Tilorien Monastery: Awakening the Heart for Myanmar – 29th May 2021

The following announcement is from Tilorien Monastery in Belgium, regarding an event they have planned to support Myanmar. During a time when some monasteries and meditation organizations have chosen silence over engagement, it is inspiring to see how members of this particular monastery are using their freedom and safety to support those in Myanmar now. The program will feature meditation sittings, sending metta, and talks by a number of Western monks and nuns who were ordained and practiced for some time in the Golden Land, coming from the Goenka, Shwe Oo Min, and Pa Auk traditions.


“You are warmly invited to join us for a day of Metta in remembrance and support of the people in Myanmar. Ayya Piya Dassi, Sayalay Uttara, Sayalay Daya, Bhante U Agga and Bhante U Vivekaka,  all ordained in Myanmar, will be sharing reflections, meditation and chanting in gratitude to Myanmar as a ‘birthplace’ where many of us received the Dhamma from.

Our intention for the day is to practice and share in community. There will also be an opportunity to renew our commitment to the Dhamma by taking the Refuges and Precepts and to join the meal offering at Tilorien Monastery (Belgium) and Sarana Vihara (Spain) virtually. The day will be led by Ayya Anopama and also include the regular Saturday iSangha program with Ven. Vimala.

You are most welcome to come for the whole day or just for part of it.

If you are already registered for the iSangha, there is nothing you need to do to join this day. Otherwise you can sign up here: https://tilorien.org/en/isangha/

Program:
6.00 – 7.00 Silent meditation and Chanting
9.00 – 11.00 Part I: Introduction, Refuges, Reflections and Meditation
11.00 -11.15 Meal offering for Myanmar and Anumondana at Tilorien Monastery (Belgium) and Sarana Vihara (Spain)
13.00-16.00 Part II: Reflections, Meditation and Sharing of Merits
18.00-19.00 Guided meditation and Chanting (English and French)

The dana offered for this day will be dedicated to support people in Myanmar.

Money is very much needed for food, medical supplies and protective materials. The following fundraisers are highly reliable. They make sure the money is directly handed to the people via their respective networks. Because the banking system is failing, this is important.”