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British Columbia
Knutsford
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| Birken Forest Monastery |
P.O. Box 5
Knutsford V0E 2A0
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| Web: | http://www.birken.ca |
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| Tel: | 778.785.6059 |
| Teachers: | Ajahn Sona |
| Affiliation: | Theravada, Thai Forest Tradition, Ajahn Chah lineage |
| Description: | Birken Forest Monastery is situated on eighty acres in the remote, elevated woodlands south of Kamloops, British Columbia. Also known by the ancient Pali name S??tavana, ???cool forest,??? Birken is one of the few Theravada forest monasteries in North America. As a monastic residence and training centre, it fulfills an important role in the transmission of Buddhism in the West.
Birken also offers accommodation and meditation guidance to lay guests seeking a peaceful environment for practice. Retreatants may reserve space individually, or come during any of the group retreats scheduled each year ??? our website offers dates and other information.
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| Lineage: |
Theravada: Thai forest tradition
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