Tisarana Buddhist Monastery

Tisarana Buddhist Monastery is located in the countryside 15 km from Perth, Ontario, and just over an hour south-west of Ottawa

The monastery is a residence for Buddhist monks and those who wish to train as monks. As a spiritual centre, it also welcomes those interested to learn about Buddhist principles and meditation. Ajahn Viradhammo is the abbot and the resident senior monk at Tisarana.

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Tisarana is a monastery in the Thai forest lineage of Ajahn Chah and Ajahn Sumedho

Visiting

Tisarana accepts overnight visitors from May to December each year.

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Teachings

Dhamma talks and books in various formats.

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We are delighted to announce that, in celebration of Tisarana’s 20th anniversary, Luang Por Viradhammo has kindly agreed to lead a special in-person, non-residential retreat at Tisarana. This retreat and the merit gained from harmony, practice and love for the Dhamma will be dedicated to the well-being and flourishing of our community under Luang Por 's loving guidance.

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Luang Por Viradhammo’s Birthday Celebration 2026

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Eight Day Retreat at Magnetawan, ON organised by Viveka Vana Retreat Centre.

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Monastery Events

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LP Liem's and LP Jundee's visit to Tisarana May/June 2025

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LPV's birthday celebrations 2025

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Tisarana's Kathina celebrations and Dhamma Hall inauguration October 2024

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