Hilltop Newsletter: Friday 11th September, 2026
Today, Friday 11th, is the New Moon day for the month of September 2026.
The next Uposatha Day will be a Full Moon and falls on Saturday, 26th September, 2026.
Current residents at the monastery are: Luang Por Munindo, Ajahn Punnyo, Ajahn Jutipannyo, Ajahn Ariyo, Tan Siri and Anagarika Ryu.
On Sunday 23rd August Luang Por Munindo gave a talk titled, ‘Being With Rather Than Being Free From’
LOOKING FORWARD:
One-Day Thai Language Retreat:
Ajahn Jutipannyo (Ajahn Maha) is scheduled to lead a One-Day non-residential retreat in the Thai language on Sunday 27th September, beginning at 9.30 am. Participation in this retreat requires booking in advance, and will take place in the Dhamma Hall (not at Kusala House). Please park at the monastery lake carpark (at the base of Harnham Hill).
Contact: Khun Aoi
Tel: 07497 337 360
Introduction to Meditation:
As usual on the first Sunday of each month, at Kusala House, there will be a session of guided meditation led by one of our lay community. The session starts at 5.30 pm and participants are asked to arrive ten minutes beforehand. No booking required.
Lake Work Days 2026:
The next Lake Work Day is Saturday, October 3rd.
We aim to have Lake Work Days most months this year (between April and November). See our on-line calendar for future dates. This is a good opportunity to turn off your phone and spend a few hours amongst the trees, beside the lake, appreciating the company of others in this Buddhist community.
Feel free to simply turn up at 8.30 am at the lake with suitable footwear and work clothes.
If you would like more information, contact:
e: workmaster@ratanagiri.org.uk
