From daily observances to annual ceremonies, there are many ways to cultivate merit and walk the path of the Dhamma with the resident Sangha.
Temporary ordination offers lay devotees the rare chance to live as a member of the Sangha for a set period — shaving the head, donning the robes, and following the monastic discipline under the close guidance of the resident monks.
Each morning the aranya gathers for the Buddha pūjā and the offering of dāna to the Sangha. Devotees may sponsor or take part in the morning meal offering.
As dusk settles over the forest, the community gathers for the evening gilanpasa pūjā — the offering of allowable drinks and devotion to the Triple Gem.
Guided samatha and vipassana retreats are held throughout the year amid the stillness of the Meemure forest. Suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
The Katina Uthsawaya is the grandest and most meritorious ceremony in the monastic calendar, held once a year within the month following the end of the three-month rains retreat (vassāna). The lay community comes together to offer the Katina robe and requisites to the resident Sangha, a dāna so rare that it may be offered to a monastery only once each year.
A full day of observing the eight precepts, meditation, and Dhamma discussion.
A weekend of silent samatha-vipassana practice in the forest aranya.
The most meritorious annual ceremony marking the end of the rains retreat.
Reach out to join a program, plan your visit, or offer dana to the resident Sangha.
