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Ordinations at Padmaloka

We are delighted to announce that the ordinations of the following people took place on 24th July, at Padmaloka retreat centre.

Public preceptor Vidyadaka:

Aidan Dunsdon, from Stroud, becomes Indramati
Registered spelling: Indramati
A Sanksrit name meaning ‘He who has a mind like Indra’
Private preceptor: Bhadra

Colin Mawhinney, from Leeds, becomes Śāntibhāsa (long first and second ‘a’)
Registered spelling: Shantibhasa
A Sanskrit name meaning ‘Light of...

Ordinations at Padmaloka

Dear Order Members,

I am delighted to announce the ordinations of the following five men at Padmaloka on Friday 2nd August 2024.

with metta,

Dharmadipa

Public preceptor Satyaraja

Tim Wright becomes Danacharin “He who practises giving”
(long first and third ‘a’)
Private Preceptor Sujana

Steve Odell becomes Upayalila “He for whom skilful means is play”
(long first ‘a’ and ‘i’)
Private Preceptor Jinapalita

David Float becomes Shubhadasa “He who is a servant of beauty”
(long second ‘a’)
Private Preceptor Priyananda

Damien Dufourd becomes Padmanara “Man of the Lotus”
Private Preceptor Padmavajra

Ian JD becomes Shraddhin “He who has trusting faith and confidence”
Private Preceptor Danapriya