The 2017 Birken Retreat (May 3 – 17) is looking a little different than in past years. You now have the option of going for one of two weeks … or for both weeks (14 days). The options are shown a few paragraphs below. Registration closes December 1. Bob Miller will coordinate the retreat again this year, and …
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 …
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October 2016 Events
Let’s make sure the Hermitage stays warm this winter! There’s a two-day Garden Party this month for that purpose, plus the regular half-day retreat and events at Portland Friends of the Dhamma. Please join us for any or all of the events! Two-Day Garden Party October 1 & 2, 1 – 3 PM It’s Time to Saw, …
September 2016 Events
A Garden Party (Sept. 3) will help get the Hermitage ready for it’s honored guests for the Pah Bah Samakkee (Sept. 17 & 18 — see article below)! REGULAR EVENTS Garden Party — September 3 at the Hermitage: 11:00 am — Potluck arrive by 10:30 am, if bringing food) 1:00 pm — Help with yard work 3:00 pm …
2016 Pah Bah Samakkee Weekend Sept. 17 & 18
***REMINDERS: Please see the notes below about bringing your own cushion, volunteering and the meal on Sunday. *** Honored Guests: Luang Por Pasanno and Luang Por Viradhammo Our honored guests, Luang Por Pasanno and Luang Por Viradhammo, will visit Portland and White Salmon for several days. During that time, they will lead a half-day …
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