Category Archive

The Kathina festival at Amaravati will be held this year on Sunday, October 29. We warmly invite you to join us in celebrating this event. Kathina is a tradition that has … Read More

Amaravati Monastery will be holding bhikkhu and samanera ‘Going-Forth’ ceremonies for 6 candidates on Sunday July 2. Samaneras Jinavaro, Balado and Pasādo will be requesting Upasampadā,  taking on the discipline … Read More

The schedule for the week 12-19 May at Amaravati Monastery has been further updated as shown below – please note the earlier time for the opening Dhamma Talk. Retreat Schedule (Updated … Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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