Weekly Program on Sundays

Following the meal offering to the monks, a potluck will be set up, and everyone is invited to join and have their meal on the patio or around the kitchen before we gather for the afternoon group meditation session.

Visitors are free to attend any portion of our weekly program that they find useful and fits their schedule. Beginners are warmly welcome; no prior meditation experience is required to participate in the chanting or meditation sessions.

* Normally, a senior monk will lead the chanting or meditation sessions. However, in accordance with the Buddhist Monastic Code, he will not participate in these sessions if no other men are present.

(The afternoon group meditation will take place in the forest when the weather and outdoor environment are favorable. The location will be announced before mealtime)

10:30 -11:00 am Morning chanting / meditation*

11:00 - 11:20 am Meal offering to the monks

12:40 pm Afternoon group meditation*

News and Upcoming Events

(Updated: September 23, 2026)

We plan to mow the monastery lawn and do some maintenance work in the forest starting around 1:20 p.m., right after the afternoon group meditation session this Sunday, August 30. Anyone who wishes to help out, please come to the monastery prepared with hats and suitable work clothes. Sadhu Anumodana!

Please note that the schedule for the Weekly Program on Sundays has been changed. The morning chanting and meditation session will start at 10:30 a.m., effective September 13, 2026.

Due to the recent frequent rainfall, the soil at SFM has become saturated, making the grounds prone to flooding even with moderate rain. As a result, visitors may occasionally need to park on wet or softened ground.

If you choose to park along the edges of the gravel driveway or on the sides of Lewis Street, please ensure your vehicle does not block the flow of traffic, as illustrated in the accompanying diagram.

(updated on September 13, 2025)

There are no upcoming events or announcements at present. Future updates will be posted here as they become available.

Ajaan Chichung will be away from May 7 to May 18. He will attend the annual Dhammayut Order meeting in Washington, D.C., and visit Forest Dhamma Monastery in Virginia. As a result, there will be no Weekly Program on May 10 or May 17. The regular monastery schedule will resume after May 18.