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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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Board Meeting Weekend 2023

In the weekend of 17-18 June 2023 we organized a Board meeting weekend at Tilorien Monastery and invited interested Belgian supporters to join us. It was a lovely weekend with meditation, sharing and connecting. It is wonderful when a community…
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Ordination of Sayalay Uttarā – 20th May 2023

We are very happy to announce that Sayalay Uttarā will ordain as a 10-precept Sayalay at Tilorien Monastery on 20th May. Sayalay Uttarā ordained as a Buddhist nun at The Pyu Tawye monastery in 2008, together with Ven. Vimala. She…
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