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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From june to august 2024 Ven. Vimala embarked on a Tudong with attendant T along the Oregon coast. The route was chosen because the nearly 500 mile trail provided sufficient opportunities for going on almsround as well as (walking) meditation…
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I’ve always felt it’s quite weird to have a group of people who all sit in front of a computer screen in silence with their eyes closed every day! Yet it is exactly this act that over the years created…
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