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| Friday, 30 July 2010 11:57 |
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the day before the Upasampada
Everyone has now returned from their trip to Amaravati where several community members travelled to participate in the ordination of Samanera Ariyo and his acceptance into the Bhikkhu Sangha. Samanera Ariyo is now Bhikkhu Ariyo. Bhikkhu Akaliko and Bhikkhu Chandako (both residents at Amaravati) were also accepted. Now Harnham’s monastic community numbers six Bhikkhus, a solitary Samanera and two Anagarikas. Also returning from down south was Teri, Tan Ariyo’s mum, who flew to England from Florida. She has spent the last few days at Harnham but left on Friday. Monday was Asalha Puja, the day commemorating the Buddha’s first discourse to the five ascetics in Deer Park. The following day saw the beginning of Vassa, where the residents here committed to stay in the monastery for the next three months and not do any extended periods of travel. However this doesn’t prevent people from coming to us, which we expect this Saturday when Ajahn Abhinando’s retreat begins and will continue for a week. |
