Dear friends, a wise man lives fully in the present—but since most of us are not SO wise we all look back into the past or look ahead into the future. And that is often a good thing to do in…
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After a long period of waiting and practising patience—the plans for the monastery being refused by the council a few times for not fitting the regulations—finally the building permit has now been granted! Tilorien Monastery will indeed become a reality!…
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Ajahn Brahmali’s visit to Europe was a great success in many respects. We started with a 9 day meditation & Sutta retreat at Semkye Ling meditation center, Schneverdingen, from 14th to 23rd June. The peaceful atmosphere of the meditation center in…
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What does it mean to go on Tudong? Tudong is the Thai way of pronouncing the Pali word dhutanga which describes some ascetic practises the Buddha allowed for the purpose of training. But leaving aside these special ascetic practises, the lifestyle…
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By Bhante Sujato Originally published on 18/6/2008 In the debate about bhikkhuni ordination, information plays a key role. We have made substantial strides in our understanding of Buddhism in history, the relation between different Buddhist traditions, and so on. Unfortunately,…
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About Tilorien In April 2017, the humble beginning of Tilorien Monastery were formed in the Belgian Ardennes. The Sangha is now living in very basic conditions, in a tree house and a tent in a kind supporter’s garden. We hope…
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        “If you neglect to cultivate your inherent mindfulness and wisdom, striving only half-heartedly, the obstacles in your path will multiply until they block all sight of the way, leaving the end of the road forever in…
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Ayya Vimala, Ayya Viveka, Ayya Kathrin and Anagarika Sabbamitta will go on Tudong from 1st-14th May 2017 in Germany and Belgium. For a Tudong, there is never an exact route but more a general direction. We will start on 1st…
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“Move & Encounter” is the motto of the Friedensfestival (peace festival) in St. Vith / Belgium this year on Easter Monday, 17th April 2017. Ayya Vimala has been invited to give a talk on this occasion: 16:00 at the Triangel…
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