Founding a Forest Monestary

[mpcahn]

I live in Boulder Colorado and there is a large insight community here. I follow the teachings of Thai forest masters and have read the stories of some of the monasteries founded in Australia, the UK and in California. I was wondering what actions I could take to help create the conditions for a forest monastery in Colorado.

[Ben]

Considering that there is a large insight meditation community in around Boulder, perhaps there is a group that meets regularly who is associated with the Ajahn Chah lineage in Thailand. In which case I recommend that you get involved with the group who may already have plans to build a local centre or monastery. If there is no local group for your tradition you may wish to host a weekly get-together for group meditation. This would be a valuable way to support your co-practitioners and develop the necessary ground-base for a monastery years or decades down the track.
kind regards,

Ben

[Goofaholix]

I live in Boulder Colorado and there is a large insight community here. I follow the teachings of Thai forest masters and have read the stories of some of the monasteries founded in Australia, the UK and in California. I was wondering what actions I could take to help create the conditions for a forest monastery in Colorado.

I guess the first step is to find people willing to invest in a large plot of forested land, the second to find such a suitable plot for sale.

[cittaanurakkho]

I believe recently there is a branch of Lungta Maha Boowa forrest monastery opening in Parker Colorado. Check out the latest edition of Nanfa the tiger magazine.

[yamaka]

Another best option is to invite a Thai forest monk to lead the monastery upon the formation of the monastery.