Friday, December 16, 2011

Silent Light

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This is our first post to the Aranya Bodhi blog that is not made possible by a gasoline generator. I am writing from the Sangha Hall on the ...
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Wednesday, December 07, 2011

On the Horizon

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A few additions came into focus on our horizon today. This is Rody. He's been great to work with us, designing our solar electrical syst...
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Sunday, December 04, 2011

A Chance to Help

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Dear Friends, Having stayed with us for seven months, our lay steward Gwyn, who had been helping us with errands, recently departed. Due to ...
Thursday, November 17, 2011

Meditation Retreat Time Nov 17 to 28

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~ non-abiding ~ Dear Friends of the Hermitage, The Bhikkhunis and Samaneris of our Aranya Bodhi Hermitage will be away for a Special ...
Friday, September 30, 2011

October Events

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Dear Dhamma Friends, As I write from the lower landing, the redwoods are drinking in a cool morning mist. Our 2011 Vassa is ...
Thursday, August 11, 2011

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a river of trees ripples downward from the mountain the forest disapears into a current of onenesses bird voices and human voic...
Sunday, July 31, 2011

Kitchen trailer is now fully supported ... and next priorities

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Pictures from informal talk after dana - July 20, 2011 Thanks to the help of many friends, our new kitchen trailer is fully paid for....
Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Big Painting Work Day

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Thank you all who participated in the Aranya Bodhi work weekend on June 18 and 19. Fourteen friends and residents took part, and in a sing...
Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Springtime at the Hermitage

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wild douglas irises on the saddle As the forest gradually dries out and warms up, among a profusion of wildflowers, there is a harmoniou...
Friday, April 22, 2011

2011 Vassatime Retreat

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We are delighted to announce the 2011 Vassatime retreat at Aranya Bodhi, from July 15 to October 12. Retreatants may arrive up to one month...
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Hermitage Trailer Update & Invitation from Friends of the Hermitage

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Wind, rain, leaks, mold, and mildew won. The old kitchen trailer succumbed. ~  A new used trailer has been found. Through the diligent ...
Sunday, April 10, 2011

First Family Retreat at Aranya Bodhi

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We all enjoyed Becca's week-long visit with two young daughters. It's a wonderful exercise to make the Dhamma and Discipline ... wha...

Kataññutā

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Kataññutā is gratitude, literally knowing what was done. Our gratitude to Martha Craft for serving as interim Steward to the Hermitage, fr...
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Sunday, March 27, 2011

my ego wants to kill me

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drawn out where breath meets breathing penciled in gold leaf by the engraver's fine stroke this door that wasn't here before this ...
Wednesday, March 23, 2011

at my teacher's feet

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monochrome daylight beach thunder on the horizon watermarked skies at my teacher's feet again unseen, her sigh is internal how muc...
Saturday, March 19, 2011

Today's Puzzler

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Can you guess how the raccoon has been breaking into our brand new temporary kitchen pantry?
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Seeking a New Kitchen

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For better or worse, the kitchen is the heart of a monastery. We all thrive when its atmosphere is simple, patient, and considerate; never v...
Saturday, February 26, 2011

A Sky Full of Dippers

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Sky Full of Dippers: the Anagarika's Tale by Marajina, Anagarika ~ Aranya Bodhi Hermitage, CA., USA February 13, 2011 At night, from m...
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Monday, January 17, 2011

Are We Surviving?

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In the Cakkavatti-Sihanada Sutta (D26), the Buddha recounts a mythical future time, when the whole world goes mad with depravity and war. Th...
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Friday, January 14, 2011

Lay Steward Sought for Aranya Bodhi

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Aranya Bodhi - the Awakening Forest Hermitage is seeking a lay Steward. Aranya Bodhi, a natural forest wilderness on the Sonoma Coast, offe...