Progress Update: January 24, 2010

>> Luang Por Sumedho Retreate Registration Now Open:
Registration is now open for Luang Por Sumedho’s weekend retreat in Ottawa June 12 and 13, 2010. Use this link for more information: Weekend Retreat. This is a non-residential retreat with registration required. There is some campus housing available for those coming from out of the area. See the link above for more information. Housing registration and retreat registration are separate.

>> Winter Retreat Volunteers Still Needed:
There is no one signed up to support the winter retreat at Tisarana from Jan 29 to Feb 14 as well as from Mar 1 to Mar 31. The main responsibility is cooking the meal for the small group of residents on retreat. This is an excellent way to integrate your meditation practice into daily life activities. We are seeking past guests who can commit to a week or more. Contact Bookings 0100090000036900000010001c0000000000050000000b0200000000050000000c020000000004000000020101000400000004010d0008000000fa0200000000000000000000040000002d01000007000000fc020000ffffff000000040000002d0101001c000000fb020000080000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000040000002d010200040000002e011800050000000902ffffff00040000000701030007000000430f2000cc00000000000300000000000000000000000000 if you are interested.

>> Dana Meals Still Welcome:
The community is welcome to bring dana meals during the winter retreat as normal. Please contact the Steward 0100090000036900000010001c0000000000050000000b0200000000050000000c020000000004000000020101000400000004010d0008000000fa0200000000000000000000040000002d01000007000000fc020000ffffff000000040000002d0101001c000000fb020000080000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000040000002d010200040000002e011800050000000902ffffff00040000000701030007000000430f2000cc00000000000300000000000000000000000000 if you are interested. The monastery calendar is updated to note the days people have already signed up.

>> Saturday Program Continues:
The Saturday program continues through the winter retreat. You are welcome to join us for the meal at 11:00 am or just come for the 1:00 pm meditation and Dhamma Talk. The observance day schedule continues as well. Please see calendar for dates.

>> Ajahn Kusalo Has Landed:
Ajahn Kusalo made it safe and sound to Thailand. He’s in Bangkok right now. A somewhat different experience from the Ontario countryside.