Log inBrief Update
Just letting you all know that, if all goes according to plan, the gods willing, I will be leaving this monastery tomorrow. The original plan was to disrobe down to samanera before going, although the venerable abbot is not here at present, so I may wait till I arrive in Fremont tomorrow before making the final transition from bhikkhu (and mahathera) status. I suppose I should make a final confession and take my leave to one of the senior abbots to whom I have occasionally caused trouble with my odd mixture of strict rule-following and western heretical interpretations of Dhamma.
Also I may or may not be relatively quiet over the next several days, as I will be in a major state of transition. I'll try to keep you all posted on how things are going, and may you all be as happy as is realistically possible.
Also I may or may not be relatively quiet over the next several days, as I will be in a major state of transition. I'll try to keep you all posted on how things are going, and may you all be as happy as is realistically possible.
All the best, Bhante ππ»
Wishing you all the best - take as much time as you want before posting again - no one to be obliged to now! Also, after thirty years it's one heck of a transition so if you find you need to run things through and you're out of immediate support friends I am pretty sure the people here will be available, I know I will. Good Luck and Cheers!
For the last time, all hail the Venerable Pannobhasa Mahathera!
Change isn't a threat, it's full of opportunities. Survival isn't the goal, transformative growth is! Sending much love and support to the most honest and kind hearted human I know. Please travel safely and enjoy your great adventure this week. π