Pure Inspiration

Ven. Ñāṇavimala’s Suggested Readings – 129
The monastic relationship between the mentor and pupil lasted until
about 2004. During those memorable years the old lady who,
facilitated the meeting between the two (i.e. Venerable Ñāṇāloka’s
grandmother), had the opportunity to visit the island hermitages at
Polgasduwa and Parappaduwa many times, and to offer alms to the
monks and listen to Dhamma teachings. She and her family were able
to make a variety of offerings to both Venerables Ñāṇavimala and
Ñāṇāloka, and to learn true spirituality from the exceptional lives they
led. Her own devotion to the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha grew, and
was epitomized by her unflinching adherence to sīla. The compassion
and kindness she radiated were likened to these same traits inherent in
the great German monk.
This postscript is to pay homage and to venerate with extreme respect,
one of the most humble, simple, and yet a great son of the Buddha who
lived on Sri Lankan soil, the Most Venerable Ñāṇavimala Mahā Thera.
The writer is the sponsor of the publication and the daughter of the
elderly lady who offered alms to Venerable Ñāṇavimala during the
1990’s.