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 …

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 …

2016 Pah Bah Samakkee: Anumodana, ขอบคุณ, ຂອບໃຈ, ឣរគុណ, cám ơn, Thank You!

That’s Thank You in Six Languages: Pali, Thai, Lao, Khmer, Vietnamese and English (A note from Sanghata, the board of stewards for the Pacific Hermitage.) The 2016 Pah Bah Samakkee was a joyful event that so clearly reflected the good will, intent and generosity of all who sponsored, organized, brought food, made offerings and/or attended.  A beautiful sense …