59: Guhyaloka For The Ages: Sona

59: Guhyaloka For The Ages: Sona

From Buddhist Voices by Dharmachakra

May 12, 2025 · 30 min · Episode 59

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of Guhyaloka for the Triratna community and the need for renovations to support its future.

Guhyaloka—the ‘Secret Valley’—has been the Triratna Buddhist Community's primary place for men’s ordination since 1987. Over 600 men have become Order members there. It has therefore been vitally important in helping to shape what the Triratna community offers the world today. For it to thrive into the future, Guhyaloka needs to undergo major renovations, all of which require financial support. This conversation between Jyotika, who is leading the ‘Guhyaloka for the Ages’ campaign, and Sona, long-time Public Preceptor and lover of the valley, brings to life its deep history and also something of it magic and mystery. To find out how you can help, please visit: https://guhyaloka.org/fortheages Donate now: http://justgiving.com/campaign/Guhyaloka +FOLLOW THE NEW GUYHALOKA CHANNEL TO STAY UPDATED! The Hands of Avalokitesvara Can you be a part of making Guhyaloka a place of ordination ‘For the Ages’? We need to raise £850,000 As its primary purpose has been to support the witnessing of effective Going for Refuge—the central Buddhist act—Guhyaloka has become steeped in the blessings of the Buddhas. Your donation will ensure this continues so that the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas can be as…

People in this episode

Guest: Sona

Topics covered

  • Guhyaloka
  • Triratna Buddhist Community
  • men's ordination
  • renovations
  • financial support

Keywords

  • ordination
  • Buddhism
  • community support
  • fundraising

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Guhyaloka

Places: Guhyaloka, the ‘Secret Valley’—has, GUYHALOKA

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