Ajahn Nandiyo Visits Dhammagiri 08 to 16 November; One Day Retreat Sun 16/11

Ajahn Nandiyo, Abbot of Bodhinyanarama Monastery, Wellington, NZ

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 will be staying with us from Saturday 08/11 until Sunday 16/11, including our Robe Offering Ceremony on Sun 9/11.

Weekdays 10-14/11, we plan to have a few outings with him during the weekdays, with a dana at New Farm Park Rotunda at 10.00 am on Tuesday 11/11 (TBC - We will update once we have more details)

On Saturday 15/11, Ajahn Nandiyo will be available for the Dhamma Discussion and Q&A after the meal.

On Sunday 16/11, we plan on conducting a 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

01.00 pm Break / Walking Meditation

01:30 pm

Sutta Chanting

Silent Meditation

03:00 pm

Evening Chanting

Guided / Silent Meditation

& Short Dhamma Reflection

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