by Sirimangalo Author | Jul 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
Still waiting for some decisions here, but there seems to be some need to let the broader community of people who wonder what I’m up to know what I’m up to, so… As mentioned, there are some issues with the property we’ve chosen; some fairly...
by Sirimangalo Author | May 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
Today we had a large group of supporters come to the monastery to perform a Spring clean, remove all the garbage that was left from the previous inhabitants, plant flowers, clear brush, etc. Some photos are up at Google+ here:...
by Sirimangalo Author | Apr 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
A little late this year, they say, but Spring seems to have found Winnipeg at last. Today we were outside doing walking and sitting meditation; yesterday I found an old tree-stand and did some treetop meditation in the forest. Snow is almost gone, last night was the...
by Sirimangalo Author | May 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
Great news, we’ve managed to sort out the visa situation, finally getting a cogent explanation from someone in charge. It reminds me a lot of the postal situation here; absurd requirements, fines, and restrictions, until you learn from someone with their head on...
by Sirimangalo Author | Apr 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
Still no resolution on the visa situation, besides the unwelcome one of having our students return to their home countries before getting visas to ordain. Another try (our fourth) next Monday. Went to see Bhante Anoma yesterday, a nice visit, though short. He may be...
