Help Bukem Get to the Dharma Life Course 2025

Hello, this is Varadhi (from Turkey and Melbourne). I'm delighted to share that Bukem, a wonderful Turkish mitra, has been offered a place on the Dharma Life Course! I had the pleasure of meeting Bukem last year in Paris during her mitra ceremony with the online attendance of the Turkish sangha (pic below).

As a Dharma Life alumni, I know how transformative it is to practice alongside peers and elders. For Bukem, this experience is especially significant—it will be her second time in a shrine room and her first extended in-person retreat. Despite practicing primarily online, she has maintained a committed Dharma practice, and this opportunity is a chance to deepen her connection.

While she has received a bursary from Adhisthana, her visa and travel expenses remain a challenge. Your support can help make this journey possible for her. Any contributions beyond the goal will be donated to Adhisthana as a gesture of gratitude.

Thank you for supporting Bukem on this precious path. Here are some words from her:

Hello, I’m Bükem.

I have been acquainted with Triratna for about five years, and it has profoundly enriched my meditation and mindfulness practices. Before this, I was trying to maintain these practices on my own, but Triratna has provided me with a deeper foundation. Discovering the Dharma and learning within the context of Buddhist teachings has been the most beautiful turning point in my life.

This journey has helped me articulate and embrace the life philosophy I’ve always held in my heart. The courses, events, and retreats I’ve attended over the years have made my time living abroad not just bearable, but meaningful. The Sangha, where we come together with a shared intention, has shown me that I am not alone.

I am eager to continue my spiritual journey with Triratna and to contribute back to this wonderful community. The Dharma Life Course is an important step for me, as it will allow me to deepen my understanding of the Buddhist teachings that have brought so much clarity and wisdom to my life. Since I’ve been connecting with Triratna online and living alone, I feel like it’s time to connect in person and it will nourish my soul even more.

I hope to attend this course, not only to further my own growth but also to be able to help and support others more effectively in the future. Thank you for your support!