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Meal-time Changing
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For those considering participating in the midday meal-offering, please note that in UK the clocks go forward one hour this next Saturday night 28th March, at midnight. Accordingly, until the clocks go back again one hour in the autumn, the meal-time offering will begin at 11.15 am each day.
Retreat Update: March 2015
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(picture: Chinese Buddha rupa)
We are entering the third and final month of Winter Retreat 2015 and continue to be blessed with harmonious community and harmless weather. The oven repair-man was needed briefly mid-February in the kitchen. The police were needed briefly last week to deal with an unwelcome…
Retreat Update: February 2015
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On Friday 16th January we marked the anniversary of the passing away of our teacher, Venerable Ajahn Chah, with a special puja. Everyone who attended had a chance to participate, making offerings of candles, flowers and incense beautifully prepared by Yom Mame. Luang Por Munindo offered a reflection on The…
Suitably Settled
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(picture: Ajahn Abhinando)
Wild weather couldn’t stop Ajahn Abhinando from flying off to Dhammapala Kloster last Friday. Anthony-from-Newcastle, the last of our Winter Retreat Support Team for January, arrived on Friday. The last of our New Year guests departed on Sunday. Luang Por delivered his first Sunday night Dhamma…
Renewal 2015
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(picture: Luang Por Munindo)
A good crowd of friends were warmly welcomed at the monastery on Wednesday, 31st December, to share in our usual New Year's Eve Forgiveness and Aspiration ritual. Luang Por offered the Dhamma talk on 'Where the Power Lies' and Ajahn Abhinando led the rest of…
Sanctuary
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At this time of year many Dhamma friends, old and new, seek sanctuary at the monastery, so right now Kusala House is much appreciated. Last Sunday's 'Tea with a Bhikkhu' triggered a particularly stimulating conversation on matters of practice. On Tuesday Kevin-the-electrician was due to change the (previously dangerous) lights…
Sunrise
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A photo by Gary-from-Beverley, taken at sunrise by the lake, graces the home page of the new website for Aruna Ratanagiri Monastery (Dawn at Jewel Mountain Monastery). Thanks to many hours of generous effort put in by Kris-from-Leeds, with occasional contributions by Luang Por Munindo, www.ratanagiri.org.uk now offers beautiful, smooth…
Protection
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On Saturday 6th Dec., full-moon day, the bhikkhus' uposathakamma was held early so everyone in the community would be free to join in the Lake Work Day. Once again Penny led the group in doing what needed to be done, this month amongst other things protecting the saplings from deer…
The Time of Year
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It’s the time of year when leaves are raked, gutters are cleared and gardening tools oiled and stored away. This year it is also the time to call on Nick Pearce’s skills to help in re-roofing behind the kitchen. The covering over the walkway has been leaking for many months…
New Year's Day Activities
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As usual on the first day of January there will be two opportunities to mark the occasion of the New Year by reaffirming the 5 precepts at the monastery: At 11am with the traditional meal offering and at 3pm in the Dhamma Hall. On both occasions the monastic community will…