About Us
The Triratna Devon Group is part of the Triratna Buddhist Community — an international network of people committed to practising the Buddha’s teachings in ways that are meaningful and effective in today’s world. Established in 1967 by Urgyen Sangharakshita, originally under the name Friends of the Western Buddhist Order, Triratna has developed a distinctive approach that has allowed Buddhism to take root and grow in many different cultural settings.
At the centre of the Triratna community is the Triratna Buddhist Order. The Order does not fit into traditional categories of monastic or lay. Instead, it is made up of individuals who have committed their lives to the practice of the Dharma. Order members seek to embody Wisdom and Compassion in whatever circumstances they find themselves, making their spiritual commitment the guiding principle of their lives.
Who is in Devon
All of our activities are planned by a committed team of volunteers, Mitras and Order Members, who have a strong connection to Triratna. Our classes are run by Order Members or by Mitras who are actively training for Ordination.
Danaketu
Mitra Convenor
Danaketu started with Triratna in 2011 at an introductory retreat at Dhanakosa in Scotland, after a period of practising with Diamond Way. Danaketu was ordained by Danapriya in 2021, at Vajraloka and Guhyaloka, when he received his name "Beacon of Generosity". He now splits his time between Devon and East Kent, including leading online study classes, and serving both groups as Mitra Convener.
Kusalarāja
Kusalarāja has been a Buddhist since first coming into contact with the Dharma in Gloucestershire in 2012. He has been involved in Devon since 2018 and was ordained in 2023 when he was given the name “Kusalaraja” which means “a king of skilful action”. Kusalaraja particularly leads our Tuesday classes with Vidyasakhi.
Robin Marshall
Treasurer
Robin lives in East Devon with his Wife and dog. Robin has been a regular member of the Exeter Sangha since 2008 and became a Mitra in 2016. Robin is Treasurer for our group.
Rucilila
Rucilila first discovered Triratna in 2011 through the Deal Buddhist Group (now East Kent ) and was ordained in September 2025. Rucilila is now both in the Devon and the East Kent Sanghas supporting the coordination of online, Saturday events, and the Year 3 study group.
Sarah Lane
Sarah first came to a Triratna Buddhism class is 2006, then became a mitra and asked for ordination in 2012. Sarah particularly supports the coordination of online and Saturday events.
Vidyasakhi
Vidyasakhi got involved in Devon in 2024 after moving from Cambridge where she was chair of the Buddhist Centre there. Ordained in 2016, she was given the name “Vidyasakhi” which means “she who is a friend of knowledge”. Vidyasakhi leads our Tuesday classes with Kusalaraja