Kathina SCSunday, October 20th. We start at 9:45am with a short meditation, then some chanting, and the day’s programme unfolds from there. The weather forecast looks good for the day! We are pleased to have Ajahn Hasapannyo coming from Melbourne to join us for this occasion as well as our local sanghas. This year the robe-cloth will be offered by the Thai Amabassador and his wife. You are all welcome.
November RetreatNovember: Friday 1st, 7pm – Sunday 3rd, 4:30pm. The main theme is ‘Cessation’ – nirodho; the ending, the culmination of all things; peace. Use the booking form for accommodation. You can come during the day and return home in the evening if you wish, just join in quietly.
December RetreatDecember 26th to January 3rd. See in the new year at the monastery. More details later. Use the booking form for accommodation. You can come during the day and return home in the evening if you wish, just join in quietly.
JapaneseIf there is anyone who can do occasional Japanese translation it would be good hear from you; this would only be a couple of sessions this year.
Sangha MovesIt is common at the end of the vassa for the sangha to change. Anagarikas Ethan and Ryan return to lay life. Ajahn Joe will head back to Thailand late November for a couple of months. Ajahn Sambodhi will be back from Sri Lanka in early December. Ajahn Kongrit will be here for three months mid-December. Just enough movement to keep things fresh but not too much too be busy.