The Buddhist Centre

Satyadasa, in association with the Abhayaratna Trust, presents an introductory workshop on wills, will writing, and the issues that arise for anyone considering passing on their own legacy. If you've ever wondered how to navigate the sea of legal complexity that surrounds the process of what happens to our money and possessions after we die, this is a great starting point! Much of the information given in this workshop is related primarily to the legal situation in the UK, though the general principles outlined may be relevant in other countries. The information given in this workshop is is not intended as legal advice and should not be seen as a replacement for obtaining legal advice in your country of residence or anywhere else. Satyadasa is a non-practising solicitor and will writer for Greengage Wills in the UK. Contact him at greengatewills@gmail.com. Support the Abhayaratna Trust: http://abhayaratnatrust.org The details covered in this workshop are: 01 Introduction; Why you should write a will 02 Executors and trustees 03 Types of gifts given by will 04 Charities and families 05 Trusts and reasons to use them in wills; Inheritance tax (death duties) 06 Living wills or advanced medical directives; lasting power of attorney 07 Q & A - The proper storage of wills 08 Q & A - Solicitors holding wills and selling probate services 09 Q & A - Is it worth going to a solicitor for a will if you don't have much? 10 Q & A - What if I have assets in Europe or internationally? 11 Q & A - Life-interest trusts 12 Q & A - Leaving money to a charity; gift aid and inheritance tax 13 Q & A - Challenging wills 14 Q & A - Re-writing wills 15 Q & A - Issues with using informal processes of trust instead of wills 16 Q & A - Life-interest trusts and inheritance tax 17 Q & A - Wills between different legal systems (eg Scotland and England) 18 Q & A - More on inheritance tax and property 19 Q & A - Funeral arrangements in wills 20 Q & A - Workplace pensions and wills 21 Q & A - Arrranging lasting power of attorney #wills #will #legacy #legacies #probate #amd #dying #death #inheritance #solicitor #lawyer

Here's part 2 of a conversation on Dr Ambedkar, Sangharaskhita and the Buddhist Revolution. Windhorse Publications have chosen the celebration of DrAmbedkar this autumn as the occasion to launch the first volume of the 'Complete Works' and here Priyananda tells us all about it! More information on the Windhorse Publications website - and do remember you can pre-order your copy of this volume from the second week of September, and subscribe to any subsequent ones too.

If you have actually heard of Dr Ambedkar in Western countries, you may most likely associate him with his role as a statesman and social reformer - but towards the end of his life Dr Ambedkar converted to Buddhism and with him hundreds of thousands of other people. As a result of his conversion there are now millions of new Buddhists in India. His conversion was the start of a peaceful revolution in India that continues to this day. More than that, Sangharashita's teaching of the Dharma and the evolution of Triratna is inextricably tied up with Dr Ambedkar and his approach on the Dharma. Today, over half the Triratna Buddhist Community and a third of the order lives in India. Carunalaka tells us about the events taking place in October and about the work of the India Dhamma Trust

#Maitreyi challenges the #European Chairs Assembly to discuss the question "“Should we have stronger and clearer boundaries internet use across all retreats/#Triratna retreats centres and adopted by Triratna world-wide?”

Dhammamegha explains what the Triratna International Council is and does, and tell us a bit about an exciting new project. The 'Sikkha' Project is about starting a conversation within Triratna around how we teach meditation and Dharma at all levels, and aims to provide resources and teaching materials for both individuals and Buddhist Centres world-wide. For more: www.thebuddhistcentre.com/features #Dharma #Buddhism #Buddhist #training #study #Triratna

At the start of the summer meeting of the European chairs of Triratna Buddhist Centres, Mokshini talks to Parina about what happens at these meetings, and why and whether Parina values coming to them. Parina is the chair of Metta Vihara, the Triratna Retreat Centre in the Lowlands (that's the Netherlands and Belgium). #Buddhism #Buddhist #Buddha #meditation #retreat #Europe #Triratna #Dharma #Lowlands #Belgium #Netherlands For more, + follow www.thebuddhistcentre.com/features

Parami chats with Acharashraddha and Kavyashri about their highlights of the Women's International Order Convention on the final full day devoted to Padmasambhava.

Parami chats to Saddhajoti from Mexico and Karunadakini from San Francisco about their time in the UK, and their experience of a day devoted to Avalokitesvara on the Women's International Convention.

Dharmamayi and Karunadhi talk with Akasajoti about their highlights from a day dedicated to Green Tara, and rejoice in Padmasuri for her heroic contribution to the women's wing of the Order in the years she has spent leading ordination retreats at Akashavana. #triratna #buddhism #rejoicing #international #meditation

At the end of the first day of the Women's International Order Convention at Adhisthana, Parami sits on the sofa of the women's community with Kuladharini and Akasajoti and talks about some of the highlights of the day. Kuladharini talks about her relationship with Shakyamuni, and her practice as an anagarika. She describes a beautiful moment of her heart breaking open and hearing the words, "all griefs faithfully observed turn towards love". And we hear a little from Akasajoti about why she's feeling inspired from a meeting of Order Members under 40 during the combined convention. #Buddha #triratna #vision #community