Welcoming Suhajjo Bhikkhu

Coinciding with the departure of Ajahn Karunadhammo in late July, who returned to Abhayagiri for the summer retreat period, we welcome Suhajjo Bhikkhu to spend several months with us here in White Salmon. Venerable Suhajjo ordained and has been training at Abhayagiri for over three years. He’ll be staying  with us until Mid-December when he’ll return to …

Ajahn Chandako Visit: Portland and White Salmon

Ajahn Chandako, the abbot of Vimutti Buddhist Monastery, will be visiting June 12-15th. Friday June 12th, Ajahn will be speaking at the Portland Friends of the Dhamma, and then coming out to visit the hermitage for a couple days. Ajahn previously spent a long period of retreat in the Portland area, and has visited the …

“Tea in the Garden”: Part Two of the Five-Part Garden Party Series

On Saturday, June 6th, from 1-3 pm, we’ll be hosting the second of our summer “Garden Parties.” This is a fun way to join with the monks and others in helping care for the Hermitage grounds. Our monastic rules prevent monks and nuns from many aspects of gardening, so any help you can offer for …