Comings & Goings Ajahn Sudanto will depart the Hermitage on October 8th for the Abhayagiri Kathina. After that, he will leave directly from there to begin his travels in Asia; he will return to the Hermitage on December 3rd. As is customary at the end of the vassa, Tan Sirimedho and Tan Jino will return …
Meal Dana Update
Our new Dana Coordinator, Cāgasiri, has shared an update on all the ways the community can participate in this beautiful act of generosity. Meal Dana Coordinator Update Recently, there was a meal offering organized to bring folks out to the Hermitage who had never offered a meal to the monastics before. There was a palpable …
September Update from the Hermitage
This Saturday September 6th is the next Garden Party, time again for our monthly gathering tending to the forest. There is much to do in preparation for the Pah Bah, including some new planting, and getting campsites ready for all the visiting monks. The day will follow the usual schedule, below. Meal Offering: 11:00 AM. …
August Garden Party & September Pah Bah
The Next Garden Party is August 2nd Somehow it’s August already, and time for our monthly gathering to tend to the forest. Anumodana for the care and effort of so many of you participating in these joyful community occasions. The day will follow the usual schedule, below. And mark your calendars for the next garden …
Welcoming Amy: Our New Dana Coordinator
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 …