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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.
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.
SPECIAL EVENTS IN NOVEMBER
Dhammagiri is fortunate to have a number of senior and junior monks visiting around the time
of the upcoming Robe Offering Celebration who, together with our resident Ajahn Dhammasiha
and Ven. Akincano, will make 8 monks in attendance at the ceremony on 25 November.
of the upcoming Robe Offering Celebration who, together with our resident Ajahn Dhammasiha
and Ven. Akincano, will make 8 monks in attendance at the ceremony on 25 November.
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Aj Kevali and Tan Dantacitto visiting 19-26 November
LP Kam with Ajahn Pariwat and Ven Panyasiri visiting 25-27 November LP Kalyano visiting on 25 November |
Tuesday 20 and Thursday 22 during Aj Kevali's stay will be open days at the monastery
and everyone is welcome to bring food to offer to the monks and share with other lay people.
Click on the image of other events below to enlarge the individual day's program.
and everyone is welcome to bring food to offer to the monks and share with other lay people.
Click on the image of other events below to enlarge the individual day's program.
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Full details of the programs and locations are also available to download below.
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MERIT OPPORTUNITIES
If you would like to contribute to the cost of hosting visiting monks, Dhammagiri has set up two funds for this purpose. Click to donate to either.
1. TRAVEL FUND
2. MEDICALFUND
If you would like to contribute to the cost of hosting visiting monks, Dhammagiri has set up two funds for this purpose. Click to donate to either.
1. TRAVEL FUND
2. MEDICALFUND
THANK YOU!
Thank you to all who contributed to the working bee today - especially to Leigh who had done so much work prior to
the day, and to all the ladies inside the Dhammahall. Much was achieved to prepare the monastery for next weekend's
special events and the visits of a number of senior monks from Australia and overseas.
Thank you to all who contributed to the working bee today - especially to Leigh who had done so much work prior to
the day, and to all the ladies inside the Dhammahall. Much was achieved to prepare the monastery for next weekend's
special events and the visits of a number of senior monks from Australia and overseas.
ONE DAY PRECEPTS AND MEDITATION
RETREAT with AJAHN KEVALI
(in noble silence, except for formal teaching sessions)
RETREAT with AJAHN KEVALI
(in noble silence, except for formal teaching sessions)
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07.00 am...Dhammahall open for silent meditation
08.00 am...Taking of Triple Refuge & 8/5 Precepts and guided meditation with Ajahn Kevali 10.00 am...Break/Preparing for Almsoffering 10.30 am...Almsoffering & Shared Meal 11.45 am...Dhamma Talk & Discussion with Ajahn Kevali 12.45 pm...Break/Walking Meditation 01.00 pm...Silent Meditation 02.00 pm...Walking Meditation 02.30 pm...Q&A on Meditation Practice with Ajahn Kevali 03.30 pm...End of Program It is possible to attend for only part of the program. Please be seated in the Dhammahall 15 mins prior to start of session. |
ROBE OFFERING CEREMONY - SUNDAY 25 NOVEMBER
with LP Kam, LP Kalyano and Aj. Kevali
At the end of the rainy season, the lay community traditionally gathers in a large ceremony
to offer robes & other requisites. They joyfully express their support to the Sangha, who
have successfully completed the Rains Retreat, and are now allowed to travel again. This is
considered one of the most auspicious occasions in the whole year to make good karma
('puñña') through the practice of generosity
Our program with almsoffering, robe-offering-ceremony, Paritta Chanting
and Dhammatalk and Discussion will commence at 10.00 am and continue until about 2.00 pm.
(click here to view the day's program)
with LP Kam, LP Kalyano and Aj. Kevali
At the end of the rainy season, the lay community traditionally gathers in a large ceremony
to offer robes & other requisites. They joyfully express their support to the Sangha, who
have successfully completed the Rains Retreat, and are now allowed to travel again. This is
considered one of the most auspicious occasions in the whole year to make good karma
('puñña') through the practice of generosity
Our program with almsoffering, robe-offering-ceremony, Paritta Chanting
and Dhammatalk and Discussion will commence at 10.00 am and continue until about 2.00 pm.
(click here to view the day's program)
AJHAN KEVALI AT DHAMMAGIRI 19-26 NOVEMBER
Ajahn Kevali, born in Germany in 1968 and with 21 vassa as a bhikkhu, has been the abbot of Wat Pah Nanachat (Ajahn Chah's monastery for foreign monks in Thailand) for the last 10 years. Under his guidance the bhikkhu sangha there has steadily grown and accepted many new candidates into monastic life. At the same time, Wat Pah Nanachat has seen considerable material development, with a splendid new Eating & Meditation Hall being erected, as well as new kutis and office facilities, and a formal 'Sīmā' (boundary for formal acts of the sangha like ordinations & pātimokkha recitation) has been established. Just last year, Ajahn Kevali was the first foreign monk in Thailand who passed the formal examination to be appointed preceptor ('upajjhāya'), i.e. officially authorized to ordain new monks.
This is an exceptional achievement and honour, as even in the Thai sangha only a very small proportion of senior monks is appointed to this position. There have been several other Western monks who were officially appointed preceptors to be able to ordain bhikkhus in Western countries, like for example Luang Por Sumedho and Ajahn Amaro, or Ajahn Kalyano in Australia. But these appointments were in acknowledgement for their previous distinguished services to the Sāsanā, similar to an honorary PhD, and did not envolve any real examination. Ajahn Kevali is the first to actually sit and pass the full written and oral examination in Thailand, which requires very extensive knowledge of the Vinaya, and excellent Thai & Pali language skills.
Ajahn Kevali will arrive on Monday 19 November afternoon, accompanied by Ven Dantacitto (5 vassa, of Australian-Japanese background), his dedicated lay secretary Ton (who has lived and studied in Canberra), and another Australian lay person who had lived and trained at Wat Pah Nanachat for many years. They will stay at Dhammagiri till Monday 26 November afternoon.
However, V Dantacitto will be back on 18th December, and plans to spend several months at Dhammagiri, returning to Australia the first time after years of training in Thailand.
This is an exceptional achievement and honour, as even in the Thai sangha only a very small proportion of senior monks is appointed to this position. There have been several other Western monks who were officially appointed preceptors to be able to ordain bhikkhus in Western countries, like for example Luang Por Sumedho and Ajahn Amaro, or Ajahn Kalyano in Australia. But these appointments were in acknowledgement for their previous distinguished services to the Sāsanā, similar to an honorary PhD, and did not envolve any real examination. Ajahn Kevali is the first to actually sit and pass the full written and oral examination in Thailand, which requires very extensive knowledge of the Vinaya, and excellent Thai & Pali language skills.
Ajahn Kevali will arrive on Monday 19 November afternoon, accompanied by Ven Dantacitto (5 vassa, of Australian-Japanese background), his dedicated lay secretary Ton (who has lived and studied in Canberra), and another Australian lay person who had lived and trained at Wat Pah Nanachat for many years. They will stay at Dhammagiri till Monday 26 November afternoon.
However, V Dantacitto will be back on 18th December, and plans to spend several months at Dhammagiri, returning to Australia the first time after years of training in Thailand.
LOWER BODHI TREE WITH IT'S NEW FOLIAGE
RECENT DHAMMATALK AT DHAMMAGIRI BY AJAHN CUNDA
“Motivation for Practice”
A talk given during the last Full Moon Meditation Program in this year's rains retreat ('vassa').
A dedicated group of meditators is observing 8 precepts, listening to Dhammatalks,
and silently practising meditation for the whole day. As a period of quiet bhāvanā has just
come to an end, Ajahn Cunda talks about how we can sustain our motivation to practise,
and responds to questions and comments from the audience.
(click here to view the video)
“Motivation for Practice”
A talk given during the last Full Moon Meditation Program in this year's rains retreat ('vassa').
A dedicated group of meditators is observing 8 precepts, listening to Dhammatalks,
and silently practising meditation for the whole day. As a period of quiet bhāvanā has just
come to an end, Ajahn Cunda talks about how we can sustain our motivation to practise,
and responds to questions and comments from the audience.
(click here to view the video)
SOME LOCALS HANGING OUT ON THE VERANDAH
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VISIT BY UQ BUDS
Dhammagiri enjoyed a visit last Sunday 29 October from the University of Queensland Buddhist Society.
UQ Buds is a group of students and friends that aims to foster Buddhism in a non-sectarian manner
on campus and in the community.
https://uqbuds.com/about-uq-buds/
Dhammagiri enjoyed a visit last Sunday 29 October from the University of Queensland Buddhist Society.
UQ Buds is a group of students and friends that aims to foster Buddhism in a non-sectarian manner
on campus and in the community.
https://uqbuds.com/about-uq-buds/
A special thank you to Toby for the photos and video
END OF RAINS RETREAT
The five retreatants of this year's Rains Retreat.
Ajahn Cunda will leave on 26 November and return to the US 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.
Ven. Akincino Will leave Dhammagiri on 20 December to return via Taiwan to Chithurst Monastery in the UK.
Our lay retreatant, Bernhard Kletzander will leave on the 26 November and, is planning to tour
Queensland before returning to Austria.
Our other lay retreatant,Tony, will stay on at Dhammagiri until April 2019.
The five retreatants of this year's Rains Retreat.
Ajahn Cunda will leave on 26 November and return to the US 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.
Ven. Akincino Will leave Dhammagiri on 20 December to return via Taiwan to Chithurst Monastery in the UK.
Our lay retreatant, Bernhard Kletzander will leave on the 26 November and, is planning to tour
Queensland before returning to Austria.
Our other lay retreatant,Tony, will stay on at Dhammagiri until April 2019.
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.
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
NEXT FULL MOON (SIL) DAY - SUNDAY 25 NOVEMBER
ROBE OFFERING CEREMONY
ROBE OFFERING CEREMONY
At the end of the rainy season, the lay community traditionally gathers in a large ceremony
to offer robes & other requisites. They joyfully express their support to the Sangha, who
have successfully completed the Rains Retreat, and are now allowed to travel again. This is
considered one of the most auspicous occasions in the whole year to make good karma
('puñña') through the practice of generosity
Our program with almsoffering, robe-offering-ceremony, blessing, anumodanā, Paritta Chanting
and Dhammatalk and Discussion will commence at 10.00 am and continue until about 2.00 pm.
More details will be available on the website and newsletter closer to event.
to offer robes & other requisites. They joyfully express their support to the Sangha, who
have successfully completed the Rains Retreat, and are now allowed to travel again. This is
considered one of the most auspicous occasions in the whole year to make good karma
('puñña') through the practice of generosity
Our program with almsoffering, robe-offering-ceremony, blessing, anumodanā, Paritta Chanting
and Dhammatalk and Discussion will commence at 10.00 am and continue until about 2.00 pm.
More details will be available on the website and newsletter closer to event.
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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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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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.