dedicated to a peaceful & just society
grounded in contemplative & spiritual practice
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Midwestern Dhamma dedicated to a peaceful & just society grounded in contemplative & spiritual practice |
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We are a young Dhamma refuge in southwestern Wisconsin, with roots in the Theravada tradition of Buddhism and Suan Mokkh, the monastery founded by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu in southern Thailand, as our model. We are dedicated to fostering a community of liberatory practice; providing a natural setting for personal meditation retreats and study; and living out a Buddhist ethics of ecological healing, social responsibility, and right relationship.
We moved to this 70 acre valley in Wisconsin's beautiful driftless region in 2006. Slowly, through volunteer labor and donations, we are building facilities for community and practice. This website contains Dhamma teachings (text & audio), study materials, calendars of teachings & events, local partners, pictures, building plans, and funding needs. Please explore the menu bar and most recent Newsletter.
Well into our third summer here, we look forward to visitors throughout this summer & fall, including retreatants & workers. Work on the cabin continues, the garden is doing well, and ecological adventures always await us.
Please see Santikaro's blog on recent developments, visitors, observations, work-play, weather reports, and more. Lots of images.
