This May, Pacific Hermitage Retreat at Birken Forest Monastery This treasured tradition – the Pacific Hermitage meditation retreat at Birken Forest Monastery – will return in 2024. Applicants can apply for a one week session, which are scheduled for May 4-11th and May 18-25th. The Theme is Keeping the Big Picture in Mind, and as …
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Cancelled:Tuesday Night Meditation
Given the high likelihood we’ll have significant ice or freezing rain tomorrow night, Tuesday January 16th, we’ve decided to cancel the two meditation sessions we host at Yoga Samadhi. We’ll resume the following week provided the weather is suitable. Thank you for your understanding, and may you all be safe and warm!
PCT Update #2: Begin Again
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 …
PCT Hiking Update: Delayed Start
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 …
April 7 Hermitage Update
Staying Connected with Our Sangha
The monks are healthy and well, and committed to staying connected in these times. Thank you to the more than 1,600 people who have subscribed to the Pacific Hermitage YouTube channel. Ajahn Sudanto has begun live streaming events.[…]