In  preparation for Luang Por Sumedho’s visit later in June, we are giving Tisarana a good spring cleaning. We have also purchased a marquee (a large tent) that needs to be erected. Lots to do so please do join us. Pot luck lunch What to bring: work gloves, a sturdy rake.

More Construction Photos The construction of our new Bhikkhu Vihara is progressing rapidly.  Our new building now has electrical and hydro.  A well has been dug, and a new septic field is in the process of being dug. Photos here Workshop Improvements A new Table Saw has been generously donated and installed.  It has advanced […]

Nothing is permanent – and this applies just as much within the monastery as outside of it.  As the year progresses a few changes are taking place here at Tisarana Buddhist Monastery…   Farewell to Our Beloved Peter Peter Pauls is a lay resident who has been living here at Tisarana for about one year.  […]

There was an error in our previous progress update.  Venerable Ajahn Vīradhammo’s birthday is on April 27th, not the 22nd as was erroneously reported. In related news, he will he away from the monastery from the 17th to the 26th, as he will be leading an annual retreat in Hockley Valley.

Another winter retreat has been successfully completed at Tisarana, thanks to the invaluable support of our beloved lay stewards.  As well as reestablishing our usual routines, there are a number of upcoming events that bear mention: April 13: Upāsika Day April 27: Ajahn Vīradhammo’s Birthday May 11: Annual General Meeting May 18: Upāsika Day June […]

Dear Friends, Another winter has taken the stage at Tisarana. We are sorting out firewood, putting gravel and grit on our walking paths, making sure the portable generator is ready for any ice storms that might interrupt our power from the grid, and generally making sure that we are secure for the winter. Soon the […]

Our new monastic building is underway, with several photographs of the initial stages available in our photo gallery.

Photo Gallery of Kathina 2013 A gallery of photographs from our recent Kathina celebration has been posted by Nalaka:  Kathina Photos Many thanks to Aruna and Narada for photographing the event.

Building Contract Signed for New Bhikkhu Vihara At long last, we have a builder for the Bhikkhu’s Vihara. Yesterday we signed a contract with “The Lanark Design/Build Group”, for the entire construction of our new monk facility.  They’ll probably start digging the soil within the next two weeks.  The estimated time of completion is 28 […]

We are fortunate to have two Ajahns visiting from the west coast for our Kathina on November 3. They will be teaching at the monastery, at the Quaker meeting in Ottawa, and at our Kathina celebration in Perth. Teaching schedule: Ajahn Sudanto – Abbot, Pacific Hermitage, (www.pacifichermitage.org) Saturday, Oct. 26,  1pm:     Tisarana Monastery – Meditation and […]

Kathina Celebration, November 3, 2013 at Civitan Hall Perth, ON The Kathina is a tradition that has been followed for over 2500 years. It takes place during the month following Vassa (the three-month rains retreat corresponding to the rainy season in India). At that time, lay followers make a special offering of Kathina cloth as […]

Winter is quickly approaching, and we are now considering applications for anyone wishing to join the winter retreat as a steward. From the beginning of January until the end of March, the monks and Anagarikas at Tisarana put away projects and minimize their worldly commitments, so that these three months can be devoted to more […]