Terry finishing the Kusala House fire escape
This is Andrew's last week as Kusala House Caretaker and all agree he has done an excellent job as the first person in the post. We all wish him well in his planned onward journey to Thailand. Currently he is introducing Mike Evans to the intricacies of looking after the Retreat House.
On Saturday Ajahn Punnyo and Rolf joined in a Peace Walk starting at the Hindu Temple and ending at the Sikh Gurdwara on Westgate in Newcastle, having proceeded via the Venerable Bede's Anglican Church and the Central Mosque. The organiser's intention is to initiate a multi-faith website called "City for Peace" on 10th July. Rita, Gabrielle & Trish also joined in with the inter-faith peace initiative.
On Wednesday Tan Tejananda flew back to his native city, Paris, where he intends to enter the Rains Retreat at the Sri Lankan International Vihara. The Community wished him the very best in his endeavour.
Along with Tan Hiriko, Samanera Visuddhi is already at Amaravati preparing and practicing for his Upasampada (Higher Ordination) on Saturday 4th July at 2pm. All are welcome to attend. Ajahns Abhinando and Punnyo, & perhaps Tan Nyalamoli along with Andrew are planning to travel down to Amaravati on Friday in order to be at the ceremony on Saturday.
After the July full moon on the 7th, the community of eleven will all be back on Harnham Hill and entering the Rainy Season Retreat on Wednesday the 8th.
On Saturday Ajahn Punnyo and Rolf joined in a Peace Walk starting at the Hindu Temple and ending at the Sikh Gurdwara on Westgate in Newcastle, having proceeded via the Venerable Bede's Anglican Church and the Central Mosque. The organiser's intention is to initiate a multi-faith website called "City for Peace" on 10th July. Rita, Gabrielle & Trish also joined in with the inter-faith peace initiative.
On Wednesday Tan Tejananda flew back to his native city, Paris, where he intends to enter the Rains Retreat at the Sri Lankan International Vihara. The Community wished him the very best in his endeavour.
Along with Tan Hiriko, Samanera Visuddhi is already at Amaravati preparing and practicing for his Upasampada (Higher Ordination) on Saturday 4th July at 2pm. All are welcome to attend. Ajahns Abhinando and Punnyo, & perhaps Tan Nyalamoli along with Andrew are planning to travel down to Amaravati on Friday in order to be at the ceremony on Saturday.
After the July full moon on the 7th, the community of eleven will all be back on Harnham Hill and entering the Rainy Season Retreat on Wednesday the 8th.
