The work / Bhikkhu Sangharatna

Dhamma
in action.

Across communities and borders, the work begins with people coming together—and continues long after the gathering ends.

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Work shaped by connection.

From a sacred Bodhi sapling's journey between Sri Lanka and India to conversations with young people and public representatives, these moments reflect Bhikkhu Sangharatna's work among communities.

01 / A shared heritage Sri Lanka → India · 2023
Ceremonial moment in Sri Lanka during the Bodhi sapling's journey The Bodhi tree journey

A living link
across borders.

A Bodhi sapling from Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, was brought to Nashik for the Bodhi Tree Grand Ceremony. Bhikkhu Sangharatna served as chief convenor, helping bring people and institutions together around a shared Buddhist heritage.

Location

Buddha Smarak, Nashik, Maharashtra

Role & credit

Chief convenor · Organised by Shantidoot Charitable Trust

Contemporary coverage

Moments from the Sri Lanka ceremony with Most Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Nayake Thero.

02 / A generation in conversation

A place for
young voices.

Bringing people together around Dhamma, community and the questions that shape their future.

Bhikkhu Sangharatna speaking at a public gathering Speaking with communities

Gathering around what matters.

The Dhamma Vision Youth Conference in Nashik created space for connection and participation. Here is a glimpse of that energy from the event reel.

Watch the conference reel
03 / Conversations and representation

Taking the conversation further.

Public meetings are one part of the work of connecting communities with wider institutions.

Bhikkhu Sangharatna meeting Kiren Rijiju

Meeting with Kiren Rijiju

A public meeting with the Union minister.

PUBLIC DIALOGUE
Bhikkhu Sangharatna with Devendra Fadnavis

Meeting with Devendra Fadnavis

A documented public engagement in Maharashtra.

MAHARASHTRA
04 / Along the way

Selected moments.

A small record of gatherings, journeys and meetings across places.

2023

Bodhi Tree Grand Ceremony

Nashik · Chief convenor

2024

First anniversary gathering

Nashik · Community and public representatives

2025

Dhamma Dhwaj & Jansamvad Yatra

Public engagement across several cities

2026

Dhamma Vision Youth Conference

Nashik · Youth gathering

2026

International Buddhist dialogue

Participation and meetings in Sri Lanka

Visual representing the upcoming Dr. B. R. Ambedkar memorial initiative in Sri Lanka
Looking ahead / Sri Lanka

An idea taking shape.

Work is underway toward a Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar memorial in Sri Lanka. More details will be shared as the initiative progresses.

Upcoming initiative
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The work continues wherever people come together.

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