Rain‑softened paths and the quiet of Āsāḷha Pūrṇimā at Arañya Sangharāma As the monsoon deepened over the forests of Aranya Sangharama, the month of July brought with it calm movements—of rain-softened ground and rain-humbled hearts. The Āsāḷha...

The month of June unfolded as a luminous period of learning, reflection, and inspiration at Aranya Sangharama. As the land began to experience a shift from intense heat to the first showers of rain, the monastery welcomed senior theras whose...

The month of May at Aranya Sangharama was shaped by diligence — responding to the needs of the land, the season, and the life of the monastery. It had a rhythm of preparation, both in the physical landscape of Aranya Sangharama and within the...

Some gatherings are not measured by numbers, sound, or ceremony. They unfold in the hush between chants, in the glint of an oil lamp, in the look shared by people walking together in silence. This was one of them. Aranya Sangharama welcomed the...

Content courtesy: Yashika Pokhriyal Since the beginning of April, Arañya Sangharāma has entered an active phase—welcoming guests, preparing for summer, and steadily attending to both daily and long-term needs. 🌞 Summer Preparation: A lifestyle...

Rituals of connection: Over the past few months, since a resident community took root at Aranya Sangharama, one of the most heartwarming and quietly delightful features has been the steady stream of children. Youngsters from the nearby village...

Aranya Sangharama recently concluded its vibrant and spiritually enriching Holi celebrations, a four-day festival that blended the joyous spirit of Holi with the profound tranquility of Buddhist traditions. From March 13th to 16th 2025, the...

Yamunanagar, Haryana – Sunday, 9 February Aranya Sangharama, the first Buddhist monastery of the meditation master Luang Por Chah's Thai Forest tradition, has been set up in village Rampur Gainda by Aranya Vihara Trust, Delhi. Its first...

The recent arrival of cooler weather is welcomed here in Rampur Gainda, as the ever changing nature of things can sometimes work in one’s favor. The pleasant shift has made for a comfortable environment both day and night, and has even had me...