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Animals of Abhayagiri
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Abhayagiri is a refuge for many beings
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Bicycle Pilgrimage
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The 18th annual Buddhist Bicycle Pilgrimage, organized by Dharmawheels Foundation, concluded their 2 day, 140 mile journey at Abhayagiri.
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Teen Weekend
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Spirit Rock's annual teen weekend at Abhayagiri.
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Sāmaṇera Cittapālo's Bhikkhu Ordination
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On August 25, 2019 Sāmaṇera Cittapālo went forth among the Abhayagiri Sangha as a Bhikkhu. Luang Por Pasanno offered his reflections as he enters the Sangha. Ajahn Karuṇadhammo and Ajahn Ñaniko served as chanting ācariyas.
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Luang Por Pasanno's 70th Birthday & Chao Khun Celebration
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Saturday August 10th the community came together to celebrate Luang Por's 70th birthday and Chao Khun title. Luang Por’s original birthday celebration was scheduled to be on July 27th, but was cancelled due to an invitation from the King of Thailand to receive a Chao Khun title on the king's birthday. His new title is Tan Chao Khun Phra Raja Bodhividesa (Pali) or Tan Chao Khun Phra Raj Bodhi Videj (Thai), which is considered to be a high honor, recognizing his many years of commitment and service to the Sangha and his significant role in helping to establish the Buddhist monastic tradition in the West.
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A Portrait of Community
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Luang Por Pasanno Chao Khun Ceremony
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Āsāḷha Pūjā 2019
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Abhayagiri celebrated Āsāḷha Pūjā on July 16th. The day commemorates the Buddha's first discourse, given to the five samanas in the Deer Park at Sarnath, near Varanasi. The traditional Rainy-Season Retreat (Vassa) begins on the following day.
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Luang Por Pasanno Returns
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The Abhayagiri community greets Luang Por on his return from a one year sabbatical.
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Tudong 2019
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On June 9, 2019 Ajahn Sek, Ajahn Ñāniko and Tan Tissaro set off on foot, walking north from Abhayagiri for a traditional wandering pilgrimage - referred to in Thailand as tudong. The journey lasted nearly 3 weeks and they were met with a great deal of support, curiosity, generosity, and kindness.
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Fire Clearance
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In order to prepare for the 2019 fire season extensive work has been done over the past year to protect the land and structures at Abhayagiri. Thinning the forest along roadsides and around buildings took months of work and many hands. Anumodana to all who offered time and resources to aid in these efforts.