Ukraine Ratanasīla Banthe in Kiev
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Ratanasīla Banthe is a virtuous Venerable Bhikkhu, a Thero who has got his ordination in the meditation forest monastery Nā Uyana in Srilanka.
He lives at Nāuyana normally, dedicated to the practice of Vinaya ( monastic precepts) and meditation.
But he recently went to Kiev, to get a new passport as his visa would expire soon. He stays with 2 others Theravāda bhikkhu there.
Unfortunately the war started there ������. There are explosions due to bomb attacks, transports are blocked... Men are not allowed to go away from the country because the martial law.
It starts to become difficult for Banthe to get requisites and food. He tried to go on the alms round in the city, pindapāta, but the local people were afraid and ask him who he is, as they have never seen a bhikkhu and it is a war time.
We can extend our hand to make shine the quality of generosity in our heart and in the Buddha sāsana! Anyone who likes can help by giving, by transfer for a local kappiya ( stewart as Banthe is not allowed to use money ) who will provide Banthe with food and other requisites there. Any amount, according to our means, is a great merit, as it will help the Mahā Sangha members to protect their Sīla, and help them in time of danger!������������������������������������
There is no small dāna, especially to virtuous Bhikkhus who are dedicated to sīla, samādhi and paññā, therefore let the tender feeling of mettā, loving kindness, and the treasure of faith saddhā, and generous heart cāga guide us to do the kusala, wholesome kamma, which will help Banthe and conduce us to places that are from danger.
We can also spread our mettā for Banthe and all people there. May they all be happy and free from danger������������������
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May all of you be well and happy ������������������
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