The word Atammayata is from the ancient Pali language in which the Buddhist scriptures are preserved, and means “to cut off or reject the source of suffering.”
The Atammayatarama Buddhist Monastery (ABM) was launched January 18, 1998 by the Thai and American Buddhist community of Washington State. This Buddhist Temple was certified as a “not-for-profit” corporation of the State of Washington on 22 April 1998. Wat Atam, as called by local people, is established with the goal of promoting authentic, classic Buddhist teaching in an open and friendly spirit. For the first year, the monks resided in a small rented house in Seattle’s Beacon Hill District.
On 3 December 1999, Wat Atam purchased a residence on a five-acre plot of land in the Woodinville area to which the monks relocated. This site will soon be developed as a new Buddhist center including a Meditation Hall and Retreat Center.
Kuhn Kamol Lekhaukul, president of the Board of Directors, asked Wat Buddhadhamma of Chicago, Illinois to assign Venerable Ajhan Ritthi Thirajitto as the first Abbot and religious teacher at Wat Atam. Ven. Ritthi arrived in Seattle on 8 July 1988 to take up this new endeavor.
As of mid-October 2001 the resident Sangha consists of: Phramaha Ritthi Thirajitto, Phramaha Tawatchai Gunakaro, Phramaha Khajohn Khemabhirato and Santidhammo Bhikkhu (American).
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Ajahn Ritthi is attending the “Parliament for World’s Religions” and will present to the “Buddhist Panel at Parliament for World’s Religions”, “Keeping the Dhamma in Mind” drawing from the teachings of renowned 20th century visionary Ajahn Buddhadasa. His presentation will focus on the eminently practical side of dhamma practice illuminating how the application of non-clinging to everyday […]
Hours and activities: Opening hours: Daily from 6 am to 7 pm The best times to call the Monastery are: between 8 AM and 10 AM between 1 PM and 7 PM Monday thru Saturday Schedule for Monks: 6:00 AM – Morning chanting and meditation, followed by discussion of tasks for the day. 7:00 AM – Light breakfast, […]
The Questions and answer of Buddhist History from 2012 Instructions: Write an answer to each of the following questions that bears equal points of 10. You are required to attempt all 7 questions. Q: How many castes (Vanna) or classes of people in Jambudipa, India were divided in to? And what were their duties? […]
Dhamma Study classes, for Elementary and Secondary levels, are open for registration. Please contact Ajahn Ritthi for information and registration. Books are available at registration. The tests are on April 26th in the Meditation Hall, at 8:30 am. Classes start on Wednesday Jan. 14th at 6pm at the Meditation Hall in the Board Room. Following is a […]
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Thai Language Classes every Sunday starting in September Children age 6-15 10:00am to 1:30pm.
Daily Chanting every weekday at 6:00am and 7:00pm
ABM Retreat Guide Introduction Welcome to the Atammayataram Buddhist Monastery and Meditation Center (ABM). The ABM was founded by the Venerable Ajahn Rithi and Buddhist in Washington State in 1998. With the limited of space, Ajahn Rithi start teaching meditation in small American group on every Wednesday. Until the new meditation hall was build and […]