“Mind Your Step!” A Mindful Hike with Bhante Sujatha We all get accustomed to our thinking mind’s perceptions of right and wrong: This is the right way; this is the wrong way…. Our spiritual practice however, teaches us to let go of some of these certainties, and discover new ways to experience mindful practice. Many…
Guided Meditation with Bhante Sujatha: A Fundraiser for Pregnant Mothers Sunday, September 15 Hosted by The Flatwater Collective For more than 20 years, Bhante Sujatha has been focusing his energy toward the support of pregnant mothers. Originally inspired to undertake this service in honor of his teacher, Bhante Sujatha has expanded this project which began…
With all the great responses and requests that we have been receiving, we are so pleased to announce a new program for the full moon day in September! The full moon day is a very important one in Buddhist countries, particularly in Bhante's home country, Sri Lanka. Bhante likes to call the full moon day…
“Buddha vacana” (the Buddha’s words) are lifestyles. I have observed and interacted with many scholars pursuing the teaching of the Buddha through academic practices. I myself have done this as part of my monk's training, and know it is very important for our growth as monks, for the purpose of making the Dhamma accessible to…
Look deeply into nature, and you will understand everything better. Crow's Nest Farm is a tranquil oasis located in the heart of Barrington Hills that was created by its owners as a sanctuary for native wildlife and themselves. The property consists of a series of connected gardens, restored oak and hickory savannah, woodland trails, and…
"We can't change the nature of life, but we can change our attitude towards it." Join Bhante Sujatha for an intimate conversation on how to train your mind to find the good, how to use your practice to benefit the world, and how to find blessings in a fast-paced and oftentimes noisy world. At times…
With all the great responses and requests that we have been receiving, we are so pleased to announce a new program for the full moon day in October! The full moon day is a very important one in Buddhist countries, particularly in Bhante's home country, Sri Lanka. Bhante likes to call the full moon day…
“Buddha vacana” (the Buddha’s words) are lifestyles. I have observed and interacted with many scholars pursuing the teaching of the Buddha through academic practices. I myself have done this as part of my monk's training, and know it is very important for our growth as monks, for the purpose of making the Dhamma accessible to…
In this program you will join in these 30 minute meditations for seven consecutive days, right before bedtime, led by Bhante Sujatha. These meditations are powerful, yet accessible. They will help you create a consistent practice so that you can experience the full benefits of meditation for yourself. We call this a "challenge" in order…
Join Buddhist monks Bhante Sujatha and Bhante Rahula at the Universalist Unitarian Society of Geneva, IL for a session of guided mediation and teachings in mindfulness. In these sessions, the monks will guide you through a 30 minute guided meditation followed by a themed talk with time for discussion through questions and answers from the…