Taking the plunge

[retrofuturist]

Greetings Jack,

I'm very pleased for you.

Keep up the good work.



Metta,
Retro.

[PeterB]

What he said.
What you are doing is a blessing for all beings Jack. The great Going Forth.

[baratgab]

My idea thus far has been a meditation-acclimatisation programme, whereby I intensify my efforts whilst living at home, then I leave for Bodhinyanarama in Wellington on April 10th, it's Thai Forest tradition, so there's good practice environment, but it's not too heavy going - It should allow me time to adapt to the monastic routine a bit more than if I had left straight from home to Sri Lanka.

I'm sure that the whole thing will go all-right. If you have any difficulties while you are at home, you don't have to worry about them. In a monastic environment both the precepts and the regular meditation are actually much easier to maintain. Or at least this was my experience; and this is one of the reasons why I plan to ordain too.

Good luck.

[appicchato]

...I plan to ordain too.

[bodhabill]

Hi Jack

Belated best wishes

You are wise beyond your years and as such I know you will find what you are looking for

Enjoy the journey

With Metta
Bill

[Euclid]

Such courage! Good on ya mate. Have a good one, best of luck.

Ka kite, ka pai!

[rowyourboat]

May you attain nibbana. I am from Sri lanka and you have chosen your teachers well. I am reminded of a danish monk in the jungles of Mahiyangana Ven Amathasiri who would be inspiring to meet. He has lived in the jungles there over 20years. If all else fails just keep track of lobha dosa moha in your own mind and keep batting away! If you meet Ven dhammajiva give him my (my name is Matheesha) regards!

Best wishes on your journey!

With metta

[nissaranamagga]

I am from Sri lanka and you have chosen your teachers well. I am reminded of a danish monk in the jungles of Mahiyangana Ven Amathasiri who would be inspiring to meet.

Have you heard of Ven. Gnanadipa?

[rowyourboat]

No I haven't. I met Ven dhammajiva when he visited UK. Is this venerable from Nissaranawanaya?

[nissaranamagga]

No he lives by himself. Lived in the Laggala area for many years and now in 'tanna' Balangoda. Recently he came to belihuloya aranya for just a few days and went back. A very senior and much respected monk among the forest tradition.

[altar]

May you have a nice time as a monk.

[Wind]

Good for you Blackbird and remember to share your progress with us.

Is there a particular reason you chose to ordain in Sri Lanka?

[BlackBird]

Thank you every one

Is there a particular reason you chose to ordain in Sri Lanka?

I found a teacher who I have a lot of confidence in.

metta
Jack

[Wind]

Thank you every one

Is there a particular reason you chose to ordain in Sri Lanka?

I found a teacher who I have a lot of confidence in.

metta
Jack

Oh that is a great reason.

[ando]

You have my utmost admiration Jack. May you find what you are looking for in Sri lanka.

I too am "plotting" my getaway, targeting within 2 years although my leaving-home path would probably take me to Thailand and the UK before hitting India or Sri Lanka.

[retrofuturist]

Greetings Jack,

I found a teacher who I have a lot of confidence

Are you going to Potgulgala Aranya?

Metta,
Retro.

[BlackBird]

Greetings Jack,

Are you going to Potgulgala Aranya?

Metta,
Retro.

This is something I hope to do once I have a grounding in the monastic lifestyle. Perhaps a few years down the track, provided Venerable Nyanananda is still alive then.

metta
Jack

[retrofuturist]

Greetings Jack,

Well don't count on the great man waiting for you!

Metta,
Retro.

[BlackBird]

Well don't count on the great man waiting for you!

Please understand that I am so far unsure of how visas will work out, essentially all I've been told is: "Don't worry, you can sort it out when you get here."
I assume a monastery will have to endorse me for visa extensions, in which case I would feel obliged to remain at that monastery for a fair duration. In a perfect world I would like to go around and sample what each environment has to offer before I ordain, but because of constraints this may not be possible, time will tell.

I don't expect anybody to wait on me, certainly not a great man.

metta
Jack

[retrofuturist]

Greetings Jack,

Fair enough. Apologies if I appeared to be exerting any pressure on you.



Metta,
Retro.