Kindness

Posted on August 29, 2014

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The Study/Practice Day led last Sunday by Ajahn Abhinando, was on the theme of kindness. Thanks to the kindness of many good friends last Saturday, great progress was made on the nesting island (there is still a way to go). Venerable Vinita’s talk on Sunday evening was, in…

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Maintaining Standards

Posted on August 22, 2014

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The weekend of 16th-17th was busy with lots of guests, including our good friends from the Leeds Group. Luang Por gave a talk on Saturday night called Formal and Daily-life Practice discussing how the benefits of sitting meditation might integrate into everyday activity. Ajahn Abhinando gave a talk on Sunday…

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Summertime

Posted on August 15, 2014

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​Recently there’s been a bit of a sense of the Europeans taking over. Ajahn Abhinando’s mother arrived from Germany on Monday accompanied by Onkel Fred. Professor Mariscotti (Cesare) arrived on Tuesday, also another Italian, Luca. Giovanni (from Santacittarama) has confirmed his booking to​ ​arrive at the beginning of October and…

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Loveliness

Posted on August 01, 2014

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Last week most of us had a chance to enjoy the company of good sangha friends at Amaravati on the occasion of Luang Por Sumedho’s 80th birthday. This week, the spell of pleasantly warm and sunny weather continues; perfect conditions for some to take a dip in the lake as…

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Things Going Swimmingly

Posted on July 15, 2014

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Most of the community travelled to Amaravati this week to mark Luang Por Sumedho’s 80th birthday. Yom Yoo, Anagarika Marchin, Bram and Paul are all still here. We are delighted to welcome back Reverend Rinchin on Sunday for a visit. Rev. Rinchin belongs to a Tibetan lineage and is a…

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Hard Slog

Posted on July 11, 2014

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Lay friends joined the community on Saturday in filling up concrete bags for sinking in the lake to form the foundation for the nesting island; good turnout, great weather and high spirits. Luang Por offered his reflections on ‘Practice Below The Radar’ during puja on Sunday considering the…

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Transitions

Posted on July 04, 2014

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Last week’s silent retreat offered the community a chance to consolidate practice. This week, we welcome back Tan Ariyo, who asked to mark completion of his Navaka training by spending his 5th vassa here. Anagarika Marchin, originally from Poland, will accompany Tan Ariyo from Amaravati to take up residence, at…

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Silent Week

Posted on June 27, 2014

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This week, the community is on silent retreat. On Sunday, Luang Por offered his reflections on Reconsidering Concentration.

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Happy Anniversary

Posted on June 20, 2014

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Saturday’s lakeside work day helped keep the boardwalk clear of encroaching foliage and the waste areas tidy. Installation of our new windows is complete; we’re very happy with the workmanship. The Sri Lankan Meditation Day and Lay Practice and Study Day both ran smoothly and were appreciated by participants. Ajahn…

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Smiles All Round

Posted on June 13, 2014

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Luang Por is on a leave of absence in France, returning Wednesday. We are enjoying some gloriously sunny days. On Sunday, Ajahn Punnyo offered his reflections on Sunyata. Venerable Vinita’s cheerful disposition radiates once more throughout the community following recovering from recent illness; just in time for the Sri…

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