Arañña Saṅghārāma Vihāra
Arañña Saṅghārāma Vihāra monastery is proposed at village Rampur Gainda, district Yamunanagar, Haryana, India. It is approximately 300 Km from Dhammārāma Delhi center and 1.5 Km from ancient monastery of Adi Badri in district Yamuna nagar, Haryana. A land of 13 acres has been agreed to be bought out of which 4 acres is purchased and balance land is yet to be purchased.
Visit of Luang Por Liem and the Venerable Sangha to bless the Upcoming Monastery Arañya Sangharāma
After the Bhoomi Poojan held on May 8, 2022 at the site of Aranya Sangharama, we had the good fortune to welcome Luang Por Liem along with the Venerable Sangha in September 2022 to give their blessing for upcoming Monastery.
Venerable Luang Por Liem
Visit to Yamuna Nagar and Adi Badri
On 8th May 2022 the ground breaking ceremony was blessed by Venerable Sangha led by Luang Por Jhundee, Kassapa Mahathera, Ajahn Kevali, Panyaloka Thera, Ajahn Oh, Bhante Mahapanyo. Meals were offered at site, followed by ground breaking ceremony and interaction with villagers at community center.
Following are highlights of event
Paying respects to the shrine at site
Inspection of the Monastery site
Ground Breaking Ceremony at the site
Meals Offering at the Monastery site
Meditation at the ancient monastery of Adi Badri
Interaction with villagers at Kathgarh Village
Newspaper Press Clippings for the event
Activities
Arranging and supporting the visits of venerable monks from various monasteries of Thai Forest tradition of Ajahn Chah to India and organize their retreats
Facilitating regular meditation practice of the laypersons through group sittings in Dhammārāma or through online mode; one day introductory retreats; and discussion sessions
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Arranging the celebration of common festivals associated with Lord Buddha.
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Aranya Vihara Trust is translating books published by senior Theras into Hindi.
If you would like to participate in this Dhamma Activity, you are invited to join : Kindly contact P.L.Dhar
1- Hindi Translation of Morning & Evening Chanting and Reflections from Wat-Pah-Nanachat Chanting Book
वाट-पाह-नानाचाट की वन्दना पुस्तक की प्रातःकालीन एवं सायंकालीन वन्दना तथा विवेचनो का हिंदी अनुवाद
2- Four Noble Truths by Ajahn Sumedho
चार आर्य सत्य : आचार्य सुमेधो महाथेर
3- Mindfulness: The path to the Deathless by Ajahn Sumedho …. Work in progress
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Aranya Vihara Trust is on the lookout for land to set up a Forest Monastery in North India. An active search is on for suitable land.
We would love to actively interact with groups and organizations having similar objectives. Please contact us if you would like to join hands.
Events
Upcoming Events
Regular Events
Online Morning and Evening meditation sessions
Online Zoom Evening Meditation Session
Online Zoom Morning Meditation Session
Past Events
Ajahn Vajiro Weekend Retreat at Dhammarama, Dwarka February 2, 3 and 4 (Friday to Sunday).
Luang Por Pasanno at Dhammarama, Delhi. December 1-3, 2023
Luang Por Pasanno at Ajatananda Ashram in Rishikesh
Retreat by Ajahn Jivako at Deer Park
Weekend sessions with Aj Jivako at Dhammarama
17th Sep Meditation session for beginners
Fri 23rd June, Sat 24th June, Sun 25th June Meditation with Ajahn Dhammasiha
Weekend Retreat in Dhammarama Delhi
Retreat by Venerable Ajahn Amaro
End of Vassa 2022 + Pavāraṇā + Sharad Purnima
In the Footsteps of the BUDDHA
Visit of Luang Por Liem and the Venerable Sangha to bless the Upcoming Monastery Arañya Sangharāma
News & Updates
AVT activities for the week 7 Nov to 13 Nov 2022
Monday , Morning Guided meditation to increase tranquility and concentration - Monday , Evening Monday evening sessions will see regular practitioner(s) present their Dhamma journey , especially focussing on the areas / subjects that they found...
Monday, 17 Oct 2022 – Evening session: 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm
Monday evening sessions will see (a) regular practitioner(s) present their Dhamma journey, especially focussing on obstacles created by one’s own perceptions (regarding Dhamma study and practice) and how these were overcome. This evening we will...
Activities for the week 16 Oct to 23 Oct 2022
AVT activities for the week 16 Oct to 23 Oct 2022 Date Session Time Description Place Sunday, 16th Oct 2022 Morning 6.30 am - 8:30 am Theragāthā Online over Zoom meeting Meeting ID: 986 7763 7904 Passcode: 123 Sunday, 16th Oct 2022 Evening...
The Buddha’s Guidance on how to be a good Dhamma student – 12 Oct 2022
As you know, we have spent the last 3 months in a deeply investigating the Buddha's advise in the Suttas on understanding the Khandas for penetration into Dhamma. Through the course of this rigourous exercise, one of the difficulties that many...
End of Vassa 2022 + Pavāraṇā + Sharad Purnima
In commemoration of End of Vassa 2022 + Pavāraṇā + Sharad Purnima, 9th Oct 2022 special program will be organized. Event details here
Vasa 2022 – Resuming live Guided meditations on Khandas
Dr Dhar has now sufficiently recovered and has offered to resume the guided meditations on seeing the Khandas as Anicca, Dukh, Anatta. The guided meditations will resume on Monday 22 August 2022 in the morning session. The meditations offered so...
Notice regarding Sunday Sessions
Amaravati monastery is arranging weekly live Dhamma talks by Luang Por Sumedho and other senior Ajahns starting from Sunday August 1 to Sunday October 17 as per the schedule given below. In view of this, AVT’s regular Sunday afternoon and...
Dhamma Day Celebration 2021
All are cordially invited to the programme to be held on July 24 from 9:30 pm to 12:00 midnight. Please see the Events page for details.
Dhamma Desanā by Venerable Ajahn Candasirī, June 27, 6:30 pm
Aranya Vihara Trust cordially invites you to join the session with Venerable Ajahn Candasirī on the topic " Establishing oneself in Brahma Viharas" Venerable Ajahn Candasirī is the Abbess of Milntuim Nuns' Hermitage in Scotland, and one of the...
Buddha Purnima Events
Buddha Purnima - Wednesday, 26th May, 2021 6.00 pm to 8:00 pm : Dharma Talks, Chanting and Practices by the monastics of Plum Village (Thich Nhat Hanh's home in France), Dharmacharya Shantum and volunteers of Ahimsa Trust YouTube...