Sona Sutta explained by Bhante Jag at Newbury Buddhist Monastery (5 days Retreat)

ABOUT TALK 

I have heard that on one occasion the Blessed One was staying near Rajagaha, on Vulture Peak Mountain. And on that occasion Ven. Sona was staying near Rajagaha in the Cool Wood. Then, as Ven. Sona was meditating in seclusion [after doing walking meditation until the skin of his soles was split u0026 bleeding], this train of thought arose in his awareness: \"Of the Blessed One's disciples who have aroused their persistence, I am one, but my mind is not released from the fermentations through lack of clinging/sustenance. Now, my family has enough wealth that it would be possible to enjoy wealth u0026 make merit. What if I were to disavow the training, return to the lower life, enjoy wealth, u0026 make merit?\"
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ABOUT SPEAKER
 
Venerable Jaganātha is an Australian-born monk who took full ordination in Myanmar within the Pa-Auk forest tradition in 2007. The rains-residence period (July-Oct) of 2014 marks his 8th year as a fully-ordained monk.

Ven Jag started off his Buddhist education in earnest at Santi Forest Monastery in NSW Australia with Venerable Sujato as his teacher in July of 2005. Whilst at Santi, he developed a keen interest in the study of Suttas (the Buddha’s discourses) and Vinaya (monastic discipline given by the Buddha). 

After spending some time there he travelled to Burma to practice within the Pa-Auk forest tradition starting off with a three month retreat with Sayalay Dipankara, a 10-precept nun within the Pa-Auk tradition. After finishing the retreat he went on to Pa-Auk Forest Monastery in the south of Burma to pursue his interest in meditation, and to take full ordination.

Ven Jag is currently residing in Newbury Buddhist Monastery (NBM) in Victoria.


BUDDHIST CENTRE

While registered as a Buddhist not-for-profit association, Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) welcome members of all backgrounds and religions. 

Located in Melbourne, our East Malvern centre hosts programs that guide members on meditation; as well as practical Buddhist teachings for kids, teenagers, and adults.

Our spiritual advisor is Ajahn Brahm, the Abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery located in Western Australia.

For more information: http://bsv.net.au/


FOREST MONASTERY 

Newbury Buddhist Monastery is just 70 minutes from the heart of Melbourne city. The magnificent landscape and tranquil surroundings offer an inspiring backdrop for seclusion and meditation.

With its establishment, both male and female spiritual aspirants can seek out full ordination. This supports the cultivation of Buddhist teachers who in return, share Dhamma teachings across the world. 

Support the building projects here: http://supportnbm.bsv.net.au/
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