Recordings of Ajahn Nandiyo's One Day Retreat Sun 16/11 at Dhammagiri
- Dhammagiri
- Nov 21
- 2 min read
Ajahn Nandiyo has completed 19 vassas as a bhikkhu. Originally from Germany, and ordained at Wat Pah Nanachat/Wat Nong Pah Pong in Thailand, about two years ago he has taken over the abbotship of Bodhinyanarama Monastery from Ajahn Kusalo.
Ajahn Nandiyo was staying with us from Saturday 08/11 until Sunday 16/11, including our Robe Offering Ceremony on Sun 9/11.
Tuesday 11/11, we had dana at New Farm Park Rotunda at 10.00 am
On Saturday morning 15/11, Ajahn Nandiyo conducted the Triple Refuge & Precepts Session and Meditation at 07.30 am.
On Sunday 16/11, we conducted our one day retrat program with Ajahn Nandiyo in our usual format:
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One Day Retreat Program with Ajahn Nandiyo
Sunday 16 November at Dhammagiri
08:30 am
Arrival of participants at Dhammahall
Silent Meditation
09:00 am
Taking Refuge in the Triple Gem
Observance of 8 or 5 precepts
Guided Meditation
10:00 am
Preparation of food for Almsoffering
10:30 am
Almsoffering
Anumodanā & Blessing
Shared Meal
11:50 am
Dhamma-Talk, Q&A with Ajahn Nandiyo
01.00 pm Break / Walking Meditation
01:30 pm
Sutta Chanting with Tan Jayadhamma
Silent Meditation
03:00 pm
Evening Chanting
Guided / Silent Meditation
& Short Dhamma Reflection with Ajahn Nandiyo
05.00 pm
End of program
The ceremony at 9.00 am is not just for those observing 8 precepts as it includes the option of taking only 5 precepts
Please observe Noble Silence out of consideration for yogis meditating all day. In particular, the back verandah is reserved only for those wishing to observe Nobel Silence
It is possible to participate only for parts of the program, but please be seated in the Dhammahall at least 15 minutes before start of sessions.
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"When, o monks, the Uposatha observance is complete in 8 factors,
it is of great fruit and great benefit, luminous and pervasive."
The Buddha in Anguttara Nikaya 8:41
