Sāmaṇeras Jalito, Mahesako and Saṃvaro will be requesting full acceptance into the Bhikkhu Sangha on Saturday July 13 at 8.30 am. The ceremony will take place in the temple, and … Read More
Sīladharā Pabbajjā ceremony (Nuns’ Going Forth) – July 7
Anagārikās Suttisa, Pei-Ching and Huyn-Kyung will be asking for pabbajjā, the going-forth into the Order of Sīladharā on Sunday July 7 at 2 pm in the Temple. All three candidates … Read More
Buddhist Leadership
A One-day Conference Organised by TBSUK on June 22nd, 2019 A conference has been organised by the Theravada Buddhist Sangha in the UK (TBSUK) at Wat Santiwongsaram in Birmingham on … Read More
Visit by Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi – Thursday 20th June 2019
Amaravati is very pleased to announce that we are scheduled to be blessed with a visit from the pre-eminent translator of the Pali Tipitaka into English of our time, and … Read More
Vesākha Festival (Wesak) Sunday May 12th 2019
The monastery invites you to our Vesākha (Wesak) festival, also known as ‘Buddha Day’, on Sunday May 12. This is the public celebration of the three key events in the … Read More
Nuns’ area building works to start on April 15
Building work in the nuns’ area of the monastery will start on April 15 and continue until the end of the year. Two new buildings are being constructed: a senior … Read More
Songkran Celebration – Sunday April 14
This Sunday we will celebrate Songkran, the Thai New Year, with a hand washing ceremony to take place in the sala after the meal (approx. 1.30 pm). All are welcome … Read More
Nuns’ Area Building Works Ground Breaking Ceremony, April 4
Everyone is welcome to join us on April 4 for a ground breaking ceremony for the new Amara and Nissoko buildings in the nuns’ area. Please meet in the kitchen … Read More