Mindfulness in the Time of Pandemic: Online Retreat from Birken Monastery

May 1-10, 2020: Everyone is Welcome As we step gently into these shifting times, and find our footing amidst uncertainty, Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery and Pacific Hermitage will premiere our first web-based virtual meditation retreat, centered on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. Ajahn Sona, Ajahn Sudanto, and other resident monks will lead meditators around the …

Anumodana

With the monks sheltering in place at the Hermitage and suspending their events, alms rounds and meal gatherings, they would like to express “anumodana” in appreciation for all the generous support people are offering in this challenging time.