Temple Forest Monastery News Today

Every Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m., the Temple Forest Monastery hosts an afternoon meditation workshop open to the public, providing anyone in the community the opportunity to learn more about Buddhist culture. Hosted by Ajahn Jayanto, the workshop strives...

At a time when many peoples’ lives may feel monastic in their isolation and simplicity, how are things with the actual Buddhist monks living at the Temple Forest Monastery?Pretty well, all things considered.“We kind of have a lifestyle where we’re...

Employers are increasingly facing a challenge as employees claim a religious exemption to vaccination mandates and masks for COVID-19.

Prior to the pandemic, nearly all the religious exemption requests clients brought attorney James Reidy sought a work schedule accommodation for religious holidays and practices. Reidy represents employers, and those with vaccine mandates are coming...