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- Jun 25: Four Noble Truths, Part 1 (~32MB, ~45min)
- April 16: Present Moment Awareness (~28MB, ~37min)
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Monastery Report June 2016
Comings & Goings
Monks
1. Ajahn Tiradhammo left for NZ after a two months stay.
2. Ven Subharo, who joined the community in Dec, will be spending Vassa in Sri Lanka.
3. Ven Ning has returned to Boonyawad Monastery on 18 June.
4. Venerable Sumangalo from Ajahn Dtun’s monastery will be joining the community for the Rains Retreat.
Layguests
Fran left for Perth in May, having spent 18 months with the community.
The following lay guests will be joining the community for Vassa: Donna from UK via Thailand, Hong, Kim, and Van from Mel, Dana and Jacinta from NSW.
Upcoming Retreats
New Year Retreat
30th Dec to 2nd Jan 2016
Visits from Senior Monks in 2016
Bhante Khippapanno
17th to 21st January
Ajahn Tiradhammo
February-May
Ajahn Dtun
11th to 20th March
LP Sumedho
22nd to 27th April
Community List for Rains 2016
Ajahn Khemavaro
Ajahn Santutthi
Venerable Chandapo
Venerable Sumangalo
Samanera Issaro
Possible Visits from Senior Monk 2017
Ajahn Dtun in March/April 2017
Projects for 2016/2017
Monks Toilet—Finished in June. Much appreciation to Jon, Nat and friends who came on weekends to help with the work.
New Buddha Statue for Eating Hall—Ceremony in 4th Feb 2017 at Wat Boonyawad, Chonburi. Estimated Cost $4K
Road Work—Resurfacing the main tracks from office to Sala and Sangha House. Estimated cost $10K
Water Tanks—Two additional water tanks near the Sala. Estimated Cost $7K
Ajahn Dtun Visit 2016 Photos
Ajahn Dtun’s Talks (recorded in Sydney, Port Macquarie, and Melbourne)
In Sydney (The Buddhist Library, Mar 19):
- Meal Reflection (~8MB, ~14min)
- Post Meal Q & A (~30MB, ~1hr, 14min)
- Dhamma Talk (~61 MB, ~1hr, 58min)
In Port MacQuarie Wed. Mar 23:
- Dhamma Talk (~54MB, ~1hr, 40min)
In Melbourne (at BSV):
- Thurs. Mar 24:
- Meal Reflection (~7MB, ~13min)
- Post Meal Q & A (~30MB,~56min)
- Dhamma Talk (~49MB, ~1hr, 34min)
- Fri. Mar 25:
- Meal Reflection (~7MB, ~13min)
- Post Meal Q & A (~33MB, ~1hr, 4min)
- Dhamma Talk (~54MB, ~1hr, 44min)
- Sat. Mar 26:
- Meal Reflection (~8MB, ~15min)
- Post Meal Q & A (~29MB, ~55min)
- Dhamma Talk (~54MB, ~1hr, 44min)
- Sun. Mar 27:
- Meal Reflection (~8MB, ~16min)
Ajahn Dtun’s Talks at WBD (Mar 12th, 13th)
At WBD:
- Mar 12:
- Dana Meal reflection (~7MB,~12min)
- Q & A (~97MB, ~1hr 36min)
- Mar 13:
- Dana Meal reflection (~9MB,~17min)
- Q & A (~76MB, ~1hr 17min)
Luang Por Tiradhammo’s *Video* Dhamma Talk on Sat. Mar 5
Kamma and Attitude (Mp4, ~1GB, ~45min)
Luang Por Tiradhammo’s Dhamma Talk on Sat. Mar 12
“Dana Sila Bhavana” (~40MB, ~56min)
Ajahn Khemavaro’s Dhamma Talk on Sat. Feb 28
A Lifestyle of Bhavana (~20MB, ~28min)
Ajahn Khemavaro’s Dhamma Talk on Sat. Feb 20
Right Effort (~14MB, 20min)
Bonus: Magha Puja (Sangha Day) Talk (given Monday Feb 22, ~27MB, ~39min)
Ajahn Khemavaro’s Dhamma Talk on Sat. Feb 13
Eightfold Path Overview (~26MB, 37min)