Tisarana’s friend and supporter Suriayani has generously offered to run Luang Por Viradhammo’s Arnprior Retreat sessions virtually at her retreat centre in Parry Sound. Please see the attached poster for details. Those interested are requested to register using the details below. Please contact the organizer directly with any questions you may have.
Please see below details of Dhamma Talks and Q&A sessions organised by The Buddhadhamma Foundation, Singapore. Everyone is welcome to attend.
We are delighted to let you know that the audio talks of all sessions transcribed in The Contemplative’s Companion can be found on the link here. The audio version is posted on Tisarana’s YouTube Channel as a separate playlist.
Luang Por Viradhammo and all of us at Tisarana send you our best wishes.… Read the rest
We’re delighted to announce the release of Luang Por Viradhammo’s latest book, The Contemplative’s Companion.
Based on a meditation retreat that he led during the COVID-19 pandemic, the book presents Luang Por Viradhammo’s reflections on Presence and using that as a means to experience opening of the heart.
Setting aside conventional analysis and lists, Luang Por Viradhammo speaks from his own experience, uses everyday language, and cites familiar metaphors to generate deeper understanding and compassion. Luang Por’s teachings hold out touchstones that guide readers in a straightforward, intuitive manner, encouraging us to awaken to what IS, moment to moment.
The book is available in multiple formats including PDF, EPUB and MOBI. Free physical copies of the book can be picked up at Tisarana Buddhist Monastery where Luang Por resides as the abbot.
Click here to download a soft copy of the book.
This electronic edition of The Contemplative’s Companion is offered in commemoration of Ajahn Viradhammo’s 78th birthday on April 27th, 2025.
This book is based on a meditation retreat organised by the Ottawa Buddhist Society and taught by Ajahn Viradhammo during the COVID-19 pandemic. His wise and gentle teachings, offered before vaccines were announced, were an inspiration during those trying and tumultuous times. His reflections skilfully guided participants away from heavy and negative mind states that were prevalent at that time.
Setting aside conventional analysis and lists, Ajahn Viradhammo presents his reflections on presence as a
companion to all contemplatives. He speaks from his own experience, uses everyday language, and cites familiar metaphors to generate deeper understanding and compassion. Ajahn’s teachings hold out touchstones that guide readers in a straightforward, intuitive manner, encouraging us to awaken to what IS, moment to moment.… Read the rest
Dear friends, warm greetings and all good wishes for 2025 from Luang Por Viradhammo and the Tisarana Community.
As always, the residents here at the monastery have started our annual Winter Retreat which will end on Mar 31st, 2025. April will be our month of planning and New Visitor Orientations will commence in May. Those dates will be published in our calendar in April. We do not accept overnight visitors during the Winter months.
The Dhamma Hall is now ready, providing a lovely space for meditation, contemplation and silence. The resident community would like to welcome you to use the hall for your practice when you visit. Please park your vehicles in the parking lot and proceed directly to the Dhamma Hall.
The house can be accessed if you are bringing dāna, but if not, please restrict your visit to the Dhamma Hall itself. The hall will be accessible from 8 AM to 9 PM every day. No permission or prior intimation is required.
Though there’s a tea station available in the Dhamma Hall, we would request that food and drink not be brought into the Hall, but restricted to the hallway areas. All are encouraged to imbibe the silence and stillness of the Dhamma Hall by being mindful when entering, leaving and using the space.… Read the rest
