Amaravati Buddhist Monastery
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Amaravati is a Theravada Buddhist monastery at the eastern end of the Chiltern Hills in South East England. Established in 1984 by Ajahn Sumedho as an extension of Chithurst Buddhist Monastery, the monastery has its roots in the Thai Forest Tradition. It takes inspiration from the teachings of the community's founder, the late Ajahn Chah. Its chief priorities are the training and support of a resident monastic community, and the facilitation for monastic and lay people alike of the practice of the Buddha's teachings.
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Amaravati Buddhist Monastery | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Thai Forest Tradition |
Leadership | Ajahn Amaro (abbot) |
Location | |
Location | St Margarets Lane, Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England HP1 3BZ |
Country | United Kingdom |
Architecture | |
Founder | disciples of Luang Por Chah |
Completed | 1984 |
Website | |
http://www.amaravati.org |
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It is not to be confused with the ancient Amaravati Stupa in India.