Tisarana is primarily a monastery devoted to the training of monks in the Forest Tradition of Theravada Buddhism. You are welcome to visit, either briefly or for the day. Staying as a guest overnight is often possible. Ajahn Kusalo will be most happy to meet with you.

If you are planning to visit please check the schedule below and try to time your visit accordingly.

You are welcome to join us for the main meal. Through the week it would be helpful if you could let us know. People who visit will often bring a prepared dish to share.

Details will vary according to the time of the year, the phases of the moon (see below) and the seasons generally but here is a typical days schedule...

am	5:30	Morning Puja - chanting and meditation*
	6:45	Chores - mostly domestic
	7:15	Light Breakfast
	8:00	Meal preparation and general work period
	11:00	The main meal, eaten in silence (the last of the day). Immediately after the meal is the best time to visit with the monastics.
pm	2:00	Community meditation on Lunar Observance Days
	7:00	Evening Puja - chanting and meditation (followed by a Dhamma talk on Lunar Observance Days)*

*There is no early morning group meditation on the Lunar Observance Day or the following two mornings
There is no evening group meditation the day after Lunar Observance Day

For many, this is a convenient time to visit and the monastery schedule adjusts to allow for extra visitors.
Ajahn Viradhammo aims to be at Tisarana on Saturdays.

Saturday: a day of mindfulness
As per the daily schedule, plus...

am	11:00	The main meal. After the meal is the best time to visit with the monastics.
pm	1:00	Chanting, meditation & Dhamma talk

As was the tradition in the time of the Buddha, the monastery follows a lunar calendar. Our Observance Days fall on the four moon quarters. On these days the routine is relaxed and the time is used more for contemplation and personal practice. The evening meditation practice may be extended.

Check the calendar to see the schedule of moon days (Uposatha): events