What a beautiful day in a beautiful setting with beautiful people. The pleasure was certainly mine. I look forward to many more visits in the future.
My thanks to David for inviting me and for his confidence in my understanding of the Dhamma. We are off to a very good start.
Ajahn Don
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- Fri Oct 11, 2013 1:52 pm
- Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
- Topic: Black jack dealer to Bhikkhu
- Replies: 19
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- Sun Aug 04, 2013 9:38 pm
- Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
- Topic: Black jack dealer to Bhikkhu
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Re: Black jack dealer to Bhikkhu
Kilanta, I was ordained in Turner, Oregon at Wat Buddha Oregon. The first picture is of my abbot, Ajahn Chalee, one of the most respected teachers of Vipassana meditation, and the other is Ajahn Suben, abbot of Wat Buddha Oregon. My upacaya was the president of the Thai Bhikkus USA Association, so I...
- Wed Jul 24, 2013 1:39 am
- Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
- Topic: the pali name
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Re: the pali name
Ben has it right. That's how I got my Pali name, which no one uses. I'm Than Don to everyone. I think Gatasaro means one who scares cats, but I could be making that up.
- Sun Jul 21, 2013 12:38 am
- Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
- Topic: Black jack dealer to Bhikkhu
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6627
Re: Black jack dealer to Bhikkhu
Thank you for the welcome. I am now a one month-old monk. This has been one of the best things I've ever done. It's been a great experience so far, even if the most challenging. I congratulate you all on finding the right path. A wonderful life.
Sadhu, sadhu, sadhu.
Than Don
Sadhu, sadhu, sadhu.
Than Don