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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.

calendar

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Sat, 02 Dec
19:00	Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 03 Dec
10:45	PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
17:00	Tea with a monk at Kusala House (public)
17:30	Meditation Class @ Kusala House
19:00	Public Puja ' talk by Luang Por Munindo: APPRECIATIVE AWARENESS PRACTICE
Mon, 04 Dec
	Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)
Tue, 05 Dec
	Waning Moon
Sat, 09 Dec
19:00	Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 10 Dec
10:45	PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
17:00	Tea with a monk at Kusala House (public)
19:00	Public Puja
Mon, 11 Dec
	Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)
Tue, 12 Dec
	New Moon
Sat, 16 Dec
19:00	Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 17 Dec
10:45	PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
17:00	Tea with a monk at Kusala House (public)
19:00	Public Puja
Mon, 18 Dec
	Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)
Wed, 20 Dec
	Waxing Moon
Sat, 23 Dec
19:00	Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 24 Dec
10:45	PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
17:00	Tea with Monk at Kusala House (public)
19:00	Public Puja
Mon, 25 Dec
	Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)
Wed, 27 Dec
	Full Moon
Sat, 30 Dec
19:00	Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 31 Dec
10:45	PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
17:00	Tea with a monk at Kusala House (public)
19:00	Public Puja
19:00	Meditation and Chanting with Dhamma talk and Forgiveness and Aspiration ceremony
Mon, 01 Jan
	Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)
15:00	Public New Years' Gathering (see announcement)
Thu, 04 Jan
	Waning Moon
Sat, 06 Jan
19:00	Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 07 Jan
10:45	PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
17:30	Meditation Class @ Kusala House
19:00	Public Puja
Mon, 08 Jan
	Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)
Wed, 10 Jan
	New Moon
Sat, 13 Jan
19:00	Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 14 Jan
10:45	PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
19:00	Public Puja
Mon, 15 Jan
	Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)
Tue, 16 Jan
	Ajahn Chah memorial Day
Thu, 18 Jan
	Waxing Moon
Sat, 20 Jan
19:00	Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 21 Jan
10:45	PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
19:00	Public Puja
Mon, 22 Jan
	Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)
Thu, 25 Jan
	Full Moon
Sat, 27 Jan
19:00	Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 28 Jan
10:45	PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
19:00	Public Puja
Mon, 29 Jan
	Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)
Fri, 02 Feb
	Waning Moon
Sat, 03 Feb
19:00	Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 04 Feb
10:45	PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
17:30	Meditation Class @ Kusala House
19:00	Public Puja
Mon, 05 Feb
	Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)
Fri, 09 Feb
	New Moon
Sat, 10 Feb
19:00	Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 11 Feb
10:45	PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
19:00	Public Puja
Mon, 12 Feb
	Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)
Sat, 17 Feb
	Waxing Moon
19:00	Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 18 Feb
10:45	PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
19:00	Public Puja
Mon, 19 Feb
	Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)
Sat, 24 Feb
	Full Moon
	Māgha Pūjā
19:00	Public Puja with Guided Meditation
Sun, 25 Feb
10:45	PARITTA CHANTING - Reception Room (public)
19:00	Public Puja
Mon, 26 Feb
	Packed Lunch Day (residents generally not available without prior appointment)