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News
As the reputation of Metta Vihara as an ideal Forest Monastery for intensive meditation in a remote and peaceful environment has spread within and outside Europe now, the demand for suitable lodgings has increased as well. Metta Vihara is therefore to be expanded now, so that more Bhikkhus can reside permanently and laypeople can find improved shelter as well."
→ Eight new Kutis planned
It is the first German forest monastery for monks in the
Theravada tradition and was founded by Ayya Khema in 1997.
Advanced practitioners have the opportunity here to develop
their meditation skills through an extended stay.
The following is offered:
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Group retreats (2-4 weeks) |
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Individual retreats (the length is
according to the request and availability) |
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Work and meditation |
People who take advantage of these offers will, on request,
be accompanied in their practice by the residing teachers
and/or ordained monk or nun.
"Metta" means unconditional or non-personal love
and "Vihara" is a place to dwell.
Registration and further information:
BUDDHA-HAUS
Meditations- und Studienzentrum e.V.
Tel.: +49 83 76 / 5 02
FAX +49 83 76 / 5 92
info@buddha-haus.de
Directions
to the Metta Vihara
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Devaloka – new monks building open
By building a new dwelling house for monks nearby the major
building the monks got the opportunity to live in agreement with
the monastic rules as lonesome as possible but also in the near of
laymen. The name Devaloka means a place where devas like to
stay, too, whose good and secured energy since long is noticeable in
the whole area of Metta Vihara.
Since march 2008 three monks are living in Metta Vihara. For Vassa
(july-octobre 08) six monks will be here.
Forest Monastery Metta Vihara
Overview of retreats 2010
23. december 09 – 28. february 2010 Winter retreat
for the Sangha and supporters
1. may
Childrensday
30. may
Celebration of Vesakh
26. june – 23. july
Summer retreat „Paramis“
for skilled for skilled meditators with
Bhante Dhammadipa Thero
25. july
Beginning of the rain retreat (Vassa)
from 10.00h onwards Asalha Puja celebration
26. july full moon – 23. october full moon rain retreat (Vassa)
intensive practice
24. october
Celebration of Kathina
the highest monastic festival of the year
from 10.00h onwards
In march, june, november, december
everyday life takes place in the monastery.
Even this period is appropriate for Individual retreat or work and meditation.
Accompaniment by Bhante Nyanabodhi
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