Anniversary Day
The stupa is an important Buddhist monumental structure and is the spiritual and symbolic apex of Sudarshanaloka.
The stupa at Sudarshanaloka is one of several within the Triratna Buddhist community containing ashes of Dhardo Rimpoche, significant teacher and friend of Sangharakshita, the founder of the Triratna Buddhist Community. The consecration of the stupa by Sangharakshita on Parinirvana Day 1997 initiated an annual tradition at Sudarshanaloka of coming together on this weekend to reflect on Parinirvana - the Buddha's ultimate release - and to celebrate the life of Dhardo Rimpoche.
We will also celebrate the mitra ceremony of our community member Tessa Benkt
Come join us for this day of celebration!
Starts 15 Feb 2025 at 10:00am and finishes 15 Feb 2025 at 9:00pm
Programme: at the Upper Retreat Centre facility
10 am arrival
11am intro to land, day and stupa plus short meditation
12 noon tea break
12:30 am mitra ceremony within 7-fold puja
1:30 pm lunch (please bring something to share)
4 pm stupa visualisation
6 pm soup & bread dinner provided
7:30 pm celebratory puja around the stupa
If you want to arrive on Friday or stay on Saturday, please book in advance through our website booking system. There are limited beds available, so you will need to have a confirmed accommodation booking in advance. Thanks.
Details
Start: 15 Feb 2025 at 10:00am
Finish: 15 Feb 2025 at 9:00pm
Cost: Dana/ Koha
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