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 modelled after Suan Mokkh, the "radical conservative" monastery founded by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu in southern Thailand. We are dedicated to fostering a community of liberatory practice; providing a natural setting for personal retreat 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, practice, study, and simple living. 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, most recent Newsletters, and blog.
Life threw us a major challenge in our fifth year here, in the form of a highly aggressive lymphoma. Treatment dominated the first half of 2011 and, thankfully, wrapped up in June. We both needed the rest of the year for convalescence and will continue taking care. Now, as 2012 unfolds, we are working with friends to resume activities, catch up on caring for the land, and make visitors as welcome as we are able.
Santikaro's blog posts regular updates and reflections. We remain most grateful for the amazing inspirations and support that have sustained us.
