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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-61/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person,Sundays in PT
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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-45/
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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DTSTAMP:20260414T214433
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T232139Z
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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-62/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person,Sundays in PT
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T175338Z
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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-46/
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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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-63/
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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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-16/
CATEGORIES:4th Sundays,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parayanavihara.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/buddha-hand.jpg
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261125T194500
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CREATED:20260321T175350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T175350Z
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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-47/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T214433
CREATED:20251212T232258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T232258Z
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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-64/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person,Sundays in PT
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T194500
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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-48/
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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DTSTAMP:20260414T214433
CREATED:20251212T232329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T225908Z
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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. On the first Sunday gathering of the month\, there is also an option to take refuge in the Three Jewels and the five lay precepts at the beginning of the program.\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-65/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person,Sundays in PT
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T194500
DTSTAMP:20260414T214433
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T175427Z
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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-49/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T214433
CREATED:20251212T232350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T232350Z
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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-66/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T194500
DTSTAMP:20260414T214433
CREATED:20260321T175438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T175438Z
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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-50/
LOCATION:Parayana Vihara
CATEGORIES:In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parayanavihara.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/25.-HomageJPG-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T214433
CREATED:20251212T232410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T232410Z
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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-67/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T214433
CREATED:20251212T232441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T232441Z
UID:5710-1797789600-1797796800@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-17/
CATEGORIES:4th Sundays,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parayanavihara.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/buddha-hand.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261223T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261223T194500
DTSTAMP:20260414T214433
CREATED:20260321T175450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T175450Z
UID:6095-1798050600-1798055100@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-51/
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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DTSTAMP:20260414T214433
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SUMMARY:2026-2027 New Year Retreat
DESCRIPTION:An Invitation to Simplicity and Letting Go\nwith Ayya Ānandabodhī\nDecember 27\, 2026 – January 3\, 2027\nApplegate Retreat Center\, Applegate\, CA\n \nSee photos and read about the recent 2025-2026 New Year’s retreat in this post. \nPārāyana Vihāra carries on the tradition of the Saranāloka New Year’s retreat in California. During retreat\, we come together as a community to support each other in our practice\, consciously letting go of the past and opening to whatever the new year may bring. \nThis year’s retreat was made possible by last year’s participants paying it forward and this year’s participants will have the opportunity to support next year’s as well! \nThe retreat is held in Noble Silence and includes sitting and walking meditation\, daily Dhamma teachings\, and morning and evening chanting. There will be opportunities for group practice discussions along with Q&A.  \nAround a lively bonfire on New Year’s Eve\, those who wish can join in chanting\, releasing past regrets\, and setting intentions for the new year.  \nWe will be following the Eight Precepts\, participating in the daily routine with awareness and kindfulness. Guided yoga sessions may also be offered daily. \nWe aim to make this retreat a welcome place for people of a diversity of ages\, races and genders.  \n2026 New Year Retreat\nLodging and Meals\nAccommodations are single or shared rooms\, with shared bathroom facilities. The retreat center is wheelchair accessible. We are unable to accommodate any other environmental needs. \nTwo meals are offered daily – breakfast and a main meal. In keeping with monastic tradition\, the main meal is eaten before noon. In the evening\, hot tea is available and “monastic allowables” are served\, e.g. dark chocolate\, cheese\, ginger\, soy milk. All meals will be vegetarian and alternatives will be available to accommodate gluten free and dairy free diets. We are unable to accommodate other dietary needs. \nLocation and Travel\nThe Applegate Retreat Center is located about 2-2.5 hours driving from the San Francisco/East Bay\, Oakland and San Francisco Airports\, and about an hour from the Sacramento Airport. There are Amtrak trains from the Bay Area and from Sacramento to Auburn. \nRetreatants should commit to stay for the entire retreat and to fully participate in the retreat schedule. We will not accept any requests for late arrivals or early departures. \nPlease make travel arrangements accordingly so that you arrive in time for registration (3:00 pm ‐ 5:30 pm) on opening day and are able to stay through the closing ceremony and activities on the final day (approximately noon). \nRetreat Cost\nContinuing in the ancient Buddhist tradition\, the retreat and teachings are offered freely. In turn\, retreatants are afforded an opportunity to support those transmitting the Dhamma by offering donations (dana) to the teachers and the retreat manager. Operating and food expenses are paid from dana previously received. At the end of the retreat\, you can pay it forward by donating to support future retreats to be offered on a dana basis. \nThe Eight Precepts\nTo refrain from…\n1)  taking the life of any living creature\n2)  taking that which is not given\n3)  any intentional sexual activity\n4)  false and harmful speech\n5)  consuming intoxicating drink and drugs which lead to carelessness\n6)  eating at inappropriate times\n7)  entertainment\, beautification and adornment\n8)  lying on a high or luxurious sleeping place (not indulging in sleep) \nCovid Protocol\nCovid continues to be a factor in the world and we ask everyone to take extra precaution in the two weeks before opening day. More information will be provided nearer the retreat. We anticipate that everyone will be required to take a covid antigen test within 24 hrs before arriving at Applegate Center. Masking will be optional. \nRegistration\nTo register for the retreat\, you will need to both (1) complete the registration form and (2) submit your deposit online or by check. \nRegistration opens on August 17\, so check back here then to fill out the registration form!
URL:https://parayanavihara.org/event/2027-new-years-retreat/
LOCATION:Applegate Jesuit Retreat Center\, Applegate\, CA
CATEGORIES:In Person,Retreats
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