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On May 9th, we were blessed with a very special visit by Bhante Gunaratana, one of the most highly revered elders of the Theravada Bhikkhu Sangha in the world. He was accompanied by Bhantes Jinananda and Yasassi as well as … Continue reading →

On the vernal equinox day, three wild crocuses appeared on the land where our Dhamma hall is to be built. What perfect heralds of Spring and Dhamma activities! We welcome you to our Sunday afternoon meditations at the Hermitage from … Continue reading →

These images of 2011 reflect what a pioneer year it has been. Guided by the Buddha’s teachings, Ajahn Chah and all our other great Dhamma teachers, and the principles of ‘sati‘ and ‘saraniya‘ – wise attention and goodwill towards others … Continue reading →

We are on retreat during the Winter months, from January to March.  We look forward to welcoming you to our MARs  – Meditation and Reflection Days – in April, 2012 here at the Hermitage:  Sundays, Apr. 15, 22, and 29 … Continue reading →

According to our monastic code of discipline, we have four basic requisites: robes, almsfood, lodging, and medicines. Lodging means a roof for one night. Fortunately, we have monasteries in the west where samanas, both men and women renunciates, can live … Continue reading →

In ancient India, these summer months of the Vassa or ‘rains’ retreat were typically a season of monsoons. That was not to be this year in our corner of eastern Ontario. The drought conditions that prevailed until this week finally … Continue reading →