This forest sangha site functions as a portal page for the Branch Monasteries and Associated Monasteries of disciples of Venerable Ajahn Chah, particularly in the West.

Branch Monasteries: these are monastic residences fully affiliated with Wat Nong Pah Pong, Ajahn Chah’s mother monastery in NE Thailand. In most cases they offer training to those wishing to ‘go forth’.

Associated Monasteries: these communities may be newly established and in the process of becoming fully affiliated with Wat Nong Pah Pong. Alternatively they may be more loosely linked to our family of monasteries. In some cases they are hermitages functioning as retreat facilities for the main ‘Branch Monasteries’.

It matters to us that Dhamma teachings are made available readily and responsibly. It is particularly important that no charge be made for these Dhamma materials, including texts, audio and images. We ask that users familiarize themselves with theCreative Commons license information referred to in the footer of the home page.

Appreciation: The development of this site has been offered by Kris Quigley of affinity-tech.com.
Design consultancy was offered by Neil Taylor of A.K.A.
The photographs have made available by many contributors. Thanks in particular to Gary Morrison and Chinch Gryniewicz.

Anumodana.