2008 � 2551

PHOTO AND TEXT CREDITS

This 2008 calendar features pictures by a variety of photographers.© Wat Pah Nanachat (Feb, Mar, May, Aug, Oct, Dec);

© Amaravati Publications (Apr); © Aruna Publications (Jan, June, Sept); © Khun Tu (July, Nov).

Scriptural quotes on each page are English renderings of texts from the Pali Canon.The translations draw on the works from:

“A Dhammapada for Contemplation” © Aruna Publications 2006;and texts from Itivuttaka 3.50; Theragatha 1.3 from Thanissaro Bhikkhu

© Access to Insight 2005 edition, www.accesstoinsight.orgFor free distribution. This work may be republished, reformatted, reprinted, and redistributed in any medium.

It is the author's wish, however, that any such republication and redistribution be made available to the publicon a free and unrestricted basis and that translations and other derivative works be clearly marked as such.

Appreciation is expressed to all who have offered assistance with this production.

LUNAR OBSERVANCE DAYS

These days are devoted to quiet reflection at the monastery. Visitors may come and take the Precepts for the day and join in all or part of the extended evening meditation.

The dates for the lunar calendar are determined by traditional methods of calculation,and are not always the same as the precise astronomical occurrences.

THE MAJOR FULL-MOON DAYS OF 2008 – 2551/52

Magha Puja March 21 (‘Sangha Day’)Commemorates the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 arahants, to whom the Buddha

gave the exhortation on the basis of the discipline (Ovada Patimokkha).

Vesakha Puja (Wesak) May 19 (‘Buddha Day’)Commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing away of the Buddha.

Asalha Puja July 17 (‘Dhamma Day’)Commemorates the Buddha’s first discourse, given to the five samanas

in the Deer Park at Sarnath, near Varanasi. The traditionalRainy-Season Retreat (Vassa) begins on the next day.

Pavarana Day October 14This marks the end of the three-month Vassa-retreat. In the following month,

lay people may offer the Kathina-robe as part of a general alms-giving ceremony.

WEB ADDRESSES FOR THIS FOREST SANGHA COMMUNITY

www.forestsangha.orgwww.dhammathreads.orgwww.dhammatalks.org.uk

Calendar design & production by Aruna Publications, Aruna Ratanagiri Buddhist Monastery.www.ratanagiri.org.uk

© Aruna Publications 2007

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“There is, monks, an unborn, unbecome, unmade, undetermined;for if, monks, there were not that unborn, unbecome, unmade, undetermined,

an escape here from the born, become, made, determined,would not be manifest.”

Ud 8.3Nibbana Sutta

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January 2008 / 2551

Luang Por Sumedho * Venerable Ajahn Chah Memorial Day

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“Happiness arises from the timely company of friends.Happiness arises from having few needs.

Happiness arises from accumulated virtue at life’s end.Happiness arises from seeing beyond suffering.”

Dhammapada verse 331

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February 2008 / 2551

From left to right: Ajahns Pasanno, Nyanadhammo, Jayasaro

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March 2008 / 2551

Wat Pah Nanachat, Thailand * Magha Puja

“Let the wise guide beings away from darkness, give direction and advice.They will be treasured by the virtuous and dismissed by the foolish.”

Dhammapada verse 77

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“Those who speak truth and give gentle encouragement,contending with no-one,

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Dhammapada verse 408

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April 2008 / 2551

Sister Thitamedha and friends, Cittaviveka Monastery, UK

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“It is hard to live the life of renunciation;its challenges are difficult to find pleasant.

Yet it is also hard to live the householder’s life;there is pain when associating with those

among whom one feels no companionship.To wander uncommitted is always going to be difficult;

why not renounce the deluded pursuit of pain?”

Dhammapada verse 302

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May 2008 / 2551

Poh Jom Gom Monastery, NE Thailand * Vesakha Puja

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“Yet still a youth, a renunciatefully devoted to the Way

lights up the worldlike the moon emerging from clouds.”

Dhammapada verse 382

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June 2008 / 2551

1 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30Ordination ceremony, Aruna Ratanagiri Monastery, UK

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“Ignorance has been destroyed; knowledge has arisen;darkness has been destroyed; light has arisen —

as happens in one who is heedful, ardent, and resolute.”

Itivuttaka 3.50

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July 2008 / 2551

From left to right: Ajahn Pasanno, Tan Ajahn Liem * Asalha Puja, + Vassa begins

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“These three ways lead to the heavens:asserting the truth,

not yielding to anger,and giving…”

Dhammapada verse 224

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Wat Pah Nanachat, Thailand

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“Blessed is the arising of a Buddha;blessed is the revealing of the Dhamma;

blessed is the concord of the Sangha;delightful is harmonious communion.”

Dhammapada verse 194

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September 2008 / 2551

From left to right: Ajahns Thanasanti, Anandabodhi, Upekkha

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“See this: the discernment of the Tathagatas,like a fire ablaze in the night, giving light, giving eyes,

to those who come, subduing their doubt.”

Theragatha 1.3Kankharevata

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October 2008 / 2551

Robe dying, Wat Pah Nanachat, Thailand * Pavarana Day

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“Only blessings can arisefrom seeking the company of wise and discerning persons,

who skilfully offer both admonition and adviceas if guiding one to hidden treasure.”

Dhammapada verse 76

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November 2008 / 2551-52

Somdet Phra Buddhacariya (seated) with Ajahn Brahm (left) and Ajahn Preechar Jutindharo (right)

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“Those Awakened Ones, who have tasted freedomfrom all distraction by cultivating awareness,

view all who are suffering with compassionate perspective,as one on a mountaintop is able to view the plains.”

Dhammapada verse 28

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December 2008 / 2552

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ASSOCIATED MONASTERIES AND CENTRES

UNITED KINGDOM:Amaravati Buddhist MonasteryGreat Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead,

Hertfordshire HP1 3BZ.Tel. Office: +44 (0)144 284 2455

Fax. +44 (0)144 284 3721Retreat Centre: +44 (0)144 284 3239

www.amaravati.org

Aruna RatanagiriHarnham Buddhist Monastery,

Harnham, Belsay,Northumberland NE20 0HF.

Tel. +44 (0)1661 881 612Fax. +44 (0)1661 881 019

www.ratanagiri.org.uk

CittavivekaChithurst Buddhist Monastery

Chithurst, Petersfield,Hampshire GU31 5EU.

Tel. +44 (0)1730 814 986Fax. +44 (0)1730 817 334

Hartridge Buddhist MonasteryOdle Cottage,

Upottery, HonitonDevon EX14 9QE.

Tel. +44 (0)1404 89 1251Fax. +44 (0)1404 89 0023

SWITZERLAND:Kloster Dhammapala

Am Waldrand,CH-3718 Kandersteg.

Tel. +41 (0)33 675 21 00Fax. +41 (0)33 675 22 41

www.dhammapala.ch

THAILAND:Wat Pah Nanachat

Bahn Bung Wai,Amper Warin,

Ubon 34310.

AUSTRALIA:Bodhinyana Monastery216 Kingsbury Drive,Serpentine, WA 6125.Tel. +61 (0)8 9525 2420Fax. +61 (0)8 9525 3420www.bswa.org

Bodhivana Monastery780 Woods Point Road,East Warburton,Victoria 3799.Tel. +61 (0)3 5966 5999Fax. +61 (0)3 5966 5998

NEW ZEALAND:Auckland Buddhist Vihara29 Harris Road,Mt. Wellington, Auckland.Tel. +64 (0)9 5795 443

Bodhinyanarama Monastery17 Rakau Grove, Stokes Valley,Lower Hutt 5019.Tel. +64 (0)4 5637 193www.bodhinyanarama.net.nz

NORTH AMERICA:Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery16201 Tomki Road, Redwood Valley,CA 95470.Tel. +1 (707) 485 1630Fax. +1 (707) 485 7948www.abhayagiri.org

ITALY:SantacittaramaLocalita “Le Brulla”,02030 Frasso Sabino (Rieti).Tel. +39 07 6587 2186Fax. +39 06 233 238 629www.santacittarama.org

Below are addresses of monasteries founded by Western disciples of Ajahn Chah,and associated centres. The portal page for this community worldwide is:

www.forestsangha.org