From Ajahn Kovilo’s recounting of his stay in Seattle to a new photo album of the the past months’ events, this update celebrates the summer’s goodness.
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The Metrics of Metta: Update on a Summer with Clear Mountain
From Ajahn Kovilo’s recounting of his stay in Seattle to a new photo album of the the past months’ events, this update celebrates the summer’s goodness.
Winter Retreat, Luang Por Pasanno & Ayya Anandabodhi, June Robe Offering Ceremony & More!
Though Ajahn Nisabho will be entering a three-month winter retreat, there are several exciting events on the horizon for spring, including a visit from Luang Por Pasanno and Ayya Anandabodhi!
New Year’s Eve All-Night Meditation Vigil, Clear Mountain Receives 501(c)3 Status, Gathering 10 Million Mantras & More!
From gaining 501(c)3 status, to aspiring to accumulate 10 million “Recitations of Refuge”, Clear Mountain has begun to move into a new phase of growth.
New Daily 5 am Online Meditation, Saturday Gatherings now also on Zoom, & Introducing Friends of Clear Mountain
This July, Clear Mountain is expanding its online offerings and also introducing its new steward organization, Friends of Clear Mountain!
Summer Retreats & Teachings: Bhante Suddhāso, Ajahn Kovilo, Ayyā Santussikā, Ayyā Cittānandā, Ayyā Somā, Tan Nisabho, & More!
With Ajahn Kovilo’s arrival in June, Clear Mountain plans to host several events during the summer months, from an afternoon teaching with Ayyā Santussikā and Ayyā Cittānandā, to a daylong retreat at the end of July. Welcome!
Monastic Winter Retreat | Feb. 16 – May 15
Tan Nisabho will be observing the winter retreat from Feb. 16th until May 15th. While alms round, Saturday gatherings, and Wednesday livestreams will continue as usual, most other events and teachings will be put aside, and he will also step back as much as possible from online communication and email. Sadhu!
Sat. Morning Meditation & Talk Live-Streamed Again Starting Oct. 30th
Due Covid-19 and other concerns, we’re eliminating the potluck from our weekly Saturday morning community gathering at Amistad School’s Skinner Auditorium. Instead of sharing a meal after meditation and a teaching, participants will have the chance to speak about practice and life over coffee and tea…
Clear Mountains’s Steward Organization Gains Non-Profit Status!
After several months of waiting, Clear Mountain’s steward organization, the CMM Exploratory Foundation, has been granted tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit status by the IRS. As monastics and organizations composed of Sangha members cannot deal with money directly, monasteries frequently create “steward organizations” which manage and distribute…
Sat. Morning “Meditation & Potluck” Changed to “Meditation & Coffee Social” (no shared meal)
Due Covid-19 and other concerns, we’re eliminating the potluck from our weekly Saturday morning community gathering at Saint Mark’s Cathedral Bloedel Hall. Instead of sharing a meal after meditation and a teaching, participants will have the chance to speak about practice and life over coffee and tea in Saint Mark’s garden or a socially-distanced indoor setting. We hope that these, and…