Farewell Blackbird!

Discussion of ordination, the Vinaya and monastic life. How and where to ordain? Bhikkhuni ordination etc.
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May you meet with true happiness in this lifetime! Metta.

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This noble undertaking makes me very happy. I'm glad to be witness to it. I hope to hear of your progress along the path of liberation.

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Good luck!
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Fantastic! Good luck!
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Best wishes Jack! May you reach Nibanna in this very life and return to show us all the way as well!

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Good luck and don't forget to send pictures!

Pictures of Sri Lanka and the ordination!

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Best of luck to you Jack.

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May you attain Nibbana! :anjali:
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You are going somewhere?
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All the best, Jack ! _/\_


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Good luck, Jack and much perseverance!!



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Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!

May you fare well and persevere diligently along this noble path!

I know you're crazy busy preparing, but if by a slim chance you have time, could you write an essay on your journey towards ordination? I would love to post it to my Aspiring American Buddhist Monastics Support Group on facebook (link in signature). Doesn't have to be long at all. I think it would be of great inspiration to our members.

Ah, how I long for this day. It may never happen but I can always dream...

Good luck!
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Thank you everyone

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Dhammakid wrote: I know you're crazy busy preparing, but if by a slim chance you have time, could you write an essay on your journey towards ordination?
I'll do my best :)

metta
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May you be another beacon in the mist of darkness. :namaste:
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Congratulations on entering the path to ordination. I hope you meet with success and be safe in your journey! :anjali:
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