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Vassa – Monastic Winter Retreat Period 2021

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Santi Monastery

The 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…

Solar Success!

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Santi Monastery

Santi now has a wonderful new 6.6kw solar system installed and functioning well. It is with much gratitude and appreciation that we received a donation for the full cost of this project from Rupika and Rehan Abeyakoon, in dedicated memory of Rupika’s aunt, Mrs Prisca Fernando, who had recently passed away. Rupika and Rehan would Read the full article…

The Search for Truth

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Santi Monastery

Ayya Jitindriya 20/4/19