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…

Dear Dhamma friends, On Saturday, June 13th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Abhayagiri Monastery will be offering an Upāsika Day program. The topic for this day will be “Developing the Factor of Interest”. The Buddha taught that it is difficult to succeed at something if we have no interest in it. Together we will explore ways to get interested in Dhamma practice. The schedule will be as follows (subject…

Dear Dhamma Friends, On Saturday, May 30th, Abhayagiri will commence the celebration of 30 years since its inception. Abhayagiri was founded on June 1st, 1996. You are welcome to join us either in-person or online for a day of meeting each other and listening to stories and reflections. Please note that part two of the 30th Anniversary celebration will take place on Saturday, June 27th. There will…

Dear Dhamma Friends, On May 9th, Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery will begin hosting Upāsika Days again, beginning with an Upāsika Renewal Day from 9am to 4pm. This is an opportunity for dedicated lay practitioners to re-commit to living by the Five Precepts, and to spend a day at the monastery meditating, listening to Dhamma teachings, and engaging in Dhamma discussion. Anyone is welcome to join for…

This year, Abhayagiri turns 30 on June 1st. Due to the growing size of our community and some logistical considerations, the current plan is to celebrate this occasion in two separate, but related events. It happens that Vesakha Puja - the full moon of May commemorating the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and final nibbāna - is Sunday, May 31st. This is an amazing coincidence that it falls so close…

Update: The teachings and readings from the winter retreat are now available via this link: https://www.abhayagiri.org/talks/collections/1/177-winter-retreat-2026-the-foundation-of-mindfulness The monastery entered the annual three-month winter retreat on January 3, 2026. Our Abbot, Ajahn Nyaniko, will be in Thailand until early March and on solitary retreat for most of March with the exception of…

The 2026 30th Anniversary of Abhayagiri Monastery calendar is available online as a pdf. The calendar includes many photos from the history of Abhayagiri and may be of interest for anyone who has been around since the beginning, or those who are interested in the development of the monastery over the last 30 years. We hope you enjoy!

The 2025 Abhayagiri photobook is now available to view in the monastery’s online gallery. This collection offers glimpses into the community’s regular rhythms—from alms rounds and construction projects to ordinations and the Kathina ceremony. Highlights include visits from elders such as Luang Por Liem, Luang Por Jundee, Luang Por Khoon, and Luang Por Damrong, as well as other unique events like D…