| An Early Blog |
 |
 |
 |
| Wednesday, 21 July 2010 16:54 |
|
Ajahn Abhinando working hard
The blog this week has been written slightly earlier than usual, as Thursday and Friday will see many departures from most of the residents here. Ajahn Punnyo and Samanera Ariyo set off on Monday to Amaravati to give ample preparation time for the upcoming Upasampada. On Thursday Ajahn Munindo, Tan Nyanamoli and Ralph will be driving down to take part in the event. The day after Samanera Bodhinando and Tomas will be following them, neither have been to Amaravati before. This will leave just three residents here at Harnham, all of which have been quite busy this week: Ajahn Abhinando is currently writing the hilltop newsletter, which may be a little later this year. In it will be the announcement of the Sangha picnic on the 22nd of August at The Sneep (the same location as last year), we all hope many people will attend. He also spent yesterday climbing up ladders fixing the roof tiles at the main house (which were damaged by the windy weather). When the community returns (Sunday evening) they will have only a few days until Asalha Puja (a day commemorating the Buddha's first discourse). The day after we will be entering Vassa, the traditional three month rains retreat in which the community will determine to remain within the monastery and not go wandering for extended periods. |
