Queen’s Birthday RetreatJune 3-6. “The Moment of Awakening” – is imminently accessible (in just a few days :). Accommodation is almost full. You are most welcome to come any time during the day 5:45am through til 7pm evening puja. Book accommodation using the booking form Please add the comment ‘Queen’s Birthday Retreat’.
Saturday WorkshopThe first Saturday of the month coincides with the retreat but won’t affect the workshop. It will follow the theme of the retreat and instruction and guidance will be given much the same as usual. It is a good opportunity to join the dynamic of the retreat.
City MeditationThe first Monday of the month; 6th June; 6-8pm, Quaker House, 7 Moncrieff St. More moments of awakening; *the* moment? *a* moment? THE only moment; this one, now. Time to awaken.
NapierAjahn Kusalo was in Napier over last weekend visiting Wat Patum for the second time this year. They are a delightful and energetic group of monks and lay supporters and are in the relatively early stages of building a monastery. There was a fund-raising event on Sunday which was well attended and generously supported. The weather and all hearts were sunny and bright.
Sliding DoorDoes anyone have an old ranch slider or pair of french doors; about 2.4m wide – more or less. Single glazing is fine. Please contact the monastery; 04 563-7193 or: build[at]kusalo[dot]net
Book DisplayThe drop-leaf table that for many years held our book dana in the sala vestibule has been replaced with a custom display. Very neat and tidy. Another Bruce creation. view photos
Workshop BasementThe space under the workshop is slowly being transformed from a cramped and dark cave into an airy and commodious space. There was a thought that the north (sunnier) part of this could be used as a young people’s shrine room cum meeting place. There is some discussion about this.
1 – is it necessary? will it get much use?
2 – if 1 = yes, then is it a suitable location, as regards safety, supervision, etc.
Do take time to visit the site and share any thoughts on this with Ajahn Kusalo or committee members. There is a bit more info and a general plan) The other option is to look to general use and accommodation; especially around retreats and bigger events. view photos
WTBA MembershipAnnual membership runs for the year from March 31st. If you were thinking of becoming a member you could download the 2016 form and send it to the monastery c/o The Treasurer. Among other things this entitles you to vote at the AGM. The date for this is now mostly likely in July – not as previously stated in the last update. The final date [tentatively July 17th] will be confirmed in the next update.