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Winter This winter, the temperature didn't drop below -20 °C for more than a few short days, unlike last year. After experiencing outdoor work in Vingrom to get used to the weather, I sought out activities to maintain a normal outdoor life and not be daunted by the cold. Cutting Firewood in the Snow This year, we ordered ten pallets of firewood (1000 liters/pallet) for the winter. However, there was no time to cut firewood from the forest for next year. So, I asked the laypeople who came to...

This year, we will celebrate Thai New Year (“Songkran”) at Lokuttara on Sunday the 13th of April 2025 . Program 10:00  – All gather in...

Don’t be so caught up in 'being yourself' Ajahn Kongrit We’ve probably all felt frustrated, impulsive, restless, angry, disheartened, disappointed, lonely, sad, anxious, confused, or indecisive—each feeling varying in intensity depending on the situation, mood, and emotional environment at the time. These emotions often bring discomfort and unease to the mind, sometimes even making the body feel unwell. Fortunately, though, these moods and feelings have a rhythm; they come and go, even though...