Vesak Gathering 2020 - Cancellation
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Evening Pujas - Live streamed
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Thursday 19th March, 2020, Update on preparations for COVID-19
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INFORMING FRIENDS OF ARUNA RATANAGIRI
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Songkran Gathering 2020 Cancellation
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Spring Activity
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Picture: Luang Por Munindo receiving a meal offering in Glasgow
Dates for our monthly Lake Workdays might be less predictable than they have been in the past, however it is expected they will keep happening. If you are considering joining us, please check the online calendar for up-to-date…
A Spring Confluence
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Picture: Ajahn Abhinando and Ajahn Punnyo
The New Moon for the month of May falls tomorrow, Thursday 4th May. May means Vesak in the Buddhist calendar (Visakha Puja: the occasion of the Buddha's birthday, Enlightenment and passing away). Although the actual date is Friday 20th, here at Aruna…
Study & Practice Day on Sunday the 22nd of May
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The day will consist of an afternoon of meditation, readings and discussions at Kusala House, starting at 1:30pm and finishing with tea at 5:30pm. No prior booking is required.
All those attending are warmly welcome to stay on for the Sunday evening puja. This Sunday, being Visakha Puja, will…
Lake Work Day on Saturday 21st of May
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There will be a session in the morning from 8.30 until 11am, then a break for the meal and a second session between 1 and 4pm. With a tea break!
You are welcome to join in for any part of the day, or to help prepare the meal or…
Expectations
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picture: Sewing lessons, Samanera Jayamangalo and Anagarika Will
It was announced at the recent Elders Council meeting at Amaravati that Anagarika Will will soon be taking Samanera Precepts (probably on Sunday 17th July, which is also Asalha Puja Day). It was announced at the same meeting that in…
Meetings and Gatherings
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picture: Ajahn Punnyo visiting Nepal
The Full Moon for this month falls tomorrow, Thursday 21st April. Last Sunday 17th, saw a large crowd here observing the New Year celebration (Songkran), participating in bathing the Buddha image and the ritual of forgiveness. We welcomed guests from China…
Beginning Again
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picture: Anagarika Andrew who took up the 8 precepts on Sunday 3rd April
Last Thursday was our first visit for 2016 with the Edinburgh Meditation Group, then Friday it was with the Glasgow Group. Today, Wednesday 13th, a visit is planned with the Carlisle Group and then on Friday…
Lake Work Day on Saturday 30th of April
There will be a session in the morning from 8.30 til 11am, then a break for the meal and a second session between 1 and 4pm. With a tea break!
You are welcome to join in for any part of the day, or to help prepare the meal or…
That Was Winter Retreat 2016
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(picture: Luang Por Munindo, Ajahn Chandapalo, Samanera Jayamangalo and Samanera Jinavaro in York)
The New Moon this month falls today, Wednesday 6th April, and our Winter Retreat for 2016 is over. Everyone in our small monastic community who started the retreat has completed it. Sincere gratitude…
Study & Practice Day on Sunday the 10th of April
The day will consist of an afternoon of meditation, readings and discussions at Kusala House, starting at 1:30pm and finishing with tea at 5:30pm. No prior booking is required.
All those attending are warmly welcome to stay on for the Sunday evening puja where one of the senior monks…