Sumedharama is a Buddhist Monastery in the Theravada tradition, located a short distance from the town of Ericeira in Portugal. The monastery, established in 2018, is inspired by Ajahn Sumedho. In 1975 Ajahn Sumedho, following the instruction of his teacher Ajahn Chah (1918-1992), started the first monastery for non-Thai people. And since 1975 many monasteries have been established by non-Thais in Europe, Australasia, and North and South America and in Thailand itself, all following what they feel is the practice and spirit of Wat Nong Pah Pong and the Thai branch monasteries as they were when Ajahn Chah lived.

The purpose of the monastery is to provide a simple and peaceful place of practice for monastics in the Thai Forest Tradition, whose shared intention is the realization of Nibbana, release from all mental suffering.

The monastery is also open to guests and visitors and is an environment in which individuals, families and residents are given the opportunity to be in contact with the principles of the Buddha’s teachings and supported in the cultivation of these qualities in their own lives.

Daily and Weekly Activities

The doors of Sumedhārāma are always open during the day for those who wish to visit and meditate.

The monastic community has two daily group meditations (pujas), at 5 am and 7:30 pm, which are also open to the public.

On some Fridays, one of the English-speaking monks gives an online Dhamma talk, at 17h45.

Also on Fridays, after the usual Evening Puja, there will be a Dhamma Talk, in the Meditation Hall of the Monastery.

On some Saturdays, there is an online ‘Guided Meditation and Q&A’ in Portuguese, from 18h to 19h.

On the 3rd Sunday of each month, there will be a Meditation Workshop, from 16h to 18h, conducted by one of the resident monastics, in the Meditation Hall of the Monastery. It is not necessary to book in advance.

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Upcoming Dhamma Sessions

March 30, 2024
  • Meditação Guiada e Perguntas e Respostas (online)

    March 30, 2024  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

April 5, 2024
  • Online Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Vajiro

    April 5, 2024  5:45 pm - 7:00 pm

April 6, 2024
  • Meditação Guiada e Perguntas e Respostas (online)

    April 6, 2024  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sumedharama is a Buddhist Monastery in the Theravada tradition, located a short distance from the town of Ericeira in Portugal. The monastery, established in 2018, is inspired by Ajahn Sumedho. In 1975 Ajahn Sumedho, following the instruction of his teacher Ajahn Chah (1918-1992), started the first monastery for non-Thai people. And since 1975 many monasteries have been established by non-Thais in Europe, Australasia, and North and South America and in Thailand itself, all following what they feel is the practice and spirit of Wat Nong Pah Pong and the Thai branch monasteries as they were when Ajahn Chah lived.

The purpose of the monastery is to provide a simple and peaceful place of practice for monastics in the Thai Forest Tradition, whose shared intention is the realization of Nibbana, release from all mental suffering.

The monastery is also open to guests and visitors and is an environment in which individuals, families and residents are given the opportunity to be in contact with the principles of the Buddha’s teachings and supported in the cultivation of these qualities in their own lives.

Daily and Weekly Activities

The doors of Sumedharma are always open during the day for those who wish to visit and meditate.

The monastic community has two daily group meditations (pujas), at 5 am and 7:30 pm, which are also open to the public.

We are encouraging all the visitors to consider having a lateral flow test for Covid19 before visiting the monastery.

On Fridays, one of the English-speaking monks gives an online Dhamma talk, at 5:45 pm.

On some Saturdays, there is a ‘Guided Meditation and Q&A’ in Portuguese, also online, from 18h to 19h.

 

On the 3rd Sundays of each month, there will be a Meditation Workshop, from 16h to 18h, conducted by one of the resident monastics, in the Meditation Hall of the Monastery. It is not necessary to book in advance.

Upcoming Dhamma Talks

March 30, 2024
  • Meditação Guiada e Perguntas e Respostas (online)

    March 30, 2024  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

April 5, 2024
  • Online Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Vajiro

    April 5, 2024  5:45 pm - 7:00 pm

April 6, 2024
  • Meditação Guiada e Perguntas e Respostas (online)

    April 6, 2024  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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