Ordinations at Huen Tsang Retreat Centre

Namo Buddhay, Jaibhim.

We are delighted to let you know the names of the new dharmacharinis publicly ordained at Huen Tsang Retreat Centre, Bordharan, Wardha on 21st January.

Public Preceptor Vijaya

Pramila Kale becomes Ratnataraka, name meaning “Precious saviour”

Private preceptor Abhayadana

Nalini Gawai becomes Vivekasri, name meaning “She who has the glory of discernment”

Private preceptor Abhayadana

Balkaur Baudh becomes Amitamani, name meaning ”She who bears the jewel of the boundless”

Private preceptor Abhayadana

Ratnamala Lote becomes Amitavajri, name meaning ”She who possesses limitless vajras”

Private preceptor Abhayadana

Hiran Ambade becomes Gunratna, name meaning ”Jewel of virtue”

Private preceptor Suprabha

Satyabhama More becomes Dipasila, name meaning ”She whose ethical conduct is like a lamp”

Private preceptor Jayamani

Banabai Tembhre becomes Maitrimegha, name meaning ”Cloud of loving kindness”

Private preceptor Ojogita

Suman...

UK & Ireland Combined Area Order Weekend

“Thus have I Heard…”

“Although the words “Thus have I heard” have a literal historic meaning, they also suggest something more esoteric…  just as the historical Ananda listened to the Buddha, so the Ananda inside us hears the voice of truth within…”

Sangharakshita, The Drama of Cosmic Enlightenment

This long weekend will follow the very successful format of last year’s Combined Area Order Weekend which was a great collaboration; hosted by the International Order Convenors and led by the Adhisthana Teaching Community. 
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