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You are invited
to a talk to be given by
Ajahn Dtun
Abbot of Wat Boonyawat in Thailand
Ajahn Dtun is one of the most respected senior disciples of Ajahn Chah
and has been invited to visit Canada by Ajahn Viradhammo,
Abbot of Tisarana Buddhist Monastery, Perth, Ontario
Friends House
7 to 8 PM, Friday, May 17, 2013
60 Lowther Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
Located: NW of Avenue Road and Bloor, north of the St. George Subway station.
Organized by:
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Tan Ajahn Dtun was born in 1955 in the province of Ayutthaya, Thailand. Tan Ajahn Dtun was raised and studied in Bangkok, completing a bachelor’s degree in economics in 1977. Shortly after this, in 1978, he decided to ordain at Wat Nong Pah Pong with the Venerable Bodhinyana Thera (Ajahn Chah) as his preceptor. Presently, Tan Ajahn Dtun is the Abbot of Wat Boonyawad in the province of Chonburi where he teaches and trains a community of 50 monks. Tan Ajahn Dtun has been a monk for 34 years and is renowned for his deep insights into the teachings of the Buddha. For more information please follow this link.
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Fundraising for Sati Saraniya
Theravada Buddhist Community, along with Spring Rain Sangha, the Ottawa Buddhist Society and The Buddhist Place in Peterborough are working together to raise funds for a temple for the Bhikkhuni nuns in Perth Ontario. $375,000 has already been raised. We're looking to close the $60,000 gap before the end of 2012. It will be a first in Canada. The hall will seat 70 to 80 for silent meditation, Dhamma teachings, blessings, ordination ceremonies and alms-giving events.
Fundraising for Sati Saraniya
Please join us in supporting this wonderful temple project. All donations are tax deductibe.
Cheques and post dated cheques may be sent to:
Temple Project
Sati Saraniya Hermitage
1702 McVeigh Road, RR 7
Perth, Ontario K7H 3C9
Or go to Canada Helps to use your credit card.
Every little bit helps and counts. With heartfelt gratitude for your support.
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