Afternoon "teatime" in Ajahn Chan linage monastery - Discussion
Afternoon "teatime" in Ajahn Chan linage monastery
Jack Liu, modified 11 Years ago at 5/30/13 9:31 AM
Created 11 Years ago at 5/30/13 9:31 AM
Afternoon "teatime" in Ajahn Chan linage monastery
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Several western monasteries I have visited under the famous Thai Forest Tradition master Ajahn Chan lineage all have a "Teatime" (usually 5pm) schedule in the afternoon. I suspect this is a particular culture in this lineage? Anyone has more information about this? I did not see such schedule in the Metta Forest Monastery, a forest tradition monastery but not under Ajahn Chan lineage. However, the abbot of Metta Ajahn Jeff did come out at 5 to answer questions, but they don't call it teatime.
katy steger,thru11615 with thanks, modified 11 Years ago at 5/30/13 10:30 PM
Created 11 Years ago at 5/30/13 10:27 PM
RE: Afternoon "teatime" in Ajahn Chan linage monastery
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Hi Jack,
Beg your pardon, but do you intend Ajahn Chah?
If so, "teatime" -- I think -- is late afternoon Q&A about meditation/dharma. Novice monks who may not be yet accustomed to the restraint on eating after noon may have tea or coffee (and even with sugar and funky fake creamer) to satisfy/distract a bit grumbling stomachs.
Ajahn Chah was in the Theravadan tradition (and yes, in the forest reformation) and they abide a restraint on eating after noon.
Also, welcome to the DhO.
Beg your pardon, but do you intend Ajahn Chah?
If so, "teatime" -- I think -- is late afternoon Q&A about meditation/dharma. Novice monks who may not be yet accustomed to the restraint on eating after noon may have tea or coffee (and even with sugar and funky fake creamer) to satisfy/distract a bit grumbling stomachs.
Ajahn Chah was in the Theravadan tradition (and yes, in the forest reformation) and they abide a restraint on eating after noon.
Also, welcome to the DhO.