Hello Friends, Beginning on August 1st 2025, Amy Boggs will be stepping into the role of meal dana coordinator! You will love getting to know her as she responds to your emails and helps coordinate meals for the monks at the Hermitage. Amy was drawn into Thai Forest Buddhism through the emphasis on generosity and …
July Happenings – Starting with Luang Por Visits from Thailand
Distinguished Luang Pors Visit the Hermitage This Week We are honored to have Luang Por Khoon Aggadhammo and Luang Por Damrong Siribhaddo – senior monks of 59 and 56 vassa, respectively – visiting the Pacific Hermitage this week. This is their first trip to America, and we are so grateful for the chance to spend …
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June News
Comings & Goings Ajahn Sudanto has returned from Birken after spending more than three weeks there for the annual Pacific Hermitage community retreats with Ajahn Sona. The theme this year was Cool mind, warm heart, and the participants benefitted from a wide range of teachings that included equanimity, mettā, and wisdom. Ajahn Sudanto will be …
April Abhayagiri Visit, May Happenings
A Beautiful Gathering Ajahn Sudanto made a Springtime visit to Abhayagiri for a week during April. The occasion was a gathering of many Abhayagiri monks, from far and near – 23 monks in total (plus 5 anagārikas)! Many of them have spent time with our community here in White Salmon: Ajahn Karunadhammo, Ajahn Nyaniko, Ajahn …
Springtime News
Garden Parties Begin This Weekend The first Garden Party of the season is this Saturday, April 5. As always, the transition from winter to spring brings much work to be done, from cleaning up the winter debris to work on the flowerbeds and other land maintenance. No special skills are needed, and there’s a variety …