The weather seems to be moderating a little bit, many roads are good to passable, and White Salmon hasn’t had temperatures in the teens or single digits for a couple of weeks. Perhaps the monks can now settle into more of a normal “Winter Retreat” routine, rather than working on repairs, heavy-duty snow removal or …
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2017 Events Schedule (and Monastics Return!)
Monastics Return January 11th There ‘ve been only animal tracks on the Hermitage driveway since that white, fluffy stuff began falling from the sky a few weeks ago. That will change soon. The driveway snow will either melt or be plowed for Ajahn Sudanto’s and Venerable Kondañño’s arrival on January 11. The monks may leave cold …
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Community Meditation Continues Through Winter
Join Us: Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Yoga Samadhi, White Salmon Several members of the local community have offered to host Tuesday night meditation while the monks are away (now until January 11). Please join us! Some hosts may just begin and end the meditation, while others may lead a discussion or read something that speaks …
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November 2016 Events
Ajahn Geoff (Thanissaro Bhikkhu) to Visit in November We are fortunate to once again have Ajahn Geoff visit Portland and White Salmon! In early November, he will be at Portland Friends of the Dhamma for a three-day weekend. On the following Tuesday, he will lead meditation and give Dhamma reflections at Yoga Samadhi in White …
2017 Birken Retreat: One Week or Two
The 2017 Birken Retreat (May 3 – 17) is looking a little different than in past years. You now have the option of going for one of two weeks … or for both weeks (14 days). The options are shown a few paragraphs below. Registration closes December 1. Bob Miller will coordinate the retreat again this year, and …