2025 Pacific Hermitage Birken Retreat

The Pacific Hermitage meditation retreats at Birken Forest Monastery – will continue in 2025. Applicants can apply for a one of two ten-day sessions, scheduled for May 2-11th and May 16-25th. The retreats allow for a travel day on a Friday and begin that evening and finish on the following Saturday evening; allowing for eight …

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!

Tuesday night in-person meditation suspended

Due to concern about the recent Covid-19 surge, the in-person Tuesday evening meditation at Yoga Samadhi in White Salmon will be suspended for the next two weeks (Tuesday August 3rd and Tuesday August 10th), but will continue to happen via live stream.  The live stream will begin at 6:30 pm as usual with meditation, Dhamma reflection, …

It’s That Time of Year: Join Us For a Wood Stacking Party

As in years past, we’ll prepare for the upcoming winter by readying the wood needed to fuel the wood stove.  This year, the wood is already split, we’ll just be moving and stacking it. This is a wonderful opportunity to offer generosity by working together with the monks in joyful community! The Details: Dates: Saturday, …