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 questions. All are welcome to attend any part of this event and to join in the daily meal offering at 11am.

The morning session will be from 9am to 11am and the afternoon session will be from 1pm to 5pm. A livestream will be available via the Abhayagiri YouTube Channel. Unfortunately, for those viewing remotely, there will be some limitations for this event such as not being able to ask questions.

As per usual, there will be an informal tea time with a senior monk from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the Monks Dining Hall. Beginning at 7pm, there will be the Saturday evening program including evening chanting and meditation, followed by a Dhamma talk.

Sat., July 20 - Āsāḷha Pūjā

Āsāḷha Pūjā commemorates the Buddha’s first discourse, given to the first five bhikkhus in the Deer Park at Sarnath, near Varanasi. Chanting begins at 7pm followed by a period of silent meditation, taking of the three refuges and eight precepts, and a Dhamma talk given by a senior monk. This will be followed by circumambulation with candles, flowers and incense. Day visitors may arrive early at 5:30pm for tea time if they wish to participate in a question and answer session with a senior monk.

Fri., July 26 - Ajahn Pasanno’s 75th Birthday

Abhayagiri’s Guiding Elder is turning 75. All are welcome to join for the meal. Please arrive by 10:45am.

Sat., August 10 - Mindfulness of Breathing Practice & Study Day

There will be an Ānāpānasati Day at Abhayagiri from 9am to 5pm. All are welcome. The teachers are Ajahn Karunadhammo, Ajahn Nyaniko and Ajahn Cunda. More information will be available in an article to be posted soon.

Also, at Spirit Rock Meditation Center: Ajahn Pasanno will lead a Daylong on August 25

The theme is Perspectives on Buddhist Practice from Ajahn Chah: Virtue, Relinquishment, Awareness and Liberation. For more information, please go to the registration page on the Spirit Rock Website.

There will be a Practice and Study on the theme of Mindfulness of Breathing on Saturday, June 1st at Abhayagiri. This day of practice commemorates the 28th Anniversary of Abhayagiri. There will also be reflections on the contemplation of death. The teachers are Luang Por Pasanno, Ajahn Karunadhammo and Ajahn Nyaniko.

This event is freely offered for the general public and no registration is required. There will be teachings offered and time for meditation and questions. All are welcome to attend any part of this event and to join in the daily meal offering at 11am.

The morning session will be from 9am to 11am and the afternoon session will be from 1pm to 5pm. A livestream will be available via the Abhayagiri YouTube Channel. Unfortunately, for those viewing remotely, there will be some limitations for this event such as not being able to ask questions.

As per usual, there will be an informal tea time with a senior monk from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the Monks Dining Hall. Beginning at 7pm, there will be the Saturday evening program including evening chanting and meditation, followed by a Dhamma talk.