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Dear Clear Mountaineers,
With spring, we look towards the next phase of creating the monastery, complete with numerous upcoming events! Apart from the previously-announced teachings (see below), we also have motioned towards the monastery’s next phase in the new Land Development page, and begun connecting community members interested in moving near the monastery through a “Want to Move Near the Monastery? (Networking & Support)” WhatsApp group and quarterly Zoom session (first is 6-7 pm PT Mon. July 6!).
And, of course, we have a wonderful assortment of other events to look forward to: our annual interfaith meditation, chanting, and song service at Saint Mark’s Cathedral (June 9); an evening teaching by Bhante Rāhula on turning challenges into allies, hosted at Seattle Insight (June 18); our Annual Almsgiving Celebration, this year with the especially joyful subtitle “Now We Build the Monastery!” (June 20); and a daylong retreat with Bhante Rāhula and others on the theme of confidence in the path. In July, Ajahn Nisabho and Ayyā Ahiṃsā will offer a daylong retreat in Spokane on brightening the heart. And we are deeply honored to be welcoming beloved and venerable Thai Elder teachers for both an evening and a morning teaching — details below.
Wishing peace and joy to all beings!
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The new Land Development page motions towards the next phase of the monastery’s growth, and should be updated with developments, site plans, and more as time progresses. Stay tuned!
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Clear Mountain and Saint Mark’s invite you to a special night of interfaith harmony at St. Mark’s Cathedral in the spirit of Taizé with a gathering of meditation, chants from the Pāḷi Canon, Christian song, and readings from both traditions. The gathering explores parallels between Christian “Fruits of the Spirit” and traditional Buddhist virtues. Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh’s “Living Buddha, Living Christ”, the gathering represents the friendship of the Clear Mountain & Saint Mark’s communities.”
Tuesday, June 9th 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm in Saint Mark’s Cathedral main sanctuary, 1245 10th Ave E, Seattle. Those unable to attend in-person are also welcome to tune in via the livestream on Saint Mark’s YouTube channel.
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What if by adjusting the perspective we could turn our challenges into fertile ground for inner cultivation? Join Bhante Rāhula for an evening of exploration into how suffering itself can become an unexpected ally on the path.
Thursday, June 18th, 7 – 9 pm at Seattle Insight Meditation Center in the University District, 4001 9th Ave NE. Those unable to attend in-person are also welcome to tune in via Zoom. Clear Mountain rejoices in its ongoing friendship with the beautiful Seattle Insight community!
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“Clear Mountain Almsgiving Celebration: Now We Build the Monastery!” (“pah bah”–ผ้าป่า in Thai) is a joyful tradition where the lay community offers food, cloth, and financial support to Buddhist monastics and their practice. It’s a beautiful opportunity that brings happiness and spiritual benefit to both the givers and the receivers. This year, offerings will help Clear Mountain build a permanent home for the future monastery—a growing refuge for all.
Monastics planning to attend this year include Ajahn Sudanto from the Pacific Hermitage, Ajahn Cunda from Abhayagiri, Ayya Ānandabodhī, Ven. Sīlānandā, Ven. Satimā, and Anāgārikā Khemā from Pārāyana Vihara, Ayya Suvijjānā and Ayya Niyyānika from Passaddhi Vihara, Bhante Rahula from Paññabhūmi Monastery, Sāmaṇerī Juṇhā from Magge Vihara, and Maechee Paññasirī from Thailand.
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Join Bhante Rahula, Ajahn Kovilo, Ajahn Nisabho, and Maechee Paññāsirī for a day of meditation and teachings, 9 am – 3:30 pm on Sunday, June 21, at Pritchard Beach Bath House in Seattle, on the shores of Lake Washington (8400 55th Ave S). This one-day, urban retreat invites us to uncover the confidence within to shape a life of freedom. Join us on a journey of trust, inner strength, and silent renewal—a nourishing pause to reflect, reconnect, and quietly empower the heart. Feel free to contact Yanett Cepeda at yanett.cepeda@gmail.com to register.
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Join Ajahn Nisabho and Ayyā Ahiṃsā for a day of meditation and teachings, 9 am – 5 pm on Sunday, July 5th, in-person at Harmony Woods Retreat Center outside of Spokane, WA (11507 S Keeney Rd, Spokane, WA). Note that Clear Mountain’s weekly Saturday gathering in Seattle will still be held as usual.
The Buddha encouraged us to brighten the heart by giving attention to sublime qualities, including loving-kindness (mettā), rejoicing (muditā), and objects which kindle joy (pamojjā). By bringing awareness to the beautiful, in both meditation and daily life, we nourish the mind so it has strength to liberate itself from suffering. Feel free to contact Mary Webster with any questions at marylaya1@comcast.net.
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Join us for Dhamma talks followed by questions & answers with three of the most respected elders and senior students of Luang Por Chah: Luang Por Damrong Sucitto, Luang Por Damrong Siribhaddo, & Luang Por Jundee!
Thursday, July 9, 6:30 – 8 pm at St. Mark’s Cathedral’s Bloedel Hall, 1245 10th Ave E. Those unable to attend in-person are also welcome to tune in via Zoom or YouTube livestream.
Clear Mountain will also be hosting Tan Ajahn Sek (guiding elder of Poo Maidaeng Hermitage), & Tan Ajahn Moshe (senior disciple and translator for the Western Sangha) this same day. Come learn from these wise and seasoned Dhamma practitioners!
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Saturday, July 11th, 9:00 – 11 am (please note early start time) at St. Mark’s Cathedral’s Bloedel Hall, 1245 10th Ave E. Those unable to attend in-person are also welcome to tune in via Zoom or YouTube livestream.
Join us for Dhamma talks followed by questions & answers with three of the most respected elders and senior students of Luang Por Chah: Luang Por Damrong Sucitto, Luang Por Damrong Siribhaddo, & Luang Por Jundee! Clear Mountain will also be hosting Tan Ajahn Sek (guiding elder of Poo Maidaeng Hermitage), & Tan Ajahn Moshe (senior disciple and translator for the Western Sangha) this same day. Come learn from these wise and seasoned Dhamma practitioners!
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