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Re: I've been accepted to stay at Ajahn Brahm's monastery

Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 12:38 am
by Anagarika
To be honest, at the beginning I was going to steer clear of it due to the bhikkhuni controversy.
For this reason alone I might have flown or swum to Perth to ask to ordain as an anagarika there! Ajahn Brahm, like most heroes, took action when others would not and accepted the consequences. In the end, he's more supported than ever.

James, I wish you the best, but be mindful that Ajahn Brahm is on the leading edge of what I feel is the next wave in the Thai sangha, that being full support of women in the Sangha. As you know from his Dhamma talks, he's a progressive force. You have a rare opportunity to train with someone who represents the new wave, and I hope you see this as rarefied air, and not a hindrance. Anumodana!

Re: I've been accepted to stay at Ajahn Brahm's monastery

Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 1:59 am
by SarathW
Congratulation James!
Now I can get the answers to my questions from horse's mouth> :D

Re: I've been accepted to stay at Ajahn Brahm's monastery

Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:01 am
by James the Giant
BuddhaSoup wrote: You have a rare opportunity to train with someone who represents the new wave, and I hope you see this as rarefied air, and not a hindrance. Anumodana!
Ah yes, it certainly is great. The reason I was worried about going there was that monks from Ajahn Brahm's monastery are not exactly super-welcome at the other Ajahn Chah monasteries... they can come, but there might be some questions.
I went to another Australian monastery and the abbot there was really negative about Bodhinyana, and discouraged me from visiting it.

Re: I've been accepted to stay at Ajahn Brahm's monastery

Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:46 am
by Anagarika
I went to another Australian monastery and the abbot there was really negative about Bodhinyana, and discouraged me from visiting it.
Was that abbot in green robes, to reflect his jealousy? :)

James, you've done a really great thing, and I can't help but think that you'll feel you're in the company of some truly excellent people at Bodhinyana. I spent some time in a Wat in Thailand, and of course you hear of rivalries and negative comments about other wats and abbots. My guess is that with the training you receive under Ajahn Brahm and the other monks there, along with your demonstrated intellect and intuition on this forum, that you'll be welcome anywhere you go. It's going to be great to hear of your experiences there once you've spent some time in whites/robes. Again, congratulations and well done!

Re: I've been accepted to stay at Ajahn Brahm's monastery

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:51 am
by puppha
Hi James,

You're really a giant! Congratulations! I wish you all the best, and may you use this new opportunity to alleviate dukkha!
:twothumbsup:

With Metta

Re: I've been accepted to stay at Ajahn Brahm's monastery

Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 2:42 am
by kizma
Excellent!
I am very happy for you!! :)

Re: I've been accepted to stay at Ajahn Brahm's monastery

Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 6:47 am
by Alobha
Great news James. All the best! =)

Re: I've been accepted to stay at Ajahn Brahm's monastery

Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 10:12 am
by waimengwan
Thanks James, for your insightful sharing about Ajahn Brahm as a result of your experience with his monastery. So tired of reading about people who talk about Ajahns and teachers based on hearsay and whatever read on the internet. Ajahn Brahm talks have benefitted me tremendously good to hear good things about him again.

Re: I've been accepted to stay at Ajahn Brahm's monastery

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 1:09 am
by marc108
Sadhu to you. Congratulations! :woohoo:

Re: I've been accepted to stay at Ajahn Brahm's monastery

Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 10:16 am
by James the Giant
Today I got a phone call from the Guest Monk, saying "YES a place has become available, when would you like to come?"
So now it's a matter of quitting my job (my work will not like that, oh dear) and selling my car, and getting rid of all my stuff or putting it in storage.
I only have a carload of things anyway, so that will be easy.

GULP!

Re: I've been accepted to stay at Ajahn Brahm's monastery

Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 10:59 am
by cooran
Deep breath now! You'll be fine! :hug:

with metta
Chris

Re: I've been accepted to stay at Ajahn Brahm's monastery

Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:05 am
by Modus.Ponens
:woohoo:

Re: I've been accepted to stay at Ajahn Brahm's monastery

Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:31 pm
by mikenz66
:hug:

:anjali:
Mike

Re: I've been accepted to stay at Ajahn Brahm's monastery

Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:50 pm
by reflection
Have a nice time! :twothumbsup:

Re: I've been accepted to stay at Ajahn Brahm's monastery

Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 10:22 pm
by Hickersonia
This has been incredibly exciting to read and I wish you only the best of fortunes as you progress on the path!

Just amazing! :jumping: