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25.01.2022 CHRISTMAS 2020 - NEW YEAR 2021 Everyone is welcome to attend any of these programs. LIVE AUDIO All these programs can... be heard live via audio podcast. LIVE VIDEO The main events on Christmas Day Precepts Sat & Sun Sunday Talk New Years Eve New Year Paritta can be viewed live on Vimeo and Facebook. Click here for the full listing. http://www.dhammagiri.org.au/chrismas-new-year-20-21.html

25.01.2022 THE MARQUEE IS DOWN The marquee has been dismantled in order to begin work on the new coloured concrete patio and will be stored on site and re-erected when the concreting is finished.

25.01.2022 Pavra Full Moon Program - End of Rains Retreat at Dhammagiri - Sunday 04 October 2020 08.30 am.....Arrival of Participants for Precept Ceremony 09.00 am.....Taking of Triple Refuge & 8 Precepts/5 Precepts and ... Guided Meditation 10.00 am.....Arrival of Participants for Almsoffering Preparing for Almsoffering 10.30 am.....Almsoffering, Anumodana & Shared Meal 11.45 am.....Dhammatalk Pavra Full Moon 01.00 pm.....Break/Walking Meditation 01.30 pm.....Chanting/Silent Meditation 02.30 pm.....Break/Walking Meditation 03.00 pm.....Chanting, Guided Meditation & Dhamma-discussion 05.00 pm.....End of Program NB: It is possible to participate only for parts of the program, but please arrive at least 15 min before the session starts. As always, the sessions will also be livestreamed via our audio podcasts on 'Castbox'. You would need the 'Castbox App' to join live. Or else, you can listen later to recordings here: https://castbox.fm/ch/2744970

25.01.2022 DHAMMAGIRI PROGRAMS NOW OPEN TO VISITORS EVERY DAY Dear Supporters and Friends of Dhammagiri, in line with the latest Health Directions by the Queensland Chief Health Officer, we do not require prior registration any more to visit Dhammagiri Please feel free to drop in spontaneously to any of our public programs. Please note the 7:30 am Saturday precepts program is now held in the Shrine room in the Dhammahall and not at the top of the hill.... If planning to offer food Dana, note that the Dana time can change on some weekdays. Sometimes at 7:00am. Please check the monthly calendar for these days. We still have to maintain good hygiene, handwashing/ sanitizing, and social distancing of 1.5m, and minimum of 2 square-meter per person. WELCOME BACK

25.01.2022 CUBBY KUTI FINISHED After a mammoth effort by the Harley, Stephan, and Sangha team, the new Cubby Kuti is now ready in time for Ven. Moneyyo to move in for this year's Rains Retreat. www.dhammagiri.org.au

24.01.2022 NEXT FULL MOON (SIL) PROGRAM - SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER 08:30 - 9:00 am.......Arrival of participants at Dhammahall & Silent Meditation 09:00 - 10:00 am.....Taking Refuge in the Triple Gem, ... Observance of 8 or 5 precepts & Guided Meditation 10:00 - 10:30am......Preparation of food for Almsoffering 10:30 - 11:45 am.....Almsoffering, Blessing & Shared Meal 11:45 - 1:00 pm.......Dhamma Talk Q&A 01:30 - 2:30 pm.......Chanting & Meditation 03:00 - 5:00 pm.......Chanting, Meditation, Dhammatalk Please note: The ceremony at 9.00am is not only for those observing 8 precepts as it includes both 8 and 5 precepts and one can join or leave at any time in the day's program. Please be seated in the Dhammahall at least 15 mins before start of sessions. Please observe noble silence near the Dhammahall.

24.01.2022 Please note the monks will be absent from the monastery on Monday 7 December and there will be no Dana program. Dana will be offered at 7.00 am on 15 & 18 of December. There will be no communal meal or talk on these days.

24.01.2022 LOST IN THE FEARFUL FLOOD THAT DROWNS US ALL Recently, our 4 monks together with Harley & Stephan had a little outing to the ocean. It was a welcome, enjoyable and harmonious break for the resident community of six. Harley took the stunning photo above. Looking at the image, a verse from Suttanipta ('The Group of Discourses') comes to mind, from the well known Pryanavagga, the 'Chapter of Going to the Further Shore". It fits together with the image beautifully. [Kappa's qu...estion] Lost in the fearful flood that drowns us all in ageing and in death - Amidst this sea of misery where is the island that is safe? Direct me to that island, please, where I shall never drown again. [The Buddha's answer] Lost in the fearful flood that drowns you all in ageing and in death - Amidst this sea of misery I point an island out to you: 'Do not Attach to Anything' that is the island unsurpassed; It's called 'Nibbna', and it is the end of ageing and of death. Suttanipata Verses #1092 & 1093 What is translated as 'Do not attach to anything' reads in Pali 'akiñcana andna' and could also be translated as 'Own nothing, and don't take up anything', or 'Having nothing, taking nothing'. 'The island unsurpassed' could also be translated as 'The island of Nothing-Further' (i.e. no more ageing & death; no further rebirth...) Although the Dhamma is vast, profound, subtle, refined and not easy to comprehend, sometimes the Buddha would sum it up in a short, pithy statement of only a few words. These verses are such an occasion, and it's encouraging to see that all our practice in the end is just about this one, simple thing. If we could really do just that much, all our problems, pain and suffering would be over and done with: Have nothing and don't cling to anything

24.01.2022 ROBE OFFERING 2020 A video of the Robe Offering ceremony at dhammagiri on 8 November is now available on the Dhammagiri Vimeo channel. https://vimeo.com/473669876

24.01.2022 ROBE OFFERING 2020 A video of the Robe Offering ceremony at Dhammagiri on 8 November is now available on the Dhammagiri Vimeo channel. https://vimeo.com/473669876

23.01.2022 SUNDAY EVENING CHANTING WITH SUBTITLES This is a video of the chanting we do at the beginning of our regular session every Sunday afternoon. Due to the Coronavirus lockdown, we're doing the sessions in the Aggasl on top of the hill, to get enough mobile reception for the live audio podcasts.Ven Dantacitto has added subtitles for... the complete text we chant. We follow the chanting version as given in the Amaravati Chanting Book Vol 1 (pages 18ff, 37ff & 33ff). Ven Dantacitto, is joining our chanting, but is unfortunately not visible. https://vimeo.com/414635663 See more

22.01.2022 WORKING BEE - SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER In preparation for the upcoming Robe Offering Celebration on Sunday 11 November, there will be a Working Bee on Saturday 24 October at Dhammagiri to clean up, mow, weed, trim the hedges and clean the Dhammahall. We will be starting early at 7:00am to avoid the heat. Remember to bring a hat, water, work shoes/boots and sunscreen. Additional mowers and whipper-snippers would be useful.... You are invited to bring Dana and share in the meal at 10.30am if you wish. See more

22.01.2022 Anumodan to Gary After four months continuous stay at Dhammagiri, including the whole Rains Retreat, our webmaster Gary has returned home. His help and hard, diligent work, as well as his calm presence will be sorely missed. Additionally to maintaining our website and producing all these iconic Dhammagiri photos, and drawing the plans & images for our projects, Gary looks after the Bodhi Tree, maintains and cleans the shed, and has looked after the kitchen and daily disinfection routines, plus numerous other activities too numerous to mention - he really has an eye for all the fine details, and just gets things done quietly and efficiently. Our anumodan, blessings and mudit to him.

22.01.2022 NEW KUTI UNDER CONSTRUCTION While Dhammagiri is closed due to the Coronavirus emergency, work continues on the new "cubby" kuti. Main photo shows Harley with the timber Kuti frames he pre-constructed at home for quick assembly once the concrete slab is finished. Other photos show other members of the resident community helping with the construction of the path from the upper Sala to the site they cut by hand to make a flat area for the concrete slab (including proper drainage), the frame to support the walking path, and sandstone paver stairs from the Kuti to the lower walking path. They are currently waiting for the concrete slab to be poured by a contractor.

21.01.2022 A selection of photos of the recent visit by Ven Ajahn Supot & Ven Ajahn Kongrit to Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage is now available on the website www.dhammagiri.org.au

21.01.2022 DHAMMAHALL UPGRADE New Commercial Quality Kitchen & Library Construction to begin March 2021 After many years inconvenience of having the kitchen located next to the Shrine Room, extensive renovations are now planned. ... The kitchen is to be relocated to where the library is currently located. The library will move to the front of the building replacing the lay retreatant’s bedroom. It will have an increased area of quality book shelving and a more peaceful location. The new kitchen will be commercial quality with a tea/coffee station opening on to the verandah. The second bedroom will now replace the current kitchen. The Shrine Room will be enlarged with a second sliding door and air conditioner, and a proper wall to provide sound insulation. The cost of this project is $88,000.00 If you wish to contribute to this fund, you can do so by cash or cheque in donation boxes or by choosing from one of the options listed on the website donation page. http://www.dhammagiri.org.au/donations-aaaa.html Indicate 'Dhammahall Upgrade' together with your donation. If you wish to get a receipt, please provide your name & email address. Anumodan for your kind generosity. www.dhammagiri.org.au

20.01.2022 This is our Video Livecast schedule on facebook. For more Dhamma-Talk Videos visit our Vimeo page: https://vimeo.com/dhammatalks For more Dhamma-Talks audio podcasts visit:... https://castbox.fm/channel/id2744970?country=us If you like to listen to our live podcasts please download and use the castbox app: https://castbox.fm/download

20.01.2022 LIVE DHAMMATALK & Q&A WITH AJAHN DHAMMASIHA 31 MAY 12:00 NOON https://vimeo.com/421797955

20.01.2022 INTRODUCTION TO THE NOBLE 8-FOLD PATH The Noble Eightfold Path is rightly one of the best known and most highly regarded teachings of the Buddha. It is a recognized as a fundamental core teaching in all Buddhist traditions, and thus contributes to harmony between the various Buddhist schools and lineages. As the fourth Noble Truth, it was taught by the Buddha in his very first discourse, the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta. In fact, even before mentioning the truth of Suffering,... it's cause, and it's end, the Buddha first expounded the Middle Way, which is exactly this Noble Eightfold Path. Live Video Sessions in 8 Installments 06 June to 28 June 2020 1. Sat 06/06, 12.15 pm - Right Conviction 2. Sun 07/06, 12.15 pm - Right Intention 3. Sat 13/06, 12.15 pm - Right Communication 4. Sun 14/06, 12.15 pm - Right Action 5. Sat 20/06, 12.15 pm - Right Job 6. Sun 21/06, 12.15 pm - Right Effort 7. Sat 27/06, 12.15 pm - Right Mindfulness 8. Sun 28/06, 12.15 pm - Right Samdhi https://vimeo.com/dhammatalks There will be opportunities for questions at end of each session. The livestream allows comments/questions to be sent live via little text messages. No need to open any account, or download any special app, you can just go to www.vimeo.com/dhammatalks with your browser and watch. (However, there are free 'Vimeo' apps for Android & iphone, and if you open a free account with vimeo you may get notifications about our channel & other useful features) Of course, video recordings will also be available on the same channel after the live session is over.

19.01.2022 AJAHN NYANADIPO AT DHAMMAGIRI The abbot of Bodhipala Monastery Adelaide, together with Ven.Nipako visited Dhammagiri for the Mgha Pj full moon celebration at Dhammagiri on Sunday 28 February. www.dhammagiri.org.au

19.01.2022 VEN. BUDDHISARO will not be returning to Dhammagiri. Unless the travel ban on foreign nationals entering Australia is lifted, Ven. Buddhisro will NOT be able to return from NZ to Dhammagiri. Check the website for important updates during the Coronavirus emergency.... www.dhammagiri.org.au

19.01.2022 NEXT FULL MOON (SIL) PROGRAM - SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER 08:30 - 9:00 am.......Arrival of participants at Dhammahall & Silent Meditation 09:00 - 10:00 am.....Taking Refuge in the Triple Gem, Observance of 8 or 5 precepts ... & Guided Meditation 10:00 - 10:30am......Preparation of food for Almsoffering 10:30 - 11:45 am.....Almsoffering, Blessing & Shared Meal 11:45 - 1:00 pm.......Dhamma Talk Q&A 01:30 - 2:30 pm.......Chanting & Meditation 03:00 - 5:00 pm.......Chanting, Meditation, Dhammatalk Please note: The ceremony at 9.00am is not only for those observing 8 precepts as it includes both 8 and 5 precepts and one can join or leave at any time in the day's program. Please be seated in the Dhammahall at least 15 mins before start of sessions. Please observe noble silence near the Dhammahall.

19.01.2022 AJAHN DHAMMADARO has extended his stay at Dhammagiri until further notice. Ajahn Dhammadaro is an Australian monk, who ordained with Ajahn Kalyano at Buddha Bodhivana, Warburton, and trained there for 10 years. He has since lived many years in Thailand and was recently a senior monk at Sunyata monastery, Ireland. Many will remember Ajahn Dhammadaro has led the program at Dhammagiri several times in the past when Ajahn Dhammasiha is away or in silence. Check the website for i...mportant updates during the Coronavirus emergency. www.dhammagiri.org.au

18.01.2022 VESAK AT DHAMMAGIRI 2020 - PODCASTS FROM LAST SUNDAY 3 MAY Celebrating Birth, Enlightenment and Parinibbna of the Buddha in Live Audio Podcasts from Dhammagiri, including Chanting, Triple Refuge & Precepts... BIRTH OF THE BODHISATTA by Ajahn Dhammasiha https://castbox.fm//Dhammagiri-Vesak%3A-Birth-of-the-Bodhi Queen Mahmy gave birth to the Bodhisatta in beautiful Lumbini Grove, shaded by large Sl trees, standing and holding on to the branch of a blossoming Asoka tree. The newborn Bodhisatta walked 7 steps to the North and declared solemnly that this is his last rebirth. Ajahn Dhammasiha explains that the most authentic report on the birth, in the Buddha's own words, can be found at Majjhima Nikya #123 'Acchariya Abbhuta Sutta' (Middle Length Discourses Sutta #123). He points out how the Buddha himself adds one more marvellous quality to the long list of miracles reported by Ven nanda: the Tathgata has perfect mindfulness and full awareness of all feelings, perception and thoughts arsing and passing away in his mind. Ajahn encourages us all to become 'Mothers of the Bodhisatta' in the sense that we all should nourish and develop the potential for awakening in our mind, to ultimately 'give birth' to the experience of the deathlass, Nibbna. Brisbane Meditation SUPREME AWAKENING OF THE BUDDHA by Ajahn Dhammadharo https://castbox.fm//Dhammagiri-Vesak%3A-Supreme-Awakening- The Buddha experienced 'Sammsambodhi' ('Perfect Enlightenment') on the Viskh Full Moon night in May, sitting all night in profound meditation under the Bodhi Tree near Nerañjar River at Bodh Gaya. Ajahn Dhammadharo offers a guided meditation and reflections on the theme of the Buddha's Awakening and the events surrounding it. Vesak GREAT FINAL NIBBANA OF THE BUDDHA by Ajahn Dhammasiha https://castbox.fm//Dhammagiri-Vesak%3A-Great-Final-Nibb%C The Buddha attained Final Nibbna lying between the twin Sla trees in the Sla grove of the Mallas of Kusinra. 500 monks, all the inhabitants of nearby Kusinra town, and devas from 10 world systems had assembled to witness the event. Although dying from a severe illness with excruciatingly painful feelings, the Buddha continues teaching and consoling everyone present until his last moments. He finally enters all the different jhnas for a last time, and, just when emerging from the 4th jhna, he attains the 'Anupdises Nibbnadhtu' ('Nibbna Element without Remainder'). https://castbox.fm/channel/id2744970?country=us www,dhammagiri.org.au

18.01.2022 PLEASE NOTE There is a working bee scheduled for 7.00am Saturday 24 October and there will be no 7:30am Precepts Session on that day.

18.01.2022 NEW HEALTH REGULATIONS AT DHAMMAGIRI COVID Back In Brisbane. In light of the new Queensland Health Directions, which we are legally obliged to implement at Dhammagiri, all visitors to Dhammagiri are obliged to follow these directions:... Please see the home page on the website for details. www.dhammagiri.org.au See more

16.01.2022 NEXT FULL MOON (SIL) PROGRAM - SUNDAY 27 DECEMBER Silent Meditation 09:00 - 10:00 am.....Taking Refuge in the Triple Gem, Observance of 8 or 5 precepts & Guided Meditation... 10:00 - 10:30am......Preparation of food for Almsoffering 10:30 - 11:45 am.....Almsoffering, Blessing & Shared Meal 11:45 - 1:00 pm.......Dhamma Talk Q&A 01:30 - 2:30 pm.......Chanting & Meditation 03:00 - 5:00 pm.......Chanting, Meditation, Dhammatalk Please note: The ceremony at 9.00am is not only for those observing 8 precepts as it includes both 8 and 5 precepts and one can join or leave at any time in the day's program. Please be seated in the Dhammahall at least 15 mins before start of sessions. Please observe noble silence near the Dhammahall.

15.01.2022 Livestream - Sun. 28 Nov. - Helping others and oneself by observing precepts

15.01.2022 OPEN EVERY DAY Dhammagiri is now open every day for anyone to visit and offer Dana to the monks and to share with other lay visitors. The monks are now accepting rice offerings in their bowls during the Almsoffering. The current Corona-19 guidelines can be seen here: http://www.dhammagiri.org.au/visitor-guidelines.html

14.01.2022 THE MARQUEE IS READY Members of the Sangha give the newly installed marquee a final clean in preparation for the robe offering ceremony this Sunday 8 November. www.dhammagiri.org.au

14.01.2022 LIVE PODCAST SCHEDULE 25 APRIL - 2 MAY Ajahn Dhammasiha Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage Brisbane, Australia www.dhammagiri.org.au... ________________________________________________ You need to download and install the Castbox app if you wish to listen and participate in livecasts: Android Phone/Tablet: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details iphone/ipad: https://apps.apple.com//podcast-player-castbox/id1243410543 ________________________________________________ Anyone can send questions to the Keemail address shown and Ajahn will try to answer them, either in podcast, newsletter, or email. ________________________________________________ SATURDAY 25 APRIL 08.15 am - Triple Refuge & 5/8 Precepts 12.15 pm - Q&A/Dhamma Discussion ________________________________________________ SUNDAY 26 APRIL 08.15 am - Triple Refuge & 5/8 Precepts 12.15 am - Call In V Dantacitto: "Studying Pali, the Language of the Buddha" ________________________________________________ MONDAY 27 APRIL 12.15 pm Q&A/Dhamma Discussion ________________________________________________ SATURDAY 2 MAY 08.15 am - Triple Refuge & 5/8 Precepts 12.15 pm - Q&A/Dhamma Discussion ________________________________________________ SUNDAY 3 MAY 'VESAK' Celebrating Birth, Enlightenment and Parinibbna or the Buddha in 4 Live Podcasts from Dhammagiri, including Chanting, Triple Refuge & Precepts 08.15 am - Morning Chanting, Triple Refuge & Precepts, Meditation 12.15 am - 'Birth of the Bodhisatta' The Bodhisatta was born in beautiful Lumbini Grove under Sl trees ('shorea robusta'), with his mother Mahmy standing and holding on to the branch of an Ashoka tree ('saraca asoca'), and the newborn Bodhisatta pacing 7 steps to the North and making the solemn declaration that this is his last rebirth. 03.15 pm - Chanting, Meditation, Dhammatalk on 'Supreme Awakening ('Sammsambodhi')' Meditating all night, seated on the Vajirsana ('Diamond Throne' - actually several sheafs of kusa grass offered to the Buddha which he used as his seat), facing east to the rising sun, under the Bodhi Tree ('Ficus Religiosa') at Uruvela/Bodhgaya near the banks of Nerañjana River, the Buddha realized Perfect Enlightenment 06.15 pm - Chanting, Triple Refuge and Precepts, Meditation, Dhamma Reflections on Great Final Nibbna ('Mahparinibbna') Lying on his right side in the Lion's posture, facing West towards the setting sun, between the Twin Sla Trees near Kusinra in the grove of the Mallas, the Buddha attained Mahparinibbna. _________________________________________________ MONDAY 4 MAY 12.15 pm Q&A/Dhamma Discussion _________________________________________________ You can always check latest updates to podcast schedule, and listen to recordings of the livecasts at: www.castbox.fm/ch/2744970

14.01.2022 VEN. DANTACITTO EXTENDED STAY AT DHAMMAGIRI Ven. Dantacitto will also be staying at Dhammagiri until further notice instead of going to Malaysia as planned. Check the website for important updates during the Coronavirus emergency.... www.dhammagiri.org.au

14.01.2022 SATURDAY PRECEPTS SESSION 7.30 am in Dhammahall As religious ceremonies are no longer prohibited by the government, Dhammagiri will re-start the regular in person Triple Refuge & Precepts Session every Saturday morning at 7.30 am in Dhammahall. The ceremony will be streamed live, both on 'Castbox' podcasting app, and on our Vimeo Video channel. ... www.dhammagiri.org.au

12.01.2022 SEACHANGE AFTER THE RAINS RETREAT Recently, our 4 monks together with lay retreatant Gary took a sea change, which included some whale watching. The group had not been out of the monastery for the three months of the Rains Retreat, and it was a welcome, enjoyable, and harmonious break for our resident community.... "Just like anyone who has permeated the great ocean with his mind is able to encompass simultaneously all the streams and rivers that flow into the ocean; in the same way, whoever has developed and cultivated mindfulness of the body, simultaneously encompasses whatever wholesome qualities there are that partake of true knowledge." Majjhima Nikya/Middle Length Discourses #119 'Mindfulness Immersed in the Body' "Just as the whole great ocean is suffused by a single taste, the taste of salt; likewise this whole Dhamma and Vinaya is suffused with a single taste: the taste of release." Anguttara Nikya/Numerical Discourses, Book of Eights, #1

12.01.2022 DAILY PROGRAM AT DHAMMAGIRI FOREST HERMITAGE SATURDAY 07:30 am..........Triple Refuge & 8/5 Precepts 10: 30 am.........Pindapta (Almsround)... 11:45 am..........Personal Questions & Dhamma Discussion SUNDAY 10:30 am..........Pindapta (Almsround) 11:45 am..........Questions, Dhamma Talk & Discussion 3:00-5:00 pm....Chanting , Meditation, Dhammatalk & Discussion. MONDAY TO FRIDAY & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 10: 30 am.........Pindapta (Almsround) 11:45 am...........Personal Questions & Dhamma Discussion Everyone is welcome to join the program on ANY day of the week and to bring food to offer to the monks and to share with other lay visitors. PLEASE NOTE: On one or two days of the month Dana is offered at 7:00am and there is no communal meal or talk by the monk. Please check the calendar on the home page for these days. www.dhammagiri.org.au People are also rostered on to bring food every day except Sunday to ensure the monks do receive food every day. If you would like to be added to this roster, please contact the dana roster organisers via this link. http://www.dhammagiri.org.au/almsoffering.html

12.01.2022 NEW CONCRETE PATIO under and around the marquee The new permanent marquee installed in front of the Dhammahall some time ago has proved extremely useful. However, the original grass flooring has now deteriorated to the point that a solid permanent floor is urgently required. Work has begun on this project and it is hoped that it will be completed in time for the Robe Offering ceremony on 11 November 2020.... If you wish to contribute to this fund, you can do so by choosing from one of the options listed on the website donation page. http://www.dhammagiri.org.au/donations1.html Simply indicate 'Concrete Patio' together with your donation. If you wish to get a receipt, please also provide name & email address. We count on your ongoing support for building projects at Dhammagiri. Anumodan for your kind generosity. Your participation in the life of the monastery is also one of the greatest gifts you can offer. Check the various programs listed on the website to choose something that you might like to take part in - be it offering Almsfood to the monks, listening to Dhamma talks, meditation and chanting sessions, or day-long retreats. We look forward to seeing you at the monastery.

11.01.2022 NO DANA MONDAY 15 MARCH Please note there will be no dana at Dhammagiri on Monday 15 March as the monks will be absent from the monastery. www.dhammagiri.org.au

11.01.2022 SANGHA VISIT TO STANTHORPE On Monday 16 November the Sangha had an outing to Girraween National Park, where they climbed 'The Pyramid' (Large Granite Rock) and did the Bald Rock Creek Circuit. Earlier they had an Almsround in Stanthorpe and their meal in a shed on Tor's & Ian's farm, where Pim,Harley, and friends of Tor also attended. Anumodana to Tor & Ian, Petch, Leigh & Nikki, Pat, and Tum for the invitation. www.dhammagiri.org.au

11.01.2022 CHANTING OF THE MAHASAMAYA SUTTA by Ven. Moneyyo is now available on our podcast. https://www.castbox.fm//BUDDHIST-PALI-CHANTING%3A-Mah%C4%8... The Mahsamaya Sutta (Dgha Nikya/Long Discourses #20) is a very famous chant. It is considered supremely auspicious, and particularly liked by all 'Devas' (Angels/Deities/Benevolent Spirits). In every Buddha's lifetime, there occurs an event where the Devas of our world system, and even from several adjacent worlds, assemble to meet the Buddha and his Sangha of disciples. In the case of our Buddha Gotama, this event happened in the Great Forest near Kapilavatthu, the hometown of Buddha, where he grew up as a prince. As not all of the 500 monks present are able to see spirits, the Buddha explains which devas have arrived, and gives the names of their leaders, which class of devas they belong to, and the numbers of their retinue.It is widely believed that whenever this sutta is recited, devas feel attracted to come to listen with great joy and in large numbers.

10.01.2022 FULL MOON PROGRAM CANCELLED The full moon program scheduled for 5 April has been cancelled due to the current coronavirus emergency. All subsequent full moon programs have also been cancelled until further notice.

10.01.2022 ROBE OFFERING CEREMONY - SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER The Dhammagiri robe offering ceremony is planned for Sunday 8 November (as far as it's possible to plan with all the COVID uncertainties). We expect to have a smaller event than usual, with just the four resident monks, as the borders are still closed.... 10.00 am Arrival & Preparing for Almsoffering 10.30 am Almsround (with social distancing - Rice is not put in monks bowls, just standing in Anjali) 11.45 am Reassemble in Shrine Room, those offering robes in front 12.00 pm Triple Refuge & 5 Precepts Robe Offering Ceremony Dhammatalk Requesting the Sangha to Recite Paritta Invitation to Devat Auspicious Paritta Chanting by Sangha ________________________________________________________________ Live Audio Podcast & Live Video of Ceremony Live Audio Podcast of the ceremony on our Castbox App ('Dhammagiri Buddhist Podcasts'). The Castbox App can be downloaded for free here: Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details iphone https://apps.apple.com//castbox-podcast-player/id1243410543 Video Livecast on our Vimeo channel. This doesn't require any special app, you can join the livecast in any browser here: https://vimeo.com/473669876

10.01.2022 MERIT OPPORTUNITIES DURING CLOSURE Dhammagiri is now closed and all public programs suspended due to new government restrictions during the Coronavirus emergency. There will be no visiting without prior permission. Only rostered daily food deliveries are permitted. The donation boxes at dhammagiri are not accessible and will not be cleared. During these difficult times, those wishing to support the substantial ongoing operating expenses of the monastery, can do so via the mer...it opportunities available on the website. http://www.dhammagiri.org.au/donations.html Anumodana for your ongoing support.

10.01.2022 IMPACT OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Luang Por Sumedho & Ajahn Amaro has kindly granted us permission to publish a video that Luang Por had recorded for Amaravati to answer questions about the impact of Coronavirus pandemic. This video is now available on our vimeo 'Dhammatalks' channel A crisis situation like the current pandemic arouses numerous unpleasant and challenging emotions in our mind, like fear, grief, anger and anxiety. Luang Por encourages us not to immediately resist these emotions and try to push them away, but rather to welcome them in the sense that we observe them with awareness. When we do not identify with these emotions, and do not cling to them, but instead simply watch them arising and passing, they can no longer overpower our mind.

09.01.2022 PINDAPATTA AT INALA SHOPPING CENTRE The Sangha from Dhammagiri visited Inala Plaza Shopping Centre, Brisbane last week on Almsround in celebration of the Vietnamese and Chinese New Year. www.dhammagiri.org.au

09.01.2022 Livestream - Sun. 22 Nov. - Dhamma-Talk and Q&A

08.01.2022 CLOSED TIL FURTHER NOTICE Dhammagiri closed to the public from 23 March 2020 in line with latest Australian government regulations.... All public programs cancelled. Do not Enter the monastery for any reason at all without Prior Appointment Dropping off Almsofferings only by Prior Appointment outside under marquee Not anumodana/blessing or sharing of merits No eating or sharing of food or socializing. No Dhamma Discussion. Donors leave right after offering. For Dana details, please contact Rukmani [email protected] or Neetha [email protected] We plan to upload more teachings to our Video Channel, and expand the Newsletter frequency May we all develop hightened diligence and mindfulness in our daily behaviour to minimize infection risk. May the Triple Gem & all Devas protect everyone from infection by Coronavirus, may those already suffering sickness quickly recover, and may the pandemic soon be fully contained globally!

08.01.2022 REVIVAL OF THE BAMBOO SCREEN Ven. Bhuripanyo brought the rains with him when he arrived on 16th of January for a stay for around 3 weeks. On his previous stay at Dhammagiri he had overseen the project of planting our bamboo screen and many other native plants, and set to work on our drought afflicted bamboo on arrival. Together with other Sangha members and dedicated volunteers, he has overseen the remarkable revival of the bamboo screen.... www.dhammagiri.org.au

08.01.2022 LIVE PODCAST SCHEDULE 25 APRIL - 2 MAY 2020 Ajahn Dhammasiha Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage Brisbane, Australia www.dhammagiri.org.au... ________________________________________________ You need to download and install the Castbox app if you wish to listen and participate in livecasts: Android Phone/Tablet: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details iphone/ipad: https://apps.apple.com//podcast-player-castbox/id1243410543 ________________________________________________ Anyone can send questions to the Keemail email shown and Ajahn will try to answer them, either in podcast, newsletter, or email. ________________________________________________ SATURDAY 25 APRIL 08.15 am - Triple Refuge & 5/8 Precepts 12.15 pm - Q&A/Dhamma Discussion ________________________________________________ SUNDAY 26 APRIL 08.15 am - Triple Refuge & 5/8 Precepts 12.15 am - Call In V Dantacitto: "Studying Pali, the Language of the Buddha" ________________________________________________ MONDAY 27 APRIL 12.15 pm Q&A/Dhamma Discussion ________________________________________________ SATURDAY 2 MAY 08.15 am - Triple Refuge & 5/8 Precepts 12.15 pm - Q&A/Dhamma Discussion ________________________________________________ SUNDAY 3 MAY 'VESAK' Celebrating Birth, Enlightenment and Parinibbna or the Buddha in 4 Live Podcasts from Dhammagiri, including Chanting, Triple Refuge & Precepts 08.15 am - Morning Chanting, Triple Refuge & Precepts, Meditation 12.15 am - 'Birth of the Bodhisatta' The Bodhisatta was born in beautiful Lumbini Grove under Sl trees ('shorea robusta'), with his mother Mahmy standing and holding on to the branch of an Ashoka tree ('saraca asoca'), and the newborn Bodhisatta pacing 7 steps to the North and making the solemn declaration that this is his last rebirth. 03.15 pm - Chanting, Meditation, Dhammatalk on 'Supreme Awakening ('Sammsambodhi')' Meditating all night, seated on the Vajirsana ('Diamond Throne' - actually several sheafs of kusa grass offered to the Buddha which he used as his seat), facing east to the rising sun, under the Bodhi Tree ('Ficus Religiosa') at Uruvela/Bodhgaya near the banks of Nerañjana River, the Buddha realized Perfect Enlightenment 06.15 pm - Chanting, Triple Refuge and Precepts, Meditation, Dhamma Reflections on Great Final Nibbna ('Mahparinibbna') Lying on his right side in the Lion's posture, facing West towards the setting sun, between the Twin Sla Trees near Kusinra in the grove of the Mallas, the Buddha attained Mahparinibbna. _________________________________________________ MONDAY 4 MAY 12.15 pm Q&A/Dhamma Discussion _________________________________________________ You can always check latest updates to podcast schedule, and listen to recordings of the livecasts at: www.castbox.fm/ch/2744970

08.01.2022 Some of the many hard working, generous people who contribute to the ongoing activities at Dhammagiri.

08.01.2022 VEN. MONEYYO AT DHAMMAGIRI Ven. Moneyyo was born in 1982 in Vienna, Austria and started his monastic life in 2009 at Cittaviveka Monastery, UK with Ajahn Sucitto as Acariya. In 2010 he became Novice (Samanera) and in 2011 Monk (Bhikkhu) with Ajahn Amaro as Upajjhaya. He resided at Dhammagiri for a year in 2015... and has returned for a planned stay of two years. Recently arrived from overseas after accompanying the Pilgrimage of sacred sites in India, he is currently in isolation for two weeks at Dhammagiri. www.dhammagiri.org.au

07.01.2022 LIVE VIDEO STREAMING All Dhamma teachings at Dhammagiri are now streaming live on video on our vimeo channel.... https://vimeo.com/dhammatalks The next scheduled live stream is visible right on top of the profile page, and a recording of the last one is available just below that. We will also regularly stream all our Q&A/Dhamma Reflections every Saturday, Sunday & Monday 12.15 pm You do not need any special app, or any account to view these videos. During the live streams (actually, even before that, you could enter a question ) it's possible to send text messages and questions - meaning we can do our Q&As on video as well. At the same time, we plan to keep our 'Castbox' live audio podcasts going as well. We already have quite a few regulars who enjoy that format, and audio is much easier in case anyone has got slow internet connection, or if you're using just a small phone. https://castbox.fm/2744970

07.01.2022 SOME UPCOMING VARIATIONS TO PROGRAMS The monks are once again wearing masks and masks will be provided at sign in for anyone who wants to wear one. From Tuesday 18 August meetings after the meal will be limited to 30 min with Q&A only. AJ Dhammasiha will be observing silent retreat from 21st September. Aj Dhammadharo and V. Moneyyo will conduct sessions during this period.

06.01.2022 Cubby Kui Nearing Completion Harley and the monks are working hard to finish the cubby kui for the rains retreat, so that Ven. Moneyyo can move in and spend t...he retreat there as the auspicious first occupant. Anumodan to Harley, who has made an incredible amount of puñña (good karma) by designing, organizing and building a dwelling for the Sangha! www.dhammagiri.org.au

06.01.2022 VESAK REFLECTIONS FOR BUBS by Ajahn Dhammasiha Ajahn Dhammasiha was invited by Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (BUBS), KL, Malaysia, to offer some Dhamma reflections on the occasion of their Vesak Celebration. ... As they have chosen 'Cultivate the Liberation of Mind by Loving Kindness' as the motto for this year's Vesak, Ajahn explains how their communal effort to cultivate a heart of loving kindness is like a powerful live podcast, that can be 'tuned in' by countless beings. He encourages everyone not to be sad that they can't have physical proximity to each other. Never mind whether our bodies are far from each other, if we cultivate mett, our minds are very close, in fact mentally we all live together at the 'same address': the 'Brahmavihra' ('Divine Abode') of Loving Kindness. Ajahn also points out various examples of the Buddha's supreme loving kindness manifesting in his actions, in particular how he continues caring for others even as he is in severe pain and dying himself.He urges us to combine mett with wisdom by reflecting what we truly mean if we wish 'happiness' to others. The highest happiness is the 'parama sukha' of Nibbna, which the Buddha first realized in his heart, and then shared with his father, mother, step-mother, ex-wife,son, brother, numerous Sakyan relatives, and countless beings, as an expression of his boundless loving kindness. www.castbox.fm/ch/2744970

04.01.2022 DHAMMAHALL UPGRADE New Commercial Quality Kitchen & Library After many years of the inconvenience of the kitchen being located next to the Shrine Room, plans have... now been finalised to relocate the kitchen to where the library is currently located, and to move the library to the front of the building where the lay retreatant bedroom is now. The new kitchen will be commercial quality and the library will have an increased area of quality book shelving. The second bedroom will now replace the current kitchen. The Shrine Room will be enlarged with a second sliding door and air conditioner, and a proper wall to provide sound insulation. The estimated cost of this project is $88,000 Donations toward this project can be made here: http://www.dhammagiri.org.au/dhamahall-upgrade.html

04.01.2022 LAYING THE FOUNDATION CEREMONY Video documenting the recent ceremony for laying the foundation of the Cubby Kui at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage. Due to the home confinement direction during pandemic, we could not hold a public ceremony, or allow any of the generous sponsors to attend. Only the long term residents of the monastery, who form a common 'household', participated. https://vimeo.com/412568149

03.01.2022 DANA TIMES AT DHAMMAGIRI - MARCH 2021

03.01.2022 Livestream - Sun. 29 Nov. - Getting out of the fake to what is real

03.01.2022 VIDEO OF BLESSING AT ALMSOFFERING with subtitles and translation This is the chanting we regularly do for our kind, generous donors, when they offer almsfood to the Sangha. Ven Dantacitto has added both the Pali text and an English translation in the subtitles. The first part of the chant directly refers to the ritual of pouring water from a small bronze vessel into a receptacle. While pouring the water, the donors form a mental resolution to share all their good karma with... departed relatives. The second part starting with "Those who give others..." was spoken by the Buddha when he explained 5 karmic rewards for offering food. Next follows Verse #109 from Dhammapada.The anumodan ends with traditional verses of blessings. This video in high definition and widescreen with full description can now be viewed on the Dhammagiri "Dhammatalks" Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/420113386

03.01.2022 A VIEW FROM DHAMMAGIRI HILLTOP - 4 SEPTEMBER A timely reminder that the bushfire season is upon us. The photo is of a controlled burn a couple of hilltops away from Dhammagiri by local fire authorities.

02.01.2022 A selection of photos of the recent visit by Ven Ajahn Supot & Ven Ajahn Kongrit is now available on the website www.dhammagiri.org.au

02.01.2022 DHAMMAGIRI KITCHEN & LIBRARY CLOSED During the current renovations to the Dhammahall, the kitchen and library will be closed. There will also be limited washing up facility. Please be aware and bring food for Dana that requires minimum preparation and washing up. Apologies for any inconvenience. Please be aware also that there are four 7:00am Dana times in March. Please see calendar on the website for these days. Note there is no communal meal or talk on 7:00am Dana days. www.dhammagiri.org.au

02.01.2022 SATURDAY MORNING 7:30am REFUGE / PRECEPTS ONLINE ONLY Since the contractor will commence renovation works at the Dhammahall this Saturday 13 March, the 7:30am Refuge/Precepts session will not be held in person. It will be offered only online on audio Podcast & Facebook Video Livestream.... www.dhammagiri.org.au

01.01.2022 NEW VISITOR GUIDELINES Dear Supporters and Friends of Dhammagiri, in line with the latest Health Directions by the Queensland Chief Health Officer, we do not require prior registration any more to visit Dhammagiri Please feel free to drop in spontaneously to any of our public programs. We still have to maintain good hygiene, hand washing/sanitizing, and social distancing of 1.5m, and minimum of 2 square-metre per person.... www.dhammagiri.org.au

01.01.2022 DANA TIMES IN OCTOBER Dhammagiri is now open everyday for anyone to join the 10:30am almsoffering. Please note that there will be no almsoffering on 6 October as the monks will be absent from the monastery. Please note that this month Dana is being offered at 7:00am on the 14 and 30 October, when there will be no communal meal or dhammatalk.