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    New Ajana Sona Podcast Interview

    We invite to you listen to a new online interview with Ajahn Sona and Ted Meissner, Executive Director of Secular Buddhist Association and host of the association’s podcast series. Ajahn Sona discusses his new book, Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love, and shares how he found his way to the monastic life. You can listen here or your favourite podcast platform.

    Bloom Ebook Now Available

    Ajahn Sona newest book, Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love is now available in Ebook format at Barnes & Noble, Chapters/Indigo, and soon at other online book sellers. Also, if you have purchased a copy of Bloom, we encourage you to leave an online review of the book as well. Anumodana!


    Ajahn Sucitto & Nick Scott: Free Audio Book Chapters of Rude Awakenings and Great Patient One

    Ajahn Sucitto and Nick Scott are currently recording an audio version of their two Indian pilgrimage books, Rude Awakenings and Great Patient One. The chapters are now being published as a free weekly podcast called Where Are You Going on Podbean. The two books constitute 28 chapters, so the podcast will last for more than six months. Each audio chapter will have the map, notes, and any photos for that chapter attached to it, so that they can also be opened by the listener.
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    June 20, 2022/by Birken Office

    Announcing the Final Birken Online Upāsikā Program

    May 4, 2022/by Birken Office

    The Natural Elements in Meditation Virtual Retreat with Ajahn Sona

    April 1, 2022/by Birken Office

    New Premiere Video: Sunday, April 3, 4pm PT

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