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Retreat 19-21 Jan 2024

Dear Everyone, 

Thank you for being a part of our first weekend meditation retreat for 2024.
Phra Mana, Phra Pang and all volunteers were so grateful for your efforts and diligence in your meditation practice ,
and in your Compassionate work to help the monastery. 
The bathrooms were sparkling clean, and all gardeners did a wonderful job to help keep the gardens beautiful, 
and the valley workers now have an insight into life as a monk :) at Sunnataram Forest Monastery.
We would love to hear your comments and feedback about the retreat, and look forward to seeing you all at another retreat.
Otherwise please feel free to email to come any Sunday for morning Dhamma teachings, delicious lunch, and afternoon volunteer work.
 
In summary, what you can take home from the weekend retreat is Anapanasati, mindful breathing practice.
There may not be anything material, but hopefully you can take home Awakened Consciousness.
Awakened Consciousness can brave the world and free oneself from unhappiness, and be peaceful in the present moment.
 
Please let me know if you would like a copy of our chanting Book, or any further explanation about the teachings or the monastery in general.
Looking forward to hearing from everyone, and there will be more photos on the website in the next few weeks.
With metta,
Kim
 

Feedback Retreat 19-21 Jan 2024

Thank you so much it was very special, hard to put into words, just beautiful. Beth and I loved it  Thank you so much for all the hard work from so many people that supports it happening. Amazing sunrise pic! 

I took a plant from the nursery shop so will transfer money tonight 

 Sarah 

 Hi Kim,

 Thanks for the great photos. Looking forward to seeing the rest of them. I just wanted to say a huge huge thank you to everyone at the retreat centre for such an incredible experience. It's had a really big impact on me and I won't be forgetting it anytime soon. I was in a real funk and this just plucked me right out of it. 

 I'll definitely be back!

Kind regards,

Sam

 

Hi Kim,

 Thank you for your email. The experience of morning meditation at the sunrise felt amazing and I will always remember that. I always appreciate all the effort you put into the success of the retreat. Thank you all.

 Do you have spots available for April 26-29 retreat? I will send an application form if available. My friend (Suman) have also submitted an application for the same date. 

 Thank you again!

 Best regards,

Poonam

 

Dearest Kim,

 How can I thank you, Kevin, Phra Mana, Phra Pang and the wonderful volunteers for such an incredible retreat. It’s hard for me to find words to express how much it meant to me and I am sure I will feel the benefits for the rest of my life. I am so grateful for how hard you all work to make this such a special experience, such diligence and dedication is truly inspiring.

 I am sure I will get much benefit from the chanting book so yes please I would be very interested in receiving a copy. Hopefully you all have some time to rest after such a busy weekend. Thank you again so much.

 Forever grateful,

Jo