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The Distinctive Teachings of the Thai Forest Tradition

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Online Teaching with Taan Ajaan Geoff
Topic: The Distinctive Teachings of the Thai Forest Tradition

Saturday, July 22, 2023
10am-3:30pm Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

Aranya Refuge Theravada Buddhist Monastery welcomes you to participate in a day of teachings from Taan Ajaan Geoff, also known as Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu, abbot of Metta Forest Monastery in San Diego county.

Description
People often talk of the teaching style of the Thai Forest ajaans, but what of the substance of their teachings? What is their position on some of the controversial issues in Theravada thought?

This daylong will explore these issues by focusing on the teachings of the most articulate members of the tradition: Ajaan Mun, Ajaan Lee, and Ajaan Maha Boowa.

Reading Materials
Taan Ajaan Geoff has prepared the following readings for the retreat:

Schedule

  • 10am-10:15am: Join the Zoom room

  • 10:15am-12pm: Guided meditation, teachings and Q&A

  • 12pm-2pm: Break

  • 2pm-3:30pm: Teachings and Q&A

Registration
After registering, you'll receive a Zoom link in your confirmation notice, and in the reminder notices emailed to you closer to the date of the teachings.

About The Teacher
Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu (Geoffrey DeGraff) has been a Theravada Buddhist monk since 1976. After studying in Thailand with Ajaan Fuang Jotiko, he returned to the US in 1991 to help found the Metta Forest Monastery (Wat Metta) in the mountains north of San Diego. In 1993, Ajaan Geoff was asked to be the abbot and has continued to train monastics and offer teachings to lay people in North America, South America, Asia and Europe. Ajaan Geoff is a highly respected scholar and practitioner of the Buddha's teachings. His many recorded talks and writings can be found here.

The teachings of the Buddha are offered freely.

Offering Dana
For those who are inspired to support the monastics living at Metta Forest Monastery and the monks who will visit the Victoria, BC area, information on how to offer donations can be found here:

For more information, contact organizers at info@aranyarefuge.org

With gratitude for the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha.

Sincerely,
Aranya Refuge Theravada Buddhist Monastery Board and Supporters

Aranya Refuge Theravada Buddhist Monastery is a registered non-profit Society in British Columbia and a registered Canadian charity (764739942RR0001). Our vision is to sustain and advance the teachings and practices as taught by the Buddha. To learn more, visit www.aranyarefuge.org.