Where is ajahn Sumedho now?
Ajahn Sumedho returned to Amaravati Buddhist Monastery near Hemel Hempstead in England in 2020 and now resides there.
Are there Buddhist monks in Canada?
Another Buddhist Monastery that is worth visiting is Tisarana Buddhist Monastery that can be found in Ontario, not far from Ottawa. Similar to Birken Forest Monastery, Tisarana Buddhist Monastery also follows the tradition of Ajahn Chah and additionally Ajahn Sumedho.
How do I join a Buddhist monastery?
Get ordained as a monk and become a permanent monastery resident. After 1-5 years of studying, working, and praying, you will be ordained as a monk. You will be given a job at the monastery, be given more freedom, and will become a permanent resident of the monastery.
What is Thisarana?
Tisarana (or Trisaranakhom as it is known in Thailand), is a Katha recited to refuge in the Buddha, his teachings (Dhamma) and his community of monks and nuns (Sangha) who adhere to them.
Who said right now it’s like this?
Ajahn Sumedho
One of my favorite meditation teachers is a US-born Thai monk named Ajahn Sumedho. Now 84 years old, Sumedho has very simple saying that, in a way, encapsulates the whole point of meditation: “Right now, it’s like this.”
Who is Ajahn Sona?
Ajahn Soṇa is the monastery’s founder and abbot. Born in Canada in 1954, Ajahn Soṇa’s background as a layperson is in classical guitar performance. His encounter with Buddhist wisdom as a young man initiated a spiritual journey that led him to become a lay hermit in the Coast Mountain region of BC for several years.
How many Canadians are Buddhist?
366,830
Two-thirds of the population declare Christian as their religion
| Religion | Number |
|---|---|
| Buddhist | 366,830 |
| Christian | 22,102,745 |
| Anglican | 1,631,845 |
| Baptist | 635,840 |
What are the three Buddhist mantras?
Among the most popular Theravada chants are:
- Buddhabhivadana (Preliminary Reverence for the Buddha)
- Tisarana (The Three Refuges)
- Pancasila (The Five Precepts)
- Buddha Vandana (Salutation to the Buddha)
- Dhamma Vandana (Salutation to his Teaching)
- Sangha Vandana (Salutation to his Community of Noble Disciples)