Announcements about sitting groups, lay community events, and monastic events in the Forest Sangha tradition. Particular focus on Northern California and activities associated with Abhayagiri Monastery, but also includes activities of other Ajahn Chah-affiliated monasteries and associated lay communities.

Anyone can view the postings in Upasika Life. If you would like to reply or start a new topic you'll first need to join, instructions inside this forum. Just click on the title above (Upasika Life). Upasika Life is a forum for Dhamma discussion and conversation for people living by the five precepts. We encourage topics and replies inspired from questions, insights and challenges that occur in our everyday lives. In so doing we hope to provide an atmosphere supportive of deepening our understanding and ability to live our lives virtuously.

This forum is open for people to offer, accept, and coordinate rides to and from Abhayagiri and outside events connected with the Abhayagiri sangha.