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    Latest News Updates from the Monastery:

    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

    January 27, 2022/by Birken Office

    Ajahn Sona’s Weekly Livestream Q&A Returns

    January 14, 2022/by Birken Office

    New Kitchen Steward Position – Starting March 2022

    December 22, 2021/by Birken Office

    REMINDER: The Highest Blessings Virtual Retreat with Ajahn Sona

    December 13, 2021/by Birken Office

    The Blessing of Generosity

    December 5, 2021/by Birken Office

    The Highest Blessings Virtual Retreat with Ajahn Sona

    November 4, 2021/by Birken Office

    2021 AGM Report

    October 25, 2021/by Birken Office

    New Kitchen Steward Position – Starting November 2021

    September 21, 2021/by Birken Office

    Weekly Livestream Dhamma Q&A on Ajahn Sona’s YouTube Channel

    September 3, 2021/by Birken Office

    Livestream Dhamma Talk/Q&A with Ajahn Sona: Sunday, September 5, 9:00am PDT

    July 18, 2021/by Birken Office

    New Kitchen Steward Position – Starting August 2021

    July 11, 2021/by Birken Office

    Birken is Still Here! BC Fires & Projects Update

    July 4, 2021/by Birken Office

    2022 Birken Online Upāsikā Program: Registration is Now Open!

    May 19, 2021/by Birken Office

    Ajahn Sona’s New Book Just Published

    May 13, 2021/by Birken Office

    Vesak Dhamma Talk and Q&A with Ajahn Sona

    February 28, 2021/by Birken Office

    New Bloom Audiobook: only on Ajahn Sona’s YouTube Channel

    January 28, 2021/by Birken Office

    Announcing the Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery Endowment Fund

    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

    Latest News
    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

    January 27, 2022/by Birken Office

    Ajahn Sona’s Weekly Livestream Q&A Returns

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    Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery is a registered Canadian charitable society and is supported entirely by donations or ‘dāna’ (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 Srv Rd.
    Knutsford, BC | V0E 2A0 | Canada

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