posted Oct 9, 2011 8:31 PM by Sudanto Bhikkhu
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updated Oct 11, 2011 10:31 AM
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Upasika DaySaturday we had our second Upasika Day here in White Salmon. It's a teaching event designed for committed Buddhists, but all are welcome. About 30 people attended, and the weather offered-up a sunny and beautiful October day.
I enjoyed the gathering and the mix of teachings and practice; The ritual of bowing (explained), taking the 'refuges and precepts', meditation, teachings about great lay-practitioners during the time of the Buddha and in Thailand. The day concluded with time for fellow practitioners to meet and talk with each other in small groups.
We'll gather again like this in early December, but without me or Ajahn Karunadhammo. I'll be in Thailand, he'll be at Abhayagiri. Ajahn Jotipalo from Abhayagiri will be here with Venerable Caganando to lead the December 3rd gathering.
Community Work DayAfter our Sunday "Community Work Day", the hermitage looks radically transformed, for the better! It's always amazing to see how much can happen in one day when many generous hands work together.
Thank you to all who came to help today. It was delightful working together with everyone, and much was accomplished. The forest and gardens are looking clean and well cared for. We also were able to plant two new ornamental maples that were recently donated. The 'shredding' of all the branches was completely finished-up just before dark. The tractor is fixed. The lawn was mowed.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. |
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