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Dear Friends,


I am very happy to say that local (Indian) generosity has helped us reach the target towards which the contributors to THIS page have helped so generously. Pending the final accounting after the retreat, it looks as if we now have sufficient funds to settle all expenses.

 

There will be information and photos of the retreat on one or other of the Triratna websites for all those who are interested.

 

I am leaving below the original Appeal page posted here as it was before the warmth of your generosity became evident. A big thanks to all!


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This appeal is for money for the Buddhism and Meditation Retreat in Wardha, central India, during the Diwali festival this year. A minimum donation (suggested below) would enable as many as 15 Dalits (Dalits, members of the lowest castes, are amongst the poorest of India's people) to attend a 5-day retreat which will probably be their first taste of the Dhamma, and will help them to transform their lives radically.

 

I have led two such retreats so far, both of them highly successful and joyous occasions. (See the photos on the left of this page). Please help the people of Wardha district to attend this retreat by donating generously.

 

Please consider giving at least £10.00 (or the equivalent in your local currency), or, if you can afford it, many times as much. Your money will be of inestimable value, helping to transform the lives of many many people.


Donating in this way is simple, fast and totally secure, in whatever part of the world you happen to be. Your contribution will go in full to our charity and Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer.


Yours with gratitude and much metta, Ashvajit


P.S. With gratitude also to the retreatants young and old at Amaravati for the pictures on this page

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Dhammaloka means 'Realm of the Dhamma', or the 'Land of the Teaching of the Buddha'. Dhammaloka is dedicated to helping Indian people revive Buddhism and Buddhist values - compassion, wisdom, and equality of opportunity - all across India. Dhammaloka supports social and Dhamma projects across India and also in Nepal

Donations 148

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Thanks for asking

Donation by Karunavapi on 21/10/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Good luck with the retreat. Sadhu!

Donation by Tim Hehir on 20/10/11

£30.00

Best wishes for the retreat!

Donation by Ratnavyuha on 20/10/11

£10.00

Hey Ho!

Donation by Peter Krauskopf on 20/10/11

£10.00

All good wishes for this retreat

Donation by Danasamudra on 20/10/11

with best wishes

Donation by Jinamitra on 20/10/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

I really hope you raise enough so all can go on the retreat who want to.

Donation by Kalyanasri on 20/10/11

£20.00

Donation by Anne Denys on 20/10/11

£20.00

Donation by Rose Griffin on 20/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Much metta to you all, Gunakara

Donation by Heather Fitzsimons on 20/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

All power to Wardha and Supadma Well done KD

Donation by raymond taylor on 20/10/11

£15.00

Good work,Ashvajit. With Metta Sinhacandra

Donation by Marlies Hyman on 20/10/11

Good luck Ashvajit and friends!

Donation by Sunada Takagi on 20/10/11

£20.00

Gad to help out. I wish I was in a position to give more.

Donation by Bodhipaksa on 20/10/11

£15.00

Good luck - Paramartha

Donation by Damon Peterson on 20/10/11

Hope the retreat goes well. Keep up the good work!

Donation by Dharmachari Jayasiddhi on 20/10/11

£5.00

Donation by Julian Burgess on 20/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Sending much love Hridayamati

Donation by Howard Dyer on 20/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Best wishes for the retreat

Donation by Dhruvasimha on 20/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

I hope it all goes well and your trip has many memorable moments.

Donation by Harshaprabha on 20/10/11

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

I hope the retreat goes well!

Donation by Michael Sayers on 20/10/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

All the best for the retreat, Ashvajit

Donation by Christopher Garland on 20/10/11

£16.00

+ £4.00 Gift Aid

Good Luck Ashvajit, I hope the retreat is a great success

Donation by Arthapriya O'Neill on 20/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Amogharatna Amogharatna on 20/10/11

£5.00

I hope you get lots more

Donation by Anonymous on 20/10/11

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£3,166.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£3,166.00
  • Gift Aid£360.50

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