Tisarana Buddhist Monastery follows the Thai forest
tradition of Theravada Buddhism. It serves as a residence
for monks and monastics in training, as well as for
visitors interested to practise meditation and a
contemplative lifestyle.
The community is led by Ajahn Viradhammo and offers various teachings and programs in support of spiritual growth on the Buddhist path.
Ardent, committed to the Holy Life, seeing for oneself the Noble Truths
And the realization of Nibbana, these are the highest blessings.
– Mangala Sutta, Sutta Nipata 2.4
The Forest tradition is a branch of Theravada Buddhism. Theravada, “the Way of the Elders,” is also known as the Southern School of Buddhism, and is present throughout Thailand, Burma, and Sri Lanka. Theravada Buddhism is grounded in discourses recorded in the Pali Canon, the oldest Buddhist scriptures.
The Forest tradition strongly emphasizes meditative practice and the realization of enlightenment as the focus of monastic life.
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