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Ajahn Amaro to Visit in 2016

April 16, 2016, 12:00 am
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We are pleased to announce that Ajahn Amaro will be returning to the United States for a visit in late May through June of 2016. He starts at the Pacific Hermitage, perhaps arriving May 26. Please check the Pacific Hermitage website for more information. He then will arrive at Abhayagiri mid-week, perhaps around June 1.

Although we have no capacity for overnight guests at this time, all are welcome to come to Abhayagiri as day visitors.

Scheduled Events

  • June 4: Abhayagiri's 20th Anniversary Celebration
  • June 5: Bhikkhu/Sāmaṇera ordinations at Abhayagiri
  • June 6: Monday Evening Talk at Spirit Rock
  • June 7: First Tuesday Gathering at Berkeley Buddhist Monastery
  • June 8: Wednesday Meditation Gathering at Yoga Mendicino

Please revisit our website and calendar for more up-to-date information.

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Ajahn Dtun to Visit Abhayagiri in May 2016

April 17, 2016, 12:00 am
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During the month of May 2016, Abhayagiri will receive one of Thailand's most prominent meditation masters and disciples of Luang Por Chah, Venerable Tan Ajahn Dtun (Thiracitto). He is expected to arrive at Abhayagiri on Sunday, May 22nd and will depart Sunday, May 29th. He will also be invited to offer Dhamma reflections on the Lunar Observance Day of Saturday, May 28th.

Although we have no capacity for overnight guests at this time, all are welcome to come to Abhayagiri as day visitors.

The following short biography of Tan Ajahn Dtun excerpted from This is the Path: A Collection of Teachings by Ajahn Dtun.

Venerable Ajahn Dtun (Thiracitto) was born in the province of Ayutthaya, Thailand, in 1955. At the age of six his family moved to Bangkok and he remained living there until June 1978. From a young age he was a boy whose heart naturally inclined towards having a foundation in moral discipline. By the time he was a teenager and on into his university years there would be many small incidents that would fashion his life and gradually steer him away from the ways of the world towards wishing to live the Holy Life.

After graduating in March 1978 with a Bachelors degree in Economics, he was accepted into a Masters Degree course in Town Planning at the University of Colorado, USA. However, in the period that he was preparing himself to travel abroad many small insights would amalgamate in force and change his way of thinking from wishing to take his studies as far as he could and then lead a family life, to thinking that after graduating he would remain single and work with the aim of financially assisting his father until the time was right for him to ordain as a monk. One evening he happened to pick up a Dhamma book belonging to his father which opened, by chance, at the last words of the Buddha: ‘Now take heed, monks, I caution you thus: Decline and disappearance is the nature of all conditions. Therefore strive on ceaselessly, discerning and alert!’ Reading over this a second and then a third time, the words resonated deeply within his heart causing him to feel that the time had now come to ordain, knowing this was the only thing that would bring any true benefit to him. He resolutely decided that within two months he would ordain as a monk and that his ordaining would be for life.

In June 1978, he travelled to the north eastern province of Ubon Ratchathani to ordain with the Venerable Ajahn Chah at Wat Nong Pah Pong. Resolute by nature and determined in his practice he was to meet with steady progress regardless of whether he was living with Ajahn Chah or away at any of Wat Nong Pah Pong’s branch monasteries. In 1981, he returned to central Thailand to spend the Rains Retreat at Wat Fah Krahm (near Bangkok) together with Venerable Ajahn Piak and Venerable Ajahn Anan. The three remained living and practicing together at Wat Fah Krahm until late 1984. At this time Venerable Ajahn Anan and Venerable Ajahn Dtun were invited to take up residence on a small piece of forest in the province of Rayong in Eastern Thailand. Seeing the land was unsuitable for long term residence, Ajahn Dtun chose another piece of land that was made available to them - a forested mountain that would later become the present day Wat Marp Jan.

After spending five years assisting Venerable Ajahn Anan in the establishing of Wat Marp Jan, he decided it was time to seek out a period of solitude so as to intensify his practice, knowing this to be necessary if he were to finally bring the practice of Dhamma to its completion. He was invited to practice on an eighty-acre piece of dense forest in the province of Chonburi and remained in comparative isolation for two years until 1992 when he eventually decided to accept the offering of land for the establishing of a monastery - Wat Boonyawad. Presently, the monastery spreads over 160 acres of land, all kindly given by the faith and generosity of Mr and Mrs. Boon and Seeam Jenjirawatana and family.

Since allowing monks to come and live with him in 1993, the Venerable Ajahn has developed a growing reputation as a prominent teacher within the Thai Forest Tradition, attracting between forty to fifty monks to come and live, and practice, under his guidance.

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Ajahn Sucitto to Visit Abhayagiri in April 2016

April 18, 2016, 12:00 am
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We are pleased to announce that Ajahn Sucitto, the former abbot of the Cittaviveka (Chithurst) Buddhist Monastery in England, will be visiting Abhayagiri from April 19th through April 22nd. He will then continue to make visits and teachings throughout the United States through June. Please consult his website for more information.

He will be invited to offer reflections on the Lunar Observance evening of April 21st here at Abhayagiri. Please consult our calendar for more details.

Although we have no capacity for overnight guests at this time, all are welcome to come to Abhayagiri as day visitors.

From his website...

[Ajahn Sucitto] entered monastic life in 1975 in Thailand, but since 1978 has been based in Britain. He spent fourteen years training under Ajahn Sumedho, the senior Western disciple of Ajahn Chah, and so is part of that lineage of direct practice...Ajahn Sucitto himself is based at Cittaviveka Monastery in Chithurst, West Sussex, near Petersfield in southern England.

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Upcoming Ordinations (May, June 2016)

April 23, 2016, 12:00 am
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Saturday, May 7: Triple Anagārika Ceremony for Jeff, Dorian and Hector

In place of the usual Saturday night talk, long-term residents Jeff, Dorian, and Hector will take on the white robes and eight precepts of Anagārikas. You are welcome to join them for the beginning of their monastic training and hear Ajahn Pasanno's advice for those embarking on the monastic adventure.

Puja will begin as usual at 7:30 pm, followed by the ceremony around 8:30-8:45 pm.

Sunday, June 5: Ordination Ceremony for Sāmaṇera Kondañño, Sāmaṇera Jāgaro and Anagārika Armand.

All are welcome to attend the formal ceremony in which the Sāmaṇera Kondañño and Sāmaṇera Jāgaro will enter the monastic Saṅgha and Anagārika Armand will take the brown robes of a novice. The ceremony will take place at the ordination platform. The exact time is undetermined, but will likely be in the mid to late afternoon. More details will become available closer to the date.

Please see our calendar for more details.

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Abhayagiri Featured in Ukiah Daily Journal

May 12, 2016, 12:00 am
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The Ukiah Daily Journal has recently published a story about Abhayagiri and its upcoming 20th anniversary. Here is a small excerpt:

Riding on dirt roads through forested woodlands, standing in the back of a pickup truck with Ajahn Pasanno, the gentle and unassuming abbot of Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery in Redwood Valley, he points out the small cabins constructed over the past 20 years that serve as dwellings for resident monks who dedicate their lives to a spiritual practice in the Thai Forest Tradition, a branch of the Theravada Buddhist tradition.


Ajahn Pasanno’s interest in spirituality was piqued during his undergraduate work at the University of Winnipeg, Canada, seeking something peaceful, something not confusing, not chaotic.


“In those days, the late ’60s, where I grew up in northern Manitoba, there was little available,” he says. “I was looking for something solid, something real in human existence.”

You can read the full article here:

For more information about our 20th anniversary celebration, please see our news article:

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Forest Practice

May 17, 2016, 12:00 am
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Forest Practice


Earlier in the year we reported that we were hoping to do an event based on a practice they do at Chithurst Monastery called Forest Month. We decided to only do a week, and call it Forest Practice. It was billed as a period of time to focus on a work project while having a lot of emphasis on Dhamma practice. We also were planning to work with our Christian neighbors at Mt Tabor.


For the week between April 29th – May 7th eleven people from Abhayagiri (4 residents and 7 guests) plus several volunteers from Mt Tabor Monastery participated in this event. The week involved camping and living simply (solar showers, pit toilets, eating and meditating out doors). Most people camped, though we did have access to several cabins thanks to the monks at KPY (our other monastic neighbors on the ridge). One of these cabins became our camp kitchen. Special thanks to Ryan for being our kitchen manager and guarding the kitchen at night from hungry bears!


The main job we accomplished was clearing dead brush and widening a dirt road that we share with Mt Tabor. This work was vital to help create a firebreak and improved access to this beautiful part of the monastery. The road had become so over-grown it was difficult to drive it without doing damage to our truck.


We had several group meditations each day and another period was devoted to listening to Dhamma talks and having discussions about the 5 hindrances. We also did several educational events, Susan Seitz, her husband Gary and her friend Matt lead an herbal tour of our forest and Father Damian offered a lighthearted lecture about the use of icons in eastern Orthodox tradition. We also took a day trip to visit the redwoods and the ocean.


This was the first “retreat” we've even had at Abhayagiri, and though the logistics of camping on the ridge and having some challenging weather conditions, it ended up being a great experience. Thanks to everybody who helped.


Here is a link to some photos taken during the week:

http://www.abhayagiri.org/gallery/6282364386287399985

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Memorial to Ruth Denison

June 16, 2016, 5:00 pm
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The Abhayagiri community took the opportunity of our 20th anniversary celebration to create a memorial for the late Ruth Denison. The plaque on a beautifully created wooden urn simply reads:


“A beloved pioneer

of Buddhism in the West

who guided many

with her compassion, wisdom

and clarity.”


There were many exchanges between Ruth and Abhayagiri over the years, with the monks visiting her meditation center, Dhamma Dena, in the Mojave Desert near Joshua Tree, California or Ruth spending time at Abhayagiri. Once when Ruth was well into her 80's she arrived on one of our all night sits. While most people after traveling all day would have been looking forward to a rest, Ruth was overjoyed at the opportunity to practice with the community. She was a fearless practitioner.


On June 10th a procession of monks and lay people lead by Ajahn Pasanno and Ajahn Amaro walked out to a tree we call the Goddess Tree. Henry Denison's urn had been installed at the Goddess Tree by Ruth in a memorial service back in 2007. We created a simple memorial and placed Ruth's urn in the hollow of this majestic tree, followed by a chanting and a period of silence.


Here is a link to a photo gallery of the memorial:


Ruth Denison Memorial

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20th Anniversary Recap

June 25, 2016, 5:00 pm
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On June 4th, 2016, many people gathered at Abhayagiri to meet old friends, celebrate and share reflections on the past 20 years. The audio and photos from the day are now available.

20th Anniversary Audio and Photos

Note: We were honored to have Somkid, a professional photographer from Thailand, come and take a number of photographs that weekend.  We will be showcasing more of her photos, including those from the ordination, in a future article.

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Luang Por Pasanno at UN Day of Vesak 2016

July 2, 2016, 5:00 pm
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On May 20, 2016, Luang Por Pasanno gave a talk at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. You can watch the talk here, starting at time 42:50:

You can also watch the same talk recorded by an audience member posted on Youtube here:

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2016 Abhayagiri Thanksgiving Retreat Registration

July 8, 2016, 5:00 pm
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2016 MONASTIC THANKSGIVING RETREAT

Led by Luang Por Pasanno and the Abhayagiri Community

November 18-27, 2016 at Angela Center, Santa Rosa, CA

Abhayagiri Monastery in Redwood Valley, California and the Sanghapala Foundation invite you to join Luang Por Pasanno and the Abhayagiri Community for a 10-day retreat over the Thanksgiving holiday.

We will create a monastery environment during our time together, and we offer you this opportunity to explore the Dhamma in a setting that differs somewhat from a typical meditation retreat. We will all live the monastery life, following the Eight Precepts, taking only what is offered, and attempting to reflect on our every activity as part of our practice. This will include noble silence, morning and evening chanting, sitting and walking meditation, a work period, and daily Dhamma talks and teachings.

The retreat will be held from Friday afternoon, November 18th, through mid-day Sunday, November 27, 2016, in the Ursula Hall at the Angela Center in Santa Rosa, California. The closest airports are Santa Rosa, Oakland and San Francisco, with shuttles available to Santa Rosa. Because of the length of this retreat and the adherence to the Eight Precepts, you must previously have sat at least one five-day meditation retreat. Retreatants are requested to attend the entire retreat, from the opening taking of the Precepts on Friday evening to the closing ceremony on Sunday morning.

The facility is wheelchair accessible. We are unable to accommodate special dietary or environmental needs. We will eat a light breakfast and, in keeping with this monastic tradition, the daily meal (vegetarian) is eaten before noon; there is no evening meal or use of kitchen. Incense and candles are used at the morning and evening chanting periods.

The retreat will be offered solely on dana (freewill donations); there is no set fee.

Due to the popularity of this retreat, registration is via lottery and a deposit is required for registration. (For those who attend the retreat or are on the waiting list, or who cancel by October 25th, the deposit can be refunded upon request or it can be offered as a freewill donation to Abhayagiri Monastery. The deposit cannot be refunded to those who cancel after October 25th.) Out of respect for others, please register only when you can make a clear and wholehearted commitment to attend.

Please note: registration for the 2016 Thanksgiving Monastic Retreat will close on July 31.

If you are interested, please download and review the information sheet and sign-up form.

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Luang Por Pasanno and Ajahn Jayanto Reflect on Peace and Conflict Resolution

July 9, 2016, 5:00 pm
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Recap of June 5th Ordinations

July 17, 2016, 5:00 pm
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On the warm 5th of June, 2016, the almost completed Reception Hall at Abhayagiri Monastery was filled with the monastic community, lay supporters, friends and family members participating in and supporting the two ordination ceremonies. Anagārika Armand was ordained as Samanera Suddhiko and Samanera Kondañño and Samanera Jāgaro were both ordained as Bhikkhus by preceptor Ajahn Pasanno. Throughout the formal reverent ceremony, conducted mainly in Pali, Ajahn Pasanno explained the meaning of each step or chant. He also shared reflections on the holy life, on the importance of monastic rules and on the commitment the monks have made to the path of virtue, integrity and simplicity.

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Somkid's Photography

July 19, 2016, 5:00 pm
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On the first weekend of June of 2016, Somkid, a professional photographer from Thailand, kindly offered to photograph the monastery and the events around the 20th Anniversary Celebration. She has honored the monastery with this gift of beautiful photos preserving the memory of these events. Somkid's photos of the monastery property, the beauty of nature, portraits, activities of sewing and dyeing robes, and the Buddha rupas have been recently posted in the gallery.

To view Somkid's photos click on the following links:

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New Reception Hall Building

January 4, 2013, 12:00 am
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This year Abhayagiri is planning the construction of a new Reception Hall building that will include a Dhamma Hall, large kitchen and food storage room, library, laundry, bathroom, children's room, meeting room, storage and more. This building is the largest construction project Abhayagiri has taken on to date, and has been in planning for many years.

Abhayagiri is currently functioning with the original Dhamma Hall and main building/kitchen which were present when the monastery was first established in 1996, and have had various additions and remodels made to support the continual growth of the monastery. The Dhamma Hall was converted from a garage, and the main building, where the kitchen, library, and some guest amenities reside, was originally a small bungalow house.

As the community at Abhayagiri has grown, we have done our best to make use of these buildings, and they have served well, but the monastery is now in a position where it has outgrown these buildings. The Dhamma Hall is crowded with visitors on a weekly basis, and for special events and festival days it is unable to accommodate the large numbers of people. The monastery has also outgrown the kitchen and food storage facilities. It is difficult for more than a few people to work in the kitchen with enough space to prepare the meals, and the food storage is crowded and difficult to organize. These are some of the reasons for the construction of the new building, and we expect it to provide many benefits on into the future.

We are hoping to begin construction later this year depending on the completion and approval of plans, as well as funds available.

Click here to download a PDF with images and more information
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Ajahn Dtun to Visit Abhayagiri

April 21, 2013, 12:00 am
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Ajahn Dtun, a prominent meditation teacher within the Thai Forest Tradition, is expected to arrive at Abhayagiri late on the evening of Saturday, May 4th and depart on Friday, May 10th. Ajahn Dtun will be present at the Samanera Ordination of Anagarika Evan on Sunday, May 5th. The exact time of the ordination is slated to be determined the day of the ordination or the day before. Ajahn Dtun will also be invited to offer Dhamma reflections on the Lunar Observance Day Thursday, May 9th. Although we are filled to capacity for overnight guests at this time, as usual, all are welcome to come to Abhayagiri as day visitors. Below is a brief biography of Ajahn Dtun.


A Short Biography of Venerable Ajahn Dtun excerpted from This is the Path a collection of teachings by Ajahn Dtun.


Venerable Ajahn Dtun (Thiracitto) was born in the province of Ayutthaya, Thailand, in 1955. At the age of six his family moved to Bangkok and he remained living there until June 1978.From a young age he was a boy whose heart naturally inclined towards having a foundation in moral discipline. By the time he was a teenager and on into his university years there would be many small incidents that would fashion his life and gradually steer him away from the ways of the world towards wishing to live the Holy Life.

After graduating in March 1978 with a Bachelors degree in Economics, he was accepted into a Masters Degree course in Town Planning at the University of Colorado, USA. However, in the period that he was preparing himself to travel abroad many small insights would amalgamate in force and change his way of thinking from wishing to take his studies as far as he could and then lead a family life, to thinking that after graduating he would remain single and work with the aim of financially assisting his father until the time was right for him to ordain as a monk. One evening he happened to pick up a Dhamma book belonging to his father which opened, by chance, at the last words of the Buddha: ‘Now take heed, monks, I caution you thus: Decline and disappearance is the nature of all conditions. Therefore strive on ceaselessly, discerning and alert!’ Reading over this a second and then a third time, the words resonated deeply within his heart causing him to feel that the time had now come to ordain, knowing this was the only thing that would bring any true benefit to him. He resolutely decided that within two months he would ordain as a monk and that his ordaining would be for life.

In June 1978, he travelled to the north eastern province of Ubon Ratchathani to ordain with the Venerable Ajahn Chah at Wat Nong Pah Pong. Resolute by nature and determined in his practice he was to meet with steady progress regardless of whether he was living with Ajahn Chah or away at any of Wat Nong Pah Pong’s branch monasteries. In 1981, he returned to central Thailand to spend the Rains Retreat at Wat Fah Krahm (near Bangkok) together with Venerable Ajahn Piak and Venerable Ajahn Anan. The three remained living and practicing together at Wat Fah Krahm until late 1984. At this time Venerable Ajahn Anan and Venerable Ajahn Dtun were invited to take up residence on a small piece of forest in the province of Rayong in Eastern Thailand. Seeing the land was unsuitable for long term residence, Ajahn Dtun chose another piece of land that was made available to them - a forested mountain that would later become the present day Wat Marp Jan.After spending five years assisting Venerable Ajahn Anan in the establishing of Wat Marp Jan, he decided it was time to seek out a period of solitude so as to intensify his practice, knowing this to be necessary if he were to finally bring the practice of Dhamma to its completion. He was invited to practice on an eighty -acre piece of dense forest in the province of Chonburi and remained in comparative isolation for two years until 1992 when he eventually decided to accept the offering of land for the establishing of a monastery - Wat Boonyawad. Presently, the monastery spreads over 160 acres of land, all kindly given by the faith and generosity of Mr and Mrs. Boon and Seeam Jenjirawatana and family.Since allowing monks to come and live with him in 1993, the Venerable Ajahn has developed a growing reputation as a prominent teacher within the Thai Forest Tradition, attracting between forty to fifty monks to come and live, and practice, under his guidance.
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Ajahn Sucitto to Visit Abhayagiri

May 8, 2013, 12:00 am
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Ajahn Sucitto, the abbot of Chithurst Buddhist Monastery in England, will be visiting Abhayagiri from May 22nd to May 30th. It is planned to have him offer teachings the evening of Vesakha Puja, May 24th, and on the following Saturday evening, May 25th.


Below is a brief biography of Ajahn Sucitto from his recent book Parami : Ways to Cross Life's Floods


“Born in London in 1949, Ajahn Sucitto entered monastic life in Thailand in 1975. He subsequently took bhikkhu ordination there in 1976, but returned to Britain in 1978 to train under Ven. Ajahn Sumedho in the lineage of the Thai forest master, Ven. Ajahn Chah.


In 1979, Ajahn Sucitto was part of the group that established Cittaviveka, Chithurst Forest Monastery, in West Sussex. He has lived there for the greater part of his monastic life, but travels on teaching engagements throughout the world.”

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Ajahn Candasiri Visiting Abhayagiri

May 27, 2013, 12:00 am
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Ajahn Canadasiri, a senior nun of the Ajahn Chah Thai Forest Tradition, will be visiting Abhayagiri from June 5th until June 9th. Furthermore, she has been invited to offer the evening Dhamma talk on Saturday, June 8th.

Ajahn Candasiri was born in Scotland in 1947 and was brought up as a Christian. After university, she trained and worked as an occupational therapist, mainly in the field of mental illness. In 1977, an interest in meditation led her to meet Ajahn Sumedho, shortly after his arrival from Thailand. Inspired by his teachings and example, she began her monastic training at Chithurst as one of the first four Anagārikā.

Within the monastic community she has been actively involved in the evolution of the Nuns’ vinaya training. She has guided many meditation retreats for lay people, and particularly enjoys teaching young people and participating in Christian/Buddhist dialogue.  Ajahn Candasiri currently resides at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

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Tudong Monks Spotted in northern California

June 11, 2013, 12:00 am
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At mid-day on June 1, 2013 , Ajahn Ñāniko and Tan Thitābho set off on foot from Abhayagiri to walk north to the Pacific Hermitage in White Salmon, Washington. They are engaged in a traditional walking pilgrimage, commonly known as a tudong.  On Sat., June 8, Doug Sherman caught up with them in Eureka, CA and provided a few photos of them as the go along in their journey. The photos are available in the photo gallery below.



Four days later the monastery received a brief message from Ajahn Ñāniko along with two more photos. Ajahn Ñāniko said, "We continue to have one amazing experience after another. At this point we are humbled by the support and generosity we have received from others." As of the afternoon of June 12, the two travelers were in Trinidad, CA. They might end up getting a ride to Redwood National Park, south of Klamath and then continue walking from there.


Photos of Ajahn Ñāniko and Tan Thitābho in northern California
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Upāsika Day and Ordination

June 13, 2013, 12:00 am
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Upcoming Events at Abhayagiri:

Saturday, June 15 - Upāsika Day: "Devotion and Ritual: A Monastic's Life."

An exploration of various ceremonies and activities specific to the monastics' way of life and how they apply in lay life.

The day will include topics such as a monk's confession of offenses and the Patimokkha (the fortnightly recitation of the monks' 227 precepts) and how it informs the monks' daily life; and "Korwat": various duties and protocols of the monastery that inform our practices of mindfulness, service, hospitality, and generosity.

The ceremony of Asking for Forgiveness will be discussed in relation to the teachings on Forgiveness and Reconciliation.

There will be audio-visual aids and demonstration of some of the ways monastics care for their requisites.

Schedule:
10:30 am Precepts,
11:00 am Meal offering,
1:00 - 4:30 pm Teachings and Discussion
4:30 pm Informal Tea

All are welcome.


Sunday, June 16 - Ordination Ceremony of Samanera Sudhīro.

All are welcome to attend the formal ceremony in which the novice Sudhīro will enter the monastic Sangha. The ceremony will take place at the recently improved ordination platform area. The ceremony will begin at 4:00 pm at the platform. Please arrive early as vehicles will begin taking people up the hill at 3:30 pm.
 
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Tudong Progress (June 28)

June 27, 2013, 12:00 am
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Our two monks on tudong ('wandering') are making their way North up the coast towards the Pacific Hermitage. Here are their latest messages:


(June 16) "We followed the Coast Trail (CT) from Klamath to Enders Beach and camped. Walked 3 miles on beach into Crescent City. The CT is an excellent alternative to 101, goes all the way up Oregon Coast."  

(June 17) "We are currently staying on Reservation land, South bank of the Smith River. The Native Americans here are impressed with our life and what we are doing, and are keen to look after us."

(June 18) "We walked a gruelling 14 miles from Smith River to Brookings, OR. Got to Brookings just before midday and attempted to stand for almsfood at a gas station... the manager came out and asked us to leave. It was starting to rain. We gave up hope of getting food, then Tonya, who has a connection with Shasta Abbey, spotted us on the road, took us to a restaurant and quickly got us a meal.


She then introduced us to her friends at a local Reiki / Taroh reading shop, and they put us up for the night in a large apartment above the shop. Out of the rain.

Tudong is amazing, and absolutely everything is uncertain."

(June 21) "Yesterday we walked north from Gold Beach, OR. We parted ways with Kidd and Amy, some of our newest friends, then it was long walk and we only stopped to camp after 9pm, just off the side of 101. This morning we got up and walked again, knowing we probably would not get to Port Orford in time for almsround. We were hoping someone would stop and give us a ride, but no one did, so day 21 of the walk has the distinction of being the first day we have gone without food.

After a midday sit down at Humbug Mountain campground, we trudged on. About 3 miles before Port Orford a man stopped and gave us a ride to a small forest resort in Port Orford. Now, once again, we are extremely well looked after."


(June 24) "By way of some uncanny timing and circumstaces, Tan Thitabho and I are staying at my uncle's house in Langlois, OR, out of the rain. It has been great to reconnect with my dad's brother and his wife, and also to have a full day of much needed rest and recovery."


(June 28) "We walked from Coos Bay towards a small town called Lakeside. Got picked up by two very kind locals, Carl and River, who took us to a nearby campground and paid for the campsite.

The ranger lady at the campground offered us firewood in the evening, then breakfast the next morning. We continued walking to Winchester Bay, where a local bought some sandwiches and fruit for us. Met and talked to more good people. Then we walked past Reedsport and got spotted by Tan Saddhammo and his parents, driving north on 101... How unexpected! They took us to Florence and got us a room at the Best Western there."




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