Dhammagiri News
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AJAHN DHAMMASIHA - Turning the Wheel Turning the Wheel, a talk given by Ajahn Dhammasiha at CITTAVIVEKA Chithurst Buddhist Monastery in the UK on 20 July last year, can be downloaded from their website. (click here for the link to the audio) |
PRESIDENT'S REPORT AGM 2014
(click here) To read or download a copy of the President’s Report for the Year 2013 - Annual General Meeting 23 March 2014
(click here) To read or download a copy of the President’s Report for the Year 2013 - Annual General Meeting 23 March 2014
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EASTER WEEKEND Please note that Good Friday and Easter Monday public holidays will be open days and everyone is encouraged to join us for Dana and to bring food for the monks and to share with other lay people. 10:30 am............Piṇḍapāta (Almsround) 11:45 am............ Personal Questions & Dhamma Discussion |
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DHAMMAGIRI'S SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY
will be celebrated with a visit by Ajahn Karuniko Ajahn Karuniko, deputy abbot at CITTA VIVEKA Chithurst Monastery in the UK, will be visiting Dhammagiri from Friday 25th April until Tuesday 29th April 2014, which includes the Anzac Day long weekend. He will be leading the program to celebrate the 7 year anniversary of dhammagiri. Hope you will take this opportunity to come to Dhammagiri and listen to this Senior monk and participate in the Dhamma discussion. (click here for the full program) (click here for his biography) |
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AJAHN TIRADHAMMO DEPARTS Ajahn Tiradhammo has left Dhammagiri to spend some time in Northern NSW and Sydney before returning to Thailand. The Dhammagiri community is very appreciative of his time and inspiring Dhamma talks with us. His relections on his stay can be read on his blog: http://tiradhammo.blogspot.com.au/ A recent video of his Dhammatalk can be seen here: http://www.dhammagiri.org.au/visiting-monks1.html |
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TENT KUTI
A new tent kuti on a new platform has been erected to replace its aging and leaky predecessor. Anumodana to Paul Sharman for his extensive contribution in time and skill in its construction. |
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DHAMMACHAKRA Images of the newly installed Dhammachakra above the monks' meeting hall at the top of Dhammagiri hill. |
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LAND FOR SALE ADJACENT TO DHAMMAGIRI A vacant acreage block of land close to Dhammagiri at 41 Ben Varden Ave, Kholo has been listed for sale. Ajahn Dhammasiha thought this may be of interest to the monastery community, but stresses that Dhammagiri in no other way endorses or promotes this sale. |
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BODHI TREE PROPOSED LANDSCAPING Extensive landscaping is under way for the surrounds of the Bodhi Tree at the top of Dhammagiri hill. This will include a glass fence to protect the tree from damage by local widlife and the surrounds will be extended and leveled for safer access with a path for comfortable circumambulation. If you would like to donate towards the cost of this project, please see the options available by clicking on the "DONATE" button above. (click on image to enlarge) |
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THANK YOU
Ajahn Dhammasiha and the management committee would like to express their thanks to all who turned up for the working bee today. Much was achieved. The Dhamma is also now much easier to find thanks to the installation of the new signage.
Sunday 13 April 2014
FULL MOON PROGRAM
08:30 - 9:00 am.......Arrival of participants at Dhammahall & Silent Meditation
09:00 - 10:00 am.....Taking Refuge in the Triple Gem, Observance of 8 or 5 precepts & Guided Meditation
10:00 - 10:30 am......Preparation of food for Almsround
10:30 - 11:45 am.....Almsround & Shared Meal
11:45 - 1:00 pm.......Dhammatalk and discussion
01:30 - 2:30 pm.......Chanting and Guided Meditation when the monk is available.
If not, anyone is welcome to do personal meditation in the Dhammahall until the next session.
03:00 - 5:00 pm.......Guided Meditation & Dhammatalk
Please note: The ceremony at 9.00am is not only for those observing 8 precepts as it
includes both 8 and 5 precepts and one can join or leave at any time in the program
Please be seated in the Dhammahall at least 15 mins before start of sessions.
Please observe noble silence near the Dhammahall on this day.
(download a copy of the full moon program here)
FULL MOON PROGRAM
08:30 - 9:00 am.......Arrival of participants at Dhammahall & Silent Meditation
09:00 - 10:00 am.....Taking Refuge in the Triple Gem, Observance of 8 or 5 precepts & Guided Meditation
10:00 - 10:30 am......Preparation of food for Almsround
10:30 - 11:45 am.....Almsround & Shared Meal
11:45 - 1:00 pm.......Dhammatalk and discussion
01:30 - 2:30 pm.......Chanting and Guided Meditation when the monk is available.
If not, anyone is welcome to do personal meditation in the Dhammahall until the next session.
03:00 - 5:00 pm.......Guided Meditation & Dhammatalk
Please note: The ceremony at 9.00am is not only for those observing 8 precepts as it
includes both 8 and 5 precepts and one can join or leave at any time in the program
Please be seated in the Dhammahall at least 15 mins before start of sessions.
Please observe noble silence near the Dhammahall on this day.
(download a copy of the full moon program here)
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Bhikkhu Dhammasiha has written a letter to the Dhammagiri community.
(click the link below to view the message)
(click the link below to view the message)
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Photos of Bhikkhu Dhammasiha's recent visit to Singapore are now available on the Photos page.
http://www.dhammagiri.org.au/bhikkhu-dhammasiha---singapore-2013.html
http://www.dhammagiri.org.au/bhikkhu-dhammasiha---singapore-2013.html
Please note that Monday dana (food offering) is no longer open to the general community.
Everyone is welcome to join the program on Saturday and Sunday and to bring food to offer to the monks and to share with other lay visitors.
On Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday food is offered by people rostered to do so and the senior monk is available for
private discussion with them after the meal. If you wish to be added to the roster for these days, please contact the monastery.
Please do not turn up unexpectedly on these days as the time and location of the food offering may vary and Almsround is sometimes conducted
in communities outside the monastery.
Everyone is welcome to join the program on Saturday and Sunday and to bring food to offer to the monks and to share with other lay visitors.
On Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday food is offered by people rostered to do so and the senior monk is available for
private discussion with them after the meal. If you wish to be added to the roster for these days, please contact the monastery.
Please do not turn up unexpectedly on these days as the time and location of the food offering may vary and Almsround is sometimes conducted
in communities outside the monastery.
Ajahn Dhammasiha and Ajahn Khemasiri in Switzerland and Berlin
Ajahn Dhammasiha and Bhikkhu Gavesako at Beachy Head, East Downland, England.
See complete album: https://picasaweb.google.com/115296171071998631533/ChithurstVassa201302
See complete album: https://picasaweb.google.com/115296171071998631533/ChithurstVassa201302
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Ajahn Dhammasiha attended the Inauguration of the Anandamaitreya Stupa at Cittaviveka monastery, UK.
Bhante can be seen centre in front of the standing Buddha statue. See album: https://picasaweb.google.com/115296171071998631533/ChithurstVassa201302# More photos: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dhammagiri-Forest-Hermitage/236144429812283 |
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Ajahn Dhammasiha visiting Aruna Ratanagiri, Harnham, England
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Vesak 2013
Aahn Thiradhammo leads the procession to the top of Dhammagiri Hill during the Vesak celebrations on Sunday 26 May 2013.
(click here for videos and the album of photos) |
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Monday 29 April 2013
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Visit by Ashin Vayamindabhivamsa (Yesagyo Sayadaw)
Principal of Tipitakamahaganthawin Sathintaik Dagon (East) Township, Yangon, Myanmar Sayadaw chanting the "Mahasamaya Sutta" Digha Nikaya #20 ("The Great Gathering") |
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Installation of New Bushfire Bunker
Following another devastating bushfire season in Australia, Dhammagiri has installed an underground bushfire bunker to improve the safety of the resident and visiting monks. (Click here for Bushfire Bunker details). Sufficient donations have now been received to cover the total cost of the bunker installation. Anumodana to all the generous donors for their support. (click here for photo page) |
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New Altar in Monks' Meeting Hall
A new teak altar for the monks' meeting hall on top of the hill has been generously donated by a visiting lay supporter. (click on image to enlarge) |
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New furniture for the new accommodation for visiting
or sick monks. Anumodana to all the people who generously supported the Dhammagiri Celebration Night held recently. All proceeds from the night have gone toward providing most of the new furniture for the recently completed accommodation on top of the hill. |
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From Vision to Reality
As the new monks' facilities on top of the hill near completion, Bhante Dhammasiha would like to express his Anumodana to all the generous donors and supporters who made this very important development a reality.