Winter Retreat 2025 and Dhamma Hall usage.
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
Farewell, Bruno.
Dear friends,
It pains us to share recent events regarding Bruno, our very own four-legged Bodhisattva. As you may have known, Bruno had been suffering from various illnesses over the past few weeks. These had left him weak and he began to lose weight drastically.
After numerous tests and treatments, doctors finally confirmed last Saturday that he was suffering from lymphoma. A variety of treatments were attempted, unfortunately, his deterioration was rapid as his condition was too virulent.
Bruno peacefully breathed his last around 11.30 AM the day before yesterday, 27th Dec 2024. The conditions assailing him seemed to have been more than enough and he was ready to let go. His end was extremely peaceful and his departure was very smooth. Bruno succumbed, bravely facing lymphoma. A real trooper.
He was surrounded by loved ones – we chanted, laughed, cried, but mostly held and stroked him gently. He responded with wags and looked deeply into our eyes, snuggling close and he finally let go ever so gently.
His presence will be sorely missed as he brought so much joy and love to everyone who met him. However, we are all greatly relieved that his suffering has come to an end and he’s resting in a much better destination, free from bodily pain and disease. … Read the rest
On Line Meditation Retreat with LP Viradhammo
Dear Friends,
The Angel Group in Bangkok have organised another retreat with Luang Por Viradhammo and have generously made this available to everyone online. Please refer to the poster appended as well as the brochure attached for more information.
Please note that the timings mentioned are in Thailand Time. For any questions, please write to friendindhamma@gmail.com.
Royal Kathina Ceremony at Tisarana – 27th Oct ’24
Dear friends,
It gives us great pleasure to invite you all to the Kathina Ceremony at Tisarana this year on Sunday 27th Oct 2023. This will be the first event at the New Dhamma Hall which is very exciting. It is a matter of great honour that His Majesty King Maha Vajralongkorn Rama X, King of Thailand has graciously presented the Kathina Robe at the request of His Excellency Ambassador Kallayana Vipattipumiprates, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary from the Kingdom of Thailand to Canada. Kindly see the e-Invitations attached. Luang Por Viradhammo, the Sangha, residents and wider Tisarana Community look forward to your presence and we welcome you to participate in this celebration.
SAVE THE DATE – Kathina Ceremony at Tisarana on Sunday, 27th October 2024.
Dear friends,
After a gap of three years, Tisarana will be conducting the Kathina Ceremony on Sunday 27th October 2024. This will be the first event that will happen in the New Dhamma Hall that’s under construction at the moment. We will be announcing a detailed schedule of events shortly. But, please do save the date and we would be delighted to welcome you to the first event at the New Dhamma Hall. Luang Por Viradhammo, the Sangha, residents and the wider Tisarana Community send you all good wishes.
Sunday Meditation – July 21st Cancellation
Please note that our weekly Sunday 9:30 am meditation will be cancelled on July 21st as the Sangha will be busy determining residence on the first day of the Rains Retreat.… Read the rest
Upasampada at Tisarana – 7th Jul 2024
It gives Luang Por Viradhammo and the Sangha at Tisarana great joy to announce the Upasampada (Bhikkhu Ordination) of Samanera Padipo on Sunday, Jul 7th, 2024.
Samanera Padipo has spent over two and a half years at Tisarana training as an Anagarika and a Samanera. He has requested for acceptance into the Bhikkhu Sangha. This is a significant commitment to the holy life.
Over his time here, Samanera Padipo has seamlessly integrated into our community as a valued and dear friend. We invite you to join us to witness this memorable occasion. The schedule of events is as follows:
10 AM – arrive with meal dāna for the potluck table
11 AM – Pindapat
approx. 1.30 PM – Ordination ceremony commences
approx. 3.30 PM – breakdown and clean-up (volunteers welcome)
Please note, you are welcome to join us just for the afternoon or for both morning as well as the afternoon events. No prior notification is needed, all are welcome.… Read the rest
Upasampada at Tisarana – 7th Jul 2024
Dear friends,
It gives Luang Por Viradhammo and the Sangha at Tisarana great joy to announce the Upasampada (Bhikkhu Ordination) of Samanera Padipo on Sunday, Jul 7th, 2024.
Samanera Padipo has spent over two and half years at Tisarana training as an Anagarika and as a Samanera and has requested to be accepted into the Bhikkhu Sangha. This is a significant commitment to the holy life.
Over his time here, Samanera Padipo has seamlessly integrated into our community as a valued and dear friend. We invite you to join us to witness this memorable occasion. The schedule of events is as follows:
10 AM – arrive with meal dāna for the potluck table
11 AM – Pindapat
approx. 1.30 PM – Ordination ceremony commences
approx. 3.30 PM – breakdown and clean-up (volunteers welcome)
Please note, you are welcome to join us just for the afternoon or for both morning as well as the afternoon events. No prior notification is needed, all are welcome:… Read the rest
Visiting Elders Summer & Fall 2024
Dear friends,
We are pleased to let you know that we will be receiving a few esteemed Elders who will be visiting Tisarana over the next few months.
Though we have not yet planned any large public gatherings or events, these Elders will be in residence during these dates and may possibly be available after Dāna to meet and discuss Dhamma.
Tan Ajahn Karuniko: May 26th to Jun 19th & Jul 4th to Jul 10th
Tan Ajahn Kusalo: Jun 10th to Jun 14th & Jun 19th to Jun 20th
Luang Por Sucitto: Jun 9th to Jun 13th; Jun 29th to Jul 14th & Oct 23rd to Nov 1st
Luang Por Pasanno: Aug 8th to Aug 14th
Please feel free to visit and share in the goodness and blessings of their presence, we look forward to seeing you at Tisarana.… Read the rest