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‘I NEED HARDLY SAY HOW MUCH THE WORLD NEEDS THE DHARMA, NEEDS SUCH AN ORDER, SUCH A MOVEMENT AS OURS. I HAVE DONE WHAT I CAN. I HAVE STARTED THE ORDER, STARTED THE MOVEMENT. IT IS UP TO YOU. THE FUTURE OF THE ORDER, OF THE MOVEMENT IS IN YOUR HANDS.’
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In 1967 Bhante made Buddhist history by giving women and men equal ordination. But 25 years and 352 ordinations later, only 70 women had been ordained. So a team of dharmacharinis embarked on creating a retreat centre dedicated to women’s ordination training. Tiratanaloka was born: the first centre of its kind in Europe. Now the number of dharmacharinis has increased more than tenfold. Most of them trained at Tiratanaloka.
But we've outgrown the building. Right now dozens are waiting for a space on each retreat, and with over 1000 on our database, many more would come if we could host them.
We need space for a bigger team too. At the moment the Ordination Team does everything from clearing drains to ordaining people!
[UN]LIMITED
We want a bigger retreat centre so that we can run retreats for at least 60 people and house a community of 12.
Imagine not being limited to only booking for one retreat but being free to follow your own inspiration.
Imagine not having to undergo the uncertainty of the waiting list but being able to plan your Dharma calendar, or book spontaneously.
Imagine more Order retreats so that 'Ordination-training' carries on for your whole Order life.
Imagine a retreat team open to mitras and newer Order members (as well as more experienced ones) joining for long or shorter periods.
Imagine a hub from which the Order can grow and benefit the world.
ARE YOU ON BOARD?
You can be part of making the vision a reality.
With your support, we have not only reached, but surpassed our phase-one fundraising target of £1.5M.
Along with the sale of our current building and Dharma loans, we hope this will enable us to buy a new property. But it doesn’t end there…additional funds will be crucial to bring Tiratanaloka Unlimited to life and to future-proof it so that it is guaranteed for generations to come.
Can you contribute by giving as much as you can?
YES, I’m on board.
THE TEAM
In addition to the current ordination team - Karunadhi, Prajnagita, Vajratara, Santavajri, Kalyacitta and Dhammadassin, and the current support team - Dharmasri and Dayagita, we have help.
RATNADHARINI
President of Tiratanaloka. Helped find and establish Adhisthana and is helping with our property search.
SUBHADRAMATI
Loves involving people in projects and is taking a lead on fundraising.
PUNDARIKA
Works with Future Dharma Fund and will be looking after our donors.