In May of 2024, Clear Mountain had the rare opportunity to welcome Ajahn Jayasāro, one of the most senior Western disciples of Ajahn Chah. The week’s events—from a large gathering at Fauntleroy Church to an early-morning alms round at Pike Place, allowed the community to see and celebrate its flourishing, and encounter a great teacher’s kindness, humor, and wisdom.
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April Showers bring May… Ajahn Jayasāro!
In May of 2024, Clear Mountain had the rare opportunity to welcome Ajahn Jayasāro, one of the most senior Western disciples of Ajahn Chah. The week’s events—from a large gathering at Fauntleroy Church to an early-morning alms round at Pike Place, allowed the community to see and celebrate its flourishing, and encounter a great teacher’s kindness, humor, and wisdom.
“Finding a Home” Ceremony 2023
Clear Mountain’s community participates in its first “Robe Offering”, a traditional ceremony of giving and Dhamma. The ceremony, held with hope toward finding a home for the future monastery, was blessed by visits and talks from senior bhikkhunis and bhikkhus, and the presence of many who’ve been touched by the aspiration thus far.
Pilgrimage
Clear Mountain’s pilgrims, both in person and in heart, set a strong intention for our future, ending 2022 at the feet of the masters and under the seat of the Buddha.
Ochre Robes & Red Leaves: Autumn in Seattle
Travels, visitors, and new spiritual friendships from the fall of 2022.
The Second Summer in Seattle
Visiting monastics, events, and sunshine from summer of 2022
Clear Mountain’s First Winter & Spring
Winter and spring in rainy Seattle saw visits from esteemed monastics and the growth of a joyful community.
Visiting Ajahn Pasanno and the Pacific Hermitage
In October, Clear Mountain’s community visited Luang Por Pasanno and Ajahn Karunadhammo at the Pacific Hermitage in White Salmon, WA
Clear Mountain’s First Summer
The first few months of Clear Mountain’s growth in Seattle was filled with friendship and unexpected blessings