Bodhi Mitta
Kalyāṇamitta Theravada Group
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Theravada Buddhism?
If you are new to Therevada Buddhism, Access to Insight has wonderful information regarding this topic. Please click here.
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What is Thai Forest Tradition?
Bodhi Mitta are friends of Birken Forest Monastery, a branch monastery of the Thai Forest Tradition. For more information on the Thai Forest tradition, please click here.
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How do I meditate?
If you have never meditated before click here. For more information contact us prior to your first visit and I can provide instructions just before the group meditation starts.
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What should I bring?
We have a lots of zabutons (base cushions) and a few Zafus for sitting. Feel free to bring your own cushions. Alternatively you can always purchase a meditation bench made by one of our members. For more details on the bench please email us. Feel free to bring a home baked snack or treat to share with the group. For teas, please contact Dhammapala to see if the tea stash is running low.
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Can I donate to the Bodhi Mitta?
If you wish to provide monetary donations there is a bowl labelled ‘Dana’ for you to do so. A small portion is used to maintain this website and the information it contains. The remainder of the donations will be collected and provided to Birken Forest Monastery.
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Where do I get a meditation bench?
Our very own M.P. makes custom meditation benches. Please email us for more information.
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I’ve sat before but I could never do 40 minutes! Can I still come?
Absolutely. We do encourage guests to try and sit the full 40 minutes (you can surprise yourself) but understand that it may be a new challenge. If sitting is proving to be challenging, then you may switch from sitting meditation to standing meditation as quietly as possible. For more information email us.
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I’m running late, can I still come?
Yes! If you are running late, enter the house and grab or set up your cushion as quietly as possible, and join us in meditation.
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I have to leave early, is that ok?
Yes! Please refrain from leaving during the meditation portion so as not to disturb others.
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I had to leave and skip the Dhamma talk. Can you share it with me?
We keep a brief log of each meeting in which you will find the Dhamma talk we listened to on the sittings page. You can find the sittings page here.