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New Moon and Full Moon Days

New Moon and Full Moon Days are usually quiet days at this monastery. Typically this means residents and guests are free to structure the day as they find useful: formal meditation, reading, going for walks. Normally there are no group work projects nor the usual morning and evening chanting. Meal times are as usual.

Paritta Chanting

The sangha regularly recites the traditional ‘Blessing Chants’ each Sunday before the meal. All are welcome to join in.

Beginners’ Meditation Class

Usually on each first Sunday of the month instruction is given for those new to meditation. There is no need to book in advance and all teachings are freely given led by Dr. Adrian Bint. The class takes place in the Shrine room at Kusala House (Guest House) and is followed by Evening Puja with the monastic community in the Main Dhamma Hall for those who wish to participate.

Lake Work Day

One Saturday each month, from April through to December, is booked into our calendar for focusing on working down at the lake. It is a community project with resident monastic sangha, lay guests and visitors taking part. Usually it begins at 8.30 am with a break for the shared meal around 11am. Afternoon work goes from about 1pm to 4 pm, depending on weather and time of year. All welcome to participate. It is good to bring wellington boots and suitable clothing.

Silent Practice Weeks

Several periods throughout the year are dedicated to cultivating noble silence at the monastery. These times are set aside specifically to help us remember that the inner work is the priority. It does not mean absolutely nobody will speak whatever the circumstance, though we do hope visitors will tune into the spirit of our commitment and support the silence.

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Tue, 19 Mar
Community on WINTER RETREAT
Wed, 20 Mar
Community on WINTER RETREAT
Thu, 21 Mar
Community on WINTER RETREAT
Fri, 22 Mar
Community on WINTER RETREAT
Sat, 23 Mar
Community on WINTER RETREAT
Sun, 24 Mar
Community on WINTER RETREAT
Full Moon
10:45PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
19:00Public Puja
Mon, 25 Mar
Community on WINTER RETREAT
Tue, 26 Mar
Community on WINTER RETREAT
Wed, 27 Mar
Community on WINTER RETREAT
Thu, 28 Mar
Community on WINTER RETREAT
Fri, 29 Mar
Community on WINTER RETREAT
Sat, 30 Mar
Community on WINTER RETREAT
Sun, 31 Mar
Community on WINTER RETREAT
10:45PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
19:00Public Puja
Mon, 01 Apr
Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)
Waning Moon
Sat, 06 Apr
Lake work day
19:00Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 07 Apr
10:45PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
17:30Meditation Class @ Kusala House
19:00Public Puja
Mon, 08 Apr
Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)
New Moon
Sat, 13 Apr
19:00Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 14 Apr
Songkran Celebration
10:45PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
17:00Tea with a monk at Kusala House (public)
19:00Public Puja
Mon, 15 Apr
Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)
Tue, 16 Apr
Waxing Moon
Sat, 20 Apr
19:00Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 21 Apr
10:45PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
17:00Tea with a monk at Kusala House (public)
19:00Public Puja
Mon, 22 Apr
Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)
Tue, 23 Apr
Full Moon
Sat, 27 Apr
19:00Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 28 Apr
10:45PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
17:00Tea with a monk at Kusala House (public)
19:00Public Puja
Mon, 29 Apr
Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)
Wed, 01 May
Waning Moon
Sat, 04 May
19:00Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 05 May
10:45PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
17:00Tea with a monk at Kusala House (public)
17:30Meditation Class @ Kusala House
19:00Public Puja
Mon, 06 May
Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)
Tue, 07 May
New Moon
Sat, 11 May
Lake work day
19:00Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 12 May
10:45PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
17:00Tea with a monk at Kusala House (public)
19:00Public Puja
Mon, 13 May
Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)
Wed, 15 May
Waxing Moon
Sat, 18 May
19:00Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 19 May
10:45PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
17:00Tea with a monk at Kusala House (public)
19:00Public Puja
Mon, 20 May
Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)
Wed, 22 May
Visākha Pūjā
Full Moon
Sat, 25 May
19:00Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 26 May
Harnham Vesak
10:45PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
17:00Tea with a monk at Kusala House (public)
19:00Public Puja
Mon, 27 May
Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)
Thu, 30 May
Waning Moon
Sat, 01 Jun
19:00Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 02 Jun
10:45PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
17:00Tea with a monk at Kusala House (public)
17:30Meditation Class @ Kusala House
19:00Public Puja
Mon, 03 Jun
Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)
Thu, 06 Jun
New Moon
Sat, 08 Jun
19:00Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 09 Jun
10:45PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
17:00Tea with a monk at Kusala House (public)
19:00Public Puja
Mon, 10 Jun
Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)
Fri, 14 Jun
Waxing Moon
Sat, 15 Jun
Lake work day
19:00Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 16 Jun
10:45PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
17:00Tea with a monk at Kusala House (public)
19:00Public Puja