Bhikkhu Ordination of Tan Sampanno and Tan Suddhiko
On June 17th, 2017, Sāmaṇeras Sampanno and Suddhiko went forth as Bhikkhus.
Preparations by Somkid
More photos of preparing for Abhayagiri's anniversary and ordinations on June 4 and 5, 2016
Luang Por Pasanno Thailand 2015-16
This slideshow chronicles some of Luang Por Pasanno's teaching engagements and travels throughout Thailand from December 2015 to January 2016. The series chronologically follows him from his receiving the ecclesiastic title "Jao Khun" (on Dec. 5th - 2 days after his arrival in Thailand) to his receiving an honorary doctorate degree from MahaCula University (on Jan. 19th - the day before his return to America).
Photos from Andy Romanoff's 15,000 Buddhas Project
Copyright Andy Romanoff (andyromanoff.zenfolio.com). Taken August 29, 2015.
Luang Por Pasanno 66th Birthday
Luang Por's 66th Birthday on July 26th, 2015
Ajahn Karunadhammo Turns 60
Ajahn Karunadhammo, Abhayagiri's first home-grown bhikkhu, turned 60 on August 15th, 2015.
Yosemite Trip, 2015
After memorial day weekend every year, a group from Abhayagiri will spend time in and around Yosemite National Park.
Spirit Rock Teen Weekend
Every year, teens from Spirit Rock join in with the Abhayagiri schedule for a weekend.
Luang Por Liem's July Visit, Expanded
We recently received more photos from Thailand of Luang Por Liem's visit to Abhayagiri.
Abhayagiri Benefit Event
The Mindfulness Care Center in SF hosted a benefit for the Abhayagiri Reception Hall on August 23, 2015.
Luang Por Liem's Visit
Luang Por Liem's visit to Abhayagiri, July 6-15.
Coastal Pilgrimage
Recent tudong by Ajahn Jotipalo and Tahn Thanavaro
Reception Hall Construction: Time-lapse view
An ongoing series of time-lapse photographs of the Abhayagiri Reception Hall construction site taken from the road in front of the mailboxes.
Abhayagiri 2014 Photo Album
Our annual yearbook
Reception Hall ... Winterized and Waiting
The concrete forms have been removed, The bulldozers have left, The new reception hall foundation now sits, Solid and Still.
Born On a Four
The Born On a Four project took place during September and October 2014. For more information see the news story on the Abhayagiri website. The Born On a Four participants include Rik Center, Paul Catasus, Catherine Direen, Edward Lewis, Mary (Sakula) Reinard, Apple Shutintorn, Hisayo Suzuki, Anagarika John and Betsy Blessing.
Buddhist Bicycle Pilgrimage Arrivals 2003-2013
Abhayagiri has received the Buddhist Bicycle Pilgrimage every year since it began in 2002.
Buddhist Bicycle Bridge
This September the Abhayagiri community completed its newest and longest bridge. The bridge, which spans a gully on the Blackrock trail, was designed and built by the resident Abhayagiri Community. The costs for the bridge was provided for through a donation by the 2013 Buddhist Bicycle Pilgrims.
Beth Steff and friends Offer a Meal
In honor of her husband's 10th year death anniversary
Joseph Perrotti's Baby Blessing
Luang Por Pasanno performs a traditional Thai Buddhist baby blessing for Joseph Perrotti, son of Alex and Sonya
Paying Respects to Ajahn Maha Prasert
An annual Rains-retreat traditition from the early days with Ajahn Chah
Reception Hall Construction Continues
installing underground infrastructure and above-ground stairing
Luang Por Pasanno's Birthday Celebration
"To one ever eager to revere and serve elders, four blessing accrue: long life, beauty, happiness and strength." Dhammapada 109
LP Sumedho's time at ABM
LP Sumedho's time at Abhayagiri and a daytrip to the coast
Opening Ceremony Portland Friend's New Center
Ajahn Sumedho leads the opening ceremony for Portland Friends of the Dhamma's new Center -the Darma Rain Zendo
Suhajjo's Bhikkhu Ordination
Ordination Ceremony for Suhajjo Bhikkhu.
Offering in Memory of Debbie's Mom
Offering Ceremony in honor of the anniversaries of the passing away of Debbie's, Surang's, Moria Lawyer's, Dee Cope's mothers as well as birthday celebrations for Rita Miller and Olivia Hawke
Almsround in Ukiah with Aj Pasanno and Aj Preecha
June 20, 2014
Abhayagiri Wildflowers
As from a mass of flowers many a garland may be made, so by one born mortal should many good deeds be done. -Dhp 53
OGM Tree Planting
Monks from Abhayagiri & Pacific Hermitage, Nuns from Sravasti Abbey, and lay supporters from Abhayagiri & Portland Friends of the Dhamma help Roger of OGM re-forest
Mt. Tabor Visit
Abhayagiri monks and lay supporters visit Mt. Tabor and receive a tour from Father Damian
Aj. Punnadhammo visiting Fort Bragg
April, 2014
Abhayagiri 2013 Photo Album
Our annual yearbook
Building the Foundation: September 24, 2013 onwards
We plan to finish pouring the foundation in 2013 before the winter rains arrive.
Concrete Retaining Wall: August 23 - September 19, 2013
The second month of construction focused on shoring up the excavation site with a concrete retaining wall.
Plans and Groundbreaking: July 23 - August 8, 2013
It took many years to plan the Abhayagiri Reception Hall but only two weeks to dig a giant hole.
Ajahn Nyaniko and Tan Thitabho on Tudong
Photos taken during Ajahn Nyaniko and Tan Thitabho's 37 day long walking pilgrimage from Abhayagiri Monastery in California to the Pacific Hermitage in White Salmon, Washington.
Abhayagiri Kathina 2012
Photos from Abhayagiri's Kathina Ceremony on November 4th, 2012.
Visit to Wat Buddhanusorn
Abhayagiri Sangha visits Wat Buddhanusorn in Freemont, CA during the Rains Retreat to pay respects to Luang Por Maha Prasert
Asalha Puja 2012
Photographs taken by Santideva (Fred Kral) on Asalha Puja, commemorating the 1st teaching the Buddha gave.
Luang Por Sopha and Kampong Visit Abhayagiri
Two elders, Luang Por Sopha and Kampong, along with Venerable Thaniyo as their attendant, visiting Abhayagiri from Thailand.
2011 Abhayagiri Photo Album
A photo album of events and activities at Abhayagiri during 2011. All the descriptions and Dhamma quotes are in both English and Thai.
Seen in Their True Light
A photo book created by Ajahn Jayasaro in 2011. The photos were provided by his students and their family and friends. Ajahn Jayasaro provided narrative on the material and chose as his subject the path to liberation.
Animals at Abhayagiri
Various animals photographed at Abhayagiri Monastery
Ordination of Venerables Khemako and Pesalo
On June 2nd Venerables Khemako and Pesalo took Bhikkhu ordination at Abhayagiri with Ajahn Pasanno as their preceptor.
Senior Monks Visit Burma 2007
Ajahn Pasanno joined Luang Por Liem, Ajahn Jayasaro, Ajahn Nyanadhammo, Ajahn Jundee, and others on a trip to Burma to see the various Buddhist sites.
