Sunday June 19 2022 om 18:30 – 20:30 – “Kerk van de Verrezen Heer”, Berchemstadionstraat 8, 2600 Antwerpen-Berchem. In co-operation with Ayya Vimala from Tilorien Buddhist Monastery in the Belgian Ardennes. Stress, anxiety, insecurity and depression often grip us. In…
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We are very happy to announce that next to Ajahn Brahmali, Ayya Poonsirivara from Thailand will also visit Tilorien monastery for a month and join in the retreat! Ayya Poonsirivara is one of the first Bhikkhunis in Thailand so we…
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On 15th May 2022 is the day of the full moon called Vesak. Vesak is a time for great joy and happiness, for helping others and doing meritorious deeds. On this day, we celebrate the Buddha’s birth, awakening and passing…
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Dear Friends, The winter-retreat here in Tilorien Monastery has ended and we are slowly emerging into a world that has changed a lot in the last three months. It is a shock to hear of the war, the inflation and…
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We are very happy to announce that the Kathina celebrations will again take place at Tilorien Monastery this year Program (all times in CET) 11.00 Dana (Lunch) and chanting (until appr. 11:15) 13.00 Kathina-robe procession (weather permitting) 13.30 Offering of…
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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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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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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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