The Meaning of Commonality

The Meaning of Commonality

Dhammarati opened the IC weekend on ‘The Meaning of Commonality’ by explaining how the Cetokhila Sutta is an important canonical basis for our understanding of commonality and what this means for us in Triratna today. Subhadramati gave a presentation on...
Draft decision-making process for the IC

Draft decision-making process for the IC

We hope this will be the final draft of the recommended International Council Decision-making Protocol, explored and further developed at our meeting at Nagaloka. All six Area Councils have given their explicit agreement and it will be incorporated into the IC’s...
Ideas for an effective Area Council

Ideas for an effective Area Council

Top tips and ideas for an efficient and effective Area Council (generated at Nagaloka, 2025): meet often to maintain momentum in your AC meet in person at least once a year AC Convenor stay in regular contact with the IC Convenor let the IC Convenor know when AC...
A New Convenor for the International Council 

A New Convenor for the International Council 

At our recent in-person meeting in India, we comprehensively rejoiced in Arthavadin who is stepping down from the IC Convenor role at the end of this month.   Sad as we are to say goodbye to Arthavadin, the Steering Group is delighted to welcome his successor:...
June 2022: Dharmic response to social issues

June 2022: Dharmic response to social issues

Over the past few years social and environmental issues have been explored, discussed and, at times, hotly debated within Triratna. Some feel that social activism is essential to a meaningful and relevant Dharma life. Others fear that the increasing emphasis on social...