Community Meal Offering and Celebration Saturday, May 27, 2023, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Three times a year, the community commemorates the primary Buddhist holy days at the Pacific Hermitage. Vesakha Puja (Buddha Day) will be marked on May 27 in the traditional way: Gathering at the monastery, offering a meal, taking the five precepts together, chanting, and talking …
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Garden Parties Start this Saturday and Other News From the Pacific Hermitage
Garden Parties Start This Saturday at The Pacific Hermitage The season of Garden Parties at the Hermitage begins Saturday, April 1st. This is the first of six Garden Party gatherings this year. Since this the first Garden Party after winter, there will be plenty to do for people of any ability or skills, including clean …
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The 2022 Pah Bah: Clearing the Path
“Clearing the Path” is the theme for this year’s Pah Bah, to be held on September 17th and 18th. The annual gathering will once again take place in Underwood, Washington. We will celebrate with and enjoy visitors from Temple Forest Monastery as well as from Abhayagiri. Event Location and Schedule The Pah Bah weekend is …
Summer at the Pacific Hermitage; Hiking the PCT
Comings & Goings In July, we will be welcoming Luang Por Pasanno, who will be leading the teachings at Yoga Samadhi on Tuesday, July 12th. The schedule will be the regular Tuesday evening schedule. Ajahn Kasappo, who has been at the Hermitage since April, will be returning to Abhayagiri for Vassa. At the same time, …
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