>> Vesak: The traditional story tells of the birth, enlightenment and parinibbana of Gotama the Buddha taking place on the full moon in the month of …

>> Anagarika Janko: A lovely group of friends joined us for Janko’s anagarika ordination [photo]. It is always very inspiring to see young men confid…

>> Janko’s Ordination: Cause for an auspicious dhamma celebration. 18th of April – this coming Saturday. Join us for the dana at 11:00 and stay on fo…

>> Winter Retreating: It is the first day of April and the monastic retreat has drawn to a close; winter has similar thoughts. There were no casualti…

>> Retreat: The month of January has passed. Where was I at the time? We have had a wonderful series of lay supporters staying with us, for a week or…

>> New Year: There seems common agreement that we have one. The transition here at the monastery was jolly and joyous with a lovely mixture of chanti…

>> Samanera #1: Both as in ‘the first’ and as in ‘the best.’ What a wonderful occassion it was. About fifty people joined us for the day which began …

>> Portable Parthenon: Entering into the barn this time of year can coincide with cascades of snow off the roof onto the head, to say nothing of the …

>> ORDINATION: Anagarika Laurence will be ordaining as Samanera ???. His new name is a surprise. You can get it live, along with a shared meal, chant…

>> Car Finder: And still, we need a small sedan. Some funds are available but, we need a qualified volunteer to find a suitable vehicle. Please conta…

>> Children’s Dhamma: The November class was well attended with two new families bringing attendance up to ten children. After the usual introductory…

>> AGM: The Annual General Meeting for Tisarana will be held on Saturday, October 25th. This will be after the meal and before the regular Day of Min…