Bhikkhuni ordination at Aranya Bodhi hermitage, California, on August 29th, 2010:
http://awakening-forest-hermitage.blogspot.com/
From the blog:
"... a new beginning for both the new bhikkhunis and for Buddhism in North America, as this was the first Theravada Bhikkhuni ordination ever to be held here performed entirely by the Theravada Bhikkhuni Sangha together with the Theravada Bhikkhu Sangha..."
Suan
Bhikkhuni Ordination in California, 29th Aug 2010
Re: Bhikkhuni Ordination in California, 29th Aug 2010
According to the Aranya Bodhi blog, monks from Abhayagiri, including its abbot , participated in the quorum for the dual-ordination.
Re: Bhikkhuni Ordination in California, 29th Aug 2010
Yes, that's wonderful that Ajahn Pasanno (abbot of Abhayagiri) lent his presence. One ex-siladhara was among the newly-ordained bhikkunis. And other siladhara from the California area attended to show their support. Wonder what the other Western Ajahn Chah lineage monks think about this, esp those in England?
Re: Bhikkhuni Ordination in California, 29th Aug 2010
As Ajahn Amaro is the new abbot of Amaravati, their response would be interesting. Hopefully, it'll signal a thaw in their stand.tripleN wrote:Yes, that's wonderful that Ajahn Pasanno (abbot of Abhayagiri) lent his presence. One ex-siladhara was among the newly-ordained bhikkunis. And other siladhara from the California area attended to show their support. Wonder what the other Western Ajahn Chah lineage monks think about this, esp those in England?
Btw, did Ajahn Passano seek consensus from the larger sangha to participate in this ordination? That was the reason claimed for Aj Brahm's "ex-communication".
Mods: there is a similar thread for this under "Theravada for the Modern world". Would it be appropriate to merge these 2 threads.
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Re: Bhikkhuni Ordination in California, 29th Aug 2010
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from Bhikkhu Bhodi!
which Bhikkhus played a part?
from Bhikkhu Bhodi!
which Bhikkhus played a part?
Blog, Suttas, Aj Chah, Facebook.
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He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that. His reasons may be good, and no one may have been able to refute them.
But if he is equally unable to refute the reasons on the opposite side, if he does not so much as know what they are, he has no ground for preferring either opinion …
...
He must be able to hear them from persons who actually believe them … he must know them in their most plausible and persuasive form.
John Stuart Mill
Re: Bhikkhuni Ordination in California, 29th Aug 2010
I don't think that this would cause a stir with Thai Forrest representatives in either the West or Thailand. After all, it was labelled as a "Theravada" ordination - and while they might dismiss it as non-authentic Theravadan, I think they will ignore it as long as it is not in any way related to the Thai Forrest tradition.
But overall, I think it's great news and I am wishing all the best to the newly ordained Bhikkhuni
But overall, I think it's great news and I am wishing all the best to the newly ordained Bhikkhuni
Re: Bhikkhuni Ordination in California, 29th Aug 2010
See also:
1) A personal account of the newly ordained Bhikkhuni Thanasanti at:
http://awakeningtruth.org/blog/
2) More photos of the ordination at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/85925581@N ... 4741073885
Suan.
1) A personal account of the newly ordained Bhikkhuni Thanasanti at:
http://awakeningtruth.org/blog/
2) More photos of the ordination at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/85925581@N ... 4741073885
Suan.