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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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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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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Sunday, 27th June 2021 Enjoy a morning with Buddhist nun of 21 years, Ayya Yeshe, Bhante Sujato, Bhante Akāliko, Ven. Vimala and Anagarika Sabbamitta speaking about women’s awakened potential, and sharing the inspiring stories of awakened female saints and the…
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On May 9th we started an action to support the people and Sangha of Myanmar in their non-violent protests by requesting monastics from around the world to send in or post pictures of themselves with overturned almsbowl or with the…
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Time 09:00-11:00 CEST (click here to find the time in your timezone) Join Bhante Akāliko for this two-part interactive online workshop exploring common pitfalls and mistakes on the spiritual path and learn how we can avoid them. The term Spiritual…
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Ven. Vimala offers a talk and guided meditation in the virtual sangha of Ajahn Leif. In German only. Death is a natural part of life. Everything that comes into being must also one day pass away, but we can look…
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