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…
People sometimes ask me about the precepts. They ask, “Can I keep three?” I reply, “Which three? They’re all pretty important.” That’s where the binding aspect of a religion or spiritual tradition comes in. If you surrender to its form, and the form is skillful, you can truly benefit from it. But if you decide to throw out all the teachings that conflict with your own desires or preferences, you can really cut short your spiritual growth – to the point where it’s stunted. A structure of moral discipline isn’t something that’s meant to cater to the needs of your ego. Rather, it’s something that…
This Dhamma talk was offered on June 20, 2026 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
