Oregon Public Broadcasting just published a June 8 article on the Hermitage, much of it focusing on alms round and the support of the lay community. Click here to take a look! The photo of Ray Klebba offering alms food was taken by Bradley W. Parks/OPB, the author of the article.
Category Archives: News
June 2018 News and Events
June and early July will be busy with regular events, special events, monastic travels and special visitors. Ajahn Caganando (pictured) returns to the Hermitage for a visit June 13 – 27, and Ajahn Sucitto will be visiting July 3 – 6, about the same time as the Bhante Rahula retreat. Details below. We have two …
2018 Birken Retreat Talks Available Now!
2018 Pacific Hermitage Retreat at Birken Forest Monastery Talks available now on YouTube THEME: Equanimity – The Philosopher’s Virtue Here’s your chance to join the annual private retreat with Ajahn Sona and Pacific Hermitage monastics and meditators in nearly real-time. Birken will be uploading a new Dhamma talk every day from the previous evening session. …
May 2018 News and Events
Luang Por Pasanno Visit: May 18-22 We’re happy to let you know that Luang Por Pasanno will be visiting Portland and White Salmon in May. Luang Por is the Abbot of Abhayagiri Monastery, the parent monastery of the Pacific Hermitage. He’ll be staying in Portland, teaching at Portland Friends of the Dhamma May 18-20, and …
April News and Events
The monastic winter retreat ends March 31 and regular monthly events resume. First up is a community Garden Party. Garden Party and Awesome Potluck Join us April 7th! A yummy potluck, and some time for chatting and working with new or long-time friends. Regular Events Resume in April All are welcome. Events are free and …