Ajahn Vajiro’s visiting Sunyata
We are delighted to welcome to Sunyata Ajahn Vajiro, abbot of Sumedharama Monastery in Portugal. Ajahn Vajiro will be staying with us from 25th until 30th of July. Ajahn Vajiro as a leader of Sumedhārāma is effectively the spiritual director of the one year trial of running Sunyata Centre as a subbranch of Sumedhārāma.
During Ajahn’s stay he will be available to meet the guests around the meal times. You are welcome to bring a dish to offer for the daily meal and meet with Ajahn. This is an excellent opportunity for the Sunyata community to take part in some Dhamma teachings.
Events During the Visit:
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Evening Puja and Dhamma Talk — Friday, July 25th at 7:00 PM
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Meditation Workshop — Sunday, July 27th from 2:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Ajahn Vajiro was born in Malaysia and earned a degree in Economics. In 1977, a meeting with Ajahn Chah and Ajahn Sumedho at the Hampstead Vihara inspired him to pursue monastic life. He joined the community in London and was fully ordained by Ajahn Chah in Thailand in 1980.
He returned to England and helped establish Amaravati Buddhist Monastery. Over the years, Ajahn Vajiro has taught and supported monasteries in the UK, New Zealand, and Australia, including co-founding Vimokkhara Monastery in Melbourne in 1998.
Ajahn Vajiro has led the Sumedhārāma community since he arrived in Portugal in 2012.