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The committee convenes the DNBF AGM on Sunday 16th of [...]

We have collected key and recommended books about Buddhism - in English and Norwegian, as well as the forest tradition to which the society belongs.

On the path to wisdom, there is much to learn, and a lot of things is taught in different traditions. If we go back to the Buddha's teachings that are found in the Pali and Sanskrit languages, and put aside new ideas from the interpretive literature of various traditions, we can highlight these misunderstandings that many have.

An introduction to the basic principles of Buddhism - the four noble truths, the eightfold path, our own responsibility, our actions, democracy and equality.

DNBF annual report for 2022 - activities, future, chairman's report, spiritual leader's report and accounts.

On a large property in the Khao Jai National Park lives Ajahn Ganha - the nephew of Ajahn Chah. Ajahn Nitho was visiting for inspiration and meditation.

Ajahn Brahm offered to be a spiritual advisor to DNBF, and the board decided at a meeting on 29th of January to give Ajahn Brahm that role for our society in Norway.

The weekend 20th to 22nd of January, the society organized a weekend retreat at Trondheim Taiji Senter, on the outskirts of Trondheim city centre, with Ajahn Nitho as instructor. We had over 30 retreatants, and a long waiting list.

The committee will spend January and February on a preliminary project for a future retreat center in Norway.

What did the Buddha look like? We have some indications in the old texts, and here is a proposal from modern AI technology.

The society changes its name, and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year - here are the plans going forward.

The committee decided at a meeting on 7th of December 2022, to change the society's name from Oslo and Viken Buddhist Society, to "The Buddhist Society of Norway".

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The committee will probably change the name of OVBF in [...]

The committee of OVBF asks your help – to send [...]

Communication between members is important, and we are now taking [...]

What happens if you sit alone in silence for 6 months in a small cabin in the forest? Bhikkhuni Ayya Canda is visiting Oslo to tell about her experiences. Here are the events of the visit.

OVBF has now about 50 members, and we have been [...]

Members who log into ovbf.org, will now have access to [...]

In order for the committee to receive feedback, we are [...]

We are growing up – we have reached almost 50 [...]

Meditation with a focus on insights into Buddhist philosophy and psychology was the theme of Jaran DeLos Santos Olsen's retreat at Pranahuset.

The Mountain Retreat is over for this year, the monks are on their 3-month retreat, and we are planning for the autumn. Here are our plans so far.

In July and August 2022, the society carried out a pilot project - a retreat in the mountain home over 4 weeks.

A week is over, and we have had several guests [...]

Here is some information, before the annual 3 month retreat - where the first month is in Jotunheimen in a group. Here are some news.

In Oslo, the three Norwegian monks were gathered in one place - for the first time. Ajahn Brahmali, visiting from Australia, was invited to teach.

Ajahn Ajito (Sindre) from Vingrom, Lillehammer, is working hard to set up a place for Buddhist training and practice.

The first property the soceity really found, was had a beautiful location in Asker - but was far too expensive!

The Museum of History in Oslo was willing to host the United Nations' Vesak celebration in Oslo 2022 - and Ajahn Nitho was invited to give a speech on climate challenges.