| Ajahn Chah's Birthday |
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| Thursday, 17 June 2010 17:53 |
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Luang Por Chah's Stupa
With the work on the conservatory now at a state of completion - with Tan Nyanamoli watering the new grass roof several times a day - our efforts have been directed towards the byre. Micky-the-builder has finished the new flooring, ceiling and insulating and the community has been doing the painting ready for the residents to return. Ajahn Munindo and Richard returned on Tuesday after their travels down south to our sister monasteries, where apparently all goes well. Another returnee last week was Andrew Bateman, our old Kusala House manager, who paid us a visit over the weekend when circumstance brought him to Northumberland. Ajahn Punnyo has gone to teach in Leeds returning on Saturday and Abhinando is expected back on Sunday from leading a retreat in Serbia Finally at the time of writing (Thursday the 17th) it is the birthday of Ajahn Chah who was born in 1918. For those of you unfamiliar with the history of Harnham, Ajahn Chah was the teacher/preceptor of many of the abbots of the Western branch monasteries of Wat Pah Pong and it is with humility and gratitude that we reflect on the inestimable value of the simple and dedicated life he lead. |
