10+ Years of Anandagiri

Описание: Ajahn Achalo gives a commentary upon the establishment and development of Anandagiri Forest Monastery, literally from scratch - a big and multi dimensional project. 500 carefully selected pictures are shown, forming the basis for Ajahn’s commentary, enabling people to share in the experience. The slideshow was originally shared in an online gathering with 200 students/supporters viewing.
00:10 welcome and greetings
01:58 the challenge of building a monastery from scratch
02:35 choice of photos choice of personal events to relate
05:21 start of slideshow, Australia
09:09 Ladakh and Himalayan experience
13:19 India
16:09 14th pansaa in Thailand at Ubon Ratchathani; invitation to view land in Phetchabun
18:18 Khun Sohn who was the owner of the land and the early pictures of the site.
27:07 the first alms round in Baan Geng Ngoi
28:35 Nepal
29:21 early developments and supporters; giving back to the community
41:19 at the end of year 1, Ajahn Pasanno visits
42:10 tree planting begins. 25,000 over the years so far
45:03 1st Buddha image and chedi
46:38 first picture of Ajahn Pavaro
49:36 the arrival of the first bodhi tree,
51:08 the initial buildings after year two
52:40 second visit of the Malaysian group
53:13 first kathina at the end of year 3
53:52 going for alms in the morning after sunrise
56:49 planning for the main Buddha image
58:53 visit of Luang Por Sumedho for the second katina at the end of year 4
1:00:52 the beginnings of the main meditation hall
1:02:47 the gifting of the large 6 tonne bodhi tree and its arrival
1:07:17 support of K Jintina
1:08:42 more tree planting and the addition of 50 Rai / 25 acres of land
1:10:03 visit of Ajahn Anan in year 5
1:12:32 women's section in year five
1:13:11 beginnings of the chedi project, end of year 6
1:17:49 MaeChee Amy, who was an eight year resident of the monastery
1:21:47 visit of Luang Por Piak
1:26:52 a visit of Ajahn Jayasaro
1:27:29 visit of Luang Por Pasanno year eight
1:28:16 second visit of LP Piak
1:29:02 second visit of Ajahn Anan
1:31:34 further visit of LP Pasanno
1:36:13 visit of LP Liam
1:39:02 Ajahn's expressions of gratitude for his opportunities in Thailand
1:42:06 finalization of the reliquary for enshrinement of relics on the top layer (year 9)
1:42:43 visit to Chiang Mai for the finalization and invitation of the chedi spire with the villagers
1:44:45 arrival of the crown ornament of the chedi structure (the chutt, in Thai)
1:47:33 various precious items that were enshrined in the top level of the chedi
1:53:09 final ceremony for the completion of the chedi the day after katina November 2019
2:01:29 reflections on completion of the chedi
2:02:53 begin construction of the abbot's new residence - start of the 11th year
2:04:21 beginning of construction of the new dana hall
2:06:54 visit to meet the Thai king with Ajahn Anan and the invitation by His Majesty to return to teach
2:08:42 offering of some hair relics of Ajahn Chah to His Majesty the King and teaching assignment; offer of Thai citizenship
2:12:24 bestowing of Thai citizenship card
2:13:14 Kathina with Ajahn and Royal ceremony for conveying of title
2:15:09 Ajahn is invited to give one of the talks at Wat Nong Pha Pong for Ajahn Chah's annual celebration in January 2022
2:16:44 flashback to the Anandagiri signboard in year one and in year 11 and some other comparative photographs of the growth of the forest
2:17:44 current (2022) views around the monastery and lay people's house construction
2:18:25 conclusion, expressions of gratitude to supporters by Ajahn and his sharing of merit. "May we all continue to grow in dhamma."
2:20:22 Joyce offers appreciation and dedication of merit that arises from all this effort.