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Muttodaya Forest Monastery

Germany
Buddhist - Theravada
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Donation basedLunch includedMen Only

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Description of the Retreat

The forest monastery is a dwelling place for monks, novices and ordinands. Guests who want to participate in the monastic life and are willing to adapt to the routine and discipline are welcome as the monastic community sees fit.

The monastery is not some kind of spiritual hostel or guesthouse, nor a retreat centre, a seminar centre or a temple serving a particular cultural purpose.

The name “Muttodaya” means Liberated Heart in Pali, the language of early Buddhism. It is a poetic expression of our goal that we are trying to reach. The monks follow the standards of the forest tradition as we can still find it in the Theravada countries (Sri Lanka, Thailand, Burma, Laos, Cambodia). It is not fixed on a specific lineage or a particular master. It should give an opportunity for those who are seriously interested in practising on the basis of the Dhamma-Vinaya.

Teacher/Teachings

Ajahn Cattamalo Bhikkhu is the senior monk. Born in Germany, he was ordained in the Wat Nong Pa Pong tradition of Venerable Ajahn Chah, N.E. Thailand in the year 1988. He spent 7 years in various monasteries throughout Thailand practising and studying with different meditation teachers of the forest tradition. For 13 years he lived at Bodhinyana Monastery in Perth, Australia. The last 5 years he was the vice-abbot there, helping Ajahn Brahmavamso.

Ajahn Mettiko Bhikkhu is German. He was ordained in Wat Pa Nam Rin, Chiang Mai in Thailand in the year 2004 and spent four years with Luang Phor Thong Daeng Varapañño at Wat Phra Jao Ton Luang, Chiang Mai, at Wat Pa Nanachat and on tudong in Thailand and Germany. After that he spent some time in New Zealand at Vimutti monastery and on tudong.

Ajahn Ron Kantadhammo Bhikkhu, German, was ordained in 2005 under Luang Ta Maha Boowa at Wat Pa Ban Tad, Udorn Thani province, Thailand, where he spent his first years as a junior monk. Thereafter he stayed with Ajahn Dick Silaratano at Wat Pa Na Kam Noi (Udon prov.) and Wat Pa Sala Noi (Loei province). In 2012 he helped Ajahn Dick building Forest Dhamma Monastery (Virginia) and he also spent some time at Metta Forest Monastery (California). He got tudong experience in Thailand and North America.

Tan Chandako Bhikkhu, Spanish, ordained in 2011 at Wat Asokaram, Thailand. He trained for 2 years under Luang Phor Thong Daeng and comes for the rains retreat.

Timetable

Daily schedule
6.00 a.m. Morning puja (only on Saturdays and Uposatha days)
7.00 a.m. Work meeting and simple (optional) breakfast
7.30 a.m. 30 minutes house cleaning and 2 hours work period
9.00 a.m. On some days the monks go out on alms round (pindapata)
11.00 a.m. The meal
12.00 a.m. Dhamma conversation with one of the monks
1.00 p.m. Quiet time for individual practice
6.00 p.m. Guests can take their evening drink
7.00 p.m. Evening puja (on Uposatha days followed by a paritta ceremony, on Saturdays followed by a Dhamma talk, sutta reading etc.)
after that Quiet time for individual practice

Almsrounds (pindapata):
Tuesdays: Gundlitz and Herrnschrot (10.00 / 10.45 a.m.)
Wednesdays: Kulmbach - market and "Real" (9.30 / 10.05 a.m.)
Thursdays: Bayreuth - "ReviThai" (9.15 a.m.), "Taveesap" and Maximilianstr. (9.30 a.m.), "Südost Asien Markt" (10.15 a.m.)
Fridays: Weißenbach (ca. 9.30 a.m.), Herrnschrot (ca. 10.30 a.m.)

Freitag: Weißenbach (ca. 9.30 h), Herrnschrot (ca. 10.30 h)

Special events:
Sun, 20th Sept. Phapa donation of robe cloth and sangha dana (for repair and renovation at the monastery), contact: Jaiphak Blaschek 0152-58460807, Janpha Eirich 06021-6241315

Thu, 31st Dec. End of the Year Movie Night with Buddhist movies, meditation into the new year, good wishes at the stupa

Regular events:

Every Saturday there will be either a Dhamma talk, Sutta reading, or Q & A session after the evening meditation.These events generally start at 7 p.m.

Daily at 7 p.m.:
Evening puja and meditation

Every Saturday and Uposatha day (full, new, half moon), 6 a.m.:
Morning Puja and meditation

Everyone is welcome to attend the daily evening meditation and recitation.

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Practical Information

Day visitors are welcome to use the meditation hall and the library between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.. Meeting a monk is possible after the meal or by appointment.

A limited number of lay practicioners can stay and practise at the monastery provided they have requested a date, registered by eMail, phone or letter and their registration has been confirmed by the sangha.

There is no fee or suggested donation, but please note that running a monastery does cost money and is dependend on the generosity of others.

Camping on monastery grounds or in the surrounding area is against administrative law. Infringement causes damage for the monastery.

The monastery is neither a therapy center, nor a wellness institute, nor a drug withdrawal station, nor a place where parents can dump naughty kids.
IT IS a place where guests are required to work with DISCIPLINE on reducing their defilements and changing bad habits!

Guests are required to participate in the daily activities and follow the eight precepts:

1. To refrain from killing any living beings.
2. To refrain from taking what is not given.
3. To refrain from any sexual activity.
4. To refrain from lying and unwholesome speach.
5. To refrain from intoxication with alcohol or drugs.
6. To refrain from eating after noon.
7. To refrain from entertainment and beautifying the body.
8. To refrain from luxurious beds (sleeping too much).

All guests have to follow the daily schedule and activities (exceptions for health reasons can be discussed with the senior monk). Mutual respect and consideration, maintaining a quiet meditative atmosphere, cleanliness and heedfulness are the pillars of a harmonious communal life.

Registration procedure:

1. Read the handbook for guests (new version 2013) and see if the conditions are acceptable for you. If yes:
[download handbook]

2. Contact us via email or phone and find out if we can accomodate you during the desired period. If yes:
3. Fill in the registration form and send it by email or letter.
[download registration form]

(The monastic community Muttodaya does not run a blog and does not participate in "social networks". If you encounter any Facebook, Twitter or similar accounts, or a Blog bearing the name "Muttodaya", please be aware: THEY ARE FAKE! Trying to contact us through those media is pointless.)

4. We will then confirm your stay and wish you a safe journey.

If you want to participate in the events or practise at the monastery during the day but do not want to stay at the monastery, you will find inexpensive accomodation near the monastery, or, if you prefer, more upmarket hotels.

Bed & Breakfast
in Gundlitz, 15 minutes walking distance to the monastery:
Mrs. Bunzel (some English spoken), phone 09256-1210

in Weißenbach, 25 minutes walk through the forest to the monastery:
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell; phone 09227-9456686; [email protected] (native English speaker)

in Marktleugast, 10 minutes by car to the monastery:
Mrs. Gitti Rasch (English spoken), Tannenwirtshaus 11, Mobile phone: 0170-9703873, home line: 09255-2133182, Email: [email protected]

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