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Conversation with Ajahn Jayasaro on June 13th
At 9am PDT (Pacific Time) on June 13, Ajahn Jayasaro will be doing a virtual question and answer session with the Buddhist Community at Stanford (BCAS). The general public is welcome to view this event.
The schedule for the event is :
8:30 - 9:00 AM PDT Group meditation (without Ajahn Jayasaro)
9:00 - 10:00 AM Ajahn Jayasaro Q&A with the Buddhist Commmunity at Stanford
For more information, please see this page :
https://buddhiststudies.stanford.edu/events/conversation-ajahn-jayasaro-webinar
Save the Dates for Annual Retreat
Mark Your Calendar - The Annual Retreat is Scheduled for Dec. 4 - Dec. 13
Abhayagiri’s annual monastic retreat is scheduled for Fri. Dec. 4 – Sun. Dec. 13, 2020 at the Jesuit Retreat Center in Applegate, CA. Registration for this retreat will likely open sometime during the summer, usually in July or August.
Due to Covid-19, and the uncertainty about what restrictions, if any, will be in existence at that time, Abhayagiri has not yet made alternative plans about the retreat format if there are still restrictions for gatherings at that time.
If you are interested in attending, please save these dates and keep an eye on Abhayagiri News articles for updated information and the opening of registration. As per usual, Abhayagiri News list subscribers will automatically receive new News articles like this one as they are posted to the website.
Transitions at Abhayagiri
In 2018, Ajahn Karuṇadhammo began a two year commitment to be co-abbot with Ajahn Ñāṇiko, to help with the transition period after Luang Por Pasanno stepped back from being the abbot and began a one year sabbatical.
Having just finished his two year commitment, Ajahn Karuṇadhammo will be going to the Pacific Hermitage for the vassa and Ajahn Ñāṇiko will be the sole abbot for the foreseeable future.
With this transition, there has also been a decision to re-arrange the seating in the Dhamma Hall and the Monks Dining Hall, with Luang Por Pasanno, Guiding Elder, and Ajahn Ñāṇiko, Abbot, now both seated in the front and center.
Ajahn Karuṇadhammo plans to return to Abhayagiri after the vassa. However, upon his return he will be entering a period of retreat.
Precautions Due to COVID-19 - Updated May 3, 2020
Abhayagiri is considering how to continue to support the extended Abhayagiri community amid concerns and regulations regarding COVID-19. Please note that we have put the following precautions in place : The monks are not going on alms rounds. The Saturday night and Lunar Observance Day evening services are no longer available for the general public to participate in person. However, you may still…
Sāmaṇera Dhammavaro's Bhikkhu Ordination on Sunday, May 17
On Sunday, May 17 there will be the official ceremony for Sāmaṇera Dhammavaro to be accepted into the bhikkhu saṅgha. The ceremony will be at 2pm in the main Abhayagiri Dhamma hall. Due to precautions regarding COVID-19, it is not possible for the general public to attend in person. However, all are welcome to view the ceremony by going to this link.
Memorial for Todd
On April 27th, Luang Por Pasanno, Ajahn Karuṇadhammo, Ajahn Ñāṇiko, and others gathered at Cool Oaks for the 14th Anniversary of the passing away of Todd Tansuhaj. A brief video has been made in honor of that event, including blessing chants and video footage of Abhayagiri. Background information on Tatcha “Todd” Tansuhaj Todd was born on July 20, 1995 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Although Todd was bo…
Sāmaṇera Ordination of Anagārika Josh, Anagārika Ordination of Aaron and Dave, Vesākha Celebration
On Vesākha, May 6th, Anagārika Josh will ordain as a Sāmaṇera, a novice monk. Also, Aaron and Dave will ordain as Anagārikas, eight-preceptors. We are asking the general public to abstain from coming to the monastery for this event. The ceremony will take place in the Reception Hall and will be livestreamed. The program will begin with evening puja at 7:00 PM. The ordination ceremony will likely s…
Winter Retreat 2020 Gallery
We would like to announce a new gallery featuring photos from this year’s Winter Retreat. You can view the gallery here: [The monastery’s cloister area during a heavy snowfall mid-January. ] Winter Retreat 2020 > Winter Retreat: the year was 2020, while vision of the larger social climate was anything but. Indeed, the community’s gaze set inwards, as COVID emerged in a fashion not dissimilar to th…
Live Stream of Stanford Community Dhamma Discussion
Ajahn Pasanno will be having a virtual meeting with the Stanford community from 9am to 11am the morning of Saturday, April 25. The schedule for the morning is : 9:00-9:30 Guided meditation 9:30-9:35 Short Break 9:35-10:15 Dhamma Talk 10:15 -11:00 Question & Answer with Stanford community All are welcome to watch this event via the live stream by going to this link : https://youtu.be/m02JGV8_WZg