The official handover of the Anim (Nuns) Hostel @ the Samten Choling Nunnery is another FFM’s successful joint project with the Bhutan Nuns Foundation (BNF). We were very happy with the progress made by BNF to the living & practice conditions for nuns. In coming months, we are planning to…
Project Summary: This is an annual pilgrimage which FFM organises in celebration and to rejoice the completion of the Rains retreat by the Sangha at Sasanarakkha Buddhist Sanctuary (SBS). Period: The Kathina celebration is typically held in late October, at the end of Vassa, the three-month rainy season retreat. Project…
Udon Thani – Wat Pa Sathatawai (Abbot Ven Acariya Boonmee Thammarato) Venerable Acariya Boonmee Thammarato, Chief Abbot, Wat Pa Sathatawai (Wat Tham Tao) Nongwuasor, Udorn thani Province. He is himself one of the outstanding and distinguished figure in contemporary Thai Buddhism. He is a forest monk of renown in Thailand…
After a 3 year hiatus, FFM returned to Sri Lanka as 51 members which included 4 families and 8 youngsters departed for a 10-day pilgrimage in June 2014 . Accompanied by spiritual teachers, Venerable P. Gnanarama (fondly addressed as Bhante G), Principal of the Pali and Buddhist College in Singapore,…
During the June 2014 Pilgrimage to Sri Lanka, a few projects were identified to improve its existing facilities. Work on the projects which began the Q3 2014 reported good progress. Construction of 3 toilet cubicles behind the Dhamma Hall and installation of 2 ceiling fans and 6 wall fans have…
Project Summary: The Nuns Healthcare Fund was established to enable nuns to seek necessary medical treatment. Period: since May 2013 Project Description: FFM volunteers learnt on their visit to remote nunneries that many nuns could not afford to seek medical treatment for their various illnesses and pains. The Healthcare Fund…