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from Venerable Nirodha

Reflections then and now. There is still the reverberation of the triple request to both the Bhikkhuni and Bhikkhu Sangha requesting higher ordination:

MAY THE SANGHA RAISE ME UP OUT OF COMPASSION

And both Sanghas present DID.

How to express the CHANGE, the gratitude, joy, deep peace, depth and support, the blessings felt, ever since then!

TRULY FEELING FULLY ORDAINED, UPLIFTED.

‘ENDOWED WITH THE COMPLETE SET OF TRAINING’

‘BHIKKHUNI’ is not felt as a title in itself, BUT as a total and complete COMMITMENT and RESPONSIBILITY, A SPIRITUAL BEING. When factors are fulfilled so are the outcomes.

Gidgegannup, Australia - 30 Nov 2009