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Monastery Report March 2014

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Comings & Goings

 

          Monks

 

  1. Venerable Bom will return to Thailand on 9th of March.
  2. Ajahn Ariyasilo is expected to arrive on 16th of March for a stay of a few months.
  3. Ayya Karuna returned on 28th Feb from 2 months stay at Dhammasara 
  4. Ajahn Khemavaro will visit his family in USA—20th March to 5th April. 
  5. Two monks from Wat Boonyawad are expected to arrive mid to late March for the Rains.
  6. Venerable Pasadika disrobed on 28th of Feb. 
  7. Ajahn Khemavaro will be in UK to attend Abbots Meeting—23rd May to 6th June.
  8. Ajahn Khemavaro will lead a 10-Day Retreat in Norway—20th June to 1st July.

            Layguests

  1. Kerrie joined the community in Feb and will stay until April
  2. Martin came in Dec and will stay until April.
  3. Two male guests have signed up for Rains Retreat.

Retreats/Teachings

 

Ven Santutthi led his first weekend retreat in November 2013.

 

5-Day New Year Retreat was led by Ajahn Khemavaro

Very successful retreat during Feb with Luang Por Liem.  More than 60 people attended the retreat.   Much appreciation to Mai, Kerrie, Uvadee and Zyndy for organizing and  managing the kitchen.

Visits from Senior Monks in 2014

 

Luang Por Liem and two monks visited the Wat from 23rd to 27th Feb.

 

Ajahn Ariyasilo will come in March for a few months, possibly will stay for Rains Retreat.

 

Future Retreats

 

Easter Retreat 17th to 21st April

Fund Raising Events

$4,000 was raised during LP’s visit for the construction of his chedi in Ubon.

 

Projects for 2014

New Kuti—Finished in Feb. 

Sala Toilet—Martin help build two new toilets near the Sala.  It was completed for LP Liem’s visit in Feb.

Upgrade Yurt—Internal renovations. 

New Walking Meditation Platforms—Kuti #7 and #8 have new meditation walking paths. Planning to put 2-3 more in village area.