An outline of the big event in May With May fast approaching, the time has come to share with our extended community the schedule for the upcoming big event in … Read More
Spring 2024
The resident community at Amaravati officially ended its winter retreat 2024 on the morning of the 31st March, with a formal ‘Asking for Forgiveness’ ceremony with Ajahn Amaro. As always, … Read More
Songkran Celebration 2024 – Sunday April 14
Sunday April 14 we will celebrate Songkran, the Thai New Year, with a hand washing ceremony to take place in the temple after the meal (approx. 1.30 pm). All are … Read More
Luang Por Sumedho – Mental Enema
We have recently transcribed one of Luang Por Sumedho’s talks, Mental Enema, which can be read on our media website. Luang Por is expected to stay at Amaravati during most … Read More
Winter Retreat 2024
From the evening of the 3rd of January, until the 31st of March, the community at Amaravati will be on winter retreat, the 40th at Amaravati this year. Restraint and … Read More
Forest Sangha Calendars 2024
Our Forest Sangha Calendars 2024 is now available in PDF format, you can download it by clicking on one of the link below. Forest Sangha Calendars 2024 in English Forest … Read More
Upasampadā ceremony, December 29
Amaravati Monastery will be holding bhikkhu for one candidate on Friday December 29. Samanera Samāhito will be requesting Upasampadā, taking on the discipline of a bhikkhu. The ceremonies will be … Read More
Kathina Festival 2023 – Photos & Videos
This year’s Kathina Festival was enriched by the talents of three photographers—Jason Harvey, Ann P Cheung, and Egle, who kindly offered to share their photographic skills. The result is three … Read More