Kaṭhina 2016 Recap
On Sunday, October 23, over 400 people attended Abhayagiri’s annual Kaṭhina celebration–the largest gathering ever. The Kaṭhina offering was held in the soon-to-be-completed new Dhamma Hall. Abbots...
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New Ordinations - November 2016
On November 7, 2016, in the presence of the Abhayagiri community and Ajahn Tiradhammo, who was visiting the monastery at that time, three ordinations took place at Abhayagiri. The former Ven. Kyung Bon...
View ArticleUpasika Day: Devotion and Ritual
On Sunday, December 11, 2016, Abhayagiri will be hosting the last Upasika Day of 2016. All are welcome. The event will be live streamed and you can also participate online by going to...
View ArticleLuang Por In Thailand 2016
UPDATE We received word that Luang Por Pasanno’s talk on Christmas eve had audio problems. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. However, there will be talks by other Ajahns to be...
View ArticleKeep At It
During our winter retreat we have been doing daily readings. This year we have been focusing on teachings from Ajahn Chah. Recently Ajahn Karunadhammo was reading from Everything Arises, Everything...
View ArticleWinter Retreat 2017
The annual winter retreat begins on January 2, 2017 and lasts for three months, ending on April 1st. During this time, the resident community takes time to engage in more formal meditation practice...
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Temporary Occupancy for Reception Hall; Phase 4 to Begin
Temporary Occupancy for Reception Hall; Phase 4 to Begin We are happy to announce that on Tuesday, March 14th, we called for an inspection of the Reception Hall building. The county inspector passed...
View ArticleConsecration Ceremony for New Buddha Statue
On April 14, 15 and 16, Abhayagiri will be having ceremonies to consecrate the Buddha image in our new meditation hall, and everyone is welcome to come and join in with us. Although it is not the grand...
View ArticleAjahn Piak to visit Abhayagiri in April
Watch Luang Por Piak at Abhayagiri Saturday’s Dhamma Talk Monday’s Question & Answer Session Tuesday’s Dhamma Talk Luang Por Piak Visiting Abhayagiri Ajahn Piak, a Thai disciple of Ajahn Chah and...
View ArticleUpasika Day: Renewal Day (April 30, 2017)
We hope you can join us at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery for the annual Upasika Renewal Day on Sunday, April 30, 2017, a day of community, Dhamma study, meditation, and renewal. Our theme for the day...
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Luang Por Viradhammo’s 70th birthday
Today, April 27, 2017, marks Luang Por Viradhammo’s 70th birthday. We at Abhayagiri would like to share our happiness, gratitude and good wishes to Luang Por Viradhammo and the community at Tisarana....
View ArticleSāmaṇera Ordination Ceremony for Anagārikas Jeff, Dorian, and Hector
On May 6th, 2017, all are welcome to attend the formal ceremony in which Anagārikas Jeff, Dorian, and Hector will take the brown robes of a novice (sāmaṇera). This event will be livestreamed. The...
View ArticleThai Documentaries of Luang Por Pasanno in Thailand, December 2016
Luang Por was in Thailand in December, 2016 and was featured in several Thai-language documentaries. You can watch these videos via the following links: รายงานพิเศษ - งานอาจาริยบูชา พระโพธิญาณเถร (ชา...
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New Sāmaṇeras: Guṇavīro, Tissaro and Ṭhitasukho
On May 6, 2017, three ordinations took place at Abhayagiri. Former anagārikas Jeff, Dorian, and Hector went forth as sāmaṇeras Guṇavīro, Tissaro, Ṭhitasukho, with Luang Por Pasanno as their preceptor....
View ArticleUpāsakā Day: June 4, 2017
We hope you can join us at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery for the next Upāsakā Day on Sunday, June 4, a day of community, Dhamma study, meditation, and renewal. The event will begin at 10 AM with the...
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Original House Demolished
After over 20 years of holding a central place in the Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery, the original house was demolished on May 16th, 2017. Additional pictures can be seen here:
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Bhikkhu Ordination Ceremony for Sāmaṇera Sampanno and Sāmaṇera Suddhiko
Saturday, June 17th: Bhikkhu Ordination Ceremony for Sāmaṇera Sampanno and Sāmaṇera Suddhiko. All are welcome to attend the formal ceremony in which the Sāmaṇera Sampanno and Sāmaṇera Suddhiko will...
View ArticleJuly 15 Benefit for the Mindfulness Care Center in SF
Ajahn Pasanno and the Abhayagiri Community will lead a benefit day for the Mindfulness Care Center in San Francisco on Saturday, July 15 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The morning will consist of sitting and...
View ArticleJuly 23 Joint Birthday Celebration for Luang Por Sumedho and Luang Por Pasanno
–Live Stream– You can watch the live stream here: https://youtu.be/YsiewdqCjXg –Schedule update– We invite you to join us on Sunday, July 23 for a joint birthday celebration for Luang Por Sumedho and...
View ArticleDhamma Talks Moved to Sunday Afternoons
Starting Sunday, June 11, the regular weekend Dhamma talk will move to Sunday afternoon. The program will begin at 2 pm with chanting followed by meditation. After a short break, one of the senior...
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