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Featuring: The Emerald Buddha – A Symbol of Purity and Protection In January 2026, Skiptvet Buddhist Monastery, in collaboration with Skiptvet Library, is honored to present an exhibition dedicated to the art and meaning of Buddha statues. We begin our series with one of the most revered images in Buddhist culture: The Emerald Buddha (Phrabuddha-maṇīratana-paṭimākara) . Why the Emerald Buddha? The Emerald Buddha symbolizes spiritual purity, protection, and prosperity. Although named...

On the evening of the 31st of December 2025, Skiptvet Buddhist Monastery will host a special program for those who are eager to welcome the New Year together in a wholesome and skillful way. 19:00 Chanting & meditation (Meditation hall) 20:00 Dhamma Talk 23:30 Paritta chanting 00:00 Chant Jayaparitta to welcome the New Year togegher After midnight : Hot drinks will be served in the main house (all are welcome to join). The main house will remain open and heated throughout the evening. You...

The past six weeks have been quite active at the monastery: the monks returned from a long journey to western Norway, and the monastery also hosted two special events: the cloth-offering ceremony in the kathina season (Pha Pah), and the 10-year anniversary of the monastery. Journey to the West On the evening of Sunday, 21 September, Luang Por Kumphong, together with two monks from Wat Ubolmanee, arrived at Skiptvet Buddhist Monastery after travelling from Grimo a few days earlier. They stayed...