Ajahn Amaro 2023 Visit to Abhayagiri
Dear Dhamma Friends, Ajahn Amaro will come to the US on November 6, and will be in residence at Abhayagiri from November 8-20. Here is a list of events and teachings open to the public: November 7,...
View ArticleAjahn Pasanno Question and Story Archive
In honor of Luang Por Pasanno having completed his 50th Rains Retreat as bhikkhu, we are pleased to announce the Ajahn Pasanno Question and Story Archive. What is the Ajahn Pasanno Question and Story...
View ArticlePractice & Study Day on Mindfulness of Breathing on Dec. 9
There will be another Practice and Study on Mindfulness of Breathing on Saturday, December 9 at Abhayagiri. The theme is Mindfulness of Breathing: Strategies for Settling the Mind. The primary teachers...
View ArticleEnd of Year Happenings at Abhayagiri
There are a few events happening at Abhayagiri this holiday season: Monday, December 25th: Christmas meal dāna. Wednesday, December 27th: Full moon lunar observance day with optional late-night...
View ArticleMore than Mindfulness: Widening the Field of Practice
We are pleased to announce More than Mindfulness: Widening the Field of Practice, a new book that is now freely available on our website via this page:...
View ArticleWinter Retreat at Abhayagiri
The monastery entered the three-month annual winter retreat on January 4, 2023. During this time, the resident community takes time to engage in more formal meditation practice following a changing...
View ArticleGratitude from Luang Por Pasanno
The date of my 50th ordination was on January 4 this year with many, many people coming to the monastery to offer their respects and appreciation. I was deeply touched by that day. Part of the ceremony...
View ArticleNot-Self: Not Taking Ourselves Personally: A Spirit Rock Daylong led by Ajahn...
On April 6th Ajahn Karunadhammo will lead a daylong at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, CA. You are welcome to participate online or in person, but advance registration is required. The...
View ArticleSongkran and Upasampada on Sunday, April 14
On Sunday, April 14, the Abhayagiri community will be celebrating the traditional Thai New Year known as Songkran as well as an upasampada (bhikkhu ordination). Schedule: 10:30am - Arrival time -...
View ArticleAjahn Jayasaro to Visit Abhayagiri
Ajahn Jayasaro will be arriving at Abhayagiri on April 24 and departing on April 29. On Saturday, April 27, Ajahn Jayasaro will be offering teachings both after the meal and in the evening time. Please...
View ArticlePractice & Study Day on June 1st
There will be a Practice and Study on the theme of Mindfulness of Breathing on Saturday, June 1st at Abhayagiri. This day of practice commemorates the 28th Anniversary of Abhayagiri. There will also be...
View ArticleSummer Events at Abhayagiri
Sat., July 20 - Āsāḷha Pūjā Āsāḷha Pūjā commemorates the Buddha’s first discourse, given to the first five bhikkhus in the Deer Park at Sarnath, near Varanasi. Chanting begins at 7pm followed by a...
View ArticleMindfulness of Breathing Practice & Study Day on August 10
There will be an Ānāpānasati Practice and Study Day on Saturday, August 10. The Dhamma themes to be considered include aging and sickness as well as contemplation of the four elements. The teachers are...
View ArticleNo Thanksgiving Retreat This Year
After some consideration, it has been decided that there will not be an Abhayagiri Thanksgiving Retreat in 2024. This is partially because multiple senior monks will be away during that time. Please...
View ArticleAbhayagiri Kathina 2024
Please join Luang Por Pasanno, Ajahn Karunadhammo, our abbot Ajahn Nyaniko, Ajahn Cunda and the rest of the Abhayagiri sangha for this year’s Kathina ceremony on Sunday, November 3rd. Luang Por...
View ArticleLivestream Events for Luang Por Pasanno's 2024 Baan Boon Retreat
During his visit to Thailand, Luang Por Pasanno will lead a retreat at Baan Boon from December 5th to 8th, 2024. The following is the sessions of the retreat that will be live-streamed on...
View ArticleLivestream for Luang Por Pasanno's Talk at Suan Mokkh Bangkok
During his visit to Thailand this year, Luang Por Pasanno is invited to give a Dhamma talk at Suan Mokkh Bangkok (Buddhadasa Indapanno Archives), on Saturday, December 28th, 2024, 1 - 3 pm (local time...
View ArticleĀnāpānassati Practice Day - Mettā
Dear Dhamma Friends, On December 28th Abhayagiri will be offering a full in-person and livestreamed day of practice at Abhayagiri Monastery. The theme will be around mettā, and 5am to 6am we will be a...
View ArticleWinter Retreat 2025 and Abhayagiri Photo Album
The monastery entered the three-month annual winter retreat on January 6, 2025. During this time, the resident community takes time to engage in more formal meditation practice following a changing...
View ArticleSongkran, Thai New Year, at Abhayagiri on Sunday, April 13
On Sunday, April 13, the Abhayagiri community will be celebrating the traditional Thai New Year known as Songkran. Schedule: 10:30 am - Gather for alms round in the monastery. 10:40 am - Bhikkhus...
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