Following the earthquake in Thailand/Myanmar on March 28, many are concerned about the impact on the monastic communities and people there. One of our members reached out to Ajahn Khema who had returned to his monastery in southern Thailand. Here is his response:
We felt nothing at Wat Marp Jan in Rayong. But I know 2-3 monks that were in Bangkok at the time. One was inside a hotel during the earthquake. He said the hotel was shaking for about 4 minutes. He decided to go into meditation and prepare his mind for death. He’d rather die with a peaceful heart than in a panic, scurrying to live.
In the end all were unharmed.
When I was first contacted by a family member asking if I was okay, I had no idea what they were referring to.
It has not been discussed too much at the monastery, at least not in my presence. And I avoid the news as much as possible. So I can’t be much help to you at the moment.
But if I receive any other information I’d be happy to share.
Below I’ve attached a short hand-written Dhamma teaching, you may have already seen, from Ajahn Jayasaro, where he uses the earthquake as a theme.Below I’ve attached a short hand-written Dhamma teaching, you may have already seen, from Ajahn Jayasaro, where he uses the earthquake as a theme.
Also, here’s a link to a documentary Ajahn Kalyano asked me to make for him while I was training at his monastery Buddha Bodhivana Monastery near Melbourne Australia. It took me about 9-months to plan, film, and edit. Please feel free to share with anyone that might be interested.
Monastery:
And a couple shorter ones I’ve made that have been fairly well received as well:
Life of a Buddhist monk:
Bowing:
Best wishes and lots of metta to you and the community! 
In the Dhamma,
Khema Bhikkhu