Upcoming EventsThe new year is warming up 🙂 with regular events back to normal.
Stupa ProgressNot a lot of work has been done on site but concept and planning details are firming up. Over $15k has been specifically donated. Finalising a source for the moonstone in Sri Lanka is progressing and a recent meeting with Hugh Tennant, our architect, brought clearer design for the parinibbana rupa on the West side. sketch: view photos One hoped-for element of all this work is the formation of a stupa committee; a group of people interested in ongoing care of the stupa. Perhaps coming to the monastery monthly? bi-monthly? – joining for the meal? – spending an afternoon cleaning, gardening – perhaps preparing for a full-moon puja? The stupa needs a regular infusion of love and devotion. Make your interest known.!
Venerable KondanyoThe said same is currently somewhere in the South Island on tudong; wandering the ways of the peripatetic samana. view photos He has only been gone a few days so no news, especially as regards his getting something to eat. Should you be travelling in those parts and see a brown robe – do give him a wave as you drive by 🙂 – Better still… make anjali… with a sandwich? We wish him well and hope to see him back in a week or so.
Kitchen PhotosThe web site photo album interface has been upgraded (the last one had too many buttons). As a part of the switch a collection of old kitchen demolition and new building photos has been added. Do you remember the old garage that served as kitchen, dana sala, breakfast room, toilets, shower, etc.? What an improvement.! view photos
Office PersonDo you have time to help out in the monastery office doing general admin duties? About 4-6 hours per week? There is a lot of flexibility with both time, days and the work to be done. If you are interested you could phone: 563 7193 or email