On Sunday 31st December everyone is welcome to join us in seeing in the New Year:- 19:30 — evening chanting followed by meditation. 20:30 — Dhamma talk 21:30 — sitting … Read More
No Meditation Workshop on Saturday 28 October
Due to the many preparations for our Kathina Festival which is being held on October 29, the Saturday afternoon meditation workshop will not take place this coming weekend, October 28. … Read More
Samanera & Anagārika Going-Forth Ceremony – Friday, Nov 3
On Nov 3, anagārika Jeroen Akershoek will be requesting Pabbajjā, the Going-Forth as a novice monk, and Thomas Lindblom will be requesting the eight precepts, taking on the anagārika training for … Read More
Anagārikā Eight-Precept ceremony – Friday October 27
On Friday October 27, Nicole Shelawala 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’ … Read More
Amaravati Kathina Festival – Sunday October 29
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
Upasampadā & Pabbajjā ceremonies, July 2
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
Schedule Update for Luang Por Sumedho’s Open Retreat May 12–19
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
An update on Luang Por Sumedho’s Open Retreat May 12–19
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