The Forest Hermitage (วัดป่าสันติธรรม) is a branch of Wat Nong Pah Pong (วัดหนองป่าพง), the late Luang Por Chah’s principal monastery in North East Thailand. Set in the Heart of England it is a small, peaceful Buddhist hermitage and comprises Santidhamma, the original property where the monks live and where occasional events open to the public are held, and Bhavana Dhamma, which is for nuns, female devotees and guests. The Forest Hermitage Trust and the Buddha-Dhamma Fellowship are responsible for both properties. The community is led by Ven. Chao Khun Bhavanaviteht (Luang Por Khemadhammo) OBE, whose blog, News & Musings, can be found here.
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Songkran
Sunday, April 14th, please join us at The Forest Hermitage – วัดป่าสันติธรรม to celebrate Songkran, the Thai, Sri Lankan and Burmese New Year.
After the meal and before respecting and bathing the Phra Buddha Rupa and the monks, Samanera Aruno will take bhikkhu ordination.
The day will begin as usual from 10am.
Meditation
Meditation on Monday and Friday evenings at 8pm. These group sittings with instruction and followed by a talk are also available online using zoom:
- https://bit.ly/3l0NwFT
- Meeting ID: 928 2943 2020
- Passcode: 909442
Opportunities
Opportunities exist to live in and train with us at The Forest Hermitage.
Contact us if you’re interested or apply to stay overnight at the Forest Hermitage.
Support
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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