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The Forest Monastery

16/10/2020

 
We all find ourselves in situations where we can no longer do anything and we have to let go. A forest monastery is a place all about learning how to let go, a refuge for those who, at any particular time, can do nothing more about their situation.

The reason why someone may become a monk or nun is that they realise that ultimately there is, in the long term, nothing we can do about anything, everything is impermanent. A monastic is one who sees the value of a whole life dedicated to letting go of attachment through the practice of meditation.
black and white photograph of the meditation hall at Skiptvet Buddhist Monastery
The Meditation Hall at Lokuttara Vihara (Skiptvet Buddhist Monastery)


I offer this for your reflection


Ajahn Kalyāno
http://www.openthesky.co.uk

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