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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.

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Arrow River in Need of Lay Steward

Message from Ajahn Punnadhammo:

Dear Friends
…Arrow River will be needing a steward for the fall and winter. The man who has been serving in this role will be leaving probably end of August…

If anyone is interested…write me for more information.
We can take in a new person anytime but it will become more critical in September.
Thank you.

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The Fifth Precept

Ajahn Viradhammo answers questions at the Pak Chong retreat. These include; How do I stop drinking alcohol? Are there any studies about what happens to the brain after many years of meditation? How do I practice ‘choice-less awareness’? (Q&A recorded at Pak Chong, Thailand, on 30 November 2019. Duration 47:58)… Read the rest