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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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FWBO (Dhammaloka)

FWBO (Dhammaloka)

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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

Good Luck Ashvajit.

Donation by Harshaprabha on 27/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Sounds like a great project

Donation by Jayaka on 26/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

May your efforts bear fruit and may many people benefit from the Dharma and Bhante's teaching.

Donation by Natanti on 26/09/11

£50.00

Best wishes for a successful retreat. Viradhamma

Donation by David Creighton on 25/09/11

£10.00

Best wishes to you all

Donation by Saranajaya on 24/09/11

Hope you meet your target Ashvajit love to you Silaratna

Donation by Greg Harman on 24/09/11

£10.00

Best wishes

Donation by Bodhiketu on 24/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Your work is much appreciated

Donation by D Pramodana on 24/09/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Wishing well to all on the retreat.

Donation by Mahamati on 23/09/11

£15.00

Great that you are doing this for the India Dharmachari's

Donation by Arthaketu on 23/09/11

Just great Ashvajit, I am happy to support our sangha in india. Its satisfying as I know dollars and pounds go further in India.too.

Donation by Bhadrakari on 23/09/11

£20.00

Happy to help.

Donation by Thiradhamma on 22/09/11

£10.00

Best wishes

Donation by Maitricarya on 22/09/11

£20.00

Good luck! :-)

Donation by Karmabandhu on 22/09/11

£10.00

Donation by Jyoti Smith on 22/09/11

£20.00

With metta for a very good cause.

Donation by Lokadhi on 21/09/11

For the dhamma in India metta Ratnachuda

Donation by Robert Jones on 21/09/11

£10.00

Give Peace A Chance ...

Donation by dharmika dh on 21/09/11

£8.00

Hope it goes really well

Donation by Mumukshu on 21/09/11

£10.00

good luck from gunasiddhi

Donation by Wendy Clark on 21/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Good luck From Lokeshvara

Donation by jeremy bristol on 21/09/11

£7.00

Glad you decided to do this. With Metta for a good response x

Donation by Samadevi (Caroline Glanville) on 21/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Good luck

Donation by Moksavajri on 21/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Hope the appeal goes well.

Donation by Terence Pilchick on 21/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by dh Vikasini on 21/09/11

£10.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$4,775.08
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$4,775.08
  • Gift Aid$543.72

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