The last Abhayagiri Community Work Day of 2008 is coming up on this Sunday, December 14. This is a monthly event which occurs on every month from April to December.

This month’s work day will focus on completing current projects and regular maintenance in preparation for our upcoming winter retreat, which commences on January 3.

Top of the task-list is finishing-off the monk’s cabin (kuti), which is being built in the forested area below the current ordination platform. We’re in the final stages now, including the last touches to the interior and exterior, and creating a walking meditation path.

We will have both indoor and outdoor work, of varying degrees of physicality involved. So there’s something for everyone!

The day commences at 7.30 am with the morning work meeting, during which a Dhamma reflection will be offered by one of the co-abbots. The work period begins shortly thereafter and continues until near the meal-offering which is served at 10.30 am. The afternoon work period will commence at about 1.00 pm, also with a work meeting and Dhamma reflection, and end at about 4.00 pm.

Please come and join us if you wish. There is no need to let us know you're coming—just turn-up on the day!

Anyone wishing to stay overnight at the monastery should contact the Guest Monk using our contact form on the Abhayagiri website at http://www.abhayagiri.org/index.php/main/contact/C72