During the three months of Vassa, resident monastics and some lay friends enjoyed periods of deep retreat bringing much benefit. We feel grateful for these opportunities to follow the Buddha’s instructions that lead to peace. Santi residents were delighted and relieved to find that long standing supporters of Santi continued their support after Bhante Sujato’s Read the full article…
Continue readingDear friends, Joyful greetings to you as the Vassa draws to a close. We are grateful for the opportunity for meditation that we have had during the past few months. Now we turn our thoughts to the preparations for the upcoming Kathina and want to update you on our endeavours. Please click on the link below. Read the full article…
Continue readingKathina is an offering festival held in the last month of the Rains Retreat (Vassa) calender to give the laity an opportunity to support the Sangha in a joyous spirit of generosity. Kathina originally means the frame where cloth is spread to make robes for Buddhist monks & nuns. This comes down as a tradition Read the full article…
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