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December 2011 Update

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Yuttadhammo

December has been a busy month on all fronts; after the novice ordination, there was the robe dying, robe-wearing instruction, etc. Then we started an off-line Pali class, which has been fruitful – for me at least, learning a bit … Continue reading →

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And We’re Off

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Yuttadhammo

Turned ten on Sunday, and within twenty-four hours had ordained a student as a novice. Nicolas Chavez became Nāgasena Sāmaṇera. If you haven’t seen the video yet, here it is: If you’ll notice, his robes are decidedly orange… fortunately, they … Continue reading →

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November Update Pt.2

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Yuttadhammo

Phalanyani arrived yesterday; maybe she can join the radio session Sunday. She went on alms this morning, taking my old route, getting at least as much food as I get. Me and Nick went trouncing through the jungle to find … Continue reading →

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November 2011 Update

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Yuttadhammo

Today the slab went up on the two new rooms – it looked like it would never be finished when on alms round we had to crawl under a massive coconut tree that had taken out the power lines last … Continue reading →

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Twas The Night Before Kathina

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Yuttadhammo

Tomorrow is Kathina at our monastery, I think… I don’t know, because no one has told me yet… I think it’s supposed to be a surprise. I do know that 20 monks are coming for breakfast. I’ll be going on … Continue reading →

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Let There Be Light

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Yuttadhammo

Today three new meditators arrived on schedule; two to become novice monks, a third only for a month. The kutis are still not near completion; still hoping for mid to late November. So, two yogis staying in caves, a third … Continue reading →

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Whew

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Yuttadhammo

It’s been a bit of whirlwind here lately, lots of stuff, all of it positive. The danger now is in becoming attached to good things and being set up for inevitable disappointment. Anyway, sukho puññassa uccayo and all that, so … Continue reading →

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Update September 2011

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Yuttadhammo

Yesterday two meditators arrived from different parts of the world; one from Canada and one from Romania. The one from Romania is a returnee, and she asked, “what is the maximum allowed stay?” It can only be a good sign … Continue reading →

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This is Progress

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Yuttadhammo

Well, we’re back on track – an eight-man construction crew hacking apart, tearing up, making a mess that will eventually turn into a new meditation centre. Today the steps to the downstairs cave were rebuilt, most of the old meditation … Continue reading →

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Slowly But… Well, Slowly Anyway.

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Yuttadhammo

You may have already seen the sketch of our kutis-to-be and wondered why there has been no other update on work here. The reason is, there has been no work here lately, the construction workers having disappeared before the bathrooms … Continue reading →

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