A Joyous Pah Bah This year’s Pah Bah was again held at the Underwood Community Center on September 17 & 18. Many thanks to Ladawan & Hiran Kongkarat, and Sudthida Suthikulphanich for sponsoring the event. This long-standing, joyous tradition celebrates the interdependence of the monastics and lay community. Thanks also to the many organizers and …
The September 3rd Garden Party: Getting Ready for the Pah Bah
‘Many hands make light work’ It’s that time of year – the Pah Bah celebration is fast approaching, and there’s lots to do in preparation. There are tent sites to clear for visiting monks who will be camping out, and clean up of small branch piles ahead of driveway improvements, among other light outdoor tasks …
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The 2022 Pah Bah: Clearing the Path
“Clearing the Path” is the theme for this year’s Pah Bah, to be held on September 17th and 18th. The annual gathering will once again take place in Underwood, Washington. We will celebrate with and enjoy visitors from Temple Forest Monastery as well as from Abhayagiri. Event Location and Schedule The Pah Bah weekend is …
PCT Update #2: Begin Again
Snow levels on the Pacific Crest Trail are improving with the full heat of summer now upon us. Likewise, the time to begin the Vassa retreat has also been quickly melting away. Thursday July 28th Ajahn Sudanto and Venerable Suddhiko will begin a section hike on the PCT from White Pass aiming to finish August …
PCT Hiking Update: Delayed Start
Due to the current snow levels, the monks decided to delay a July 20th start of their PCT hike from White Pass to Stevens Pass. They are now planning to start the middle of next week, either July 27th or 28th, depending on the availability of a ride to White Pass. Ven. Tissaro will be …