Progress Update: July 25, 2007
Vassa:
Sunday 29th is the full moon of July – Asahla Puja. This heralds the beginning of the vassa (the three month rainy season in Asia). We will be marking this occassion on Saturday. There will be a pot-luck dana, the usual ‘Day of Mindfulness’ and some reflections in the evening. You are most welcome to join with us.
Newspaper Article:
A reporter from the Perth Courier recently came round to interview us. The article was well written and presented with a photo of Ajahn Viradhammo. We have a copy at the monastery should you wish to see that.
Gardener:
Denny is overseeing much of our ground work and would like to meet with anyone who has a sense of garden layout, suitable plants etc. Write to the monastery.
Sutta:
Our Wednesday sutta study has evolved into a daily (evening tea time) study of the Four Noble Truths. We are using the text by Venerable Nyanatiloka – ‘Word of the Buddha.’ There are copies of this available on-line.
Batty:
A bat somehow found its way into the shrine room – a Buddhist Bat? Ever tried herding bats? Cats are a doddle by comparison. Marion and Alan danced a merry jig, blocking and guiding, steering and directing.… Read the rest