There is a new addition at Santi which you might notice next time you drive in… It is a lovely Dhammacakka (Dhamma Wheel) motif, erected on the apex of the house, which is a significant symbol of the Buddhist tradition. This powerful symbol denotes the ‘turning of the wheel of Dhamma’ — the first teaching Read the full article…
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This year’s Vesak celebration was held on Sunday 26th May. We were greeted in the early morning by an auspicious rainbow over the cliffs and gullies on the Santi property. Although the weather had turned rather wintery and breezy after a very mild, late autumn, this didn’t dampen the spirits or enthusiasm of the hundred Read the full article…
Continue readingThe vassa retreat period for monastics (from the full moon of July till the full moon of October), has been established since the time of the Buddha. It was the rainy season (monsoon season) in India, and the Buddha recommended that the sangha reside in one place for those three months rather than travel about Read the full article…
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