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The Forest
SFM is a place of peace and harmony, where we respect the natural environment and the living beings that inhabit it. We own 8.7 acres of forest land, which we […]
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Dhammayut Meeting in Seattle 38/2566
Dhammayut Meeting in Seattle 38/2566 Date: June 24 – 25, 2023 The Dhammayut Order in the United States will have its 38th meeting at Wat Washington Buddhavanaram in Auburn, Washington. […]
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Thank Volunteers for Community Dhamma Service
To all volunteers: We at the Sarasota Forest Monastery (SFM) are so grateful for your hard work! Your participation at the Dhamma Community Service on Sunday, March 26, 2023, was […]
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DeSoto Acres Yard Sales 2023
To all volunteers: The Board of Sarasota Forest Monastery (SFM) is so appreciative of your help with the fundraising event at DeSoto Acres Yard Sales. Thanks to your hard work, […]
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Please welcome Chao Khun Keng Khemako
The moment that we all have been waiting for has arrived. Finally we have an opportunity to meet with Tahn Chao Khun Keng and Phra Ajahn Jiab once again at […]
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Thanks to Members of the Mormon Church
On behalf of Sarasota Forest Monastery (SFM), thanks to the kind members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who came to help us clearing the path earlier […]
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SFM after Hurricane Ian
Since hurricane Ian made a landfall in Fort Myers, about 60 miles south of Englewood on 9/28/2022, the reminiscent of the hurricane is evidenced everywhere in the areas. At least […]
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Fundraising-Garage Sale
The Fall season is upon us, which is also “tax season” for all property owners, including Sarasota Forest Monastery. As a 501c3 non-profit organization, we are granted many tax exemptions. […]
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First Dhamma Teaching
First Dhamma Teaching by Phra Ajahn Keng Khemako at SFM via Zoom.
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Setting the Wheel of Dhamma in Motion
Setting the Wheel of Dhamma in MotionDhammacakkappavattana Sutta (SN 56:11) NAVIGATIONSuttas/SN/56:11 According to Mahāvagga I.6, this was the Buddha’s first discourse after his awakening. * * * I have heard that on one […]
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Thank You Bhante Thiep
Annica… As the Buddha teaches, the first mark of conditioned existence is “annica”, or “unsure”, “unstable”, “everything changes”. To want things to stay the same always, to never change, leads […]
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Songkarn Ceremony
Thai New Year ceremony today at Sarasota Forest Monastery.
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THANK YOU FOR CLEARING THE PATH
We cleared the path for walking meditation. We cleared the path for your meditation practice. Thanks to all participants, namely: Tahn Khema, Don, Joe, Aom, Keay, Kai, Max, Gale, and […]
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Recognizing Exceptional Dedication to the Success of SFM
Recognizing Exceptional Dedication to the Success of SFM A group of devotees got together and worked tirelessly during the past few weeks under the leadership of Khun Nim (คุณนิ่ม – […]
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Remembering Pat Smith
July 17, 1946 – December 27, 2020 We are saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend and supporter, Pat Smith. In the earlier days, Pat was instrumental […]
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Meditation Sunday Afternoon
It appears that COVID-19 pandemic is going to be with us for a while, and that we need to find the way to practice meditation safely. A group of devotees […]
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SFM welcomes Luang Por Kham
Notice: In addition to Bhante Thiep, SFM is pleased to announce that we have a new monastic guest monk, Luang Por Kum, for the upcoming rains retreat (3 months) beginning […]
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Vesak (Vesākha) Day (May 7, 2020)
IN THESE CHALLENGING TIMES…… SFM regrets our inability to hold meditation sessions in a time when it would have been quite beneficial to all of us. Typically, our day-to-day lives […]
