Taking the plunge

Discussion of ordination, the Vinaya and monastic life. How and where to ordain? Bhikkhuni ordination etc.
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Such courage! Good on ya mate. Have a good one, best of luck.

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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!

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rowyourboat wrote: 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?
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No I haven't. I met Ven dhammajiva when he visited UK. Is this venerable from Nissaranawanaya?
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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.
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May you have a nice time as a monk.
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Good for you Blackbird and remember to share your progress with us.

Is there a particular reason you chose to ordain in Sri Lanka?
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Thank you every one :D
Wind wrote: Is there a particular reason you chose to ordain in Sri Lanka?
I found a teacher who I have a lot of confidence in.

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BlackBird wrote:Thank you every one :D
Wind wrote: Is there a particular reason you chose to ordain in Sri Lanka?
I found a teacher who I have a lot of confidence in.

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Oh that is a great reason. :smile:
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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.
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Greetings Jack,
BlackBird wrote:I found a teacher who I have a lot of confidence
Are you going to Potgulgala Aranya?

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retrofuturist wrote: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.

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Greetings Jack,

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

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retrofuturist wrote: 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.

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'The Blessed One is the Teacher, I am a disciple. He is the one who knows, not I." - MN. 70 Kitagiri Sutta

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Greetings Jack,

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

:anjali:

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