The annual 3-momth monastic retreat will begin Feb. 5th Monastic Winter Retreat Begins February 5th The Buddha required monastics to, for three months of every year, stay in one location and put aside traveling for a time. Though traditionally the Rains Retreat,...
27 Topics of Animal Talk | Ajahn Kovilo In this session, Ajahn Kovilo will give a deep dive on 27 topics of conversation that the Buddha warned practitioners to be wary of. See the “Pointless Talk Sutta” (SN 56.10...
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. Here, they recount their experiences. Clear Mountain’s Aspiration Through the merit of our...
Conditions have been coming together around Clear Mountain’s aspiration, and we have good tidings to share for December’s season! Clear Mountain Monastery & Friends of Clear Mountain Receive Official 501(c)3 Status! First, after a year of work, waiting, and enough...
Clear Mountain’s first year-and-a-half gave rise to a community inspired by the shared vision of a monastic presence near Seattle. We look now towards finding a physical home for the monastery and the refuge it might become for all who need it. In 2007, Gene...
