Hilltop Newsletter: Saturday 23rd August, 2025
Today, Saturday 23rd, is the New Moon day for the month of August 2025.
The next Uposatha Day will be a Full Moon, and falls on Sunday, 7th September, 2025.
Current residents at the monastery are: Luang Por Munindo, Ajahn Punnyo, Tan Siri, Tan Sucinno, Samanera Dhiracitto, and Anagarika Simon.
The latest talks given by Luang Por Munindo were titled, Hatred Never Makes Things Better, and Valuing Attentiveness
We welcomed Ajahn Ahimsako here for several days earlier this month (photo below). During his stay he led a One Day Retreat at Kusala House.
We were also happy to welcome Simon into our community as an Anagarika.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Visiting:
Luang Por Sucitto is due to spend several days with us from 15th to 19th September.
Lay Community Retreats:
Tan Sucinno will lead a One Day Retreat on Saturday 13th September. The usual start time is 9.30 am. No booking required.
For details see www.ratanagiri.org.uk/participate-retreats
Thai Language Retreats:
Ajahn Jutipannyo will be with us from 28th August until 2nd September and will be leading a Thai language retreat on Sunday 31st August. To participate, please book in advance with -
Mame Temduang: mametemduang@hotmail.com
Daranee Batty: daraneebatty@yahoo.co.uk
There is still the opportunity for someone to serve as the monastery kitchen manager. Please see the announcement under News.
With good wishes
