The Pacific Hermitage monks begin their annual hiking trip on Tuesday, July 18th. This year’s trip, organized by Bob & Nina Archer, will take the monks to Olympic National Park. Ajahn Sudanto, Tan Suddhiko, and Tan Parimutto will be joined by Ajahns Nisabho and Kovilo for a few days early in the trip. The monks …
Noble Truths
How does one remain motivated and engaged in their practice? This Tuesday Ajahn Sudanto encouraged our Sangha to reignite our communal purpose, our raison d’etre, through a shared reading of Bhikkhu Bodhi’s anthology and most recent work “Noble Truths, Noble Path: The Heart Essence of the Buddha’s Original Teachings.” We will have the opportunity to …
The June Garden Party Has Moved to June 10
June 10 Garden Party The June Garden Party, originally scheduled for June 3, will now occur on June 10. Garden Parties are always a wonderful chance to join fellow Pacific Hermitage community members in this beautiful offering of generosity to tend the yard and the forest. They are also a wonderful opportunity to connect with …
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Vesakha Puja at the Pacific Hermitage
Community Meal Offering and Celebration Saturday, May 27, 2023, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Three times a year, the community commemorates the primary Buddhist holy days at the Pacific Hermitage. Vesakha Puja (Buddha Day) will be marked on May 27 in the traditional way: Gathering at the monastery, offering a meal, taking the five precepts together, chanting, and talking …
Garden Parties Start this Saturday and Other News From the Pacific Hermitage
Garden Parties Start This Saturday at The Pacific Hermitage The season of Garden Parties at the Hermitage begins Saturday, April 1st. This is the first of six Garden Party gatherings this year. Since this the first Garden Party after winter, there will be plenty to do for people of any ability or skills, including clean …
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