Comings & Goings Ajahn Jarat, the abbot of Wat Pah Mettagiri in Thailand, will be visiting the Hermitage from April 21st – 23rd. Ajahn Sudanto has spent time with Ajahn Jarat in Thailand in the past, and it will be such a joy to have him visit us here – continuing to connect us to …
Spring at the Hermitage
Upcoming Travels & Events Ajahn Sudanto will be traveling from March 16th – March 30th, and there will be no monks in residence during that time. The end of the winter retreat is drawing near, anumodana for all the beautiful support of Ajahn’s retreat time! Tuesdays at Yoga Samadhi. The 5:15-6:15pm meditation will continue with …
Magha Puja Celebration on Saturday, February 28th
Join in a community meal offering and celebration of Magha Puja at the Pacific Hermitage. All are welcome! Three times a year, the community commemorates the primary Buddhist holy days at the Pacific Hermitage. Magha Puja (sometimes called Sangha Day) will be observed on Saturday, Feb. 28 in the traditional way: Gathering at the monastery, offering …
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A New Buddha Rupa Offered
While traveling in Thailand recently, Ajahn Sudanto was offered a beautiful Buddha statue and stand for the Pacific Hermitage. Depicting the Buddha’s first teaching at Deer Park, the statue is a replica of a renowned piece of Indian art from about 500 CE currently housed in a museum in Varanasi, India. The image shows the …
New Temporary Dana Coordinator
Chris Holcombe, a dedicated practitioner living in Fairview, Oregon, will be serving as our temporary Dana Coordinator. Chris has enjoyed visiting the Hermitage over the years with his family, and steps into this role with a spirit of generosity and care. He looks forward to supporting the flow of dana and connecting with the community. …