A new approach to Buddhism

The Triratna Buddhist Community was founded as the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO) in 1967 by Sangharakshita, an Englishman, who was ordained as a Buddhist monk in India where he lived for over 20 years. He studied with teachers from several Buddhist traditions and became well known for his non-sectarian approach.

On his return to the UK he founded the FWBO based on teachings which and practices which would most readily be communicated with the people he was meeting, going back to basics and looking at the principles underlying all forms of Buddhism. For more information click on About Triratna Community.

        Sangharakshita               The FWBO spread to 27 countries and is no longer just a Western                                                      Western movement. The FWBO changed its name in 2010 to The Triratna Community. Triratna means The Three Jewels, Buddha (The Teacher), Dharma (His Teachings) and the Sangha (The community of those who practice the Dharma). Sangharakshita emphasises that the Buddhist tradition is united by the defining act of Going For Refuge to the Three Jewels.  The Community is run by members of the Triratna Buddhist Order which was founded in 1968.
The Blackburn Triratna Community  at Blackburn Triratna Buddhist Centre was founded as The Lancashire Buddhist Centre in Hyndburn over 25 years ago by Pramodana, a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order. In 2005 we moved to our own building on Strawberry Bank after renting various properties in Blackburn.

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