The 2026 30th Anniversary of Abhayagiri Monastery calendar is available online as a pdf. The calendar includes many photos from the history of Abhayagiri and may be of interest for anyone who has been around since the beginning, or those who are interested in the development of the monastery over the last 30 years. We hope you enjoy!
The 2025 Abhayagiri photobook is now available to view in the monastery’s online gallery. This collection offers glimpses into the community’s regular rhythms—from alms rounds and construction projects to ordinations and the Kathina ceremony. Highlights include visits from elders such as Luang Por Liem, Luang Por Jundee, Luang Por Khoon, and Luang Por Damrong, as well as other unique events like D…
[From a Morning Reflection, 2005] One of the American monks in Thailand, Tan Paññāvuḍḍho, has just died. He had been spending the Rains Retreat at Ajahn Dtun’s monastery. Yesterday morning, he didn’t show up for alms round. A monk was sent to check on him, and he was found lifeless in the bathroom. It looked like he fainted while standing up, fell, and hit his head on the way down. We remind ourselves of these concepts: I am of the nature to age – I have not gone beyond aging; I am of the nature to sicken – I have not gone beyond sickness; I am of the nature to die – I have not gone beyond dyi…
This Dhamma talk was offered on December 27, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
