After the vassa, Sayadaw continue staying in Kullu together with Tusita Hermitage bhikkhus and Sayalays. Sayadaw spent this time on his own practice and editing his book – “The Only Way”.
On 25th November, the Tusita Hermitage Sangha leaves for Dhampus, Nepal to establish the Sīmā for the new monastery of Tusita Nepal.
On 28th November Sayadaw will arrive in Dhampus to give his blessing on the establishment of the new Sīmā of Tusita Nepal. This will mark the beginning of Tusita Nepal and the spreading of the original teaching of the Buddha in the birth place of the Buddha.
Sayadaw’s itinerary in India and Nepal:
27/11:Kullu—New Delhi
28/11:New Delhi—Kathmandu—Pokkhara
After the establishment of the new Sīmā, the Sangha will divide into 2 groups. One group will go back to Tusita Hermitage in Kuching. Another group will accompany Sayadaw to Na Uyana Aranya Senasanaya to accept the offering of a new kuti.
Sayadaw’s itinerary in India and Sri Lanka:
04/12:Pokkhara—Kathmandu—New Delhi—Colombo
Sayadaw and 3 accompanying bhikkhus of Tusita will arrive in Colombo, Sri Lanka at 10:40 pm 4th December. After staying 1 week in Sri Lanka, Sayadaw will go to PAMC in Singapore to apply for his Malaysian Visa. Sayadaw will arrive in Singapore Changi International Airport about 3pm on 12th December.
Sayadaw’s itinerary in Sri Lanka and Singapore:
12/12:Colombo— Singapore
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5 days later, on 17th December Sayadaw and Sangha will go to Tusita Hermitage, Kuching. Sayadaw will lead the Sangha on the normal Sunday pindapatta on 19th December in Sin San Tu, Kuching. On the early morning of 20th December Sayadaw and the Sangha will fly to Sarikei to establish a Sīmā – this will be a stamp of true Dhamma in Sarikei. This is Tusita Hermitage’s second monastery. This forest monastery is about 20 acre. It is surrounded by forest and about 10km from the Sarikei town. Hence it is in a quiet and suitable environment. Sayadaw will be in Sarikei and Sibu until 27th December. There might be Dhamma Talks and Piṇḍapata during this period.
Sayadaw’s itinerary in Kuching—Sarikei:
17/12:Singapore—Kuching
20/12:Kuching—Sibu—Sarikei
27/12:Sarikei—Sibu—Kuching
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After East Malaysia, on 28th December, Sayadaw will go to Nibbinda Forest Monastery in Penang to discuss about the establishment of Sima. Then Sayadaw will go Nandaka Vihara also to establish a sima.
Sayadaw’s itinerary in Penang is as follows:-
28/12: 2.20 pm arrives in Penang on a Kuching-Penang flight. Sayadaw will reside at the kuti which Nibbinda Forest Monastery will offer to Sayadaw on a permanent basis.
29/12: 9.00 am Opening ceremony of Nibbinda Forest Monastery’s SIMA hall and Pa-Auk Sayadaw’s kuti. 11:30am lunch Dana.
30/12: After lunch Dana, Sayadaw will be invited by Nandaka Vihara to reside at Nandaka Vihara a few days. Duration of stay yet to be confirmed.
After staying a few days in Nandaka, Sayadaw will go to Singapore to get his Indonesian Visa.
All the above are subject to change.
If you are in West Malaysia and you don’t want to miss the opportunity of merit making, please contact Nibbinda Forest Monastery for further info: Sis Lee Hooi Chin, Tel: (+6)012-4811984 or email to: Hclee7319@yahoo.com. Nibbinda Forest Monastery: Mukim 5, Tempat Bukit Balik Pulau, Penang.
For more info about Nandaka Vihara, please contact Ng Soon Beng (+6)012-4855770, Cheng Hock Weng(+6)016-4221250, Edward(+6)013-4867858 , Lim Siang Hoe(+6)016-4100949 or visit Nandaka Vihara Website.
After vassa, Sayadaw’s itinerary is very tight. For the welfare and benefit of all beings, Sayadaw is willing to travel to various countries including Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan, Korea, USA and others. Although Sayadaw is getting older and older day by day, Sayadaw is still continuing to spread the Dhamma far and wide. Sayadaw’s health is also deteriorating day by day.
We wish Sayadaw long and healthy life for the benefit of all sentient beings.