Wesak Celebration at Amaravati (3 June 2012)

The Wesak celebration at Amaravati will take place on Sunday, 3 June 2012. We will commence the celebration with a rice-pindapat (almsround) around 10.30 a.m., followed by the meal offering. A Dhamma Talk will be offered in the early afternoon. Please join us!

posted 09 May 2012

Visiting elders from Thailand (1 - 5 June 2012)

Amaravati is looking forward to hosting three elders from our Sangha in Thailand. Luang Por Damrong of Wat Pah Pluem Pattana, Luang Por Boonchoo of Wat Pah Bodhiyan and Luang Por Kum of Wat Pah Thai Pattana plan to be staying with us sometime from 1st till 5th of June.

They also intend to visit most of the other branch monasteries associated with Ajahn Chah here in Britain and Europe as part of their tour.

posted 17 May 2012

Opportunity to stay as a Long Term Lay Resident (Sept 2012)

Amaravati is able to offer a female person the opportunity to live and practise with the monastic community at the monastery as a long term lay resident.

In common with all other community members, the daily routine would include periods of voluntary work meditation. At this time the monastery would be interested in someone who could contribute gardening skills and who would be able to assist and guide other volunteers who help with gardening.

Month-long trial periods are offered from beginning of September onward, with the prospective of taking on this volunteer role by the end of October 2012 for a year or longer.

If you are interested, please .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

posted 15 May 2012

Announcing the launch of Lotus Volunteer Group 2 (update May 2012)

January 2012 saw the launch of the Lotus Volunteer Group (LVG). Founded and managed by a group of lay supporters, the LVG aims to facilitate volunteer support to the community of monks and nuns living at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery. Willing lay friends are invited to visit the LVG website – at www.lotusvolunteergroup.org *WEBSITE DOWN* - where you will find information about opportunities to volunteer your time, energy and skills in support of the monastery. Current opportunities include helping with proofreading and driving (including trailer driving) and web development.

*May 2012 - The website is currently down, please email your interest to webmaster AT amaravati.org

posted 09 May 2012

Ajahn Jayasaro visiting Amaravati

Ajahn Jayasaro will be visiting Amaravati Buddhist Monastery for a few days. On Sunday May 20th 2012 he will be invited to give a talk in the temple after the evening puja. The evening puja starts at 7.30pm.

See our calendar for other events

More info on Ajahn Jayasaro
Dhamma Wiki - Ajahn Jayasaro
Interview with Ajahn Jayasaro

Introduction to Ajahn Chah biography by Ajahn Jayasaro

posted 09 May 2012

Forest Sangha Newsletter 2012

The 2012 issue of Forest Sangha Newsletter is now available for download at www.fsnewsletter.amaravati.org. The Forest Sangha Newsletter represents the monasteries founded by Luang Por Sumedho, with an emphasis on those in Britain. It is currently published once a year.

posted 28 Mar 2012

Ajahn Jayasaro Talks are online

Please check out our audio page for the talks given by Ajahn Jayasaro on 19 & 20th May.

Amaravati Audio library

posted 21 May 2012

Photos - Samanera Pabbajja (novice ordination) and Anagarika ceremony

Anagārika Stanis formally requested samanera pabbajja, or novice ordination, on Sunday, May the 13th. Also on this day, Neil Dunphy requested the Anagārika training.

For Photos click here

For more info on our monks community members

posted 15 May 2012

Opportunity to stay as a Long Term Lay Resident (August 2012)

Amaravati is able to offer a male person the opportunity to live and practise with the monastic community at the monastery as a long term lay resident.

In common with all other community members, the daily routine would include periods of voluntary work meditation. At this time the monastery would be interested in someone who could help out in the grounds. This person needs to be physically strong and have some experience in the use of light machinery

Month-long trial periods are offered from beginning of July onwards, with the prospective of taking on this volunteer role by the beginning of August 2012 for a year or longer.

If you are interested, please .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

posted 15 May 2012

Updated Podcast feed for our Latest Dhamma Talks

Here you can find our latest talk given on different occasions during the observance days (Wan Phra) or saturday evening talks.

Subscribe to Amaravati Dhamma Talks

For other audio collections click here.

posted 09 May 2012

Looking Ahead Spring issue published

The Spring 2012 issue of Looking Ahead, Amaravati’s newsletter, is now published and available for download on our new Newsletters webpage. Paper copies are available at the monastery. You can read the cover article of this issue below.

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posted 01 Apr 2012