Please join Luang Por Pasanno, Ajahn Karunadhammo, our abbot Ajahn Nyaniko, Ajahn Cunda and the rest of the Abhayagiri sangha for this year’s Kathina ceremony on Sunday, November 3rd. Luang Por Viradhammo, the abbot of Tisarana Monastery, will be our honored guest. Everyone is warmly welcome. The schedule for the day is: 9:30am - Arrive at the Monastery 10:30am - Meal Offering 1:00pm - Kathina Cer…
After some consideration, it has been decided that there will not be an Abhayagiri Thanksgiving Retreat in 2024. This is partially because multiple senior monks will be away during that time. Please note that there are still plenty of opportunities to practice and participate. For example, one can visit Abhayagiri for the day or reserve an overnight stay via the Abhayagiri Contact page. Every Satu…
There will be an Ānāpānasati Practice and Study Day on Saturday, August 10. The Dhamma themes to be considered include aging and sickness as well as contemplation of the four elements. The teachers are Ajahn Karunadhammo, Ajahn Nyaniko and Ajahn Cunda. This event is freely offered for the general public and no registration is required. There will be teachings offered and time for meditation and qu…
In positive terms, right speech means speaking in ways that are trustworthy, harmonious, comforting, and worth taking to heart. When you make a practice of these positive forms of right speech, your words become a gift to others. In response, other people will start listening more to what you say and will be more likely to respond in kind. This gives you a sense of the power of your actions: the way you act in the present moment does shape the world of your experience. You don’t need to be a victim of past events. For many of us, the most difficult part of practicing right speech lies in how w…
Ajahn Pasanno reflects on gratitude, emphasizing its importance amidst societal negativity and its benefits for spiritual practice. This Dhamma talk was offered on November 9, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
