Danakumara
Danakumara trained in several different modalities including Scaravelli-inspired yoga, neo-Tantra, contemporary shamanism, and sound therapy, before turning more fully towards his training with the Triratna Buddhist Order.
He was ordained in 2025 by Vajragupta and given the name Danakumara, which means “Prince of Giving.”
He loves sharing the Buddhist path with others and creating contexts of loving kindness to support growth and transformation.
Upcoming Programs by Danakumara
Men’s Intensive Meditation Retreat - The Mandala of Awakening
Also With Vajragupta
August 7 - 14, 2026
A mandala is a "sacred circle" with Awakening right at the centre. Explore how we can enter this mandala, travel around it, and eventually arrive at the heart of Awakening. We'll consider the qualities - integration, love, renunciation, imagination, spiritual receptivity - that we need to undertake the journey.
TRIRATNA INTENSIVE- MEN - regular meditators who attend retreats, a centre or group in Triratna community.
The Higher Hedonism: Sub-35s Summer Retreat for young people
Also With Matt Clark
August 14 - 21, 2026
At the heart of the Buddha's teaching lies a surprising truth: to live a deeply meaningful life, we need to learn how to truly enjoy ourselves.
This retreat for people under 35 explores what we’re calling a “higher hedonism”: moving beyond fleeting pleasures toward more fulfilling and lasting forms of happiness. Through meditation, nature, and community, we’ll discover how joy can become a stable foundation for insight and freedom.
TRIRATNA regular meditators who attend retreats, a centre or group in Triratna community.