Ven. Ajahn Brahm in town to inspire Sri Lankans

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Ven. Ajahn Brahm

The Ajahn Brahm Society of Sri Lanka (ABSSL) has announced the arrival of Ven. Ajahn Brahm in Sri Lanka.

Many, both Buddhists and non-Buddhists, know him and have listened to his addresses made on earlier visits, including his 2023 public talk at the BMICH, which was attended by over 4,000 people.

Ven. Ajahn Brahmavamso, popularly known as Ajahn Brahm, is the Head Abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, Perth. He was a pupil of the famous Thai forest monk Ajahn Chah, considered the best Theravada meditation teacher in the last century.

By his own choice, Ajahn Brahmavamso shortened his name and was extra pleased that the initials represent the major religions of the world. He is renowned world-wide as an outstanding meditation bhikkhu, teacher and instructor, guiding thousands of practitioners.

As in previous visits, Ajahn Brahm’s schedule will be packed with addresses, meetings with senior professionals, business leaders, and researchers. This year, a special session has been included for teenagers and young adults.

The agenda planned for him includes: Public address at the BMICH to all irrespective of religion and age; then to a younger audience; Exclusive Leadership Forum for senior professionals and business leaders; Forum with academics engaged in research at the Centre for Meditation Research, University of Colombo and a week-long meditation retreat for the Ven. Sangha and experienced lay meditators.

The public addresses will be on tomorrow, 18 May, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the BMICH Main Hall and Sirimavo Halls; Ajahn Brahm moving from one hall to another so the entire audience sees him. Each hall will be well equipped with audio and video presentation. The first address: The Art of Meaningful Living, is designed for all, age notwithstanding, offering wisdom and practical insights for a fulfilling life. The second: Coping with Life Transitions and Emotional Challenges, is a special session tailored for teens and young adults, addressing key challenges faced by them in today’s fast-paced, competitive world. Both talks will be in English, with concise translation to Sinhala by Ven. Damita Thera.

Today, two exclusive forums will be held at the BMICH Committee Room, Jasmine Hall. The first such session will be with 80 invited Sri Lankan academics and scientists engaged in research on meditation at the Centre for Meditation Research of the University of Colombo. This will be followed in the evening by an interactive session for a hundred invited senior professionals and business leaders, featuring a talk on leadership followed by a Q&A session.

The most significant item on Ajahn Brahm’s program will be a week-long meditation retreat at the Barberyn Waves Ayurveda Resort in Weligama. Focus is intended to be on the 50 members of the Ven. Sangha. A limited number of experienced lay meditators will also have the opportunity to participate.

Those interested in attending the public talks at the BMICH are kindly advised to register at www.abssl.lk to secure free passes. For further information, please contact the Ajahn Brahm Society of Sri Lanka at ajahnbrahmsociety@gmail.com.

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