Explaining awesome websites to help study the Dhamma Studying the Suttas is rewarding and nourishing. It inspires love, faith, patience, forgiveness and devotion and helps with meditation practice as well as navigating everyday life. There are some amazing online resources…
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In this day-long we will practice turning towards difficult experiences and the unprecedented challenges of our times. We will explore what hinders and supports us in opening to what emerges and how to keep steady and grounded in the midst…
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We are very happy to announce that the Kathina celebrations will again take place at Tilorien Monastery this year Program: 11.00-11.15 Dana offering and Anumodana chanting Lunch break 13.00-16.00 with a.o. (the full program will be announced closer to the…
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It’s tree planting season again! After much deliberation we decided not to continue with the building project for the double kuti for several reasons. The project was deemed much too elaborate and expensive and the amount of work for the…
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For the start of the Vassa 2021, Ven. Sabbamitta organized a Dana at Tilorien Monastery. Due to Covid regulations we can still only have a few visitors so no great celebrations were planned. From left to right: Ven. Sabbamitta, Ven….
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It is silent, calm and serene in the warm summer sun, Just the chirping of the birds disturbs the silence. At my feet, 6 young men in every grave. The crosses reach as far as I can see. Such a…
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Venerable Vimala (German spoken with film in English) Sunday 15th August 19.00-21.00 CEST Ven. Vimala will discuss the history of the Bhikkhuni (female monastics) order with a focus on the developments in the Theravada lineage and show a short documentary…
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We are very happy to announce that after more than a year, you are once again welcome to come and stay at Tilorien monastery. Before applying, please review the information about staying at Tilorien and complete a Visitor Application Form. There are some…
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Guided meditation, Dhamma Talk and Q&A 1st August 2021 18.00-20.00 CEST In this section we will review the stages of dying through a guided meditation and make five meditations, so called five powers at the time of death. After that,…
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