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Sunnataram Forest MonasteryWelcome to the peaceful and friendly atmosphere of our Buddhist monastery in the Southern Highlands. We would like to introduce you to a meditative lifestyle and explain what you will experience during your visit here. Sunnataram Forest Monastery is a Theravada Buddhist monastery in the Thai forest tradition. The monastery was established in July 1990, Facing the breathtaking view of mountainous Kangaroo Valley with beautiful Jervis Bay of Nowra on the horizon, we welcome sunrise emerging from a sea of cloud. With its famous clean mountain air and immense energy from Mother Nature, the monastery is a perfect place for meditation. The site of the monastery is considered by many Feng Shui masters to have one of the best Feng Shui aspects in Australia. Gratitude PagodaThe Gratitude Pagoda was commenced in February 2003 to house the relics of the Buddha and other enlightened monks. 
The monument is named “Gratitude Pagoda” to honor unconditional love of our previous benefactors, including the Buddha and parents. Carved by monks and volunteers, the sand stone comes from both local Bundanoon quarry and Thailand. Kuan Yin Pond and Gratitude PagodaThe Kuan Yin Pond and Gratitude Pagoda, Sunnataram Forest Monastery, September 2010. Click on the image for larger view: 
Dhamma Talk - Guided MeditationTuesday Evenings 6pm - 8pmDhamma talks and Meditation Practice are the main focus of the Sunnataram monastery. 
The teachings are conducted in English. Meditation retreats are designed to suit various groups from beginners to advanced. Saturdays & Sundays weekends ONLYVisitors are welcome at Sunnataram Forest Monastery to participate in Dana on weekends. 
Offering lunch to monks and to hear Dhamma Talk Vegetarian Lunch is offered at 11:00am then after washing up meditation there will be a Dhamma Talk. Everyone is welcome. 
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DONATIONSIf you would like to donate to the Sunnataram Forest Monastery, you can make a deposit at any ANZ Bank branch. At last Phra Mana's Dad on the road to recovery.  Special Thanks: Here he is visiting ICU nursing team who are responsible for his miraculous recovery. Nurse Wannee (front row between Phra Mana and his Dad) has written a report about this remarkable story of care, love and support, which will be published for teaching and research purposes in King Narai Hospital, Lopburi, Thailand. Looking for "Wattyl Timber Outdoor Decking 10 litre size"Sunnataram Forest Monastery is constantly maintaining the hardwood posts and recycled timber of the two Pavilions of the Gratitude Pagoda as well as in the Dhamma Amphitheatre and Sculpture Garden. Therefore we need many donations of Wattyl Timber Outdoor Decking 10 litre size. Thank you Looking for "EPSON Ink 82N series"Sunnataram Forest Monastery also needs EPSON Ink 82N series for Venerable Phra Mana's research and exhibition displays in the Dhamma Amphitheatre.All colours are needed, Black, Magenta, Light Magenta, Cyan, Light Cyan and Yellow. Harvey Norman sells a value pack with all colours plus 20 sheets photo paper. Thank you Looking for donation of "Outdoor Patio Heater" Sunnataram Forest Monastery is looking for donation of 2 more Outdoor Patio Heater's ( JDS-30/JDS-03Ho) available at Bunnings. This is for our new outdoor dining pavilion, built of recycled materials by Phra Mana, Phra Thana and Sayadaw. Thankyou |
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and is situated on the outskirts of Bundanoon in the Southern Highlands. With an alevation of 2205 feet above sea level, the monastery covers an area of 99.7 acres of natural bushland, hills and cliff faces, adjoining Moreton National Park.
