Such a Happy and Enjoyable Event During the formal part of the ceremony, sponsors Sunny Souriyavong and Issaree Photiruk (known as Dang), made the traditional Pah Bah offering of cloth from which the monks make their robes. As many of you know, Sunny and Dang’s generosity extends far beyond their sponsorship. They offer meals to the …
Abhayagiri Community Safe, Kathina Relocated
**Oct. 15 Kathina Moved to Fremont California (see below)** All Evacuated Safely From Wildfire
Announcing Two 2018 Retreat Opportunities
MAY 2-16: Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery (details below). JULY 4 – 8: Bhante Rahula at Atlan Center near White Salmon. Save the dates! A little more information below, but details and contact information coming later. *Update: Birken Registration Closed* Birken Monastery, May 2 – 16: Equanimity — The philosopher’s virtue Ajahn Sona will …
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October 2017 News and Events
Ajahn Geoff will be at the regular Tuesday night meditation in White Salmon on October 31 (see below), and the Birken May 2018 Retreat dates have been set. We’ll have a post out soon about the Birken retreat. Regular and Special Events Regular Tuesday night meditation with the monks continues, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, at …
I-84 Closure & Travel Conditions to Pah Bah
Dear Friends, As many of you know, a wildfire that started near Cascade Locks, Oregon has resulted in the closure of I-84 through this weekend. The best alternate route to White Salmon is WA Hwy 14 (also known as SR 14), which runs along the Washington side of the Columbia River, from Vancouver to White …
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