The website and online front of Upavana have been pretty quiet and dusty the last two weeks. As when this has happened in the past, it’s usually a pretty safe bet it’s because Tahn Pamutto has been spending his time in the rustic mobile temple where local community is strong and loving, but cell and […]
The vassa is now fully over, and monastics are back to traveling freely and seeking the most suitable places to practice. Bhante Sumano and Tahn Tānakāro, who have been in Western Mass since July, have departed to spend time in NYC, visit other monasteries and traditions, and plan to connect with fellow monastics on the
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Many blessings to all our generous benefactors, both local and abroad, who’ve provided funds, material and skills to get Upavana ready for the coming winter. Thanks to our local friends Rich and Jonathan, the mobile temple has a new woodstove installed and wood donated to ward off the coming cold. Our indonesian friends got together
Tea with Tahn is cancelled tonight in favor of the Uposatha observance, being held online from where it first began in January at Vihara Parivaravihara Dhamma Acala. The program starts at 8pm.
On Tuesday Bhante Sumano and Tahn Tānakāro took full ordination surrounded by the sangha at Wat Thai Thavorn. Sadhu sadhu sadhu!
After a brief burst of travel, the Upavana monastics have arrived in New York City, and are staying with the Indonesian Buddhist Family in Queens. They have made the journey to seek full ordination for Bhante Sumano and Anagarika Drew. It will happen on Tuesday, Oct 5 in the early afternoon, at Wat Thai Thavorn,
After a seven month run, Upavana’s Friday evening meditation will be stopping for now. With good weather having Tahn Pamutto and the other monastics roaming about western massachusetts with little internet access, as well as a dwindling interest in the session, it is hoped that freeing up the slot and energy will pave the way
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One of the core concepts of being a monastic is developing a continuity and rhythm in our lives. This allows us to stay balanced and more easily discern the ‘worldly winds’, the natural ups and downs of life. One of the worldly winds we’ve been observing the last week is the need for people around
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Tomorrow (Sunday, August 22 at 8pm), as local friends are taking shelter from the landfall of Hurricane Henri, Upavana will be hosting its bimonthly Uposatha gathering in person at the Wendell Senior Center in Wendell, MA. What good fortune to have a stable shelter to practice on a stormy night! Inclement weather can sometimes provide