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Associated with the tradition of Ajahn Chah, Dhammagiri aims to transcend
today's bewildering confusion of Buddhist gurus, dogmas and techniques by returning
to the original teachings of the Buddha as found in the early parts of the Pali Canon.
today's bewildering confusion of Buddhist gurus, dogmas and techniques by returning
to the original teachings of the Buddha as found in the early parts of the Pali Canon.
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KUTI SOLAR PANELS
With the installation of the new kuti solar panels the extensive refurbishment of the kutis is complete in time for this year's Rains Retreat..
A special thank you to all those who donated towards this special project and to the volunteers who physically made it happen.
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With the installation of the new kuti solar panels the extensive refurbishment of the kutis is complete in time for this year's Rains Retreat..
A special thank you to all those who donated towards this special project and to the volunteers who physically made it happen.
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'SANGHA'
The arrival of Ajahn Cunda (American, 11 vassa, originally from Abhayagiri Monastery, California),
and Ven Panyāvudho (Aussie, 6 vassa, ordained with Ajahn Anan at Marp Jan), gives us
four bhikkhus in residence until end of July. Four monks formally constitute 'Sangha', and means
we can chant dedication of offerings to 'Sangha' rather than just to a 'group of monks' ('Gana').
It also means we will have to recite Pātimokkha next new moon Uposatha Thu 12 July. Fortunately,
Ven Panya is just finishing the major task of committing the Pātimokkha to memory, and has
volunteered to do the recitation.
The arrival of Ajahn Cunda (American, 11 vassa, originally from Abhayagiri Monastery, California),
and Ven Panyāvudho (Aussie, 6 vassa, ordained with Ajahn Anan at Marp Jan), gives us
four bhikkhus in residence until end of July. Four monks formally constitute 'Sangha', and means
we can chant dedication of offerings to 'Sangha' rather than just to a 'group of monks' ('Gana').
It also means we will have to recite Pātimokkha next new moon Uposatha Thu 12 July. Fortunately,
Ven Panya is just finishing the major task of committing the Pātimokkha to memory, and has
volunteered to do the recitation.
AJAHN CUNDA
Ajahn Cunda was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs and moved to California in 1996.
After graduating from college, working and living abroad, he began practicing Buddhist meditation.
Seeking a quiet, uncomplicated and peaceful life, he began living at Abhayagiri in late 2005.
Ajahn Cunda trained for one year as an Anāgārika and one year as a Sāmaṇera before ordaining
as a Bhikkhu on May 22nd, 2008 with Ajahn Pasanno as his preceptor and has lived primarily at
Abhayagiri since his ordination. He will be in residence at Dhammagiri from July 4 until the end of
the Rains Retreat this year.
Ajahn Cunda was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs and moved to California in 1996.
After graduating from college, working and living abroad, he began practicing Buddhist meditation.
Seeking a quiet, uncomplicated and peaceful life, he began living at Abhayagiri in late 2005.
Ajahn Cunda trained for one year as an Anāgārika and one year as a Sāmaṇera before ordaining
as a Bhikkhu on May 22nd, 2008 with Ajahn Pasanno as his preceptor and has lived primarily at
Abhayagiri since his ordination. He will be in residence at Dhammagiri from July 4 until the end of
the Rains Retreat this year.
VEN. PANYA
Venerable Pannavuddho, an Australian monk of 6 vassa who ordained with Ajahn Anan at Marp Jan, arrived on the
30 June and will be in residence until the end of July.
Venerable Pannavuddho, an Australian monk of 6 vassa who ordained with Ajahn Anan at Marp Jan, arrived on the
30 June and will be in residence until the end of July.
DANA AT THE TOP OF THE HILL
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On Venerable Khantiko's last day at Dhammagiri, Danna was offered at the top
of the hill while the new air-conditioner was being installed in the Dhammahall.
of the hill while the new air-conditioner was being installed in the Dhammahall.
AJAHN DHAMMASIHA HAS RETURNED TO DHAMMAGIRI
Ajahn Dhammasiha has returned from his tour of monasteries in Europe and Thailand
via Singapore and will be leading the program at Dhammagiri from today 26 June.
Venerable Khantiko will be departing Dhammagiri for Thailand this Thursday 28 June.
via Singapore and will be leading the program at Dhammagiri from today 26 June.
Venerable Khantiko will be departing Dhammagiri for Thailand this Thursday 28 June.
650 monks of the Ajahn Chah Lineage including Ajahn Dhammasiha come together at Wat Nong Pa Pong
on 16th June 2018 for the annual Sangha meeting on the 100th year anniversary since Ajahn Chah’s birth.
on 16th June 2018 for the annual Sangha meeting on the 100th year anniversary since Ajahn Chah’s birth.
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AJAHN TIRADHAMMO AND VEN. AKINCANO VISIT FINGAL HEADS BEACH
(many thanks to Leigh for the photos)
(many thanks to Leigh for the photos)
VESAK - 27 May 2018
Ajahn Tiradhammo leads the circumambulation of the lower Bodhi tree at the end of the Vesak program.
Ajahn Tiradhammo leads the circumambulation of the lower Bodhi tree at the end of the Vesak program.
NEXT FULL MOON PROGRAM - 29 JULY 2018
ĀSĀLHA / ESALA / ENTRY TO RAINS RETREAT SUN 29 JULY
This year's Rains Retreat ('Vassa') will start formally on 28th July. We will have our Full Moon Program on
Sunday 29th July to celebrate the occasion, send the monks off into the retreat, and to commemorate
the first formal teaching of theBuddha delivered on that day, the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta.
(click here for the day's program)
ĀSĀLHA / ESALA / ENTRY TO RAINS RETREAT SUN 29 JULY
This year's Rains Retreat ('Vassa') will start formally on 28th July. We will have our Full Moon Program on
Sunday 29th July to celebrate the occasion, send the monks off into the retreat, and to commemorate
the first formal teaching of theBuddha delivered on that day, the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta.
(click here for the day's program)
KUTI REFURBISHMENT
Leigh adds finishing touches to the new skirting boards and
bamboo floors in the kutis as part of the Kuti upgrades.
bamboo floors in the kutis as part of the Kuti upgrades.
TENT KUTI
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A brand new tent replaces the old at the Tent Kuti site. Many thanks to all the volunteers who ordered, delivered, and erected it. Erection was no easy task as this is our most remote Kuti site at the bottom of a gully in the forest. Thank you to all the generous donors who made it possible. There is already a waiting list for the tent for this year's Rains Retreat. Volunteers are indispensable to the monastery. Anyone wishing to help can contact the webmaster via our contact page. http://www.dhammagiri.org.au/volunteer.html |
FOUNDATION STONE CONSECRATION CEREMONY
Photo of TA Anan Akiñcano and Ven. Akiñcano from when Ajahn Dhamasiha and Ven. Akiñcano
attended the Consecration Ceremony for the laying of the foundation stone of Bodhisaddha Hall,
Bodhisaddha Forest Monastery, Wilton NSW on the 25th March 2018.
Photo of TA Anan Akiñcano and Ven. Akiñcano from when Ajahn Dhamasiha and Ven. Akiñcano
attended the Consecration Ceremony for the laying of the foundation stone of Bodhisaddha Hall,
Bodhisaddha Forest Monastery, Wilton NSW on the 25th March 2018.
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LUANG POR LIEM - DHAMMAGIRI 14 MARCH 2018
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LUANG POR LIEM - NEW FARM PARK ROTUNDA
Luang Por on Almsoffering at the 101 year old New Farm Park rotunda -15 March 2018.
Luang Por on Almsoffering at the 101 year old New Farm Park rotunda -15 March 2018.
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BIOGRAPHY OF AJAHN CHAH
NOW AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH Just in time for Māgha Pūjā and Luang Por Liem's visit, the English version of Ajahn Chah's biography has arrived 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. |
100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION OF LUANG POR CHAH 2018
Ajahn Dhammasiha was in Thailand from Sunday 14 January to Saturday 20 January
to participate in the Ajahn Chah 100th Birthday Celebration, and to pay respects and to meet the many
senior monks and monastic friends, who gather to remember their teacher on this special occasion
While in Thailand he also made a short visit to pay respects to Tan Ajahn Anan at Wat Marp Jan.
Ajahn Dhammasiha was in Thailand from Sunday 14 January to Saturday 20 January
to participate in the Ajahn Chah 100th Birthday Celebration, and to pay respects and to meet the many
senior monks and monastic friends, who gather to remember their teacher on this special occasion
While in Thailand he also made a short visit to pay respects to Tan Ajahn Anan at Wat Marp Jan.
NEW YEAR'S EVE - 2017
Circumambulation of the lower Bodhi Tree New Year's Eve
Circumambulation of the lower Bodhi Tree New Year's Eve
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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, almost three quarters 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, almost three quarters 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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BURN OF THE COLLECTED PILES OF LANTANA - 12 NOVEMBER
by Brookfield Rural Fire Brigade
by Brookfield Rural Fire Brigade
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IT IS KINDER NOT TO FEED THE BIRDS
Bread and other ‘human food’ can cause birds serious health problems, attract excessive bird numbers,
make them aggressive or vulnerable to predators. Birds can also pose health risks to humans.
We therefore ask that you do not feed the birds at Dhammagiri.
Bread and other ‘human food’ can cause birds serious health problems, attract excessive bird numbers,
make them aggressive or vulnerable to predators. Birds can also pose health risks to humans.
We therefore ask that you do not feed the birds at Dhammagiri.
BUSH CARE BEE
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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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.
devices (tablets, laptops, games) in or around the Dhammahall.
It's kinder not to feed the birds.