Resignation of Kusalamati

Dear Order Members,

I have received a letter of resignation from Kusalamati/Dave Blakemore.

Kusalamati was ordained in Guhyaloka in June 2012 and I was his public preceptor.

After checking with his private preceptor, Dharmadipa, and Taradasa, one of his kalyanamitras, I have written back to him formally accepting his resignation and wishing him happiness and a good life on his chosen path. 

I include his letter of resignation.

With metta,

Saddhaloka

Over the last 10 years my participation in the Order and movement has significantly waned to the point of...

Ordinations in New Zealand

Dear Friends,

We are delighted to announce the public ordinations of two women at Sudarshanaloka Retreat centre on Wednesday 23rd July 2025.

Justine Farrington from Aukland becomes Śraddhikā, meaning “she who has faith”
Registered spelling: Shraddhika
Private preceptor: Vajrajyoti
Public preceptor: Malini

Beck Sinclair from Aukland becomes Sāradayā, meaning “she whose essence or strength is kindness”
Registered spelling: Saradaya
Private preceptor: Akasamati
Public preceptor: Vajrajyoti

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New role available at Adhisthana

There are seven buildings that comprise Adhisthana’s indoor spaces, ranging in age from 30 to 230 years old. In our first decade these spaces have already hosted countless retreatants, pilgrims and visitors who come here to be inspired by Bhante Sangharakshita’s vision of the Dharma. They walk through our doors, hang out in the lounges, sit together in the shrine room, gaze out of the windows at the grounds, and before too long find themselves feeling at home. Adhisthana provides...