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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Puja
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pārāyana Vihāra community for our regular evening practice of meditation and chanting. \nPuja begins at 6:30 pm. Please arrive a few minutes early and set up your seat. There are a variety of mats\, cushions\, chairs\, and meditation benches for your use. We will begin with chanting\, meditate together in silence\, and close by sharing the merits of our practice. \nThe library is also open beginning at 4:00 pm on Wednesdays and you are welcome to stay until puja. We enter noble silence for the evening at the close of puja.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/wednesday-evening-puja-12/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20250930T202613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T173355Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Almsgiving Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join Kate and friends for the 2nd annual Almsgiving Ceremony for Parayana Vihara! \nKate recently announced that any amount donated from Nov 27 to Dec 7 will be matched 1-to-1\, up to $10\,000\, via a matching fund gift! \nAs the community grows\, the Almsgiving Ceremony is a wonderful way you can support the monastics. The Ceremony will be centered around offering robe cloth\, with other requisites and donations also welcomed for the flourishing of the Sangha. \nThere will be meditation\, Dhamma talks from local and visiting monastics\, and opportunities to get to know each other as practitioners. \nFor those bringing a food dish\, please try to arrive between 10 – 10:15am. \nIf you cannot participate in person but still wish to contribute\, please kindly visit the Almsgiving Ceremony donation page. Part of the event will also be broadcasted on Zoom\, starting at around 1pm. Click here to watch the event on YouTube\, or click the link below to join: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88672096549?pwd=0jRNUt9Wurw72KhhUdfr4b2qRV6xZK.1\nMeeting ID: 886 7209 6549\nPasscode: 152422\n—\nOne tap mobile\n+12532158782\,\,88672096549#\,\,\,\,*152422# US (Tacoma)\n+12532050468\,\,88672096549#\,\,\,\,*152422# US\nJoin instructions\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/88672096549/invitations?signature=WIrHO-ktVPjiQ14Tq2FmVJMegmQAcQSsqw_hSCVOkXw \n\nSave the Date! \n1st Almsgiving Ceremony in 2024
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/almsgiving-ceremony/
LOCATION:Community Center\, 620 Tyler Street\, Port Townsend\, WA\, 98368\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Online,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T194500
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20251103T051629Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Puja
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pārāyana Vihāra community for our regular evening practice of meditation and chanting. \nPuja begins at 6:30 pm. Please arrive a few minutes early and set up your seat. There are a variety of mats\, cushions\, chairs\, and meditation benches for your use. We will begin with chanting\, meditate together in silence\, and close by sharing the merits of our practice. \nThe library is also open beginning at 4:00 pm on Wednesdays and you are welcome to stay until puja. We enter noble silence for the evening at the close of puja.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/wednesday-evening-puja-13/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parayanavihara.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/25.-HomageJPG-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20251103T051046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T051046Z
UID:5227-1765708200-1765724400@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:Sunday at the Vihara
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join a collective meal offering and/or Dhamma program. It is helpful if you RSVP here for the meal (available 3 weeks in advance). \nSchedule:\n10:30 am: Vihara opens\, arrive with dish to share before meal time\n11:00 am: Meal offering to the monastics followed by pot-luck\, then clean-up\n12:00 pm: Tea and visiting. All are welcome to arrive\, leave\, or stay during this time\n1:00 pm: Dhamma program including chanting\, meditation\, Dhamma and sharing\n3:00 pm: Vihara closes. The library is open until 5:00 pm \nWe are located at 1442 Gise St in Port Townsend. Please be considerate of our neighbors and others when parking. Street parking is available for about 4 cars at the vihara. Additional street parking is available on surrounding streets and the Haines Place Park & Ride is a short walk away. \nThe teachings are freely given. If you would like to offer dana\, there is a dana basket at the vihāra or you may offer online at our donation page.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/sunday-at-the-vihara-28/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person,Sundays in PT
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T194500
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CREATED:20251103T051730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T051730Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Puja
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pārāyana Vihāra community for our regular evening practice of meditation and chanting. \nPuja begins at 6:30 pm. Please arrive a few minutes early and set up your seat. There are a variety of mats\, cushions\, chairs\, and meditation benches for your use. We will begin with chanting\, meditate together in silence\, and close by sharing the merits of our practice. \nThe library is also open beginning at 4:00 pm on Wednesdays and you are welcome to stay until puja. We enter noble silence for the evening at the close of puja.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/wednesday-evening-puja-14/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parayanavihara.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/25.-HomageJPG-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20250911T155151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T051321Z
UID:4867-1766313000-1766329200@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:Sunday at the Vihara
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join a collective meal offering and/or Dhamma program. It is helpful if you RSVP here for the meal (available 3 weeks in advance). \nSchedule:\n10:30 am: Vihara opens\, arrive with dish to share before meal time\n11:00 am: Meal offering to the monastics followed by pot-luck\, then clean-up\n12:00 pm: Tea and visiting. All are welcome to arrive\, leave\, or stay during this time\n1:00 pm: Dhamma program including chanting\, meditation\, Dhamma and sharing\n3:00 pm: Vihara closes. The library is open until 5:00 pm \nWe are located at 1442 Gise St in Port Townsend. Please be considerate of our neighbors and others when parking. Street parking is available for about 4 cars at the vihara. Additional street parking is available on surrounding streets and the Haines Place Park & Ride is a short walk away. \nThe teachings are freely given. If you would like to offer dana\, there is a dana basket at the vihāra or you may offer online at our donation page.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/sunday-at-the-vihara-27/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person,Sundays in PT
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CREATED:20251125T042537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T044713Z
UID:5428-1766340000-1766347200@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday Dhamma
DESCRIPTION:An online Dhamma evening each month: \n6:00 pm: Community meet & greet – an opportunity to get to know each other\n6:30 pm: Taking Refuge (refuges & precepts via link or screen sharing)\n6:45 pm: Meditation\n7:15 pm: Dhamma talk & discussion\n8:00 pm: Closing \n  \nSign in details for Zoom (please note the new link)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 833 9685 2173\nPasscode: 719241 \nJoin by telephone:\nMeeting ID: 833 9685 2173\nPasscode: 719241\nFind your local number \nThe teachings are freely given. If you would like to offer dana\, please visit our donation page.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/fourth-sunday-dhamma-7/
CATEGORIES:4th Sundays,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parayanavihara.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/buddha-hand.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251224T194500
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20251103T051957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T051957Z
UID:5243-1766601000-1766605500@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Puja
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pārāyana Vihāra community for our regular evening practice of meditation and chanting. \nPuja begins at 6:30 pm. Please arrive a few minutes early and set up your seat. There are a variety of mats\, cushions\, chairs\, and meditation benches for your use. We will begin with chanting\, meditate together in silence\, and close by sharing the merits of our practice. \nThe library is also open beginning at 4:00 pm on Wednesdays and you are welcome to stay until puja. We enter noble silence for the evening at the close of puja.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/wednesday-evening-puja-15/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parayanavihara.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/25.-HomageJPG-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20250122T234600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T210348Z
UID:2825-1766880000-1767571199@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:New Year's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Teacher: Ayya Ānandabodhī \n11/11/25 Update: This retreat is currently full\, but you can still register to be put on the Wait List. Full information and registration details available on the New Year’s Retreat page. \n  \n 
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/new-years-retreat/
LOCATION:Applegate Jesuit Retreat Center\, Applegate\, CA
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20251218T050834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T050834Z
UID:5727-1768127400-1768143600@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:Sunday at the Vihara
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join a collective meal offering and/or Dhamma program. It is helpful if you RSVP here for the meal (available 3 weeks in advance). \nSchedule:\n10:30 am: Vihara opens\, arrive with dish to share before meal time\n11:00 am: Meal offering to the monastics followed by pot-luck\, then clean-up\n12:00 pm: Tea and visiting. All are welcome to arrive\, leave\, or stay during this time\n1:00 pm: Dhamma program including chanting\, meditation\, Dhamma and sharing\n3:00 pm: Vihara closes. The library is open until 5:00 pm \nWe are located at 1442 Gise St in Port Townsend. Please be considerate of our neighbors and others when parking. Street parking is available for about 4 cars at the vihara. Additional street parking is available on surrounding streets and the Haines Place Park & Ride is a short walk away. \nThe teachings are freely given. If you would like to offer dana\, there is a dana basket at the vihāra or you may offer online at our donation page.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/sunday-at-the-vihara-68/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person,Sundays in PT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T194500
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20251220T172359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T013246Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Puja
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pārāyana Vihāra community for our regular evening practice of meditation and chanting. \nPuja begins at 6:30 pm. Please arrive a few minutes early and set up your seat. There are a variety of mats\, cushions\, chairs\, and meditation benches for your use. We will begin with chanting\, meditate together in silence\, and close by sharing the merits of our practice. \nThe library is also open beginning at 4:00 pm on Wednesdays and you are welcome to stay until puja. We enter noble silence for the evening at the close of puja.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/wednesday-evening-puja-16/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parayanavihara.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/25.-HomageJPG-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20251222T200523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T200712Z
UID:5780-1768741200-1768748400@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:Sunday at the Vihara (Noble Silence)
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the afternoon Dhamma program\, which will be held in Noble Silence due to the Vihara’s winter retreat. \nSchedule:\n1:00 pm: Dhamma program including chanting\, meditation\, and Dhamma talk\n3:00 pm: Vihara closes. The library is open until 4:00 pm \nWe are located at 1442 Gise St in Port Townsend. Please be considerate of our neighbors and others when parking. Street parking is available for about 4 cars at the vihara. Additional street parking is available on surrounding streets and the Haines Place Park & Ride is a short walk away. \nThe teachings are freely given. If you would like to offer dana\, there is a dana basket at the vihāra or you may offer online at our donation page.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/sunday-at-the-vihara-noble-silence/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person,Sundays in PT
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parayanavihara.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_1549-scaled.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20251222T200633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T200633Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday at the Vihara (Noble Silence)
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the afternoon Dhamma program\, which will be held in Noble Silence due to the Vihara’s winter retreat. \nSchedule:\n1:00 pm: Dhamma program including chanting\, meditation\, and Dhamma talk\n3:00 pm: Vihara closes. The library is open until 4:00 pm \nWe are located at 1442 Gise St in Port Townsend. Please be considerate of our neighbors and others when parking. Street parking is available for about 4 cars at the vihara. Additional street parking is available on surrounding streets and the Haines Place Park & Ride is a short walk away. \nThe teachings are freely given. If you would like to offer dana\, there is a dana basket at the vihāra or you may offer online at our donation page.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/sunday-at-the-vihara-noble-silence-2/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person,Sundays in PT
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parayanavihara.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_1549-scaled.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20251222T200803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T200803Z
UID:5784-1772974800-1772982000@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:Sunday at the Vihara (Noble Silence)
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the afternoon Dhamma program\, which will be held in Noble Silence due to the Vihara’s winter retreat. \nSchedule:\n1:00 pm: Dhamma program including chanting\, meditation\, and Dhamma talk\n3:00 pm: Vihara closes. The library is open until 4:00 pm \nWe are located at 1442 Gise St in Port Townsend. Please be considerate of our neighbors and others when parking. Street parking is available for about 4 cars at the vihara. Additional street parking is available on surrounding streets and the Haines Place Park & Ride is a short walk away. \nThe teachings are freely given. If you would like to offer dana\, there is a dana basket at the vihāra or you may offer online at our donation page.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/sunday-at-the-vihara-noble-silence-3/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person,Sundays in PT
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parayanavihara.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_1549-scaled.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20251222T200946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T200946Z
UID:5786-1773579600-1773586800@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:Sunday at the Vihara (Noble Silence)
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the afternoon Dhamma program\, which will be held in Noble Silence due to the Vihara’s winter retreat. \nSchedule:\n1:00 pm: Dhamma program including chanting\, meditation\, and Dhamma talk\n3:00 pm: Vihara closes. The library is open until 4:00 pm \nWe are located at 1442 Gise St in Port Townsend. Please be considerate of our neighbors and others when parking. Street parking is available for about 4 cars at the vihara. Additional street parking is available on surrounding streets and the Haines Place Park & Ride is a short walk away. \nThe teachings are freely given. If you would like to offer dana\, there is a dana basket at the vihāra or you may offer online at our donation page.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/sunday-at-the-vihara-noble-silence-4/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person,Sundays in PT
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parayanavihara.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_1549-scaled.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20251212T225831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T225831Z
UID:5620-1774175400-1774191600@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:Sunday at the Vihara
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join a collective meal offering and/or Dhamma program. It is helpful if you RSVP here for the meal (available 3 weeks in advance). \nSchedule:\n10:30 am: Vihara opens\, arrive with dish to share before meal time\n11:00 am: Meal offering to the monastics followed by pot-luck\, then clean-up\n12:00 pm: Tea and visiting. All are welcome to arrive\, leave\, or stay during this time\n1:00 pm: Dhamma program including chanting\, meditation\, Dhamma and sharing\n3:00 pm: Vihara closes. The library is open until 5:00 pm \nWe are located at 1442 Gise St in Port Townsend. Please be considerate of our neighbors and others when parking. Street parking is available for about 4 cars at the vihara. Additional street parking is available on surrounding streets and the Haines Place Park & Ride is a short walk away. \nThe teachings are freely given. If you would like to offer dana\, there is a dana basket at the vihāra or you may offer online at our donation page.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/sunday-at-the-vihara-32/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person,Sundays in PT
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parayanavihara.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_1549-scaled.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20251212T230402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T230402Z
UID:5634-1774202400-1774209600@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday Dhamma
DESCRIPTION:An online Dhamma evening each month: \n6:00 pm: Community meet & greet – an opportunity to get to know each other\n6:30 pm: Taking Refuge (refuges & precepts via link or screen sharing)\n6:45 pm: Meditation\n7:15 pm: Dhamma talk & discussion\n8:00 pm: Closing \n  \nSign in details for Zoom (please note the new link)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 833 9685 2173\nPasscode: 719241 \nJoin by telephone:\nMeeting ID: 833 9685 2173\nPasscode: 719241\nFind your local number \nThe teachings are freely given. If you would like to offer dana\, please visit our donation page.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/fourth-sunday-dhamma-9/
CATEGORIES:4th Sundays,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parayanavihara.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/buddha-hand.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20250717T203550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T172559Z
UID:4620-1774310400-1774828799@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:Making the Mind Your Friend
DESCRIPTION:Teacher: Ayya Anandabodhi
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/chanting-joy-and-awakening/
LOCATION:Barre Center for Buddhist Studies\, 149 Lockwood Road\, Barre\, MA\, 01005
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20251212T230019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T191430Z
UID:5624-1774789200-1774796400@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:Exploring the Suttas with Ven. Silananda
DESCRIPTION:Ven. Silananda will offer a guided meditation and lead a Sutta reading and discussion while Ayya Anandabodhi is teaching at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies. We will be exploring Sutta 88 from the Majjhima Nikaya\, “The Cloak.” All are welcome to join. \nSchedule:\n1:00 pm: Dhamma program including chanting\, meditation\, Sutta reading\, and Sutta discussion\n3:00 pm: Vihara closes. The library is open until 5:00 pm \nWe are located at 1442 Gise St in Port Townsend. Please be considerate of our neighbors and others when parking. Street parking is available for about 4 cars at the Vihara. Additional street parking is available on surrounding streets and the Haines Place Park & Ride is a short walk away. \nThe teachings are freely given. If you would like to offer dana\, there is a dana basket at the Vihara or you may offer online at our donation page.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/sunday-at-the-vihara-33/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person,Sundays in PT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20250716T211113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T212447Z
UID:4599-1774828800-1775692799@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:Acceptance and Agency
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating a well-lived life through balancing the Five Spiritual Faculties. Confidence\, or faith\, energy\, mindfulness\, collectedness\, and wisdom are innate qualities with the potential to lead the mind to awakening. When developed in a balanced way\, these five faculties support deeper understanding of what it means to be human\, enabling us to live a skillful life while practicing for awakening. \nDhamma Teachers: Ayya Anandabodhi & Ayya Santacitta\nMovement Teacher: Emily Carpenter
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/acceptance-and-agency/
LOCATION:Insight Meditation Society\, 1230 Pleasant Street\, Barre\, MA\, 01005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T194500
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20260321T174332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T174332Z
UID:6026-1775068200-1775072700@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Puja
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pārāyana Vihāra community for our regular evening practice of meditation and chanting. \nPuja begins at 6:30 pm. Please arrive a few minutes early and set up your seat. There are a variety of mats\, cushions\, chairs\, and meditation benches for your use. We will begin with chanting\, meditate together in silence\, and close by sharing the merits of our practice. \nThe library is also open beginning at 4:00 pm on Wednesdays and you are welcome to stay until puja. We enter noble silence for the evening at the close of puja.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/wednesday-evening-puja-17/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20251212T230115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T225351Z
UID:5626-1775394000-1775401200@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:Exploring the Suttas with Ven. Silananda
DESCRIPTION:Ven. Silananda will offer a guided meditation and lead a Sutta reading and discussion while Ayya Anandabodhi is away teaching at the Insight Meditation Society. There will also be an option to take refuge in the Three Jewels and the five lay precepts at the beginning of the program. We will be exploring Sutta 87 from the Majjhima Nikaya “Born from Affection.” All are welcome to join. \nSchedule:\n1:00 pm: Dhamma program including taking five lay precepts (optional)\, chanting\, meditation\, Sutta reading\, and Sutta discussion\n3:00 pm: Vihara closes. The library is open until 5:00 pm \nWe are located at 1442 Gise St in Port Townsend. Please be considerate of our neighbors and others when parking. Street parking is available for about 4 cars at the Vihara. Additional street parking is available on surrounding streets and the Haines Place Park & Ride is a short walk away. \nThe teachings are freely given. If you would like to offer dana\, there is a dana basket at the Vihara or you may offer online at our donation page.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/sunday-at-the-vihara-34/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person,Sundays in PT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T194500
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20260321T174414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T174414Z
UID:6028-1775673000-1775677500@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Puja
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pārāyana Vihāra community for our regular evening practice of meditation and chanting. \nPuja begins at 6:30 pm. Please arrive a few minutes early and set up your seat. There are a variety of mats\, cushions\, chairs\, and meditation benches for your use. We will begin with chanting\, meditate together in silence\, and close by sharing the merits of our practice. \nThe library is also open beginning at 4:00 pm on Wednesdays and you are welcome to stay until puja. We enter noble silence for the evening at the close of puja.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/wednesday-evening-puja-18/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20251212T230146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T225205Z
UID:5628-1775998800-1776006000@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:Exploring the Suttas with Ven. Silananda
DESCRIPTION:Ven. Silananda will offer a guided meditation and lead a Sutta reading and discussion while Ayya Anandabodhi is away teaching at the Insight Meditation Society. We will be exploring Sutta 3.65 in the Anguttara Nikāya\, “With the Kālāmas of Kesaputta.” All are welcome to join. \nSchedule:\n1:00 pm: Dhamma program including chanting\, meditation\, Sutta reading\, and Sutta discussion\n3:00 pm: Vihara closes. The library is open until 5:00 pm \nWe are located at 1442 Gise St in Port Townsend. Please be considerate of our neighbors and others when parking. Street parking is available for about 4 cars at the Vihara. Additional street parking is available on surrounding streets and the Haines Place Park & Ride is a short walk away. \nThe teachings are freely given. If you would like to offer dana\, there is a dana basket at the Vihara or you may offer online at our donation page.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/sunday-at-the-vihara-35/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person,Sundays in PT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T194500
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20260321T174523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T174523Z
UID:6030-1776277800-1776282300@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Puja
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pārāyana Vihāra community for our regular evening practice of meditation and chanting. \nPuja begins at 6:30 pm. Please arrive a few minutes early and set up your seat. There are a variety of mats\, cushions\, chairs\, and meditation benches for your use. We will begin with chanting\, meditate together in silence\, and close by sharing the merits of our practice. \nThe library is also open beginning at 4:00 pm on Wednesdays and you are welcome to stay until puja. We enter noble silence for the evening at the close of puja.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/wednesday-evening-puja-19/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20251212T230231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T230231Z
UID:5630-1776594600-1776610800@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:Sunday at the Vihara
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join a collective meal offering and/or Dhamma program. It is helpful if you RSVP here for the meal (available 3 weeks in advance). \nSchedule:\n10:30 am: Vihara opens\, arrive with dish to share before meal time\n11:00 am: Meal offering to the monastics followed by pot-luck\, then clean-up\n12:00 pm: Tea and visiting. All are welcome to arrive\, leave\, or stay during this time\n1:00 pm: Dhamma program including chanting\, meditation\, Dhamma and sharing\n3:00 pm: Vihara closes. The library is open until 5:00 pm \nWe are located at 1442 Gise St in Port Townsend. Please be considerate of our neighbors and others when parking. Street parking is available for about 4 cars at the vihara. Additional street parking is available on surrounding streets and the Haines Place Park & Ride is a short walk away. \nThe teachings are freely given. If you would like to offer dana\, there is a dana basket at the vihāra or you may offer online at our donation page.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/sunday-at-the-vihara-36/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person,Sundays in PT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T194500
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20260321T174544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T174544Z
UID:6032-1776882600-1776887100@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Puja
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pārāyana Vihāra community for our regular evening practice of meditation and chanting. \nPuja begins at 6:30 pm. Please arrive a few minutes early and set up your seat. There are a variety of mats\, cushions\, chairs\, and meditation benches for your use. We will begin with chanting\, meditate together in silence\, and close by sharing the merits of our practice. \nThe library is also open beginning at 4:00 pm on Wednesdays and you are welcome to stay until puja. We enter noble silence for the evening at the close of puja.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/wednesday-evening-puja-20/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20251212T230256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T230256Z
UID:5632-1777199400-1777215600@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:Sunday at the Vihara
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join a collective meal offering and/or Dhamma program. It is helpful if you RSVP here for the meal (available 3 weeks in advance). \nSchedule:\n10:30 am: Vihara opens\, arrive with dish to share before meal time\n11:00 am: Meal offering to the monastics followed by pot-luck\, then clean-up\n12:00 pm: Tea and visiting. All are welcome to arrive\, leave\, or stay during this time\n1:00 pm: Dhamma program including chanting\, meditation\, Dhamma and sharing\n3:00 pm: Vihara closes. The library is open until 5:00 pm \nWe are located at 1442 Gise St in Port Townsend. Please be considerate of our neighbors and others when parking. Street parking is available for about 4 cars at the vihara. Additional street parking is available on surrounding streets and the Haines Place Park & Ride is a short walk away. \nThe teachings are freely given. If you would like to offer dana\, there is a dana basket at the vihāra or you may offer online at our donation page.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/sunday-at-the-vihara-37/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person,Sundays in PT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20251212T225921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T230323Z
UID:5622-1777226400-1777233600@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday Dhamma
DESCRIPTION:An online Dhamma evening each month: \n6:00 pm: Community meet & greet – an opportunity to get to know each other\n6:30 pm: Taking Refuge (refuges & precepts via link or screen sharing)\n6:45 pm: Meditation\n7:15 pm: Dhamma talk & discussion\n8:00 pm: Closing \n  \nSign in details for Zoom (please note the new link)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 833 9685 2173\nPasscode: 719241 \nJoin by telephone:\nMeeting ID: 833 9685 2173\nPasscode: 719241\nFind your local number \nThe teachings are freely given. If you would like to offer dana\, please visit our donation page.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/fourth-sunday-dhamma-8/
CATEGORIES:4th Sundays,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T194500
DTSTAMP:20260415T002644
CREATED:20260321T174557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T174557Z
UID:6034-1777487400-1777491900@parayanavihara.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Puja
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pārāyana Vihāra community for our regular evening practice of meditation and chanting. \nPuja begins at 6:30 pm. Please arrive a few minutes early and set up your seat. There are a variety of mats\, cushions\, chairs\, and meditation benches for your use. We will begin with chanting\, meditate together in silence\, and close by sharing the merits of our practice. \nThe library is also open beginning at 4:00 pm on Wednesdays and you are welcome to stay until puja. We enter noble silence for the evening at the close of puja.
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/wednesday-evening-puja-21/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person
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