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| Thursday, 24 June 2010 11:05 |
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Mick up a tree
Work continues in the byre as the community mindfully pushes on to have the painting completed. On the night of Ajahn Chah’s birthday the day was commemorated by a marathon painting session which ended at around 12 midnight. The conservatory has also been receiving some painting attention especially from the Edinburgh group who came down last weekend to help paint the place. On Monday Ajahn Punnyo departed for Hexham for a week long tudong tour and we hope to see him returning this Saturday. People visiting Hexham may wish to keep an eye out for him. Meanwhile back here Mick Read from the Carlisle group has been staying for the past week and lending us his talents in tree surgery, chopping back the branches from the trees at the back of the Dhamma Hall. Fortunately he brought his own equipment, including ropes, hard hats and a chainsaw. Tuesday saw the return of Samanera Bodhinando from Germany after visiting his family, and we are all glad to have him back. One day and the gardens have been transformed! He came in time for the Friday Vandertag (walking day), where the resident sangha will be taking packed lunches and departing early in the morning for a day of quiet walking and solitary reflection. |
