Seven women ordinained in Australasia

Purna writes from New Zealand with news of the ordinations of seven women in Australasia, saying -

“At a Public Ordination ceremony held at 8pm on Sunday 22 May at Shambhala Retreat Centre, Golden Bay, New Zealand, Clare Feeney was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order as Muditanandi, a Sanskrit name meaning ‘She who delights in sympathetic joy’.  Her private preceptor was Varadevi and her public preceptor was Megha.

"At the Public Ordination ceremony held at 2pm on Thursday 26 May, also at Shambhala Retreat Centre, Golden Bay, the following Dharmacharinis were born:

Cheryl Hyde became Kamalamayi (Pali) – 'She who is full of the lotus'. Private preceptor Chittaprabha.

Anne Barrey became Dharmamodini (Sanskrit) – 'She who rejoices in the Dharma'.  Private preceptor Chittaprabha.

Helen Commander became Vimalashri (Sanskrit) – 'She whose radiance is pure'.  Private preceptor Varadevi.

The Public Preceptor for these was Megha

Janet Hughes became Viryaja (Sanskrit) – 'She who is born from energy in pursuit of the good'.  Private preceptor Megha.

Jenny Cornish became Yashokaruna (Sanskrit) – 'She whose compassion is beautiful'.  Private preceptor Megha.

Lisa Raby became Dantachitta (Sanskrit) – 'She whose mind is tamed'.  Private preceptor Megha.

The Public Preceptor for these was Varadevi.

With Metta, Purna, (sent on behalf of Varadevi)