Dear friends in the sangha,

Our good friend Lewi Martin is soon to attend the ordination retreat at Guhyaloka in Spain. This is a very important time for Lewi, as he makes this significant step. However, to do this, Lewi needs our help.

To help him meet the costs of the retreat, travel, accommodation, and to help him with his finances on his return, we'd like to raise £2,500 towards his costs. Here are a few words from Lewi about his situation:

"Hi all

For a while now I have been working hard as a supply teacher and doing other work too. However, my work isn’t the most lucrative, and I don’t have significant savings. I’ve also had to factor in that when I return from ordination in July, it will be the end of the school year so won’t be able to generate much income until September. In the last few months, I have also had to take some time off to rest. This is due to the demanding nature of supply work and its effects on my well-being. Admittedly, it has been a struggle at times.

However, I am very much looking forward to the ordination and becoming part of the Triratna Order. I’m not entirely comfortable asking for contributions but there is something natural about asking for help from the Sangha in this journey.

If you can contribute to this appeal, great- I would really appreciate it but if you can’t, that’s fine too.

Metta

Lewi"

Please help Lewi if you can. We know he would be deeply appreciative of your support and care. Thank you

Vishangka & Buddhasamagama