Greetings,
๐ Zoom Gathering in Honour of Than Ajaan Geoff's Birthday
In honour of Than Ajaan Geoff's birthday, Aranya Refuge is hosting a Zoom meditation gathering on Sunday, December 28, 5:00โ6:00 PM PST.
The celebration will include chanting, a recorded Dhamma talk, meditation, and a dedication of merit to honour Than Ajaan.
Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM PST
Location: Online via Zoom
Register here to receive the Zoom link
When you register, there is an option to include a message for Than Ajaanโit could be a birthday greeting or a brief reflection on what inspired you to become his student.
If you are unable to attend but would like to send a message to Than Ajaan, please register anyway as leaving a message is part of the registration process.
๐ฐ Monastery for Two Months '26 - Nearly Full
We're delighted to share that registration for overnight guests at our sixth temporary monastery (February 2 โ March 29, 2026) is nearly complete, with perhaps one spot remaining. We anticipate some cancellations closer to the dates and will maintain a waitlist for those interested.
Day visitors and meal offerings are still very welcome throughout the program.
Questions?
Please email us at info@aranyarefuge.org
Anumodana for supporting the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha to take roots in a wilderness home in British Columbia.
Aranya Refuge Board of Directors: Than Ajaan Geoff, Brock Brown, Jacqui Balfour, Russ Callaghan, Irfan Pirbhai, Tiara Letourneau, Kiko Brown, June Fukushima (in loving memory)
Monastery for Two Months '26 Volunteer Team: Brock Brown, Kiko Brown, Suzan Denis, Irfan Pirbhai
"When I first met Ajaan Fuang, it was shortly after my mother had passed away, and the dedication of merit was one of the first things he taught me. "Every night, after your meditation," he said, "dedicate the merit of your meditation to your mother." Of course, then it expands out. They talk a lot about making merit and then dedicating it to the people to whom you have karmic debts: people who have been good to you, people who deserve your gratitude. It's a good exercise to sit down and make a list: Who are the people who've taught you things? Who are the people who've gone out of their way for you? Teachers, friends, relatives, or non-relatives: Dedicate your merit to all of them. Doing this expands your mind and it sends good currents out to others."
แนฌhฤnissaro Bhikkhu
January 01, 2016