Dear friends,

Maitrinanda lives in Kraków and was ordained in 2020 - the first Triratna ordination to take place within Poland. 

A kind and good 71 year-old man, known for his extensive Dharma knowledge, he is a retired policeman living on a low income. 

In recent years he has given his time and energy generously to the Kraków Sangha and to supporting his family. His teenage son has autism with violent outbursts. 

After a heart attack, Maitrinanda’s health has deteriorated and his living situation is now such that he needs to find a new home urgently. 

Please watch the video by Kshantipala, his friend and fellow Polish Order member here.

A one room studio near Sanghaloka, the Buddhist Centre in Kraków, is what Maitrinanda needs. But this is impossible in his present financial situation. 

Having been made aware of his situation, the Abhayaratna Trust has made an emergency grant and launched this appeal to raise £7400 so that Maitrinanda can immediately move to a safe environment, close to sangha friends and with enough money for food, heating and rent for the next couple of years. 

The sangha in Kraków are very engaged with the Ukrainian refugee crisis. At a later date they will be in a position to fundraise locally to help with his ongoing costs. Right now, Maitrinanda needs our help. 

To donate today, please use this link to give any amount by card or PayPal if you live in the UK.

Only if you bank outside the UK use this link; choose option 3 PayPal and then select appeal from the dropdown menu, or contact jinavamsa@abhayaratnatrust.org for other ways to give.

Much metta, 

Taradakini & the Abhayaratna Trust team

www.abhayaratnatrust.org