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