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Monastery Report November 2014

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Comings & Goings

          Monks

  1. After spending the Rains, Ajahn Ariyasilo has moved on to the Buddhist Society of Victoria.
  2. Ayya Karuna has travelled to Vietnam to look after her mother and practice in a monastery there.
  3. Venerable Jhanarato, who visited in May for one month, has returned from having spending the Rains in Sri Lanka and intends to stay for one year.
  4. Venerable Nanda, an eight Vassa Malaysian-born monk from the Pa Auk Tradition, visited the Wat for four weeks in November.
  5. Venerable Kimbila from Bodhinyana Monastery will join the community in Dec and plans to stay for six months.
  6. Ajahn Medhino, a Dutch monk ordained at Wat Pah Nanachat, having spent the last several years in Sri Lanka, will visit the Wat in Feb for a stay of a few months.  Ajahn is fluent in Thai.
  7. Ajahns Phanom and Chaiyaporn from Wat Boonyawad completed the Rains at WBD.  Ajahn Chaiyaporn would like to stay for another year
  8. Ajahn Khema will be in Thailand from 20th Jan to 21st Feb 2015.
  9. Ajahn Santutthi plans to spend the next Rains at Bodhinyana Monastery and stay there until April/May 2016.
  10. Ajahn Cittapalo from Bodhinyana Monastery will join the community for the next Rains Retreat.
  11. Ajahn Dtun has confirmed that he will send two monks to spend the next Rains at the Wat.  Estimated arrival date around May/June 2015.

Layguests

  1. Belinda and Bryn, having spent the Rains, will stay until Dec.
  2. Darcy and David, who also spent the Rains at WBD, have become anagarikas.
  3. Flo, from Germany, joined the community in late October and plans to stay for 3-6 months.
  4. Francisca, from the Netherlands, arrived in Nov and will stay for one month.

Upcoming Ceremonies/Retreats

5-Day New Year Retreat with Ajahn Khemavaro–31st December to 4th January 2015

Weekend Retreat in March 2015 with Ajahn Dtun.

Invitations to Senior Monks for 2015

Ajahn Tiradhammo will be visiting the Wat in Feb 2015 for about 4-6 weeks.

Ajahn Dtun has confirmed that he will visit AUS in mid-March 2015.

Ajahn Sucitto has confirmed he will be at WBD for Rains 2015.  It is our understanding that Ajahn will be on solitary retreat for most of his stay at the Wat.

Projects for 2014/2015

Thera Kuti—The main structure is up and we hope to have it ready for Ajahn Dtun’s visit in March.

Road Work—Dave the backhoe guy is back.  He has done drainage work around the shower block and Old Kitchen.  Put Rotamill on the rest of the main road from kitchen to Sangha House.  He has also prepared a couple sites for potential new kutis.

New Kuti—Estimated cost $15K.  Construction to begin in March 2015.

Upgrade Yurt—Internal renovations and painting.

Rains Retreat

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12th July to 8th October

During the Rains Retreat the community at WBD will focus on formal meditation practice, cultivating stillness and wisdom. The monastery is still open for day visits, however, we will not be able to accommodate overnight guests.   Emails will be answered between 5-7 days. If it’s urgent, please call the office at 02-4323-3193 or 0409-389-887 between 11 am and 12 noon.    Thank you for your support.

Community List

Monks                                             Nationality                            Vassa

Ajahn Ariyasilo                               UK/Australian                              30

Ajahn Khemavaro                          American/Australian                   15

Ajahn Phanom                                Thai                                                13

Ajahn Santutthi                               Australian                                     10

Ajahn Chaiyaporn                           Thai                                               10

Nun        

Ayya Karunasitala                          Australian                                       3

Layguests

Belinda                                             Australian

Darcy                                               Australian

Peter                                                 Australian

Lincoln                                              Australian

Bryn                                                  New Zealand

Mitch                                                 Australian

Monastery Report July 2014

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Comings & Goings

          Monks

  1. Ajahn Ariyasilo, who came in March, will stay for the Rains Retreat.  After that he will move on to Melbourne to stay at the Buddhist Society of Victoria.
  2. Ajahns Phanom and Chaiyaporn from Wat Boonyawad, Ajahn Dtun’s monastery, arrived in May and plan to stay until March/April 2015.
  3. Venerable Bom and Nat visited the Wat from early May to mid June.
  4. Ajahn Sawong and Venerable Dtum from Ajahn Chah tradition in Thailand visited the Wat for a week in June
  5. Ajahn Khema attended Abbots Meeting in UK—25th to 30th May. After that he visited Muttodaya Monastery in Germany.
  6. Ajahn Khema led a 10-Day Retreat in Norway—20th June to 2nd July.
  7. Venerable Jhanarato  will return in November for a one year stay.
  8. Ajahn Cittapalo from Bodhinyana Monastery plans to spend the next Rains at the Wat.

Layguests

  1. Belinda joined the community in May and will stay for the Rains.
  2. Darcy, Lincoln, Peter, Bryn, and Mitch have arrived for Rains Retreat.
  3. Two female guests signed up for 1st month of Rains.

Upcoming Ceremonies/Retreats

Kathina Ceremony has been changed from 19th to 26th October

Weekend Retreat moved from 31st October – 2nd Nov to 7th to 9th Nov

5-Day New Year Retreat 31st December to 4th January 2015

Invitations to Senior Monks for 2015

Ajahn Dtun has accepted our invitation to visit in March 2015

Ajahn Sucitto has confirmed that he will spend the next Rains at WBD.

Projects for 2014/2015

Thera Kuti—Estimated cost of $30-40K. To be finished for Ajahn Dtun’s visit in March

New Kuti—Estimated cost $15K.  Will commence after Rains.

Upgrade Yurt—Internal renovations and painting.

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

Finance report

The finance report was presented in brief by treasurer Jade Dinh. For the last financial year income was ~$120,000 and expenses ~$100,000. Financial statements will be prepared and reviewed by auditors within the next three months. Jade will hand over to a new treasurer on July 1st 2015.

Teachings in Sydney by Ajahn Khemavaro

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 Buddhist Library

Cultivating Happiness through Wisdom

Tuesday 29th April

7-9 pm

For more info, please email: info@buddhistlibrary.com.au or call 02-9519 6054

 

UNIBUDS

University of NSW

Developing Your Spiritual Qualities

Friday 2nd May

7-9 pm

For more info, please email: allankha.ak@gmail.com or call Emily – 0433 149 913

 Sangha Lodge

Vesak Celebration

Sunday 4th May

10-1 pm

For more info, please email: assocengagedbuddhists@gmail.com or call (02) 9590 3617

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.