Metta in action
The Abhayaratna Trust exists to relieve financial hardship and its consequences when it arises among individual members of the Triratna Buddhist Order.
We do this by giving practical aid to Order members in the form of cash grants, non-financial support and running individual appeals. We also develop Sangha Support Networks to organise local help for Order members in need.
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Projects 2026
The Dharmacharini’s Health Fund is a current project to meet the pressing health needs of Dharmacharinis in India. The Abhayaratna Trust is.offering grants to Dharmacharinis in need, to cover modest medical expenses.
Read more + video of Maitridarshini talking about the need for this project for Dharmacharinis in India.
Current appeals
We have no current appeals but look out for our next appeal here.
Success Stories
There have now been many retreats in Triratna geared especially towards young people. With his work with the Abhayaratna Trust giving him a keen awareness of the needs of older Order members, Mahasraddha came up with the vision of a retreat intended for Order members of 65 years and more, giving them the opportunity to explore what it means to maintain an effective life in the Dharma into old age.. Read more in our newsletter here
Latest news
One of the ways that the Abhayaratna Trust can help Order members is with assistance in attending retreats. This is the area where we give most grants and these are predominantly grants for people to attend residential retreats. There are also, however, growing opportunities within Triratna to attend non-residential retreats online. These retreats provide a wonderful opportunity for those who are unable, for whatever reason, to go on in person retreats to come together with others to practice the dharma and to experience the many benefits of being on retreat. Read more in our latest newsletter here