On Wednesday July 17, the community entered the traditional three-month ‘Rains Retreat’ or Vassa which runs from the full moon of July to the full moon of October. In 2019, … Read More
Upasampadā & Pabbajjā ceremonies, July 2
Amaravati Monastery will be holding bhikkhu and samanera ‘Going-Forth’ ceremonies for 6 candidates on Sunday July 2. Samaneras Jinavaro, Balado and Pasādo will be requesting Upasampadā, taking on the discipline … Read More
Schedule Update for Luang Por Sumedho’s Open Retreat May 12–19
The schedule for the week 12-19 May at Amaravati Monastery has been further updated as shown below – please note the earlier time for the opening Dhamma Talk. Retreat Schedule (Updated … Read More
An update on Luang Por Sumedho’s Open Retreat May 12–19
This note provides an update on the schedule and arrangements for the week 12-19 May at Amaravati Monastery. Retreat Schedule Friday May 12 15.00 – 17.30 Registration and seat allocation … Read More
Visākha Festival (Wesak) Sunday May 7
The monastery invites you to our Visākha (Wesak) celebrations, also known as ‘Buddha Day’, on Sunday May 7. This is the public celebration of the three key events in the … Read More
Meditation Workshop cancelled – Saturday May 13
Because of the Luang Por Sumedho Open Retreat taking place in the Temple at Amaravati, the regular Saturday afternoon meditation workshop will not take place on Saturday May 13.
Amaravati May Events Update
Luang Por Sumedho is due to arrive at Amaravati on the 27th April and we are very much looking forward to welcoming him for his time here. The May Events … Read More