Sarasota Forest Monastery | Buddhist Monastery in Englewood, Florida | Sarasota Forest Monastery, a Buddhist Monastery in the Thai Forest Tradition

Weekly Progam on Sundays

Typically, the monastery has a weekly group meditation meet-up on Sundays. Our weekly program starts with a morning chanting and meditation session at 10 a.m., a meal offering to the monks at 10:50 a.m., and afternoon group meditation sessions from 12:20 to 1:40 p.m. Following the meal offering to the monks, you can join a potluck on the patio or around the kitchen before participating in the afternoon group meditation sessions.

Visitors may attend any portion of our weekly program that interests them and fits into their schedule. Beginners are warmly welcome. No prior meditation experience is required to join the program.

News and Upcoming Events

Schedule for the Weekly Program on Sundays

10:00 - 10:50 am Morning chanting / meditation

12:20 - 01:40 pm Afternoon group meditation

There will be some changes in the schedule for the Weekly Program this coming Sunday (February 25, 2024) to commemorate Magha Puja Day. Please see below for more details.

A New Meetup on Mondays

We have a new weekly chanting and meditation meetup on Mondays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m

News and Announcements

Ajaan Chichung will attend the annual meeting of the Dhammayut Order in the U.S.A. in Dallas, Texas, from May 8 to May 13. The weekly program scheduled for May 12 (Sunday) and the meetup scheduled for May 13 (Monday) will be canceled accordingly.