The monastery entered the three-month annual winter retreat on January 6, 2025. During this time, the resident community takes time to engage in more formal meditation practice following a changing schedule of group and individual practice. We will resume the normal routines during the first week of April. During the winter retreat there will be no overnight guests. To schedule overnight visits af…
Dear Dhamma Friends, On December 28th Abhayagiri will be offering a full in-person and livestreamed day of practice at Abhayagiri Monastery. The theme will be around mettā, and 5am to 6am we will be a part of a worldwide mettā meditation hosted by 24HR Mettā in Malaysia. This will be day 1 of a week of chanting and meditation dedicated to world peace. This will be the only day which is livestreame…
During his visit to Thailand this year, Luang Por Pasanno is invited to give a Dhamma talk at Suan Mokkh Bangkok (Buddhadasa Indapanno Archives), on Saturday, December 28th, 2024, 1 - 3 pm (local time - GMT+7). This Dhamma talk will be live-streamed on: Facebook @suanmokkh.bkk @activitiessuanmokkhbkk YouTube @buddhadasaarchives Please note that the Dhamma talk will be in English.
As our practice unfolds, there are definitely going to be challenging times. Unconscious material is becoming conscious, and we are gradually opening up to a larger mind and a larger world. Old strategies break apart and fall away, and new qualities emerge and go through various stages of growing pains. If we are truly committed to transforming old, challenging patterns, we will need support. When the going gets tough, we tend to forget where we are and what we are trying to do. Especially then, the Three Refuges are a powerful foundation for staying on track. At the same time, we can also use…
Ajahn Nyaniko reflects on the natural environment at Abhayagiri and the evolving nature of both the deer and practitioners, emphasizing the timelessness of the Buddha’s teachings. He explores mindfulness, especially mindfulness of the body, and the importance of contemplating impermanence to gain in…
