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We are delighted to share the news of Anagarikā Robyn’s eight-precept ordination which took place at Sati Saraniya on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 in the presence of a gathering of friends from Perth, Ottawa, Toronto, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka. … 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. 14, 21, and 28 … 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 →