Vesak – Vesakha Puja:Sunday 19th May – 9.30am. Celebrate the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and final passing. Ajahn Tiradhammo and monks from other temples in the area will be with us. That’s this Sunday – yes, that’s right, the 19th! We have put the marquee up so there is plenty of room regardless of weather. Precepts, rice pindapat, sharing of merit, shared meal, Dhamma talk, cirumambulation, blessings… etc. LOTS of etc.! When? Hmmmm? I think it is on Sunday, this Sunday coming 🙂 the 19th – 9.30am. Yes, that’s right.
Meditation Workshop:This Saturday, 1pm. An afternoon of mindfulness practice with teachings, instruction and disucussion. These workshops are on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month. A great opportunity to deepen your practice. Come and share the meal as well if you have the time – 10:30am
Queen’s Birthday Retreat:This starts at 7pm on Friday 31st May and finishes at 3pm on Monday 3rd June. You are welcome to join all or part of this time we just ask that you respect the silence. Some accommodation is available. Please use the guest booking formand specify ‘QB Retreat’ in the comments field. Preference is given to those staying for the full term.
Kids Dhamma Class:These are the 3rd Sunday of every month – 12:30pm. The next scheduled class conflicts with Vesak on the 19th and will now be on Sunday the 26th May. See the calendar for details.
Stupa:The first condition of all things – impermanence. Our stupa is no exception. A piece has fallen off (repair is (slowly) underway) and other minor repairs are being attended to. Dirt and dust is an ongoing matter – especially for the white portion – and our happy group of guests spent a morning with brushes and brooms washing the stupa and generally tidying up the area. view photos