Samanadipa Forest Buddhist Monastery
The monastic life also includes dedicating time to solitude, which I have often experienced. For me, these were beautiful times, but I wouldn’t claim that being alone was an exceptional feat or that I had to struggle in any way. I think it’s in my nature to be inclined towards a solitary life. However, it …
I enter the workshop and once again encounter our old monk, he must be in his seventies, skillfully shaping clay faces. A serious face, eyes focused… he doesn’t notice me at all. “Good morning, Ajahn Thita!” I greet him aloud. “Hey, Hiriko.” “Oh, what artistry!” I admire the four faces protruding from a large conical …
“sabbaṃ būndalamunīyaṃ” PDF That is the dedication of the book The Hermit of Būndala. It says: “To all sages of Būndala”. It means that this book has not been written only with appreciation of what Ven. Ñāṇavīra wrote or spoke, but to all those who decided to dedicate their lives to the realisation of Dhamma. Some …
PDF | ePub | mobi get the book This book is about Bhante Ñāṇadīpa, an incredible figure and, for many, the ideal forest monk. We might read about such people from centuries ago, like the Venerable Mahā Kassapa, in the ancient Buddhist texts, or read about the more recent famous Thai forest monks, such as the late Venerable Ajahn Mun Bhuridatta. …
A time inevitably comes when even legends and heroes pass away, as it has now come to Bhante Ñāṇadīpa. I count myself as very fortunate to have met him a number of times, even though he was always hard to approach. I remember very well my first trip to see the Māhathera, for it had …
Nick took Anagarika vows at Samanadipa Hermitage on full moon of 4th August. After taking the eight precepts Ajahn Hiriko gave a short introduction to a new life at the Hermitage.
During this self-isolation time, many of people were barred from coming to the Hermitage to join for Dhamma teachings and discussions. Because of that, we were also asked to teach by online video conference, however that was not favorable option for the Sangha. To compromise with those requests and to take on a new approach, …
