A new year’s message from Venerable Pamutto: In July when I arrived the monastery was eerily quiet.  The community was on an open schedule.  A single kitchen steward woke every morning and prepared meals for two bhikkhus, while a single summer guest dragged a sprinkler across the newly-seeded lawn.  It seemed the monastery was waiting […]

New Year’s Eve Gathering Come join us for a New Year’s Eve gathering.  We’ll begin with a group meditation at 7pm followed by a Dhamma Talk.  After that, there will be a bonfire for those who are interested.   Bring your own marshmallows!  After the bonfire, we’ll gather together in the hall to ring in the […]

Bhante Subharo Has Arrived A warm welcome to Bhante Subharo.  He arrived from Birken Forest Monastery on November 27th.  A short bio has been put up on the resident community page.  Be sure to say hello next time you stop by the monastery. Bhante Vijita Visiting We are pleased to welcome Bhante Vijita for a […]

Dec 4, 2012 – The Ottawa Buddhist Society “Day of Mindfulness” event with Ajahn Viradhammo, scheduled for Saturday, Dec 8th, has been cancelled.

Another New Community Member We are happy to welcome Bhante Subharo to Tisarana.  Bhante is originally from Sitavana (Birken) Forest Monastery in British Columbia.  Bhante will be joining us on the 27th of November.  He plans to stay indefinitely.  Tisarana is growing! Workshop Renovation The workshop is coming along.  Our excellent builders, Lorrie and Kyle, […]

New Resident We have a new a resident at Tisarana.  A warm welcome to Anagarika John, who has joined us from Birken monastery in B.C.  His intention is to stay on to continue his training at Tisarana.  You can find out more about Anagarika John on the Resident Community page on the website.  Be sure […]

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