The FWBO/TBMSG owns a large, beautiful and well-placed piece of land in Bodh Gaya - the centre of the Buddhist world.
After some years of preparation and planning, we are seeking to develop both the land itself and many activities based on it.
Our vision is to provide facilities for all people - Biharis, Indians and foreign visitors - to have access to the Buddha-Dhamma, with especial welcome to the new Buddhist followers of Dr. Ambedkar. Beyond this we aspire to bring the light of the Buddha's realization to all those who come to Bodhgaya.
More specifically, we intend to implement the original vision of Sangharakshita when he instigated the purchase of the land in Bodhgaya 13 years ago. He had the following aims in mind:
1. To establish a resident practice community consisting of Indians and Europeans.
2. Guest facilities for people wishing to come and join the practice, thereby coming into contact with FWBO / TBMSG.
3. Special retreats and courses organized.
4. A library with all FWBO/TBMSG materials.
5. A pilgrimage centre for FWBO/TBMSG.
6. A special welcome for Indian people and the Buddhist followers of Dr. Ambedkar during April - June, the holiday season in India.
7. A social project started on the basis of assessment of local needs.
We are appealing for donations to help us realise this vision. There is no 'target' as we will simply do what we can with what we have. 10 pounds would be welcome, 100,000 pounds would be welcome. If you'd like to know more, please contact Amitasuri at feeyule[at]gmail.com
Thank you.
Yashobhadra, Kumarjeev, Lokamitra, Nissoka, Lokabandhu, and Amitashuri
(the FWBO/TBMSG Bodh Gaya Project Team)
PS: Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor us: we'll get your money faster and, if you're a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation. The money will be transferred via FWBO (Dhammaloka), a UK-based FWBO charity.
Raised so far: £1,717.16
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I wish to visit Bodh Gaya next year and hope to visit my friends in Triranta. Donation by Stuart Stoter on 23/10/11 |
£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Martin Harris on 15/07/11 |
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Another £50 from the pIlgrims of Colchester and Ipswich! Donation by Dh.Amalaketu on 21/02/11 |
£50.00 |
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I had a great time on pilgrimage with the Colchester/Ipswich Sangha. Thank you for the hospitality we received and a big Saddhu to the team! Donation by maggie johnson on 24/01/11 |
£30.00 |
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With Best Wishes from the Colchester and Ipswich Sangha from our Pilgrimage 2011; it was great to visit the land and have a Mitra ceremony there! Donation by Dh.Amalaketu on 21/01/11 |
£220.00 |
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donations from the Dublin sangha following a talk in the centre last Friday night on C & W's Excellent Indian Adventure! Donation by Dublin Sangha on 21/10/10 |
£169.28 |
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Donation by karunadaka on 03/09/10 |
£5.00 |
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Donations from the fundraising evening in Chorlton on 13th September 2009 Donation by Kirsty Collins on 08/11/09 |
£82.00 + £23.13 Gift Aid |
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Keep hearing good reports from the WBO Convention. Sounds like an excellent project in a true Buddhafield! Donation by Padmakara on 14/04/09 |
£1,000.00 + £282.05 Gift Aid |
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Sadhu dear Friends, what a wonderful vision! Donation by Siladasa on 24/03/09 |
£100.00 |
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Dharmavajri, Mokshadakini, Moksanandi, Padmapala, Prajnamati, Saccanama & Taranita Donation by Bristol Indian Convention 2009 Contingent on 13/03/09 |
£20.88 + £5.89 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £1,717.16 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,717.16 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £316.07 |
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