Messages to the PFoD Community during COVID-19
Blessings from Luang Por
Thai interpretation here and below
Essay from Ajahn Thanissaro
Encouragement from Ajahn Sudanto
Peaceful greetings to all from Abhayagiri
I am writing from a secluded room at Abhayagiri, doing some extra social distancing since going to the airport to pick up Ajahn Cunda, who has just returned to us from his European journey, most recently (and coming directly from) Italy. He is in full 14-day quarantine and is doing well, and we are looking forward to him re-establishing himself in the U.S. These are kinda strange times…. traveling to the airport and in the airport, it almost seemed like a neutron bomb had dropped: all structures intact, only a few people here and there.
Yet, monastery life continues on much the same, since our lives are relatively simple and we are incredibly well-supported by the lay community (Anumodana!). On the internal level, the only refuge is in the Triple Gem, especially the reflections on the transiency of the body and intellect, which gives a great amount of peace and release of any stress. On the external level, so-o-o much gratitude and kind feelings to all of our greater Community (my fellow monastics and lay practitioners) who just keep on doing what we’re doing, facing the challenges and meeting them with integrity and gentleness. That is where I like to focus most of my attention…..keeping up with the news to some extent is OK, but dwelling quietly with mindfulness, clear comprehension, and loving-kindness are really where it’s at! Keep a balanced heart, do your duties, and keep coming back “home.”
With appreciation for all of you,
Ajahn Karunadhammo
Greetings from Ajahn Jotipalo
Meditating with Kids
Ayya Medhanandi “There is Sanctuary”
Ayya Santussika asks “Now What do We Do?”
“…Stay Grounded, Stay Centered…” Well Wishes from Debbie Stamp
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