The Next Garden Party is This Saturday September 4

Join fellow community members in this beautiful offering of generosity to tend the yard and the forest at the Hermitage. One of the day’s activities will be stacking firewood for the winter. Come for any part or all of the day’s schedule, no signup is required. The Schedule Meal Offering: 11:00 AM. Feel free to …

The Joy of the Community Gathering Together (In-Person) Has Returned

What gratitude and mudita arises with the ability to gather again! Garden Parties, the Pah Bah, Yoga Samadhi, and Sunday Sila – precious gifts, indeed. In this update, we share key details about these upcoming events, including the Pah Bah. So read on, and mark your calendars! The Next Garden Party is August 7 Anumodana …

Spring at the Hermitage

Comings & Goings After spending four and a half months at the Hermitage, Venerable Nisabho departed on April 16. He hopes to settle in the Seattle area for the vassa/summer to explore his interest in setting up a monastery there. With appreciation for his many contributions, the sangha and community wish him well. Venerable Jino and Venerable Dhammavaro arrived on April …