Floor it With Thought
Ajahn Viradhammo gives a Dhamma talk and reflects on how expectations can condition disappointment (Dhamma talk recorded at Tisarana Buddhist Monastery on 25 September 2020. Duration 58.03)… Read the rest
The 3 Magicians
Tan Khemako depicts a spiritual story to explain the conditional process of sense-consciousness, perception, and mental proliferation in the human mind (Dhamma talk via Zoom recorded on 20 August 2020. Duration 33.38)… Read the rest
Too Much Thinking
Luang Pu Sumedho gives some more wise teachings.
Is this the Truth?
Tan Khemako offers some reflections on the Buddha’s teaching that all phenomena are rooted in desire (Dhamma talk recorded at Tisarana via Zoom on 20th August 2020. Duration 33.21)… Read the rest
Kathina Wish List 2020
At the request of our caring supporters, here is a list of suggested items that would be useful for Tisarana that could be offered during the Kathina season this year. If you plan to offer an item please cross it out using strikethrough (example) so that it can be removed from the list.
As usual, our main priority is to build a New Dhamma Hall. If you would like to contribute towards this effort as part of a Kathina offering please visit the Financial Contributions page.
If you have any questions please contact office@tisarana.ca… Read the rest
Kathina Celebrations 2020
As the Kathina season approaches, we’ve been considering how to organise the event this year. Though it would be great to celebrate together as we have done in the past, COVID 19 safety regulations have resulted in limiting capacity to 25 people in the tent per day.
As previously scheduled, the Kathina robe cloth will be offered by the sponsors and a limited group of supporters on October 4th, 2020.
The Sangha will gladly meet everyone else, limited to 25 people per day, starting October 5th till the end of the month. All others are welcome to choose a day of the month when Luang Por & Sangha members will be delighted to meet with you.
Simply register your visit by clicking here. We will contact you by phone to work out the details.
The Deva Realms
Tan Khemako gives a Dhamma talk about the Deva realms (talk recorded at the Arnprior retreat in Ontario on 29 November 2019. Duration 1:03:37)… Read the rest
Just Watching the Mind
Luang Pu Sumedho gives some more wise Dhamma reflections.
Please click on this link: https://vimeo.com/amaravativideo
The Buddha Returns to Tisarana
After over a year away, the standing metal Buddha statue that greeted visitors as they drove into Tisarana is now back, shinier than ever. Last year it was observed that the statue was beginning to form large cracks in certain areas, and the outer layer was showing wear from the sun and weather. A dedicated supporter in Ottawa volunteered to fix it and after a year of hard work, it was ready to be put back up. Sadhu, Anumodana.
See photos here.… Read the rest
Zoom Dhamma talk recorded on 3rd July 2020
Ajahn Viradhammo gives some Dhamma reflections on the subject of the Brahma-Viharas. … Read the rest