Towards Nirvana UK exists to support the work of Nirvanavan Foundation, India. Nirvanavan Foundation is a non-governmental, no-profit, non-denominational organisation. http://www.nirvanavanfoundation.com
We are a registered UK charity with three trustees and a small group of dedicated volunteers. We do not employ any staff. When you give money to Towards Nirvana UK that money goes directly to Nirvanavan Foundation.
The charity Registration Number is 1124427.
The trustees are Richard Roberts, Joanna Macdonald and Dr. Ingrid Redcliffe.
Together we are a group of enthusiasts who each individually have spent time with Nirvana Bodhisattva and want to do what we can to support the work of the Foundation. Please see the first blog post or the section called ‘Experience of recent visitors…’ if you would like to get a feel for the place and how things are done there.
We see the place as remarkable; it is a living example of how life can unfold naturally and be self-supporting, nourishing all the beings in that place as well as far beyond. It is a place of openness and friendliness and responsiveness to all beings. There are many projects at work in the Foundation which are all interrelated and we will talk a little about each of them on this website. You will find more information on the website of the Nirvanavan Foundation itself. www.nirvanavanfoundation.com
There is nothing that will replace an actual experience of being there at Advaita Garden (Headquarters of Nirvanavan Foundation) and you will find a section on the menu that will help you to explore the possibility of visiting and taking part in the life of the Foundation. Nirvana is keen on cultural exchange and his stance is that everyone has something to contribute by being themselves; Nirnanavan Foundation is a place where people from different backgrounds can be together and share with each other in a climate of peace and cooperation. Yes, this is actually genuinely possible and this can be experienced here in this place. The possibility of peaceful learning and coexistence is here; having an experience of this is transformational for everyone involved.
We will do our best to give you a sense of Nirvanavan Foundation and the work it has done in the past and is currently alive with now. We will try and give a sense of the conditions in which this work takes place.
We hope you enjoy the website and do be in touch.
With Love and Maitri
(Maitri is a Sanskrit word meaning loving-kindness, unconditional friendliness and benevolence. It involves being a friend to oneself, especially during moments of shame or difficulty, rather than engaging in self-judgement. It is a gentle open attitude towards all, without expecting anything in return. It is an active positive interest in others’ well-being. It acts as a remedy for anger, hatred, and inner conflict.)