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Thanks so much for posting this. It’s great to hear from Karunamaya, and get a little glimpse of the ordination process for women in India. I hope the plans for a retreat centre for women come through, and that the ordination teams receive enough support for people to be ordained in a timely fashion.Karunamaya mentions a concern that the ordination teams receive funding first, rather than it being diverted to the retreat centre, so bear this in mind if you are considering donating.
Hi, just to clarify from the India Dhamma Trust’s point of view, we will sponsor the vital work of the ordination teams first before sponsoring the women’s retreat centre. The ordination teams keep the whole Movement vital and alive, bringing people into the Order from all over India and inspiring their practice once they are ordained. The more donations we receive, we can make sure the ordination teams are well supported and ensure the women’s retreat centre gets the funds it needs.
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Dear Dhammadinna,
You remain an inspiration regardless of what position you hold. Your influence is global and I for one am a stronger Order Member for having met you. May your wisdom grow ever deeper in this new phase of life.
With abounding metta,
Bodhidasa
Dear Dhammadina
You have been an inspiration to me ever since we sat on the wall in the courtyard of the LBC in 1990 during a break in the Bodhi Heart wk you were leading when you listened attentively to me as I told about leaving my marriage of twenty-five years. For the first time I felt I was heard and understood. A truly empathic way of being.
Much love Ratnachuda
Hi Dhammadina
It’s lovely to hear your story of being part of the college and a public preceptor. Many thanks for all that you’ve done for our Order and movement. I wish you well in this next phase of your life.
Metta
Vishangka x
A million sadhus! You have given so much and inspired and influenced so many of us. Good to read a little of your experience of all those years. lots of love Khemajoti
Thank you for writing about your experience of Public Precepting which was lovely to read. You have been kind to me at a number of crucial points in my spiritual life - memorably at the LBC in 1988, at Twemlows Ave in 1992 or 93, in Birmingham in 1996, and again in the early 2000s… and many points in between. You have been a wonderful treasure for the Order and movement. I hope you enjoy your retirement - if that’s what it is..? Love, Samacitta
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Dear Subhuti,
Thank you for all the work you have done to help the spiritual growth of our Order. Thank you too for exemplifying the principle of moving back to allow other people to step into the responsibilities which you have been holding.
I’m looking forward to seeing what your next step turns out to be… especially if it means more teaching the Dhamma and kalyana mitrata!
With lots of love & appreciation
Vajranatha
Hi Subhuti
Many many thanks for all that you have given to the order and college over the years. I find your example so inspiring and I wish you well in this next phase of your life. I look forward to seeing what arises!
Metta
Vishangka x
28 years! Thank you for all you have given in that time. I do hope that new, creative space opens up for you and that you enjoy and spiritually benefit from whatever emerges. With metta Khemajoti
Thank you so much Subhuti for all that you have done for Triratna and the world. Your exhortation to bring about a Dharma revolution to also include the poor and marginalised in our society has been my compass for many years and you having said it made me feel I could be part of the Order and give of myself in my own unique and imperfect way. I wish you deep fulfilment, creativity and happiness. May all blessings be yours.
With deep thanks
Amaladipa
Dear Subhuti,
thank you so much for all you have done and for all you have given, I believe the Order owes you an immense debt of gratitude for this, there is so much that could be rejoiced in.
With love,
Sanghanistha
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Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!
Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!
Sadhu indeed! Many thanks. x Munisha
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Thank you Saddhaloka. Really appreciate the clarity around this and the care you have taken to communicate it.
Sucimani xx
Just to be clear, the discussion at the college meeting, although it had been triggered by the situation mentioned in this piece, was a discussion about the principle of name change and was not about the individual concerned.
Hi Saddhaloka,
I understand that the Order Member mentioned’s preferred pronouns are “they” and “them”. I think it would be kind and respectful to honour that request.
Prabhakari
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Congratulations, Maitripala, a valuable step for the sangha in Australia and New Zealand, another home grown public preceptor.
Sobhanandi
Fabulous news. I am very proud of you my dear ordination sister. You will be of great benefit in Australia and New Zealand.
Many sadhus.
Sucimani xx
Sadhu to you, Maitripala! I’m sure you will be/are a great addition to the Public Preceptors’ body in Australasia! Love, Samacitta
Fantastic Maitripala, sending much love from Akashamani
Sadhu dear Maitripala. Good news for Australasia and the world! With love to you, Kalyanasri