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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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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AJAHN DHAMMASIHA - YOGA CONFERENCE 2018
Ajahn Dhammasiha's talk on Buddhist meditation principles and techniques was well received at
his appearance at the Yoga Conference 2018 - The Journey Within, sponsored by the QUT Meditation
& Yoga Club (MY Time QUT) at the Garden Point campus last Saturday 6 October.ithin
Ajahn Dhammasiha's talk on Buddhist meditation principles and techniques was well received at
his appearance at the Yoga Conference 2018 - The Journey Within, sponsored by the QUT Meditation
& Yoga Club (MY Time QUT) at the Garden Point campus last Saturday 6 October.ithin
RAINS RETREAT 2018
Ajahn Dhammasiha has completed his silent retreat. The end of the Rains Retreat will be
celebrated on the Full Moon Sunday 21 October. Until then talks after the meal will continue
to be about 30 minutes only and in Q&A form.
Ajahn Dhammasiha has completed his silent retreat. The end of the Rains Retreat will be
celebrated on the Full Moon Sunday 21 October. Until then talks after the meal will continue
to be about 30 minutes only and in Q&A form.
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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. |
This Sunday 21 October we will have our last Full Moon Program in this year's rains retreat.
The full moon in October heralds the end of the Vassa retreat period, and after conducting
the Pavāraṇā Ceremony on 24 October, the bhikkhus will be allowed to travel again.
THE DAY'S PROGRAM
The full moon in October heralds the end of the Vassa retreat period, and after conducting
the Pavāraṇā Ceremony on 24 October, the bhikkhus will be allowed to travel again.
THE DAY'S PROGRAM
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08.30 am.....Arrival of Participants for Precept Ceremony
09.00 am....Taking of Triple Refuge & 8 Precepts/5 Precepts and Guided Meditation with Ajahn Cunda 10.00 am....Arrival of Participants & Preparing for Almsoffering 10.30 am....Almsoffering, Anumodana & Shared Meal 11.45 am....Dhamma Discussion with Ajahn Cunda 01.00 pm....Break/Walking Meditation 01.30 pm....Chanting of Ādittapariyāya Sutta/ Silent Meditation 02.30 pm....Break/Walking Meditation 03.00 pm....Chanting, Guided Meditation & Dhamma Discussion 05.00 pm....End of Program NB: It is possible to participate only for parts of the program, but please arrive at least 15 min before the session starts. |
GREETINGS FROM AJAHN KHANTIKO
Tan Khantiko, who you will remember from his recent stay at Dhammagiri, has sent some
photos of 'Doi Mongkolsathan Forest Hermitage' which he shares with one other monk in
a remote area of Chiang Mai Province,
He sends his greetings to all in the Dhammagiri community.
Tan Khantiko, who you will remember from his recent stay at Dhammagiri, has sent some
photos of 'Doi Mongkolsathan Forest Hermitage' which he shares with one other monk in
a remote area of Chiang Mai Province,
He sends his greetings to all in the Dhammagiri community.
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(click on images to enlarge)
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AJAHN CUNDA DEPARTURE - FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER
Ajahn Cunda will return to the US on Friday 26 October, to meet up with his parents and visit Abhayagiri Monastery
near San Francisco, before attending a retreat with Luang Por Sucitto on the US East Coast, and then moving
on to England to spend the winter retreat at Cittaviveka Monastery.
His presence at Dhammagiri is much appreciated by both the sangha and the lay community. Ajahn Dhammasiha
is particularly grateful for the 3 weeks silent retreat, during which Ajahn Cunda generously volunteered to look
after the monastery. His teachings during that time were much enjoyed by our lay community.
To allow everyone to say good-bye to him, he volunteered to do most of the teaching for our Full-Moon-Program
this Sunday 21/10, and also the morning session 7.00am and discussion after the meal 11.45am on Saturday 20/10.
Hopefully Ajahn Cunda can return to Dhammagiri in the not too distant future. He has expressed that he enjoyed
his stay here exceptionally well, and assured us that his heart will always be with Dhammagiri.
Ajahn Cunda will return to the US on Friday 26 October, to meet up with his parents and visit Abhayagiri Monastery
near San Francisco, before attending a retreat with Luang Por Sucitto on the US East Coast, and then moving
on to England to spend the winter retreat at Cittaviveka Monastery.
His presence at Dhammagiri is much appreciated by both the sangha and the lay community. Ajahn Dhammasiha
is particularly grateful for the 3 weeks silent retreat, during which Ajahn Cunda generously volunteered to look
after the monastery. His teachings during that time were much enjoyed by our lay community.
To allow everyone to say good-bye to him, he volunteered to do most of the teaching for our Full-Moon-Program
this Sunday 21/10, and also the morning session 7.00am and discussion after the meal 11.45am on Saturday 20/10.
Hopefully Ajahn Cunda can return to Dhammagiri in the not too distant future. He has expressed that he enjoyed
his stay here exceptionally well, and assured us that his heart will always be with Dhammagiri.
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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.
LUANG POR LIEM - DHAMMAGIRI 14 MARCH 2018
(click on album images below to view)
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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.
(click on album images below to view)
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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. |
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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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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.