Five New Dharmacharis
Dear all,
We're delighted to announce that 5 new Dharmacharis were ordained here at Padmaloka on 1 October 2020.
After the ceremony, the clouds cleared tp reveal the sun and then after a rain shower a double rainbow appeared. An auspicious end to an auspicious afternoon.
- Public preceptor: Satyaraja -
Alex Stirling becomes Shraddhavadin
He who communicates confidence in the Dharma
Private preceptor: Mahashraddha
Clive Fletcher becomes Karunadhara
He who is a bearer of compassion
Private preceptor: Danapriya
Mike Whittham becomes Kshantabandhu
He who is a patient friend
Private preceptor: Buddhashanti
Michael Proctor becomes Buddhasamagama
He who is with the Buddhas
Private preceptor: Mahashraddha
- Public Preceptor: Padmavajra -
Chris Petts becomes Akashahrdaya
He whose heart is like open space
Private preceptor: Harshaprabha
Saddhu, saddhu, saddhu!