Andrew initiates Mike in the arts of care-taking.
Having taken over this week, Mike Evans, the new Kusala House caretaker has hit the ground running. Andrew has given him the transmission, and together they have been taking advantage of the fine weather to spruce up the garden furniture and exterior woodwork. Andrew took his leave on Wednesday. With much appreciation and gratitude for the fine job he did over the last year, the Community wishes him the very best in his journey to the East.
Also this week, on Saturday, the Bhikkhu Sangha accepted four new monks into its ranks, one from each of the branch monasteries in England. Having said goodbye to Samanera Visuddhi, the Community welcomes Bhikkhu Nyanavisuddhi, who, along with the rest of the Sangha entered the Vassa Rainy Season Retreat here on the hilltop on Wednesday.
In Thailand this is an important festival, and here in Northumberland Nam Tip together with a group of fellow Thais came to celebrate the day and were led in the traditional chanting and offering by Ajahn Sawaeng. Also, fortuitously and with perfect timing, Penny Holden and her friend came to generously offer homegrown and homebaked gifts.
Also this week, on Saturday, the Bhikkhu Sangha accepted four new monks into its ranks, one from each of the branch monasteries in England. Having said goodbye to Samanera Visuddhi, the Community welcomes Bhikkhu Nyanavisuddhi, who, along with the rest of the Sangha entered the Vassa Rainy Season Retreat here on the hilltop on Wednesday.
In Thailand this is an important festival, and here in Northumberland Nam Tip together with a group of fellow Thais came to celebrate the day and were led in the traditional chanting and offering by Ajahn Sawaeng. Also, fortuitously and with perfect timing, Penny Holden and her friend came to generously offer homegrown and homebaked gifts.
