Dhammagiri News
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Full Moon (Sil) program Sunday 23 June
Ajahn Thiradhammo will be leading the Full Moon (Sil) program this Sunday 23 June. This will be the last opportunity to see and hear him before his departure from Dhammagiri. AJAHN THIRADHAMMO was born in Canada in 1949, took upasampada at Wat Meung in 1973 and stayed at Wat Pah Nanachat until 1982. He was at Chithurst Monastery for two years and was then in charge of Harnham Vihara until 1987. He then helped establish Dhammapal Monastery in Switzerland and stayed there as abbot until 2005. Ajahn Thiradhammo was abbot of Bodhinyanarama Monastery in New Zealand for 6 years until March 2012 and is presently of no fixed abode. |
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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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2014 Pilgrimage to Buddhist Places of Worship in India
The Management Committee has received a request from a group of dedicated practitioners about the possibility of arranging a pilgrimage to
India in 2014. Previous tours arranged by the Dhammagiri Community offered a choice of 2 or 3 weeks stay in India and took place in the months of February/March of each year. An air conditioned coach with toilet facilities was hired for the tour last year and the pilgrims stayed in clean & comfortable hotels. For more details about the tour facilities on offer please contact Lalani at Travelscene, Springwood on 38082299.
Before committing to the pilgrimage we are seeking expressions of interest from the Dhammagiri Community and friends as to who would like to attend so that we can determine if there is a sufficient number of pilgrims to go forward with plans for such a tour. There is usually a maximum of 26 pilgrims.Thereafter we will approach Ven. Dhammasiha with the proposal. Once he gives his approval the tour will be organised with the help of Lalani Pathikirikorale and we will forward the itinerary to you.
The Management Committee has received a request from a group of dedicated practitioners about the possibility of arranging a pilgrimage to
India in 2014. Previous tours arranged by the Dhammagiri Community offered a choice of 2 or 3 weeks stay in India and took place in the months of February/March of each year. An air conditioned coach with toilet facilities was hired for the tour last year and the pilgrims stayed in clean & comfortable hotels. For more details about the tour facilities on offer please contact Lalani at Travelscene, Springwood on 38082299.
Before committing to the pilgrimage we are seeking expressions of interest from the Dhammagiri Community and friends as to who would like to attend so that we can determine if there is a sufficient number of pilgrims to go forward with plans for such a tour. There is usually a maximum of 26 pilgrims.Thereafter we will approach Ven. Dhammasiha with the proposal. Once he gives his approval the tour will be organised with the help of Lalani Pathikirikorale and we will forward the itinerary to you.
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If you are interested in the pilgrimage tour please contact:
Jayantha Maharage(President)-32795991- jay.maharage@bigpond.com Rukmani Jayasinghe – 32638994 – rukjay@optusnet.com.au Liz Mayo-Collett - lizmayocollett@gmail.com |
30 May - 5 August
Ajahn Dhammasiha Travelling Overseas
Bhante Dhammasiha will be travelling to Europe and Singapore to visit his parents and several monasteries in the Forest Traditon.
(click here for his travel details)
Ajahn Dhammasiha Travelling Overseas
Bhante Dhammasiha will be travelling to Europe and Singapore to visit his parents and several monasteries in the Forest Traditon.
(click here for his travel details)
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Photos of the 2012 Pilgrimage
Photos of the 2012 Pilgrimage to the four significant sites of the Buddha's life in India and Nepal are on the Photos page. (click here to see album of photos) |
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Donations for the Bushfire Bunker
Each Summer, many of us that came to Dhammagiri were extremely concerned about the possibility of Bushfires coming towards the monastery. As you know, the monks live isolated in single-room kuti’s scattered around in the bush. After much discussion and study of the options available, we decided that the best way to ensure the safety of monks and other residents was to install a Bushfire Bunker in the Dhammahall grounds (see video below). The cost to supply and install the bunker and for council certification has totalled $18,000.00. We are now well on the way to raising this amount with over half of the cost raised by generous donors. (Click here for donation details) |
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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). Though now installed, funding for this important project is still to be raised. If interested in donating, please visit the "Donate" page for details. (Click here for donation details) (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.
Sunday 23 June, 2013
FULL MOON PROGRAMME
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 - 10:30am......Preparation of food for Almsround
10:30 -11:45 am......Almsround & Shared Meal
11:45 -12:30 pm......Dhammatalk and discussion
12:45 - 2:45 pm.......Possible talk / chanting / guided meditation
or participants are welcome to do personal sitting or walking meditation until the afternoon session.
03:00 - 5:00 pm.......Guided Meditation & Dhammatalk
*Please note this programme extends the usual Sunday programme to 9:00am.
It is possible to participate for only parts of the programme.
Please be seated in the Dhammahall at least 15 mins before start of sessions.
Please observe noble silence near the Dhammahall on this day.
FULL MOON PROGRAMME
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 - 10:30am......Preparation of food for Almsround
10:30 -11:45 am......Almsround & Shared Meal
11:45 -12:30 pm......Dhammatalk and discussion
12:45 - 2:45 pm.......Possible talk / chanting / guided meditation
or participants are welcome to do personal sitting or walking meditation until the afternoon session.
03:00 - 5:00 pm.......Guided Meditation & Dhammatalk
*Please note this programme extends the usual Sunday programme to 9:00am.
It is possible to participate for only parts of the programme.
Please be seated in the Dhammahall at least 15 mins before start of sessions.
Please observe noble silence near the Dhammahall on this day.
