Travels, Celebrations, & and Special Guests

Monks Return from Another Successful Retreat at Birken The annual Pacific Hermitage retreats at Birken were again successful and beneficial.  Two separate groups of about 12 people each attended the two retreat periods in May. This year’s theme was dependent origination, and Ajahn Sona gave very thorough and interesting explanations of the topic.  As usual, …

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 …