THE FOUR SAMGRAHAVASTUS (MEANS OF UNIFICATION)
HOW TO LIVE UNITED AND CARE FOR ALL LIFE WITH THE TRIRATNA EARTH SANGHA
MAY 31 – JUNE 2, 2024
The theme of the retreat was the Four Samgrahavastus: generosity (dana), affectionate speech, beneficial activity and exemplification.
The Buddha taught the Four Samgrahavastus as means of unification of the Sangha. As Buddhists concerned about the Climate and Ecological Emergencies, how can we make use of these teachings to connect with and care for all life?
This weekend led by Shantigarbha, Sanghajata and an experienced Triratna Earth Sangha team included meditation, ritual, optional group discussion, workshops and Dharma input. All to help us learn to live united as one community and care better for the earth and for ourselves.
Videos from the Retreat
The Teachers
Shantigarbha, Bristol, UK
Shantigarbha is a Buddhist activist, mediator, and lover of life. He's author of The Burning House: A Buddhist Response to the Climate and Ecological Emergency and I’ll Meet You There: a practical guide to empathy, mindfulness and communication from Windhorse Publications. He is a co-founder of the Triratna Earth Sangha. He is also a member of the Triratna Restorative Coordinating Group, a Nonviolent Communication (NVC) trainer and partner to Gesine.
Sanghajata, Cambridge, UK
Sanghajata was Ordained in 2015 and lives in Cambridge UK. She teaches meditation at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre and is an active member of the Triratna Cambridge Earth Sangha.