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THERE ARE THESE TREES, THERE ARE THESE EMPTY HUTS -
DO NOT BE NEGLIGENT, BUT MEDITATE!”
(The Buddha, Majjhima Nikaya #106/M ll 266)
DO NOT BE NEGLIGENT, BUT MEDITATE!”
(The Buddha, Majjhima Nikaya #106/M ll 266)
LIVE PODCASTS
Ajahn Dhammasiha is introducing live podcasts starting this weekend Sat 28 March
Basically, we want to cover our regular sessions as follows:
Saturday Morning 7.00 am
Triple Refuge & 5/8 Precepts
Saturday Noon 12.00 pm
Dhammatalk
Sunday Noon 12.00 pm
Dhammatalk
Sunday Afternoon 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Puja, Chanting, Guided Meditation, Short Dhammatalk
We're using 'Podbean'.
Basically, we want to cover our regular sessions as follows:
Saturday Morning 7.00 am
Triple Refuge & 5/8 Precepts
Saturday Noon 12.00 pm
Dhammatalk
Sunday Noon 12.00 pm
Dhammatalk
Sunday Afternoon 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Puja, Chanting, Guided Meditation, Short Dhammatalk
We're using 'Podbean'.
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To join the live sessions, you would need the mobile app available for Android, downloadable from Playstore here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.podbean.app.podcast Or for iphone downloadable from apple app store here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/podbean-podcast-app-player/id973361050 It's possible to use the app on 'guest' status without even opening any account. But one can also start a free account, which provides more features. Once you have the app operating, at the times given above (first one Sat 7.00am) just scroll through live podcasts. There's usually not that many live podcasts going. You can easily recognize our profile picture with our main Buddha statue. Name is: Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage Dhammagiri Podcasts We plan to make at least some of the live recordings available later, for anyone to listen at any time. Once we have uploaded them, one can listen with any browser, no need for any app, at this location (of course, only once we have done the first uploads): https://www.dhammagiri.podbean.com However, live podcasts are only accessible via the podbean app! |
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Dhammagiri closed to the public from 23 March 2020
in line with latest government regulations.
in line with latest government regulations.
All public programs cancelled.
Do not Enter the monastery for any reason at all without Prior Appointment
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May we all develop hightened diligence and mindfulness in our daily behaviour to minimize infection risk.
May the Triple Gem & all Devas protect everyone from infection by Coronavirus, may those already
suffering sickness quickly recover, and may the pandemic soon be fully contained globally!
May the Triple Gem & all Devas protect everyone from infection by Coronavirus, may those already
suffering sickness quickly recover, and may the pandemic soon be fully contained globally!
AJAHN DHAMMADARO IN THE WORKSHOP
Ajahn Dhammadaro shown hard at work in the workshop on some vital upgrades to the monks' kuti facilities.
(click on images to enlarge)
Ajahn Dhammadaro shown hard at work in the workshop on some vital upgrades to the monks' kuti facilities.
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AJAHN DHAMMADARO EXTENDED STAY AT DHAMMAGIRI
Ajahn Dhammadharo will be staying at Dhammagirii until further notice instead of going back to Thailand or Melbourne.
Ajahn Dhammadharo will be staying at Dhammagirii until further notice instead of going back to Thailand or Melbourne.
VEN. MONEYYO AT DHAMMAGIRI
Ven. Moneyyo was born in 1982 in Vienna, Austria and started his monastic life in 2009 at Cittaviveka
Monastery, UK with Ajahn Sucitto as Acariya. In 2010 he became Novice (Samanera) and in
2011 Monk (Bhikkhu) with Ajahn Amaro as Upajjhaya. He resided at Dhammagiri for a year in 2015
and has returned for a planned stay of two years. Recently arrived from overseas after accompanying
the Pilgrimage of sacred sites in India, he is currently in isolation for two weeks at Dhammagiri.
Ven. Moneyyo was born in 1982 in Vienna, Austria and started his monastic life in 2009 at Cittaviveka
Monastery, UK with Ajahn Sucitto as Acariya. In 2010 he became Novice (Samanera) and in
2011 Monk (Bhikkhu) with Ajahn Amaro as Upajjhaya. He resided at Dhammagiri for a year in 2015
and has returned for a planned stay of two years. Recently arrived from overseas after accompanying
the Pilgrimage of sacred sites in India, he is currently in isolation for two weeks at Dhammagiri.
VEN. DANTACITTO EXTENDED STAY AT DHAMMAGIRI
Ven. Dantacitto will also be staying at Dhammagiri until further notice instead of going to Malaysia as planned.
Ven. Dantacitto will also be staying at Dhammagiri until further notice instead of going to Malaysia as planned.
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VEN. BUDDHISARO NOT RETURNING Unless the travel ban on foreign nationals entering Australia is lifted, Ven. Buddhisāro will NOT be able to return from NZ to Dhammagiri. |
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DHAMMAHALL UPGRADE New Commercial Quality Kitchen & Library After many years of the inconvenience of the kitchen being located next to the Shrine Room, plans have now been finalised to relocate the kitchen to where the library is currently located, and to move the library to the front of the building where the lay retreatant’s bedroom is now. The new kitchen will be commercial quality and the library will have an increased area of quality book shelving. The second bedroom will now replace the current kitchen. The Shrine Room will be enlarged with a second sliding door and air conditioner, and a proper wall to provide sound insulation. (Click on images to enlarge) 
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The estimated cost of this project is:
$88,000
If you wish to contribute to this fund, you can do so by choosing from one of the options
listed on the website donation page. Simply indicate 'Dhammahall Upgrade' together
with your donation. To get a receipt, please also provide name & email address.
http://www.dhammagiri.org.au/donations.html
If you wish to contribute to this fund, you can do so by choosing from one of the options
listed on the website donation page. Simply indicate 'Dhammahall Upgrade' together
with your donation. To get a receipt, please also provide name & email address.
http://www.dhammagiri.org.au/donations.html
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REVIVAL OF THE BAMBOO SCREEN
Ven. Bhuripanyo brought the rains with him when he arrived on 16th of January for a stay for around 3 weeks.
On his previous stay at Dhammagiri he had overseen the project of planting our bamboo screen and many
other native plants, and set to work on our drought afflicted bamboo on arrival. Together with other Sangha
members and dedicated volunteers, he has overseen the remarkable revival of the bamboo screen.
Ven. Bhuripanyo brought the rains with him when he arrived on 16th of January for a stay for around 3 weeks.
On his previous stay at Dhammagiri he had overseen the project of planting our bamboo screen and many
other native plants, and set to work on our drought afflicted bamboo on arrival. Together with other Sangha
members and dedicated volunteers, he has overseen the remarkable revival of the bamboo screen.
There are ongoing opportunities for volunteers to help in various ways at Dhammagiri. Anyone who would
like to help out can contact the webmaster via the contact page on the website..
like to help out can contact the webmaster via the contact page on the website..
PINDAPATTA AT INALA SHOPPING CENTRE
The Sangha from Dhammagiri visited Inala Plaza Shopping Centre last week on Almsround in
celebration of the Vietnamese and Chinese New Year.
The Sangha from Dhammagiri visited Inala Plaza Shopping Centre last week on Almsround in
celebration of the Vietnamese and Chinese New Year.
VIDEOS OF AJAHN SUPOT'S & AJAH KONGRIT'S TEACHINGS
Two videos with teachings of Ajahn Supot & Ajahn Kongrit during their visit
last month are now available on our Dhammatalks Channel:
Ajahn Supot with Translation by Ajahn Kongrit
https://vimeo.com/382993640
Ajahn Kongrit: "What the 5 Precepts Offer to the World"
https://vimeo.com/384409744
Two videos with teachings of Ajahn Supot & Ajahn Kongrit during their visit
last month are now available on our Dhammatalks Channel:
Ajahn Supot with Translation by Ajahn Kongrit
https://vimeo.com/382993640
Ajahn Kongrit: "What the 5 Precepts Offer to the World"
https://vimeo.com/384409744
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RECENT VISIT BY VEN AJAHN SUPOT & VEN AJAHN KONGRIT
Members of the resident Sangha and lay supporters pose with Ven Ajahn Supot & Ven Ajahn
Kongrit at the Dhammahall during their recent visit to Dhammagiri.
Ajahn Supot Tejadhammo is the abbot of Wat Bueng Sansook in Nakhon Ratchasima Province (Korat),
Thailand. He visited Dhammagiri together with his old friend Ajahn Kongrit Ratanawanno, who is
currently one of the most senior monks at Amaravati Monastery near London. As a junior monk,
Ajahn Kongrit trained with Ajahn Supot for several years, and learned many fundamentals of the monastic
life from him. As an early disciple and long time Kalyāṇa-mitta (Dhamma-friend).
(Thank you to Tum for the photos)
Members of the resident Sangha and lay supporters pose with Ven Ajahn Supot & Ven Ajahn
Kongrit at the Dhammahall during their recent visit to Dhammagiri.
Ajahn Supot Tejadhammo is the abbot of Wat Bueng Sansook in Nakhon Ratchasima Province (Korat),
Thailand. He visited Dhammagiri together with his old friend Ajahn Kongrit Ratanawanno, who is
currently one of the most senior monks at Amaravati Monastery near London. As a junior monk,
Ajahn Kongrit trained with Ajahn Supot for several years, and learned many fundamentals of the monastic
life from him. As an early disciple and long time Kalyāṇa-mitta (Dhamma-friend).
(Thank you to Tum for the photos)
PICNIC DANA IN NEW FARM PARK
Ven Ajahn Supot & Ven Ajahn Kongrit at the New Farm Park rotunda for Dana during
their recent visit to Dhammagiri.
(Thank you to Tum for the photos)
Ven Ajahn Supot & Ven Ajahn Kongrit at the New Farm Park rotunda for Dana during
their recent visit to Dhammagiri.
(Thank you to Tum for the photos)
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TRIPS OUTSIDE THE MONASTERY
As well as Dana in New Farm Park, Ven Ajahn Supot & Ven Ajahn Kongrit visited several locations
away from the monastery during their recent visit to Dhammagiri including southbank, Mt Cootha,
Lone Pine Sanctuary, and Mt Tamborine. Thank you to all the supporters who made this possible.
away from the monastery during their recent visit to Dhammagiri including southbank, Mt Cootha,
Lone Pine Sanctuary, and Mt Tamborine. Thank you to all the supporters who made this possible.
WILDLIFE OUTSIDE THE DHAMMAHALL
NEW SOLAR PANELS
Thanks to a very generous donor, Dhammagiri now has solar panels installed on both
sides of the shed roof which will greatly reduce electricity consumption costs to the monastery
Thanks to a very generous donor, Dhammagiri now has solar panels installed on both
sides of the shed roof which will greatly reduce electricity consumption costs to the monastery
NEW PERMANENT MARQUEE
In the past Dhammagiri has hired one or more large marquees for special events,
which on our hot summer days and occasional rainy days, has been much appreciated
by the people who attend. Dhammagiri has now purchased a permanent marquee that
will both serve this purpose and be available for general use. This will be a great cost
saving to the monastery over time.
In the past Dhammagiri has hired one or more large marquees for special events,
which on our hot summer days and occasional rainy days, has been much appreciated
by the people who attend. Dhammagiri has now purchased a permanent marquee that
will both serve this purpose and be available for general use. This will be a great cost
saving to the monastery over time.
MERIT OPPORTUNITIES
As a registered non-profit organisation, Dhammagiri is dependent entirely on donations, and does
not charge for any teachings or accommodation. It is only due to your generous donations that we
have been able to cover ongoing expenses, and we would like to extend our anumodana to all those
who have contributed over the years. A number of special projects requiring substantial funding
are currently under way in addition to ongoing medical and travel expenses. To enable our
donors to direct their donations specifically to these highly meritorious projects, we have now
established a number of special funds for this purpose.
Click to donate to any of the following funds:
As a registered non-profit organisation, Dhammagiri is dependent entirely on donations, and does
not charge for any teachings or accommodation. It is only due to your generous donations that we
have been able to cover ongoing expenses, and we would like to extend our anumodana to all those
who have contributed over the years. A number of special projects requiring substantial funding
are currently under way in addition to ongoing medical and travel expenses. To enable our
donors to direct their donations specifically to these highly meritorious projects, we have now
established a number of special funds for this purpose.
Click to donate to any of the following funds:
We count on your ongoing support of Dhammagiri.
Anumodanā for your kind generosity.
Anumodanā for your kind generosity.
The formal dedication of robes to the Sangha, guided by Ajahn Suthanai Dhaniyo
ROBE OFFERING CEREMONY - SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2019
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KATHINA CEREMONY AT BUDDHA BODHIVANA
Ajahn Dhammasiha, together with Ven. Dantacitto and Ven. Buddhisāro attended
last year’s Kathina Ceremony at Buddha Bodhivana Monastery on 10 November.
Ajahn Dhammasiha, together with Ven. Dantacitto and Ven. Buddhisāro attended
last year’s Kathina Ceremony at Buddha Bodhivana Monastery on 10 November.
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Firefighters - Fighting the Defilements that Burn our Heart https://vimeo.com/357428357
Contemplating Fading Away - Guided Breath Meditation https://vimeo.com/357271774 The Simile of the Saw - Kakacūpama Sutta Exploration MN #21 https://vimeo.com/356981149 Water is Teaching us to Let Go https://vimeo.com/353262677 |
VESAK PHOTOS
A selection of photos of the Vesak celebrations on Sunday 19 May 2019
can be viewed by clicking the button here.
A selection of photos of the Vesak celebrations on Sunday 19 May 2019
can be viewed by clicking the button here.
New brooms for the morning sweep
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BIOGRAPHY OF AJAHN CHAH NOW AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH The English version of Ajahn Chah's biography is available at Dhammagiri. The translation has been prepared by Ajahn Jayasaro (previous abbot of Wat Pah Nanachat and one of Ajahn Chah's senior Western disciples), who had also written the Thai original. Included is a great wealth of additional new material, meant to introduce newcomers not yet so familiar with the Forest Tradition to the background and meaning of our practices. This book is superbly produced both in terms of content and external appearance, 800+ pages hardcover in full linen with stitched binding. You can now get it at Dhammagiri (and other monasteries of the lineage of Ajahn Chah) completely for free, due to the amazing generosity of the dedicated sponsors of this publication. |
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THE HORSES ARE BACK
Our new neighbours are agisting their horses in Dhammagiri's lower paddock.
Please do not allow children to venture into the paddock.
Our new neighbours are agisting their horses in Dhammagiri's lower paddock.
Please do not allow children to venture into the paddock.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
A small group of regular volunteers work in the forest and fields of
Dhammagiri on various projects - here digging out Lantana.
A small group of regular volunteers work in the forest and fields of
Dhammagiri on various projects - here digging out Lantana.
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AJAHN KEVALI - DHAMMATALKS
Ajahn Kevali's teachings on his recent visit to Dhammagiri are now uploaded to our
'Dhammatalks' video channel and can be viewed there by clicking on the links below.
Ajahn Kevali: "Integrating Everything into Practice" https://vimeo.com/305608967
Ajahn Kevali: "Intellectual vs Experiential Wisdom" https://vimeo.com/305859296
Ajahn Kevali's teachings on his recent visit to Dhammagiri are now uploaded to our
'Dhammatalks' video channel and can be viewed there by clicking on the links below.
Ajahn Kevali: "Integrating Everything into Practice" https://vimeo.com/305608967
Ajahn Kevali: "Intellectual vs Experiential Wisdom" https://vimeo.com/305859296
AJAHN DHAMMASIHA AT BODHINYANARAMA
MONASTERY IN NEW ZEALAND
Ajahn Dhammasiha attended the Stupa Dedication Ceremony on 2 December where,
in the company of some 20 resident and visiting monks, the mural and Buddha Rupa were
unveiled and relics and all manner of sacred objects were placed under the buddha.
(click on image to enlarge)
MONASTERY IN NEW ZEALAND
Ajahn Dhammasiha attended the Stupa Dedication Ceremony on 2 December where,
in the company of some 20 resident and visiting monks, the mural and Buddha Rupa were
unveiled and relics and all manner of sacred objects were placed under the buddha.
(click on image to enlarge)
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An excellent video of the event can be viewed here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTQI124YSng
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTQI124YSng
NEW FARM PARK ROTUNDA- TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER
Chanting of the blessing in the New Farm Park Rotunda at the picnic dana provided by
supporters before Luang Por Tam and accompanying monks left for New Zealand.
(click here to view the full gallery of photos)
Chanting of the blessing in the New Farm Park Rotunda at the picnic dana provided by
supporters before Luang Por Tam and accompanying monks left for New Zealand.
(click here to view the full gallery of photos)
ROBE OFFERING - SUNDAY 25 NOVEMBER
Chanting of the blessing by the nine monks present following the Robe
Offering Ceremony at Dhammagiri on Sunday 25 November
(click here to view the full gallery of photos)
Chanting of the blessing by the nine monks present following the Robe
Offering Ceremony at Dhammagiri on Sunday 25 November
(click here to view the full gallery of photos)
PICNIC DANA AT NEWSTEAD PARK ROTUNDA
Ajahn Dhammasiha, Ajahn Kevali, Tan Dantacitto, and Ven. Akincano arrive at Newstead Park,
after walking from the City Cat at Teneriffe, for the picnic dana at the Newstead Park rotunda.
Ajahn Dhammasiha, Ajahn Kevali, Tan Dantacitto, and Ven. Akincano arrive at Newstead Park,
after walking from the City Cat at Teneriffe, for the picnic dana at the Newstead Park rotunda.
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AT MT COOTHA LATER IN THE DAY
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KING PARROT
Male Australian King-Parrots (Alisterus scapularis) are the only Australian parrots
with a completely red head. Photographed at Dhammagiri this week.
Male Australian King-Parrots (Alisterus scapularis) are the only Australian parrots
with a completely red head. Photographed at Dhammagiri this week.
LOWER BODHI TREE WITH IT'S NEW FOLIAGE
SOME LOCALS HANGING OUT ON THE VERANDAH
BAMBOO SCREEN
While somewhat dormant during the winter months, the Bamboo planted along
the new neighbours' fence last year is starting to look as originally conceived.
While somewhat dormant during the winter months, the Bamboo planted along
the new neighbours' fence last year is starting to look as originally conceived.
PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE BIRDS
Feeding the birds has made them very aggressive in their pursuit of human food -
recently causing injuries to people.
Please help discourage the birds by not feeding them, and by gently chasing them.
Feeding the birds has made them very aggressive in their pursuit of human food -
recently causing injuries to people.
Please help discourage the birds by not feeding them, and by gently chasing them.
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THE MONASTERY BUGGY
Ajahn Anan, on his visit earlier this year, suggested the purchase of a golf buggy to relieve
Ajahn Dhammasiha's difficulty with his knee and accessing the steep hill at Dhammagiri.
He also donated considerable funds for this purpose. Thanks to additional generous donations
from other supporters, all of the cost has been raised. Dhammagiri now
has a buggy that has proved very useful during more recent visits by senior monks.
Ajahn Anan, on his visit earlier this year, suggested the purchase of a golf buggy to relieve
Ajahn Dhammasiha's difficulty with his knee and accessing the steep hill at Dhammagiri.
He also donated considerable funds for this purpose. Thanks to additional generous donations
from other supporters, all of the cost has been raised. Dhammagiri now
has a buggy that has proved very useful during more recent visits by senior monks.
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THE LOTUS POND
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SATURDAY
07:00 am.......Observance of Triple Gem & 8 Precepts / 5 precepts NB: The above ceremony only is held on top of the hill in monks'meeting hall. The following ceremonies are held at the Dhammahall at the bottom of the hill. 08:00 am.......Silent Meditation 10:30 am.......Almsoffering 11:45 am.......Personal Questions & Dhamma Discussion SUNDAY 10:30 am........Almsoffering 11:45 am........Personal Questions, Dhamma Talk & Discussion 3:00-5:00 pm..Chanting, Guided Meditation, Dhamma Discussion MONDAY 10:30 am........Almsoffering 11:45 am........Personal Questions, Dhamma Talk & Discussion PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 10: 30 am.......Piṇḍapāta (Almsround) 11:45 am........Personal Questions & Dhamma Discussion |
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We have now a dedicated group who comes to the top of Dhammagiri hill every Saturday 7.00 am to take Triple Refuge & 8 Precepts/5 Precepts in the monks' meeting hall. After the ceremony, they continue silent meditation in the Dhammahall at the foot of Dhammagiri hill until the meal offering. Some join the almsoffering as well, and a few may continue some more hours of silent meditation in the Afternoon. There's no need for any prior arrangement, you can just drop in and join any Saturday 7.00 am on top of the hill. It's not required to come every week, participating only occasionally or giving it a try once is perfectly OK, as is observance of 5 precepts in case 8 are too difficult.
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03:00 - 5:00 pm.......Chanting, Guided Meditation & Dhammatalk
Open 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Sundays
The library at Dhammagiri holds an extensive collection of texts on Buddhist philosophy, meditation, and traditions.
For more library information, please contact Indrani Doloswala on 0402908519.
The library at Dhammagiri holds an extensive collection of texts on Buddhist philosophy, meditation, and traditions.
For more library information, please contact Indrani Doloswala on 0402908519.
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Visitors are requested not to use mobile phones or similar electronic
devices (tablets, laptops, games) in or around the Dhammahall.
It's kinder not to feed the birds.
Please note Dhammagiri records and photographs events to share with others via
our website and Facebook page. If you do not wish to be filmed or photographed,
please advise on your arrival. If you require an item to be removed from the website,
please advise the webmaster via the contact page on the website.
devices (tablets, laptops, games) in or around the Dhammahall.
It's kinder not to feed the birds.
Please note Dhammagiri records and photographs events to share with others via
our website and Facebook page. If you do not wish to be filmed or photographed,
please advise on your arrival. If you require an item to be removed from the website,
please advise the webmaster via the contact page on the website.
