The Forest Hermitage (วัดป่าสันติธรรม) is a branch of Wat Nong Pah Pong (วัดหนองป่าพง), the late Luang Por Chah’s principal monastery in N. E. Thailand. It is a small peaceful Buddhist forest monastery and comprises Santidhamma, the original property where the monks live and where events open to the public are held, and Bhavanadhamma, which is for nuns, female devotees and guests and where the weekend retreats are held.  The Buddha-Dhamma Fellowship is the trust responsible for both. The community is led by Ven. Chao Khun Bhavanaviteht (Luang Por Khemadhammo) OBE, whose blog, News & Musings, with our most recent news can be found here.

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News

NEW! The July edition of the Forest Hermitage Newsletter (PDF).

ASALHA PUJA: the anniversary of the Buddha’s First Sermon, this year falls on July 26th and the Vassa commences the following day, on July 28th.

Asalha Puja & the Entry to the Vassa will be celebrated at
The Forest Hermitage on Sunday, July 25th from 10 o’clock in the morning.
As usual please bring vegetarian food to offer and share.

Meditation & a Talk live On-Line from the Forest Hermitage Shrine Room – At eight o’clock every Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening just go to Live Meditation Sittings, sit down, close your eyes, and listen. It’ll be as though you are here in the Shrine Room at the Forest Hermitage!.

Luangpor in London - On the first Sunday of every month Luangpor will be at the Two Point Kitchen Thai Restaurant at 26 Crawford Street, Marylebone, W1H 1LL to eat and afterwards, at around midday, to give a talk.
Next on Sunday, August 1st.

Bhavana-Dhamma (Wood Cottage) Appeal: Finished.

HELP: We have a small community to feed every day, two properties to look after, retreats to manage and events to organise.
If you think you can help, please get in touch. We offer a beautiful place and a great opportunity for some worthwhile practice.

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The Forest Hermitage, Lower Fulbrook, Warwickshire, CV35 8AS

Telephone: 01926 624564 / 624101

Email: enquiries@foresthermitage.org.uk

The Buddha-Dhamma Fellowship, Registered Charity No. 289913