Samanadipa Forest Buddhist Monastery
Letter on the 10th Anniversary of Samanadipa by Hiriko Dear friends, supporters, and fellow travelers on the path, Today marks ten years since the doors of Samanadipa were first opened. On the 15th of April, a simple, worn house was entered with a key, a vision, and a willingness to begin without certainty. It was […]
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“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
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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.
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.
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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,
