aruna ratanagiri

Please note that recently there have been several COVID cases in the community. Coming to the monastery as a guest or day visitor is at your own risk. We apologise for any disruption this may cause over the following days regarding the normal routine of the monastery. To keep up to date with the public events please refer to the calendar.

Aruna Ratanagiri: Harnham Buddhist Monastery is a traditional Theravada Buddhist community on the border of England and Scotland. The abbot, Ajahn Munindo, received bhikkhu precepts from the late Venerable Ajahn Chah of Wat Nong Pah Pong in North-East Thailand in 1976. There is an emphasis on Buddhist monastic training at Aruna Ratanagiri with facilities for approximately twelve residents. There is also an adjacent lay guest facility known as Kusala House.

If you wish to speak with someone call 01661 881 612 and leave a message.

For those interested in staying overnight, please see this page. 

For all other details refer to most recent ANNOUNCEMENTS.

For those who wish to listen to a Dhamma talk, please visit our talks page