Padmasakhi and I were very happy to meet Vidyachandra from the bus in Valderrobres yesterday. She's travelled many kilometres since leaving Mexico in June and now has finally arrived on the mountain. Hooray! So in this moment we are the new Akashavana community...I feel very energised and happy to welcome in this new phase for us all and whatever emerges from this configuration. Last night we ritually dedicated the new community in both English and Spanish. Each wearing our saffron kesa...

Just to recap the last week or so - Padmasakhi, Acalavajri and I delivered the incredible retreat team and 19 brand new dharmacharinis back into the world beyond Akashavana on Monday 1 July - plenty of weather to see them out with heavy rain followed by bright sunshine. What a joyous job this is! The retreat was an absolute pleasure to be part of - I think I was able to feel more relaxed and confident and therefore to stay open to a slightly wider vision of what was taking place and the significance of the commitment that we all make at ordination - and ongoingly in our lives as dharmacharinis. That doesn't articulate the half of it but perhaps can be a finger pointing...

I have so much appreciation, respect and gratitude for Kulanandi, Akasasuri, Aryadrishti, Manibhadri and Saddhahadaya, the retreat team, who inspired, surprised, reminded and guided whilst exemplifying spiritual friendship and the Order at its best. Sadhu!

Now preparing for a period of maintenance and decorating and putting some love into the buildings and land before welcoming the team for Viveka and Singhashri's retreat in August. Soon come!

with love, Bodhipaksini