This note provides an update on the schedule and arrangements for the week 12-19 May at Amaravati Monastery. Retreat Schedule Friday May 12 15.00 – 17.30 Registration and seat allocation … Read More
Visākha Festival (Wesak) Sunday May 7
The monastery invites you to our Visākha (Wesak) celebrations, also known as ‘Buddha Day’, on Sunday May 7. This is the public celebration of the three key events in the … Read More
Amaravati May Events Update
Luang Por Sumedho is due to arrive at Amaravati on the 27th April and we are very much looking forward to welcoming him for his time here. The May Events … Read More
Anagārikā Eight-Precept Ceremony, Wednesday May 10
On May 10, Linzy Tsai will be requesting to formally take the Eight Precepts, to train as a white-robed anagārikā for one year under the guidance of the nuns’ community. … Read More
Anagārika Eight-precept and Novice ‘Going-Forth’ Ceremonies, Wednesday May 3
Dāvis, Jiří and Thomas will be formally taking the eight-precepts, joining the community as white-robed anagārika. The same evening, Daniel Schneider, who has been living in community as an anagārika, will be requesting … Read More
The Winter Months (Jan-Mar) 2017
Our monastery is usually a very active place, but starting January 3 in the evening and extending over three months to March 31, the community is on retreat. As those familiar … Read More
Anagārikā Eight-Precept Ceremony, Tuesday Nov 22
On Nov 22, Pei Ching will be requesting to formally take the Eight Precepts, to train as a white-robed anagārikā for one year under the guidance of the nuns’ community. This ceremony … Read More
Kathina Festival, Sunday November 6 – Update
The Kathina is a tradition that has been followed for over 2500 years. It is a very happy, warm-hearted time for celebration, a time to come together, … Read More
Announcing Luang Por Sumedho’s retreat, the International Elders’ Meeting (IEM) and other events in May 2017
May 2017 will be an eventful time at the monastery. Our founding teacher, Luang Por Sumedho, will be in residence and a schedule of public and other events is … Read More
Sīladharā Going-Forth Ceremony, Wednesday July 27
We are pleased to announce that Anagārikā Crystal, who has been in our nuns’ community for 2 years will now be entering the Order of Sīladharā. The ceremony of Going-Forth … Read More