padminidatla supported this Intent 39 weeks ago

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  mahabn: Pagoda > stupa > pile of stones > Hermes> Talus > winged foot > Mercury> Budh
  
  
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  mahabn: Yes the tides have turned so to speak ;) But the symbol of the begging bowl is important here. I think it went back to Pagoda coins and a Baghavan.. pagoda 1582, from Port. pagode (1516), from a corruption of Pers. butkada, from but "idol" + kada "dwelling." Or perhaps from or infl. by Tamil pagavadi "house belonging to a deity," from Skt. bhagavati "goddess," fem. of bhagavat "blessed, adorable," from *bhagah "good fortune," from PIE base *bhag- "to share out, apportion" (cf. Gk. phagein "to eat;" see -phagous).
  
  
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  Rouzanna Vardanyan: Kay, we live in an interesting world. Before, it was the society, which by recognizing the real value of those having dedicated themselves to serving to the spiritual needs of the society, would support them in the monasteries. Now, it is the monks who recognize their value to the society in the sense of its spiritual needs, and are obliged to look for money for their stay in the monastery. Amazing, isn't it? Love Rouzanna
  
  
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  mahabn: Dear Eva and Jeanie.. First of all he supported himself through about 5 years of training with a Rinpoche in India but his funds have now run out. I believe that he still would like to stay at the monastery but needs to pay a small amount for his keep. He has limited internet access and I have asked him to give me more details but up to this point I have not heard anymore. As soon as I know more I will post here. Thank you both for your support and interest.. I have started corresponding with someone from the same lineage and he may be able to start a collection for the monk... he is looking into it for me and at this point there is nothing definite. love Kay
  
  
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  forstlwn: Why does he have no money. What is looking to do with the money. Maybe we could help more if we knew how to support the monk.
  
  
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  evamarianova: Kay, I'd like to support this beautiful intent and I'd like to help. Wish you could have receive more comments & suggestions on this one. Love,Eva