As we get ready for the formal inauguration of Aranya Sangharama by Luang Por Liem sometime in early 2025, we are working overtime to get the monastery in shape for this momentous event. A Sangha of a few Wat Pah Nanchat monks has already started living in Aranya Sangharama.
As 2024 draws to a close there an opportunity to participate in Shramm Daan to clean the monastery grounds, and participate in various other tasks to prepare the monastery. This will also be an opportunity to chant some key Suttas along with the Sangha, meditate and participate in Dhamma discussions.
The period of 28 December 2024 to 1 January 2025 is being designated as a Seva and Sadhna week at Aranya Sangharama.
Over this period, we will intersperse our regular morning evening sessions chanting and meditation sessions, pindapatta and meal times with periods of cleaning the grounds, landscaping, removing weeds, Dhamma discussion, visits to the archeological remains of the ancient monastery.
All are welcome to join this auspicious and momentous occasion. You can join for any period based on your convenience. Limited shared accommodation is available in male and female dormitories.
Please inform Rahul (+91 89792 68717) in advance so that suitable arrangements can be made.
The approximate schedule for each day will look something like this:
5:30am – 7 am : Morning chanting and meditation
7 am – 8 am : Breakfast and prepare for Pindapatta
8 am onwards : Pindapatta followed by a period that can be used for bathing , cleaning, additional cooking and some work projects.
11 am : meal followed by cleaning and rest period
2:30 pm onwards : Dhamma discussion and QA
4 pm : Tea
7 pm – 8:30 pm : Evening chanting and meditation
Notes :
- This schedule may change based on the situation, number of people present, visits to the ancient monastery site etc.
- 30 Dec is Uposatha. It is possible to spend the afternoon / evening at the ancient monastery site.
Identity proof: Please carry any one government issued identification (License, AADHAR card, Passport, etc.). A copy of this is necessary to be retained in the monastery records for overnight visitors.
Getting there:
Aranya Sangharama (https://maps.app.goo.gl/9sStL4H1GGuvK5pY8) is located in Village Rampur Gainda, Tehsil Bilaspur, Dist. Yamunanagar in the state of Haryana.
The nearest airports are in Delhi and Chandigarh. The monastery is also accessible from the railheads of Yamunanagar (40 kms) and Ambala (60 kms).
The nearest public transport bus stand is in Ranjitpur (4 kms). There are buses from Yamunanagar and Ambala to Ranjitpur.