When traveling in Thailand last year, Ajahn Sudanto was gifted a beautiful new Buddha Rupa for the Monks’ Retreat House that is planned for the Hermitage. The image depicts the Buddha’s first teaching at Deer Park, and the statue is a replica of a renowned piece of Indian art from about 500 CE (more details …
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Summer Update
Asalha Puja Celebration on August 1st (plus Garden Party) Asalha Puja Join in a community meal offering and celebration of Asalha Puja at the Pacific Hermitage. All are welcome! Asalha Puja is one of the three major Buddhist holidays, and is sometimes called Dhamma Day. We will celebrate on Saturday, August 1st in the traditional …
Travels, Celebrations, & and Special Guests
Monks Return from Another Successful Retreat at Birken The annual Pacific Hermitage retreats at Birken were again successful and beneficial. Two separate groups of about 12 people each attended the two retreat periods in May. This year’s theme was dependent origination, and Ajahn Sona gave very thorough and interesting explanations of the topic. As usual, …
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Spring Visitors and Events
Comings & Goings Ajahn Jarat, the abbot of Wat Pah Mettagiri in Thailand, will be visiting the Hermitage from April 21st – 23rd. Ajahn Sudanto has spent time with Ajahn Jarat in Thailand in the past, and it will be such a joy to have him visit us here – continuing to connect us to …
Spring at the Hermitage
Upcoming Travels & Events Ajahn Sudanto will be traveling from March 16th – March 30th, and there will be no monks in residence during that time. The end of the winter retreat is drawing near, anumodana for all the beautiful support of Ajahn’s retreat time! Tuesdays at Yoga Samadhi. The 5:15-6:15pm meditation will continue with …