‘Many hands make light work’ It’s that time of year – the Pah Bah celebration is fast approaching, and there’s lots to do in preparation. There are tent sites to clear for visiting monks who will be camping out, and clean up of small branch piles ahead of driveway improvements, among other light outdoor tasks …
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“Clearing the Path” is the theme for this year’s Pah Bah, to be held on September 17th and 18th. The annual gathering will once again take place in Underwood, Washington. We will celebrate with and enjoy visitors from Temple Forest Monastery as well as from Abhayagiri. Event Location and Schedule The Pah Bah weekend is …
Snow levels on the Pacific Crest Trail are improving with the full heat of summer now upon us. Likewise, the time to begin the Vassa retreat has also been quickly melting away. Thursday July 28th Ajahn Sudanto and Venerable Suddhiko will begin a section hike on the PCT from White Pass aiming to finish August …
Due to the current snow levels, the monks decided to delay a July 20th start of their PCT hike from White Pass to Stevens Pass. They are now planning to start the middle of next week, either July 27th or 28th, depending on the availability of a ride to White Pass. Ven. Tissaro will be …
Comings & Goings In July, we will be welcoming Luang Por Pasanno, who will be leading the teachings at Yoga Samadhi on Tuesday, July 12th. The schedule will be the regular Tuesday evening schedule. Ajahn Kasappo, who has been at the Hermitage since April, will be returning to Abhayagiri for Vassa. At the same time, …
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