BUDDHIST AND CATHOLIC NUNS VISIT THE ABBEY!
Presents, Taking Refuge, Distinguished Visitors
After the three month retreat, things are returning to normal routine.
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Bryan, an inmate in Texas, painted this beautiful image of the Buddha on a handkerchief as an offering to Ven. Chodron.
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Dan Ryan, from Treasure Valley Dharma Friends, in Boise came to the Abbey for the ceremony of taking refuge and precepts.
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Crocuses - A Sure Sign of Spring
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Sunday, April 1st, five Taiwanese Bhikshunis: two from Chi Yuan Temple (American Evergreen Buddhist Association) in Kirkland, WA and two visiting from The Enlightenment Temple in Atlanta and our 2 neighboring Carmelite nuns came for a visit to the Abbey.
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A frosty morning tour of the Abbey grounds
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Carmelite sisters Nancy (left) and Leslie (right)
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Relaxing with Ven. Jendy from Kirkland.
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After Sojong at the Abbey with the Taiwanese Nuns
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Thanking Ven. Chodron for her hospitality
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