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. …
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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 …
UPDATED: Article Chronicles Thailand Trip to Honor Ajahn Chah
UPDATE: In case NW Dharma News is unable to make these corrections in Ruby’s article, please note the following: Ajahn Chah’s original monastery is Wat Nong Pah Pong (not, Wat Na Pah Pong, which is another monastery in Thailand). Corrected spellings: Mun River (not Moon) and Ajahn Sao (not Soa). Check out Ruby Grad’s article in NW Dharma News about traveling …
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Several Ways to Support the Monks With Food
In the Thai Forest Tradition, monks cannot buy, store or cook the food for their daily meal. Because of that, they must rely on people like you and me to give them food every day. There several ways to help. Would one work for you? More participants would help ensure adequate meals and lighten the load for …
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