Samita ASBL

Resignation Venerable Vimala

Dear friends, After long deliberation and discussions with the Spiritual Advisors, Ayya Anandabodhi, Ayya Santacitta, and Bhante Sujato I have decided to leave Tilorien Monastery after Bhante Sujato’s visit in January 2025. After having built and run the monastery for…
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New Buddha statue for Tilorien Monastery

On 17th February 2024, a new Buddha Statue was donated to Tilorien Monastery by a kind supporter from Sri Lanka, Kaushal Ranasinghe. The statue was crafted by a well-known artist in Sri Lanka (Kanishka Sithmal) and shipped to Europe. Together…
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Ethics and the World by Ajahn Santamano

Tilorien Monastery iSangha Wednesdays 21st February and 6th March 2024 at 19.00. Ajahn Santamano is visiting and staying at Tilorien Monastery for three months. He has so kindly offered to give a series of Dhamma talks on the subject of…
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Ven. Vimala on Tudong through Oregon

By Ven. Vimala Note: Originally we wanted to walk in California but after much deliberation, we changed our plans for Oregon due to better accessibility. In June and July 2024, I will go on Tudong together with an attendant over…
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Of earth, heat, water, wind and bears

What can I write about the quiet meditation high up in the Dragoon mountains or the silent steps through the Sahara sands that marked my retreat time? The elements, the space, the silence is all pervasive and the mind becomes…
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Better Burma: the story of Joah McGee

Joah McGee doesn’t like to talk about himself. In fact, his name is not to be found anywhere on the website of the charity he founded: Better Burma. He just wants to tell the story of the people that stole…
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