Peace & Ease

There are million ways to practise Dhamma.  There’s no end to the things that can be said about meditation.  There are so many things that can make us doubt.  Just keep sweeping them out, then there’s no more doubt!  When we have right understanding like this, no matter where we sit or walk, there is peace and ease.     by Ajahn Chah

Ajahn Dtun Dhamma Talks from April Visit 

At Buddhist Library in Sydney:  https://buddhistlibrary.org.au/media/

At Buddhist Society of Victoria on Saturday April 20:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grG5BTM04qE&ab_channel=BSVDhammaTalks

Q & A at Buddhsit Society of Victoria on Tuesday 23rd April: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjhN_ueGOws&ab_channel=BSVDhammaTalks 

For more info on Ajahn Dtun’s monastery in Thailand or to download his English Dhamma books, click here: https://www.watboonyawad.com/#

For talks from March Weekend Retreat by Ajahn Tiradhammo, click here: https://www.wbd.org.au/audio/ajahn-tiradhammo/

To download Ajahn Tiradhammo’s books, click here: https://forestsangha.org/teachings/books/authors/ajahn-thiradhammo?language=English

To download a copy of Ajahn Chah’s biography Stillness Flowing by Ajahn Jayasaro, click here: https://forestsangha.org/teachings/books/authors/ajahn-jayasaro?language=English

Comings & Goings

          Monks

1. Ajahn Krich will return to Thailand in November.
2. Ajahn MahaAir is planning to stay on for another year.
3. Ajahn Khemavaro is visiting Thailand in October for LP Piak’s Kathina.
4. Ajahn Sudhammo will leave for Melbourne in December.  
5. We are applying to renew Ajahn Chaiyaporn work visa for another 2 year.
6. Ajahn Khemavaro will visit Thailand/Vietnam for 2-3 weeks in February.

          Layguests

1. Kelly, Rebecca, Asish, Damien and Derek attended the entire Rains retreat; Araliya, Michael, David, Marie, Yuliana, Beau and Annie  part of the retreat. 
2. Araliya, Asish, Damian and Kelly are staying on as long term guests.

Upcoming Retreats and Events

November Weekend Retreat

15^th Nov to 17^th 2019 with Ajahn Tiradhammo—Fully Booked

5-Day New Year Retreat with Ajahn Khemavaro

28^th December to 1^st January 2020

To register for the retreat, please click on this link:  https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wisdom-of-stillness-5-day-new-year-retreat-tickets-71195699253?aff=ebdssbeac

Visits from Senior Monks

Tan Chao Khun MahaSamai visited the monastery on Sunday 6th October to celebrate Thai-Aussie Day.

We’re planning to invite Venerable Buu Hien from Vietnam in Nov/Dec for 2 weeks.

Ajahn Dtun will visit in March/April 2020. 

Building Projects for 2019/2020

Adding a toilet to Rock Kuti

Decking around the office area

Renovate cabin in Dorrigo property

Thera Kuti for Ajahn Tiradhammo

A Chat with Ajahn Suchart in English

During our Krooba Ajahn Trip to Thailand, we had the privilege of meeting up with Ajahn Suchart again this year.  Ajahn Suchart is a direct disciple of Luang Ta Maha Boowa having spent 9 years with him at Wat Pah Baan Taad.  He does not accept any invitation to teach outside his monastery.  However, he is available for Q & A between 2-4 pm everyday at his monastery.  Usually, there would be a large group of people at the sala by 2 pm, but on this day we were the only ones.  Tan Ajahn was very generous with his time answering many questions and giving us an inspiring Dhamma Talk–all in English. Enjoy!

Chedi at Ajahn Dtun’s monastery, Chonburi Thailand

Comings & Goings

          Monks

1. Ajahn Santutthi returned to Perth 23 Feb.
2. Ajahn Khemavaro will go to USA 15 to 29 April with LP Piak.
3. Ajahn Chaiyaporn will visit WBD for 1-2 months in April/May, depending on visa situation.  He may stay for the Rains Retreat.
4. Ajahn Nick Dhammarato will be at WBD in April and May.
5. Ajahn Khemavaro will be away from 8^th May to 2^nd June—leading a retreat at Jhana Grove, Perth from 12^th to 16^th May and attending the Abbots Meeting in UK from 20^th May to 2^nd June.

Layguests

1. Kelly is planning to stay until May.
2. Anagarika ordinations for Bryce and Tom on 18 March.

Upcoming Retreats and Events

New Year Retreat by Ajahn Khemavaro

29^th Dec to 2^nd Jan 2018

Visits from Senior Monks

Ajahn Dtun will not be able to visit WBD in 2017 as he is focusing on finishing the construction of the Chedi and Uposatha Hall at Boonyawad. He is likely to visit again in March 2018.

Several invitations were extended to Meditation Masters during Thailand visit in Jan/Feb. We will post updates once they are accepted and visas are confirmed.

Building Projects for 2017/2018

Kyle’s House—Renovation. Work to start in March/April..

Lay Toilet Block—Estimated cost $25K.  Construction to begin in late 2017.

Community List Rains 2016

Monks                                             Nationality                       Vassa

Ajahn Khemavaro                             USA/Australian                      17

Ajahn Santutthi                                  Australian                              12

Venerable Chandapo                        Thai                                         9

Venerable Sumangalo                       Australian                               4

Samanera Issaro                               Australian

Layguests

Donna, Dana, Jacinta, Scotty, Tash, Marie and Kelly

Comings & Goings

        Monks

1. Ven Subharo, a Canadian monk, arrived in Dec and left for Sri Lanka in July.
2. Venerables Sumangalo and Chandapo from Boonyawad spent the Rains Retreat at WBD.  They will stay until Jan 2017.
3. Ajahn Khemavaro will go to Thailand for 1 month—from 17^th Jan to 16^th Feb.
4. Buddha Rupa Casting Ceremony in Wat Boonyawad on 4^th February 2017.
5. Ajahn Khemavaro will lead a retreat at Jhana Grove, Perth from 12^th to 16^th May 2017.
6. Ajahn Khemavaro will attend the Elders Meeting in UK from 20^th May to 9^th June.

Retreats and Events

LP Piak Visit

28^th Oct to 7^th November

Public Talks at Buddhist Library

1^st and 2^nd November 7-9 pm

5-Day Retreat @ WBD

3^rd to 7^th November

New Year Retreat

by Ajahn Khemavaro

30^th Dec to 2^nd Jan 2017

Building Projects for 2016/2017

Road Work—Resurfacing the main tracks from office to Sala and Sangha House.  Estimated cost $12K

New Water Tanks—Two tanks near Sala and one near yurt to increase water supply for firefighting and communal usage. Estimated cost $12K

20 Panel Kit Solar Project—Investigating the installation of an off grid solar system.  20 panels kit from Rainbow Power Company.  12.3kW/day.  Estimated project cost:  $50,000

Wat Buddha Dhamma Foundation Ltd.
Profit & Loss FY June 2015

Income
Donations                                           148,035
Membership Fees                                     180
Miscellaneous Income                          2,611

Total Income                                      150,826

Expense
Gas – Bottle Hire & Refills                   4,107
Depreciation Expense                          8,283
Repair & Maintenance                       20,195
Donations                                               7,476
Travel Expenses                                  18,746
Vehicle Expenses                                15,827
Printing & Stationery                          9,362
Misc. Expenses                                   24,390

Total Expenses                                 108,386

Net Surplus                                  42,440

Wat Buddha Dhamma Foundation Ltd.                                  

Profit & Loss  FY June 2014                   

Income                                                        

Donations                                                    124,665

Membership Fees                                             337

Miscellaneous Income                                   2,789

Total Income                                        127,791          

Expense                                            

Gas – Bottle Hire & Refills                          9,250

Depreciation Expense                                  7,198

General Expenses                                      17,007

Repair & Maintenance                              18,699

Donations                                                   21,200

Travel Expenses                                       10,619

Vehicle Expenses                                        9,418

Total Expenses                                    93,391         

Net Income                                           34,400