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July 2011
Vimutti has plans to build a workshop with shower and laundry facilities. The workshop will be helpful for any future building projects, and the four showers will make the retreats held at Vimutti much more convenient for the people attending. The workshop will also include an area for a plant nursery and covered lines for drying clothes in wet weather. Next to the workshop will be an additional three water tanks and storage areas for gravel and mulch.
Vimutti Workshop sketch
January 2011
Relics displayed at Vimutti monastery
Thailand is still an extraordinary place. My recent trip there reconfirmed the wonders of the South-east Asian charm, warmth and strength. Surrounded by the joy and wisdom of the Sangha and the large hearts of lay friends, it was again clear that there is indeed something special about a culture steeped in Buddhist values.
The trip was scheduled at this time to coincide with the funeral ceremonies of my preceptor, Ven. Chao Khun Maha Amorn, and the annual memorial week of Dhamma practice that commemorates Luang Por Chah’s passing away 19 years ago. This was also an occasion to gather items for the Vimutti Stupa project and then continue south to Kuala Lumpur to take part in the Ajahn Chah Remembrance Day event in Malaysia.
Stupa land blessing ceremony
January 2010
Much has arisen and passed away since our last newsletter, with much coming, going and standing still. Ultimately nothing moved, but there has certainly been a noticeable illusory perception of activity. At the beginning of December we were visited by Ajahn Amaro, co-abbot of Abhayagiri Monastery in California. On sunday 6th December, Ajahn and the Resident Sangha of Vimutti were invited to join the Dalai Lama on stage during the recent teachings in Auckland.