Day 01 session 01, of the Angel group online retreat. Luang Por goes through the significance of the 5/8 precepts, followed by a guided meditation, and finally a short talk.
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Ajahn Pavaro, speaks of a unique way to reignite, a flagging spiritual practice. Reading the Suttas with an open heart. In order to rouse inspiration in the heart. To evoke a sense of wonder. He uses the example of Venerable Sariputta’s enlightenment. Using the MN 74 Dighanakha Sutta, as inspiration.
The session is followed by Questions and answers.
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Asalha Puja zoom session Day 02, session 01. After a short chant, Luang Por Viradhammo begins with a reflection on the Buddha’s first teaching, the 4 noble truths, and the nature of Dukkha/suffering.
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Day 02 session 02, chanting the Dhammacaka Sutta, followwed by asking for forgiveness, and starting of the Vassa.
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Dhamma talk from Day 01 Asalha puja zoom session. Trust in Dhamma and leave the rest to Kamma.
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We are going to have a site clearing ceremony for the New Dhamma Hall on Sunday, August 15th starting at 1pm. An outline of the new Hall will be laid out on the ground which we will all circumambulate with social distancing, and then the Sangha will chant parittas so as to to bless the site and the trees that will have to be cut down to make room for the new Hall. Once finished, we can begin clearing the land to get ready for the start of construction this coming spring of 2022.
All are invited to this important ceremony for the New Dhamma Hall, which is coming about after many years of inspiring generosity and planning. Due to lingering Covid concerns there won’t be a shared meal before the ceremony but feel free to bring your own meal and enjoy the monastery grounds. See you then.… Read the rest
Date of AGM: Sunday the August 29, 2021.
Place: Tisarana Buddhist Monastery – 1356 Powers Road, Perth, Ontario K7H 3C5
Time: 130pm (EDT)
The Directors of the Board of Tisarana Buddhist Monastery cordially invite all members of good standing to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled to be held on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 1.30 PM.
Sincerely,
Tilak Gunawardhane
Secretary to the Board
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Luang Por Viradhammo, discusses how one can get bogged down in too many details in the practice. And how to focus on what is truly improtant.
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Below is a link to the Friend in Dhamma’s youtube channel which has recordings of the online retreat which occurred July 17-23, 2021.
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May 26 marked this year’s Vesak Day, the full-moon of May that commemorates the Buddha’s Birth, Enlightenment, and Final Passing (Parinibbana). It is a major, sacred occasion in the annual Buddhist calendar, observed throughout the Buddhist world. With Tisarana situated at some distance from the Asian heartlands of Theravada, our celebrations contained improvised as well as traditional features.
Due to Covid restrictions this year’s gathering was modest in size. Supporters arrived earlier in the week with many flower pots to adorn shrines. Residents and others devoted hours to trimming grass and clearing flower beds. On Vesak itself Luang Por Viradhammo, the Bhikkhus, and resident community received cheerful assistance from day-visitors bringing more gifts. Groups of us busied ourselves arranging flowers and candles. Within a few hours the various shrines had been tidied and beautifully adorned: the large standing Buddha near Tisarana’s entrance; the cast Buddha rupa (eventually bound for the Dhamma Hall); the library-shrine room in the Bhikkhu Vihara; the meditation and eating Sala. Even the small Bodhi tree (gamely struggling with spider mites, alas) was decorated.
The following photos offer glimpses of our Vesak. At different junctures of the evening itself Luang Por read from Ven. Nyanamoli’s The Life of the Buddha, dealing with the Blessed One’s Birth, Enlightenment, and Parinibbana.… Read the rest
