Beginning at the break of dawn, the monastery becomes a space for mindful living.
The daily rhythm reflects the traditional life of a Theravāda Buddhist monk, grounded in the cultivation of loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity. The day opens with silent practice, followed by periods of reflection, study, and simple service grounded in the core teachings of compassion, loving-kindness, equanimity, and sympathetic joy. As evening falls, the Buddhist monk gathers once more for meditation and gentle chanting, closing the day with gratitude and calm presence.
Weekdays
(In effect of the Oxford Term Dates 2025/26)
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3:30 AM |
Wake up |
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4:30 AM |
Sitting meditation |
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6:00 AM |
Morning chanting |
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7:00 AM |
Breakfast |
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8:00 AM |
Study time |
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7:00 PM |
Evening chanting and meditation |
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8:00 PM |
Evening tea |
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8:30 PM |
End of the day |
Weekends
Saturdays and Sundays
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3:30 AM |
Wake up |
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4:30 AM |
Sitting meditation |
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6:00 AM |
Morning chanting |
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7:00 AM |
Breakfast |
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8:00 AM |
Study time |
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10:00 AM |
Mindfulness tea appreciation |
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10:45 AM |
Lunch |
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1:00 PM |
Brief spiritual guidance (you may bring any questions about your study,practice, or life in general) |
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3:00 PM |
Personal study and practice (you may come and spend time at the place and engage in mindful activities) |
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4:00 PM |
1st and 3rd Satudays: Dhamma talk and meditation 4th Satudays: Children’s dhamma talk and practice Sundays: Quiet day – meditation only |
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6:00 PM |
Evening chanting and meditation |
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7:00 PM |
Evening tea |
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8:30 PM |
End of the day |