Updated Dec 29:
Parami writes:

“Dear brothers and sisters, Bhante saw the consultant today who says that the pneumonia infection seems to be clear and that he may get home in the next couple of days, which is great news.

Again, thanks for the metta and good wishes - please do keep sending your metta to Bhante and those caring for him.

The next update will be when Bhante is home.

Updated Dec 24:
Bhante is still in hospital, he is comfortable and stable and has responded well to the antibiotics. He managed to sleep last night.

He will stay in hospital until mid week when he next sees the consultant. Please continue to send metta to Bhante and those looking after him.  Bhante greatly appreciates the well wishing. 

Dear friends,

We wanted to let you know that a couple of nights ago Sangharakshita was taken into hospital with a chest infection. He has been diagnosed with pneumonia and is being treated with antibiotics. He has improved since, responding well to the antibiotics, and we are now waiting to hear from the consultant.  

We will let you know when we have more news. Meanwhile, please send your metta to Bhante and those looking after him.

With metta,
Parami and Lokeshvara