It's time', and 'yes we can' for an Australian Buddhist (Ajhan Cha) Sangha for Australian. Everyone is doing in accordance with the Vinaya. They (The Thai elders) are over there, and we are over here thousands of miles away with different culture, customs and traditions (such as independent decision making and democracy). Buddhism has been adapting to the local environment (for better or for worst) since its spread over the past 2500 years, I find the notion "expel" very strange to say the least. Sydney, Australia - 5 Dec 2009 |