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. Set in the Heart of England it is a small, peaceful Buddhist hermitage after the tradition of the forest monasteries of North East Thailand and comprises Santidhamma, the original property where the monks live and where occasional events open to the public are held, and Bhavanadhamma, which is for nuns, female devotees and guests. 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, can be found here.
News
Newsletter
The latest newsletter (1st December, 2018) is now online here.
2019 Forest Hermitage Calendar
You can download it here.
Meditation evenings
Every Monday and Friday, at 8 pm. More info. here.
Bhavana Dhamma Retreats
2019 programme now online here.
Buddhist Sunday School
Our next monthly Buddhist Sunday School class will take place on 10th February, from 12:30. Classes last for about an hour and include a teaching, meditation (mindfulness of breathing) and Q&A. Children of all nationalities are welcome, and no prior experience or knowledge of Buddhism is required. Recommended age range is 6 – 12 yrs.
Opportunities exist to live in and train with us at The Forest Hermitage.
Email us at the address below if you’re interested.
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- Go to smile.amazon.co.uk and login into your regular Amazon account.
- Choose The Forest Hermitage Trust from the charity options.
- Do your shopping as usual.
When you do this every time you buy an eligible product, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the net purchase price.
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