Friday 18 April – Monday 21 April 2025 (EASTER LONG-WEEKEND)

*MAIN CEREMONY ON SUNDAY 20 APRIL, 9:30AM-2:30PM*

We are excited to announce that, over the Easter Long Weekend, Bodhisaddha Monastery will celebrate a rare ceremony to consecrate an official Sīmā Boundary around Bodhisaddha Hall.

The establishment of the Sīmā Boundary will facilitate the ordination of new monks and streamline the conducting of official Sangha transactions, in accordance with the Dhamma-Vinaya laid down by the Buddha.

We are honored to welcome many senior monks from the Ajahn Chah Tradition, as well as other respected monks from Thailand. We anticipate the participation of over 80 monks in this momentous ceremony, including:

– The Most Venerable Somdet Phramaha Thirachan, Member of the Thai Supreme Sangha Council, Abbot of Wat Phra Chetupholvimol Mangkhlaram

– Luang Por Liem – Abbot of Wat Nong Pah Pong and Head of the Ajahn Chah Lineage;

– Luang Por Sethakit, Abbot of Wat Naak Bprok, Thailand, and president of the Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania;

– Luang Por Anan, Abbot of Wat Marp Jan, Rayong, Thailand, and Spiritual Head of Bodhisaddha Forest Monastery.

Schedule of Events for the Long Weekend:

– Dana Meal Offerings: Join us in offering meals to over 70 monks.
– Dhamma Talks: Listen to insightful talks by visiting senior monks, held in the morning, afternoon and evening.
– Gold Leaf Offering: An opportunity for laypeople to apply gold leaf to the 8 Nimitta Stones that define the Sīmā Boundary.
– Official Consecration: Witness the sacred consecration of the Sīmā Boundary.
– Inaugural Ordinations: Celebrate the ordination of new monks.

Save the Date! Don’t miss this unique and significant event in the monastery’s history.

TEMPORARY MONK (BHIKKHU) ORDINATION

We also offer a temporary monk ordination for those interested, with a minimum stay from 18 April to 28 April. Applications and interviews are required. Please see the abbot of the monastery.

PRACTICE 18-21 APRIL

There is a Dhamma practice retreat in the monastery during the period of 18 April to 21 April, please note that guests must bring their own tents for accommodation and must register in advance. Send an email to bodhisaddha@gmail.com for a registration form.
Applications close on 1 April 2025.

MAIN SPONSOR

Those wishing to become a Main Sponsor for one of the 8 Marble Nimitta Stones that mark the new Sīmā boundary of the monastery, or the One Main Center Nimitta Stone in front of the Buddha Altar, may enquire to Nina (02) 9211-1188.

VOLUNTEERING

Additionally, we welcome volunteers during the event period from April 4 to April 28, 2025. If you would like to volunteer, please email to bodhisaddha@gmail.com and indicate your preferences and availability for the following roles, including which dates and times:

– [ ] Transporting monks to and from the monastery or other places

– [ ] Food Offering / Food Stall

– [ ] Setting Up / Packing Up the Event

– [ ] Assisting During the Main Event on 20th April

– [ ] Other Skills (building, labor, unique tradesperson skills, etc.

We look forward to sharing this special occasion with you!

Download SIMA BOUNDARY CEREMONY Flyer

Bus from Bodhikusuma Centre to Monastery

On the 20th April there will be a bus going to the Sīmā Boundary Consecration Ceremony and sent back to the City after the end of the event.

This bus will cost $20/seat which is the cost to hire the bus. Volunteers of Bodhikusuma travel for free.

Contact (02) 9211-1188 or email bodhisaddha@gmail.com to book.

Seats are limited, so please book early.