Radical Then, Radical Now: The History Of Triratna’s Progressive Vision - a Talk by Parami

Streamed live from New York City in 2015 as part of a Triratna International Young Buddhists Weekend, we're delighted to restore this excellent Dharma talk by Parami. One of the most experienced and pioneering members of our Order, Parami has helped build the Triratna Buddhist Community over the past 40+ years and has never lost touch with its radical edge!
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In 1977, as a young activist in her native Glasgow, Scotland, disillusioned with politics but looking for a way to change the world, Parami began to practice Buddhism with Triratna (then the FWBO). In 1978 she moved to London to deepen her engagement with the Dharma and the Triratna community and was ordained in 1980. In 1992, Parami moved to Spain and since then has been involved with Triratna in the Spanish speaking world. Over the years she has held a number of responsibilities within Triratna, most recently as one of the International Order Convenors. Parami is one of the senior-most Order members in the Triratna Buddhist Community.
She is a wise and humorous teacher, devoted and irreverent, extravert and thoughtful - a unique and inspiring guide with a great Scottish accent! Parami is also a Public Preceptor, holding responsibility for all ordinations around the world. These responsibilities have meant that she has had the opportunity to experience Triratna within a variety of cultural contexts, something which she really values. Living again in Glasgow, she is enjoying involvement in various social action projects. She manages to carry out all these roles in the most personable way imaginable - we think you’ll enjoy hearing her take on things.