The Buddha advised to set aside the day for doing religious observances on every lunar quarter (waxing quarter moon, full moon, waning quarter and new moon), roughly 4 per month. Most auspicious is the full moon. So we gather to observe the full moon on a weekend date close to it, keeping in mind the […]

Spring gardening at the Vihara Sunday March 17th, 9am-noon (timing is flexible, drop-ins welcome). Weeding, expanding flower beds, planting seeds and potted plants, and more weeding, are all on the agenda. Welcome to bring potting soil! and mulch, and whatever gardening tools you find handy - gloves, shovels, trowels. (Be sure to bring your hat and […]