Acqua Viva Leṇa Bhāvanā is a Buddhist Monastery promoting an economy of generosity and mutual aid. Located at the center of the Sant'Elia forest in Acquaviva delle Fonti (BA), in addition to monastic residences it will host a contemplative retreat center, a social garden and a residential program, offered entirely by donation. Local organizations will collaborate with Empty Cloud Italia in the implementation of programs and workshops on sustainability, reforestation, educational paths for children and more.
The project will be developed over an area of 55 hectares in the Sant'Elia area. We are located in the lower Murgia of Bari surrounded by fields of wheat, olive trees and vines. The area is served by Bari and Brindisi airports. In addition, Acqua Viva is located on the route of the Apulian Aqueduct pedestrian cycle route.
Economy of generosity
The programs offered by Empty Cloud Italia will be offered at no cost, by free donation, in the spirit of Buddhist generosity
Forest Monastery
St. Elijah Forest will be dedicated to the contemplative monastic practice of bhikkhu and bhikkhunī (Buddhist male and female monks)
Meditation Retreat Center
Spiritual teachings will be offered periodically at a retreat center with free room and board offered
Vegetarian Cooking
Preparation of vegetarian community meals, with an
emphasis on local traditional cuisine and oriental cuisine.
Buddhist Meditation
The center will offer weekly study, meditation and mindfulness programs for cultivating the heart and mind.
SPIRITUAL ISLAND
At the center of ACQUA VIVA a spiritual island will be open to the public. Here contemplative retreats, seminars, workshops on sustainability, organic farming and more will be offered periodically, entirely by donation.
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Diversity, Culture and Tradition
From the elderly to children, everyone will be welcome at ACQUA VIVA.
We want to rediscover the local area and culture, fostering an intergenerational dialogue aimed at the preservation of local traditions, while at the same time opening ourselves up to confrontation with different cultures and spiritualities.
Synergies and Opportunities
Archaeology
Re-evaluation, research and rediscovery of the existing archaeological site of St. Elijah's Cave.
