Temporary Ordination
Step away from worldly life and experience the forest monastic tradition first-hand. Ordain temporarily under the guidance of the resident Sangha — a rare and profound opportunity to live the Dhamma and deepen your practice.
Temporary Ordination
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. It is a profound immersion into renunciation, simplicity, and the daily rhythm of forest monastic life, suited to anyone wishing to taste the monastic path before returning to lay life.
- Robes, alms bowl, and requisites provided
- Guidance from the resident Sangha
- Accommodation in a forest kuṭi
- Daily meditation and Dhamma instruction
How to Join
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Contact the aranya to register your interest and receive the upcoming dates.
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Attend a short orientation with the resident Sangha to prepare for monastic life.
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Arrive at the aranya on the appointed day for the ordination ceremony.
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Observe the training and daily routine for the duration of your stay.
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