by Sirimangalo Author | Nov 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
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 night. But, we have a great group of workers who worked tirelessly...
by Sirimangalo Author | Nov 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
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 alms though, not sure how that fits in...
by Sirimangalo Author | Oct 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
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 in one of the small rooms attached to the main...
by Sirimangalo Author | Sep 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
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 let us rejoice in our goodness,...
by Sirimangalo Author | Sep 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
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 when return meditators ask such...
