Support a Buddhist monastery in the forests of Poland!

The Bodhi Tree Foundation and supporters of Ajahn Kondañño Thero would like to ask for your support as they strive to make the teachings of the Buddha more accessible to the people of Poland. In addition to being a beacon of helpful information and guidance, the foundation is also working to purchase land with a house for renovation with access to the forest. This “hermitage” will function very much in the same way as Samanadipa Monastery (Slovenia) with a mission of being dedicated to the teachings of Early Buddhism.

Fortunately, this effort will include many of the same monastics and lay people who have worked tirelessly over the years supporting both Samanadipa Monastery and Hillside Hermitage. Whether it was the construction of original Hillside Hermitage in the Knuckles Range of Sri Lanka, its new location in Slovenia, or the many improvements and long terms goals for the already established Samanadipa Monastery, this dedicated group has consistently completed these often challenging projects with great enthusiasm and efficiency, and will no doubt direct that same energy to this next venture.

Please offer your support so we can see the forest tradition continue to prosper. This will be the first hermitage of its kind in Poland!

Ajahn Kondañño Thero was born in 1976 in Poland. In 2007 he took anagārika precepts in Chithurst Monastery, UK and a year later became samanera. In 2009 he was admitted into the bhikkhu sangha in the Upasampada ceremony in Amaravati Monastery with Luang Por Sumedho as his preceptor.

The Bodhi Tree Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) registered with the National Court Register (KRS) in Poland. (KRS: 0001107157)

Jonathan Pizzolo is managing this fundraiser on behalf of the Bodhi Tree Foundation. Please visit the Bodhi Tree Foundation website for further information including contact details for any questions.

Please enjoy this short photo recap of some foundation members touring a potential property: