We have received many calls and emails expressing concern over the news of this morning’s earthquake. We appreciate the care and concern. So far this morning, we have not found any significant damage on our property and everyone is safe and injury free. Many Blessings, Abhayagiri Sangha
Dear Dhamma Friends, Senior Thai disciples of Luang Por Chah plan to visit us from June 22nd to June 30th. In order of seniority they are: Luang Por Damrong Sucitto (60 vassa), Luang Por Damrong Siribhaddo (57 vassa) and Luang Por Jundee (51 vassa). Ajahn Amaro, the current abbot of Amaravati in the UK, and the founding abbot of Abhayagiri, plans to be with us from June 24th to June 29th. On Satur…
I have heard that on one occasion, when the Blessed One was newly self-awakened, he was staying near Uruvelā on the bank of the Nerañjarā River, at the foot of the Goatherd’s Banyan Tree. Then, while he was alone & in seclusion, this line of thinking arose in his awareness: “One suffers if dwelling without reverence or deference. Now on what contemplative or brahman can I dwell in dependence, honoring & respecting him?” Then the thought occurred to him: “It would be for the sake of perfecting … that I would dwell in dependence on another contemplative or brahman, honoring & respecting him. How…
This Dhamma talk was offered on June 22, 2026 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
