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SUMMARY:Clear Mountain | Clear Mountain Annual Almsgiving Celebration: Finding a Refuge (Online & In-Person) (9:30 am – 2:00 pm; PT, US)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday, June 28th, 9:30 am – 3 pm PDT at St. Mark’s Cathedral’s Bloedel Hall (enter through back of cathedral), 1245 10th Ave E. Those unable to attend in-person are also welcome to tune in via Zoom ( https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82909114254?pwd=Sm1RVWxYdWp0aldibENoOHJscTQvQT09 ) or YouTube livestream. To participate in chanting, use this online Chanting Book.\n“Clear Mountain Almsgiving Celebration: Finding a Refuge” (Pah Bah–ผ้าป่า in thai) is a joyful tradition where the lay community offers food, cloth, and financial support to Buddhist monastics and their practice. It’s a beautiful opportunity that brings happiness and spiritual benefit to both the givers and the receivers.\nThis year, offerings will help Clear Mountain build a permanent home for the future monastery—a growing refuge for all.\nJoin us in this joyful celebration! Bring food to share at the potluck and take part in a day of generosity, community, and shared blessings!\nSchedule\n9:00 – 9:30 am: People arriving & settling in\n9:30 – 10 am: Welcome, introduction, & guided meditation.\n10 – 10:45 am: Dhamma talk by Luang Por Sona\n10:45 am – 12:30 pm: Monastics receive food & chant blessing. All share a potluck meal\n12:30 – 1 pm: Almsgiving Ceremony\n1 – 2 pm: Dhamma talk by Ayyā Ānandabodhī & closing reflection\n2 – 3 pm: Group photo, cleanup, & hobnobbing with new friends!\nZoom Link\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82909114254?pwd=Sm1RVWxYdWp0aldibENoOHJscTQvQT09 ( https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82909114254?pwd=Sm1RVWxYdWp0aldibENoOHJscTQvQT09 )\nMeeting ID: 829 0911 4254 / Passcode: 917562\nZoom Link for Remote Participants ( https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82909114254?pwd=Sm1RVWxYdWp0aldibENoOHJscTQvQT09 )\nClear Mountain Event\n\n
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