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    Latest News Updates from the Monastery:

    January 19, 2021/by Birken Bookings

    Stillness Flowing Audiobook Released

    December 1, 2020/by Birken Office

    Reminder: Our 10-Day Virtual Metta Retreat Starts December 22 – Register Today!

    October 31, 2020/by Birken Office

    10-Day Virtual Metta Retreat from Birken – Open to Everyone!

    October 27, 2020/by Birken Office

    2020 AGM Report

    September 25, 2020/by Birken Office

    NOTICE: Birken’s 2020 Virtual AGM

    September 17, 2020/by Birken Office

    Welcome Our New Permanent Resident: Sister Mon!

    August 3, 2020/by Birken Office

    Online Upāsikā Program: Registration is Now Open

    July 28, 2020/by Birken Office

    Upcoming August Dhamma Talks By Ajahn Sona

    July 14, 2020/by Birken Office

    New Ajahn Sona Podcast Interview, Bloom Ebook

    June 15, 2020/by Birken Bookings

    Upcoming Dhamma Talks By Ajahn Sona

    May 28, 2020/by Birken Office

    COVID-19 Update: Message from Ajahn Sona…Plus Upcoming Dhamma Talk by LP Pasanno

    May 27, 2020/by Birken Office

    Our Virtual Mindfulness Retreat Has Ended…

    April 1, 2020/by Birken Office

    Online Mindfulness Retreat from Birken – Open to Everyone!

    March 15, 2020/by Birken Office

    Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

    March 11, 2020/by Birken Office

    Meditation Day Retreat in Vernon: Revealing Our Wisdom

    February 20, 2020/by Birken Office

    Spring Outdoor Work Weekend at Birken: May 15-17

    February 2, 2020/by Birken Office

    New Maintenance & Kitchen Steward Positions

    December 1, 2019/by Birken Office

    REMINDER: Registrations are still open for Winter Retreat, Jhana Retreat, Art & Icon Painting Retreat

    November 16, 2019/by Birken Office

    2019 AGM Report

    November 7, 2019/by Birken Office

    New Maintenance Steward Position – Starting December 2019

    October 22, 2019/by Birken Office

    Global Asia: BC Perspectives – Including a virtual presentation by Ajahn Sona

    October 17, 2019/by Birken Office

    Birken Forest Monastery featured in “Ageless Gardens” on Vision TV

    October 1, 2019/by Birken Office

    Registration for Winter Retreat, Jhana Retreat, Art & Icon Painting Retreat Opens Today at Birken

    September 25, 2019/by Birken Office

    NOTICE: Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery’s 2019 AGM

    September 10, 2019/by Birken Office

    Meditation Day Retreat in Vernon

    September 2, 2019/by Birken Office

    New Kitchen Steward Position – Starting September 2019

    July 9, 2019/by Birken Office

    Tricycle Magazine article featuring Ajahn Sona & Birken Forest Monastery

    June 24, 2019/by Birken Office

    New Podcast: Luang Por Pasanno’s Reflections From a Year of Retreat

    June 13, 2019/by Birken Office

    Haritayana (‘Green Vehicle’) Fund

    June 5, 2019/by Birken Office

    Luang Por Pasanno Community Day

    June 1, 2019/by Birken Office

    Registration for 10-Day Metta Retreat Opens Today at Birken

    May 6, 2019/by Birken Office

    New Kitchen Steward Position – Starting May 2019

    April 12, 2019/by Birken Office

    Back to Birken’s Beginnings: Building a Buddhist Monastery in a British Columbia Forest

    Latest News
    January 19, 2021/by Birken Bookings

    Stillness Flowing Audiobook Released

    December 1, 2020/by Birken Office

    Reminder: Our 10-Day Virtual Metta Retreat Starts December 22 – Register Today!

    October 31, 2020/by Birken Office

    10-Day Virtual Metta Retreat from Birken – Open to Everyone!

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    Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery is a registered Canadian charitable society and is supported entirely by donations or ‘dānā’ (generosity).  All teachings, accommodations, and meals are offered free of charge.  It is left to the good will and discretion of visitors and well-wishers to decide how they might support the work of the monastery.

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    Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery
    7000 Smith Lake Forest Service Road
    Knutsford, BC | V0E 2A0 | Canada

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