We are very honoured to have Ayya Ānandabodhī visiting us all the way from the US! On this day, she will be accompanied by Venerable Vimala, Sāmaṇerī Junhā and Sayalay Sabbamitta. A unique gathering in Antwerp! Make the Mind Your…
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Next July, The Palgrave Handbook of Queer and Trans Studies in Religion will be publishing. It’s a very interesting book for anybody interested in the history and lived experience of transgender and queer people in religion thoughout the ages. Ven….
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Ajahn Santamano, who stayed in Tilorien Monastery in 2024, is going to Palestine as a protective presence in West Bank villages to support and protect the Palestinians. Ajahn has been very concerned about the situation in Gaza and the West…
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Samita ASBL now has ANBI status in the Netherlands. For those living in the Netherlands, donations to Samita ASBL and Tilorien Monastery are now tax deductable. For people from Germany, this was already the case. If you want to know…
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Aniccā vata Sankhārā All formations are subject to change At the beginning of the year, I announced I was resigning from my role at Tilorien Monastery to spend more time with my aging father and devote myself more to Dhamma…
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This retreat is a collaboration of Samita asbl and  IMA (inzichtmeditatie Antwerpen) Amid the chaos of the world, it can be difficult to find peace and tranquility.  However, it is precisely in these moments that Metta, or loving-kindness, can be most beneficial. As…
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We are planning a trip to the Buddhist holy sites in India from October 14-31, 2025. It’s a long way away still but it gives interested participants a chance to take leave from work and to read up on the…
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Our visit to Haburugala Aranya Senasanaya, a humble forest monastery tucked away near a jungle and the village of Haburugala in southern Sri Lanka turned out to be an unexpected highlight of our trip. Arriving under the blazing midday sun,…
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Pre-Tour online program 2024: 29. September, Progetto PienEssere Zoom talk 10-12 am CEST (6 pm AEST for Bhante) https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84193388344?pwd=T0VIVUxRa2RFaXRkUkFvb3pLZ1dEZz09 ID riunione: 841 9338 8344 Passcode: 230503 6. October, Buddha-Talk 10-12 CEST am (7 pm AEDT for Bhante) https://us06web.zoom.us/j/95555792004?pwd=nWH1pOYxMbgh1aHnYRs2hFmtck2Aqe.1 or Meeting…
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Last week, my friend Katelijn invited me to spend a few days at Tilorien Monastery, a Theravada Forest tradition monastery located in the village of Houffalize in the Ardennes Mountains, Belgium. I have been closely connected with this Sangha and…
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