A monastery in the hills of New Jersey that studies early Pali Buddhism and early Mahayana together.
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The place
Bodhi Monastery says it sits on 188 acres of woodland and fields in Sussex County, New Jersey. Its site says it aims to promote the study and practice of Buddhism as a whole rather than one sect, with a special focus on the teachings of ancient Pali Buddhism and their elaboration in early Mahayana.
Life there centres on the Sangha, a community of monks and nuns, and lay practitioners join programmes and activities.
What it offers
- Evening chanting liturgy, which the site says is held seven days a week.
- Online audio lessons, including series on the Majjhima Nikaya and on the Pali language.
- Programmes and events for lay practitioners.
Before you go
- Read what Theravada Buddhism is and temple etiquette.
- See the directory for other monasteries.
- Check programme dates on the monastery's own site.
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