# monasteries (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover monasteries. Page: Feed: --- ## [Peace is Every Bite Course & Webinar + School Starts Next Week](https://tracks.deerparkmonastery.org/p/peace-is-every-bite-course-and-webinar) _2026-08-14 · Coyote Tracks · Coyote Tracks_ August 2026 Issue of Coyote Tracks from Deer Park Monastery ## [The Earth Is Flat](https://www.maryharrington.co.uk/p/the-earth-is-flat) _2026-08-13 · Mary Harrington · Mary Harrington_ Previewing The King and the Swarm, week 6 ## [Vassa Actually Starts the Day After the Full Moon](http://americanmonk.org/vassa-starts-day-after-full-moon/) _2026-08-11 · American Monk_ Did You Know? Did you know that the rainy season, which is also called vassa, actually starts the day after the full moon, rather than on the full moon day itself? Not many people know this, but why is that? It’s because the full moon day is actually the last day of the lunar month. The new lunar month begins on the day just after the full … ## [Deleting Facebook Again](http://americanmonk.org/deleting-facebook-again/) _2026-08-07 · American Monk_ Going Viral Is Not for Me Recently, my Facebook account has been hitting the algorithm just right, and some of my videos are getting 10,000 views each, and one of them actually hit 30,000. And with all that, I've decided to delete my Facebook account. The reason is that I'm just a normal monk, and this type of influence is beyond my … ## [Why Do Some Monks Have Multicolor Robes?](http://americanmonk.org/why-some-monks-have-multicolor-robes/) _2026-08-07 · American Monk_ Image not found. Why the Different Colors? Why is it that some monks have robes made out of many different colors, while most monks seem to have a single robe color? Actually, all monks must wear robes that are stitched together from small pieces of cloth. Because they are usually dyed the same color, you might not notice the seams, but they are … ## [Gods and Monsters](https://www.maryharrington.co.uk/p/gods-and-monsters) _2026-08-06 · Mary Harrington · Mary Harrington_ The King and the Swarm preview, week 5 ## [Kind Teleprompter](http://americanmonk.org/kind-teleprompter/) _2026-08-01 · American Monk_ Download OS Symbol Download Link Android Store iOS Store Kind Teleprompter This free teleprompter, with no subscriptions and no ads, follows your spoken voice in real time as you record videos. We don’t collect any of your data. You can read our full Privacy Policy. Simply read your script aloud! 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The only information the developer receives is … ## [The Monster That Began As A Typo](https://www.maryharrington.co.uk/p/the-monster-that-began-as-a-typo) _2026-07-28 · Mary Harrington · Mary Harrington_ Previewing The King and the Swarm, week 4 ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/N10XU9hC2Cxs) _2026-07-28 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [The Middle Bit](https://www.maryharrington.co.uk/p/the-middle-bit) _2026-07-22 · Mary Harrington · Mary Harrington_ Previewing The King and the Swarm, week 3 ## [Online Retreat Announcement & The Buddha the Scientist Retreat Moved Off-Campus](https://tracks.deerparkmonastery.org/p/online-retreat-announcement-and-the) _2026-07-21 · Coyote Tracks · Coyote Tracks_ July 2026 Issue of Coyote Tracks from Deer Park Monastery ## [Chat thread is live for the next hour (ish](https://www.maryharrington.co.uk/p/chat-thread-is-live-for-the-next) _2026-07-16 · Mary Harrington · Mary Harrington_ and I'm in it! ## [First KATS Preview Salon chat TODAY](https://www.maryharrington.co.uk/p/first-kats-preview-salon-chat-today) _2026-07-16 · Mary Harrington · Mary Harrington_ 11:00 Pacific / 14:00 Eastern / 19:00 UK ## [Voices of the Text](https://www.maryharrington.co.uk/p/voices-of-the-text) _2026-07-14 · Mary Harrington · Mary Harrington_ Previewing The King and the Swarm: week 2 ## [Welcome to the Singularity](https://www.maryharrington.co.uk/p/welcome-to-the-singularity) _2026-07-10 · Mary Harrington · Mary Harrington_ Previewing The King and the Swarm, week 1 ## [Marathons and Moving Parts](https://www.maryharrington.co.uk/p/marathons-and-moving-parts) _2026-07-05 · Mary Harrington · Mary Harrington_ On long-distance writing ## [What is the Buddha's Perfume Chamber (gandha kuṭi)?](http://americanmonk.org/what-is-perfume-chamber/) _2026-07-04 · American Monk_ Summary The Perfume Chamber is a small enclosed room with flowers and perfumes where the Buddha once dwelled. Today, the Perfume Chamber is duplicated in many monasteries in Sri Lanka. Perfume Chamber at our monastery in Katana, Sri Lanka. Introduction If you look through the Pāḷi texts to find a physical description of the Buddha’s personal … ## [Happy Families Course Begins Sat + News from Deer Park](https://tracks.deerparkmonastery.org/p/happy-families-course-begins-sat) _2026-06-12 · Coyote Tracks · Coyote Tracks_ June 2026 Issue of Coyote Tracks from Deer Park Monastery ## [Happy Families Change the World + Hidden Mountain Record Published](https://tracks.deerparkmonastery.org/p/happy-families-change-the-world-hidden) _2026-05-21 · Coyote Tracks · Coyote Tracks_ May 2026 Issue of Coyote Tracks from Deer Park Monastery ## [Stocks ranked by what execs say (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AWHMnf8jXnOp) _2026-05-21 · **Sponsored**_ Evidence-backed watchlists from earnings calls and filings, cited to real transcripts—not guesses. ## [Why Are Vassa (Rainy Season) and Vesak Late Sometimes?](http://americanmonk.org/why-is-vassa-rainy-season-late-sometimes/) _2026-04-29 · American Monk_ Updated: April 30, 2026: Original article in 2020. This year is 2026, which is a leap year, and Vassa starts on July 30th (plus or minus a day due to different traditions). Quick Chart for Leap Years (When Vesak and Vassa are Late) Other Years: 2020 (2-year leap year) 2023 (3-year leap year) 2026 (3-year leap year) 2028 (2-year leap year) 2031 … ## [Are Vinaya Monks Easy to Support?](http://americanmonk.org/are_vinaya_monks_easy_to_support/) _2026-04-25 · American Monk_ Summary Easy to support does not mean that the monk can take care of himself. Easy to support means that the monk is content with the four requisites he is provided with. Although it is easier to support a monk who uses money, the monk is being supported with unallowable gifts and encouraged to break the Buddha’s rules. Introduction: The … ## [East Coast Tour, Music Festival, & Alaska Retreat Announced](https://tracks.deerparkmonastery.org/p/east-coast-tour-music-festival-and) _2026-04-16 · Coyote Tracks · Coyote Tracks_ April 2026 Issue of Coyote Tracks from Deer Park Monastery ## [Music Festival, Teen Camp, Family Retreat & Rains Retreat Registration Opens This Week](https://tracks.deerparkmonastery.org/p/music-festival-teen-camp-family-retreat) _2026-03-19 · Coyote Tracks · Coyote Tracks_ March 2026 Issue of Coyote Tracks from Deer Park Monastery ## [L.A. Peace Walk & Lunar New Year Festivities Begin](https://tracks.deerparkmonastery.org/p/la-peace-walk-and-lunar-new-year) _2026-02-12 · Coyote Tracks · Coyote Tracks_ February 2026 Issue of Coyote Tracks from Deer Park Monastery ## [What is Killing? The First Precept](http://americanmonk.org/what-is-killing/) _2026-01-31 · American Monk_ Summary: In Buddhism, “Killing” is defined by the technical mechanics of the mind, not by social laws. The unwholesome Kamma is complete only if Five Factors are present: Presence: A Living Being. Perception: Knowing it is alive. Intention: A mind bent on killing. Effort: Making the attack. Result: The being dies. If all five are met, … ## [open here](http://americanmonk.org/open/) _2026-01-27 · American Monk_ Open Don’t have Tipitaka Pali reader? Tipitaka Pali Reader ## [Educating for Interbeing, Rhythm of the Earth, & More](https://tracks.deerparkmonastery.org/p/educating-for-interbeing-rhythm-of) _2026-01-13 · Coyote Tracks · Coyote Tracks_ January 2026 Issue of Coyote Tracks from Deer Park Monastery ## [Monks and Taxes: Are Donations Taxable Income?](http://americanmonk.org/monks-and-taxes/) _2026-01-07 · American Monk_ Disclaimer: This article is for general educational purposes only and is not legal or tax advice. Individual situations vary; consult a qualified professional for guidance. Summary Unless one has a vow of poverty and an “agent of the order” (which means one does not take money or even personal allowable requisites), then there are many … ## [Where to Ordain?](http://americanmonk.org/where-to-ordain/) _2026-01-01 · American Monk_ Picture of pabbajja novice ordination in Pa Auk (8th April 2014) Updated January 1, 2026 Summary: If you are looking to ordain at places that have Theravāda Buddhism and follow vinaya (places that don’t touch money), and you believe in the Commentaries and Abhidhamma and want to meditate, you have two choices: Pa-Auk and Na-Uyana. There is a … ## [Meet Claude, an AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GZ5SONTCUcTC) _2025-12-31 · **Sponsored**_ Chat with Claude at claude.ai — a conversational AI assistant. ## [Free PTS Sutta eBooks](http://americanmonk.org/free-pts-sutta-ebooks/) _2025-12-29 · American Monk_ What’s New? Updated December 29, 2025. Version 2.0 Released with multiple formats for download and updated texts with fixed mistakes. PTS Books are legally available for free non-commercial download azw3, epub, mobi, and pdf for all four nikāyas at the bottom of the page. Jump to Download Links Legal Information The Pali Text Society has made … ## [Shameless Lies Have No Limits](http://americanmonk.org/deliberate-lies/) _2025-12-27 · American Monk_ The Buddha said to Rāhula in the Ambaṭṭhika Rāhulovāda Sutta: Evameva kho, Rāhula, yassa kassaci sampajānamusāvāde natthi lajjā, nāhaṁ tassa kiñci pāpaṁ akaraṇīyanti vadāmi. For one who has no shame in deliberate lying, I say there is no evil that person cannot do. The Elephant’s Trunk The Buddha explained that an elephant always protects its … ## [Join Us in the Rockies Next Year⛰️](https://tracks.deerparkmonastery.org/p/join-us-in-the-rockies-next-year) _2025-12-20 · Coyote Tracks · Coyote Tracks_ December 2025 Issue of Coyote Tracks from Deer Park Monastery ## [Tipitaka Pali Reader](http://americanmonk.org/tipitaka-pali-reader/) _2025-11-29 · American Monk_ Download OS Symbol Download Link Windows Store Mac OS Store Flathub Store Linux AppImage sudo apt install libfuse2 libsqlite3-dev Android Store iOS Store Tipitaka Pāḷi Reader The Ultimate Cross-Platform Pāḷi Reading, AI Search & Translation Suite Tipitaka Pāḷi Reader (TPR) is a modern, feature-packed app designed for monks, scholars, students, … ## [Mindfulness Practices for Thanksgiving Week](https://tracks.deerparkmonastery.org/p/mindfulness-practices-for-thanksgiving) _2025-11-26 · Coyote Tracks · Coyote Tracks_ Nourish your mind and body this week and beyond ## [Buddhist Sun App](http://americanmonk.org/buddhist-sun-app/) _2025-11-25 · American Monk_ Download Android App Download iOS App Update November 25, 2025 with video and summary. First published September 2021. Summary: This is an announcement of the iOS and Android Buddhist Sun App, created to help monastics and lay yogis know the correct times according to GPS position and day of the year. The app includes the following features: Solar … ## [How to Invite and Support a Monk: Vinaya Rules Explained](http://americanmonk.org/how-to-invite-and-support-a-monk-vinaya-rules/) _2025-11-10 · American Monk_ Key Points A monk may only ask for his needs if he receives pavāraṇā (invitation). Clear invitations—especially phrases like “any time” or “ever”—create ongoing permission. Invitations are not binding; they simply allow the monk to ask. Renewing the invitation often helps the monk feel comfortable and avoids misunderstandings. Introduction In the … ## [Why Is Halloween Bad According to Theravada Buddhism?](http://americanmonk.org/why-is-halloween-bad-according-to-theravada-buddhism/) _2025-10-21 · American Monk_ Updated October 21, 2025 from the original in 2022. Introduction: Halloween is bad according to Theravāda because it involves dressing up, acting and embodying the costume one is wearing, often involving unwholesome characters. This can lead to a bad destination, and I will explain why. It is like Acting: Acting as a career, generally is not so … ## [The Famous Buddhist Blessing for Food](http://americanmonk.org/famous-buddhist-food-blessing/) _2025-10-16 · American Monk_ One of the most famous blessings given after a meal donation is from Dhammapada verse 109. It is well known across all traditions and in all countries—Sri Lanka, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia. Dhammapada Pāḷi Verse 109 Abhivādanasīlissa, niccaṃ vuḍḍhāpacāyino, Cattāro dhammā vaḍḍhanti, āyu vaṇṇo sukhaṃ balaṃ. Translation For one who is … ## [A Short Message About The Eightfold Noble Path](http://americanmonk.org/short-message-eightfold-path/) _2025-10-11 · American Monk_ Many people think that the Noble Eightfold Path (Ariya Aṭṭhaṅgika Magga) and the Four Noble Truths (Cattāri Ariya Saccāni) are different. However, the Noble Eightfold Path is actually the Fourth Noble Truth (Magga Sacca) among the Four Noble Truths. The Four Noble Truths Dukkha Sacca — The Truth of Suffering Samudaya Sacca — The Truth of the Cause … ## [Triple Gem and Einstein](http://americanmonk.org/triple-gem-einstein/) _2025-10-08 · American Monk_ I explain the Triple Gem to Westerners who know nothing about Buddhism in an unconventional way. I use an analogy that helps them understand what the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Saṅgha really mean — through something they already respect: Einstein and the laws of physics. The Buddha — The Discoverer When I talk about the Buddha, I say he’s like a … ## [Buddhist Compass App](http://americanmonk.org/buddhist-compass/) _2025-09-05 · American Monk_ Install Buddhist Compass Now How to Make Your Worship More Powerful If you know the direction of Bodh Gaya and align yourself with it when you pray, your devotion naturally becomes stronger. You don’t have to take my word for it—try and see for yourself. Muslims have known this principle for centuries through the practice of facing Mecca (qibla). … ## [How to Sit Longer in Meditation](http://americanmonk.org/how-to-sit-longer-in-meditation/) _2025-08-20 · American Monk_ Introduction Many people are interested in learning how they can increase their sitting time. They ask: Bhante, what kind of exercises can I do? What stretches can I do in order to sit longer? Actually, the main reason you can’t sit for long periods is not because of the body. Instead, it’s because you don’t have concentration. The problem is not … ## [Mystery Pātimokkha Purity?](http://americanmonk.org/patimokkha-purity/) _2025-08-04 · American Monk_ Introduction Quite a few people believe that there is a special purification process that happens during the Pātimokkha recitation meeting done on the full and new moon days. They believe there’s some magical purification going on. While it is true that after the meeting the monks are considered pure, there is nothing magical. Why the Mystery? … ## [Is Shame Good For Meditation?](http://americanmonk.org/is-shame-good-for-meditation/) _2025-07-16 · American Monk_ Introduction Many people think that hiri (moral shame) and ottappa (fear of wrongdoing) are too heavy for meditation. However, we will discuss not only why they are good qualities but beautiful ones too. These two mental factors are known as the protectors of the world (lokapāla-dhammā). Why Are They Beautiful? In a previous post and video, I … ## [What Is Buddhist Rainy Season (Vassa)?](http://americanmonk.org/what-is-buddhist-rainy-season-vassa/) _2025-07-10 · American Monk_ What Is the Buddhist Rainy Season? Understanding the Vassa and Kaṭhina Ceremonies Each year, Theravāda Buddhist monks all over the world make a determination to stay in a single monastery for a three month period of the Rainy Season also known as Vassa, or the Rains Retreat. You will hear the term “Vassa” often in this article, so … ## [The Beautiful Mind in Meditation?](http://americanmonk.org/beautiful-meditation-details/) _2025-07-06 · American Monk_ What does it technically mean to have a “beautiful mind” in meditation—beyond vague metaphores or mysticism. Defining the Beautiful Mind When modern teachers describe deep samatha (concentration) meditation as “beautiful,” they speak in mystical metaphors. However, real Theravāda Buddhism involves the Abhidhamma. The Abhidhamma is not for scholarly … ## [Are Monks Allowed To Use Uber, And Gift Cards?](http://americanmonk.org/are-monks-allowed-too-use-uber-gift-cards/) _2025-03-10 · American Monk_ Monks Using Uber and Gift Cards: Allowable as a Kappiya Arrangement Summary Are Theravāda monks allowed to use Uber, PickMe, or gift cards? Yes, but only with a proper invitation from a donor or kappiya, in accordance with Vinaya rules. While these services offer convenience, they can reduce meaningful connections with supporters — an important … ## [My Digital Projects For Buddhism](http://americanmonk.org/my-digital-projects-for-buddhism/) _2025-02-24 · American Monk_ Introduction In this post, I introduce some of the key digital projects I’ve been working on to support the study, practice, and expansion of Orthodox Theravāda Buddhism. These tools are designed to make Pāḷi texts more accessible, enhance Buddhist study, and provide practical applications for practicing Buddhist teachings through technology. … ## [Choosing Your Awareness With Selective Attention](http://americanmonk.org/chooseing-your-awareness-with-selective-attention/) _2025-02-14 · American Monk_ Training the Mind to not notice things: It seems strange that mindfulness would be used to not notice things. However, there’s a famous psychological experiment—one that’s only 1 minute and 21 seconds long—that has surprised people for years. I won’t spoil it for you, but if you haven’t seen it yet, watch it first and let me know how many times …