City MeditationThe first Monday of every month; May 2nd. At the Quaker meeting house, 7 Moncrieff St. – 6-8pm. A more informal version of the monastery Sunday program. Lots of opportunity for questions and discussion.
PhotosWe try and keep these in synch with updates but it has been a very busy time with much coming and going. There are a few pics around LPSumedho’s visit, Songkran, Chao Khun kuti, new Buddha rupa… With the fine weather there are quite a few work projects underway: workshop extension, workshop/kids’ shrine, hermitage, sala toilet (still not quite finished 🙂 and etc. More details on these in the next update. view photos
SongkranA rather magic convergence; the weather, the buddha rupa(s), the event and… the people; the heart of any community. Over 300 happy, smiling, kind, generous beings — meditating, chanting, smiling, giving, blessing. Ah, the blessings – beautifully bountiful and abundant. The newBuddha rupa, all the rupas, were awash in holy water. The monks were more modestly wetted — but no less blessed.
AGM – MembershipOur AGM is not until June (date T.B.A.) but WTBA annual membership runs for the year from March 31st. If you were thinking of becoming a member you could download the 2016 form. This entitles you to vote at the AGM.
Queen’s Birthday RetreatJune 3–6. A few people have enquired and this is mostly to confirm that this annual retreat is indeed happening. It is still a ways off but feel free to book for this any time using the guest booking form. Please add the comment ‘Queen’s Birthday Retreat’ to make that clear.
Vassa – WinterAgain, quite some time away but just to get the thought into your plans… 19th July – 16th October; the monastic, winter retreat. A period with primary focus on meditation and study. Last year we had a group of 5 lay friends staying for the vassa supporting the basic running of the monastery. Are you interested in joining this year? details