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Goljek Forest Hermitage – also called Samaṇadīpa – is a small monastic (samaṇa) sanctuary (dīpa) for small number of monks from the contemplative and conservative forest tradition of Theravāda Buddhism. It is the first of the kind in this part of Europe that follows the original teachings of the Buddha, as found in the early texts and has an unbroken linage from around 2600 years ago. The monks follow the high standard of the monastic code (vinaya) and the teaching (dhamma), which can be found in Theravādin countries (Thailand, Sri Lanka, Burma, Laos, Cambodia).

Samaṇadīpa uses two seperated lands. The main Hermitage's cottage (Ārāma) stands on a slope of half a hectare of land, and more than 3/4 of it is covered in forest. The cottage has the Shrine Room, the kitchen and two bedrooms; in the forest are two kuties, Abhaya Kuṭī and Piya Kuṭī. The second - more secluded and private property - has a cottage (Viveka Vihāra) with two bedrooms and one kuti (Viveka Kuṭī). The property is located about 20min walk from the Samanadipa Arama Vihara.

Samaṇadīpa welcomes visits from anyone who is interested in the Buddha's Teaching, meditation or seeking the answers to their existential problems. The main purpose of the place is to provide seclusion for monks, however any visitor is welcome to talk to monks and also could stay here overnight for few days.

Describes activities of bhikkhunis in Thailand: Songdhammakalyani temple and Buddhasavika Foundation.

The World Fellowship of Buddhists ( WFB ) was founded on May 25 B.E.2493 (1950) in Colombo, Sri Lanka, where representatives from 27 countries in Asia, Europe and North America (including Hawaii) met for this purpose. Nearly every school of Buddhism in the Mahayana, Theravada, and Vajrayana traditions was represented by members of the Sangha as well as laity. This was probably the first time in the history of Buddhism that such a gathering was held. No Buddhist sect, school or organization was unwilling to attend the meeting. Thus founded, the WFB represents the common interests of Buddhists throughout the world numbering hundreds of millions.

A spiritual organisation that organises Meditation Retreats around the world. Nirodha Retreats are taught by Bhante Samadhikusalo (also known as Dhammaruwan). The teaching is based mainly on the Satipattana Sutta of Theravada Buddhism. All retreats are practice-based, giving emphasis to an individual's experience, while providing a balanced theoretical background. 

Das Theravadanetz ist eine Arbeitsgruppe der Deutsche Buddhistische Union e.V. (DBU). Die wichtigsten Ziele und Aktivitten der DBU lassen sich in Punkten zusammenfassen. Wir wollen:

* Den authentischen Theravada-Buddhismus fördern,

* eine Rahmen schaffen fr Begegnung und Austausch zwischen Theravada-Buddhisten in Deutschland,

* den Austausch zwischen den verschiedenen Schulen des Buddhismus fördern

* den Theravada-Buddhismus vernetzen

* gemeinsame Projekte durchfhren  

Vietnamese Buddhist portal, in English and Vietnamese. Offers a worldwide directory of temples, art gallery, message board, news and more.

Wat Bowonniwet Vihara is a first class Royal Buddhist monastery (Thai: raja wara vihara) of the Dhammayut tradition, located on the northeast side of Bangkok’s Ratanakosin island, just inside the old city wall bordering Banglumpoo canal, on Pra Sumeru road. The monastery’s name comes from the Pali language: Pavara+niwesa and translates as the Excellent Abode Monastery.

• Meditation System : Meditation based on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Mindfulness on breathing and other methods as taught in the Tripitaka (Scriptures).
  
  
• Teaching Method : New arrivals are provided with instructions, then interviews are given as needed. There is group sitting and walking Meditation (see daily schedule).
  
  
• Teacher : Acharn Sanong Katapunyo, Abbot (Thai; age 61)
  Acharn Sanong speaks english; a few monks and nuns speak english and help with translations.

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Offers images of hundred of temples around Thailand. By Udo Radlhammer. Besides the pictures, there are also valuable commentaries about the different wats.