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Firmness in Letting Go - Reflections from Kathina
The past three Sundays were all Kathina events: first at IIMC in Redmond, then at Wat Buddha in Turner, and today at LP Chalee Hermitage in Albany. Kathina is an annual Buddhist festival held at the end of the three-month rain retreat. Growing up in a Theravada country, I must shamefully admit that I had never actually attended a Kathina, not until these past three weeks, in a country ten thousand miles away from my birthplace. Back then, when family or friends asked whethe
N L
7 hours ago3 min read


Restraint, Love, and the Space Between
The past two weeks have been a blur. Work, health, obligations, emotions, and everything else have been moving too fast. I haven't...
N L
Oct 72 min read


From Wrapper to Wisdom: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness
There’s something delightful about Dharma talks that surprise you. Today’s teaching on the Gradual Training was like that for me,...
N L
Sep 223 min read


Thai Bite 2025 at Wat Buddha Oregon
This weekend I joined Thai Bite 2025 at Wat Buddha Oregon, a joyful fundraising event filled with food, music, and community. The day...
N L
Sep 143 min read


Pātimokkha Ceremony
Today was not a regular Sunday at LP Chalee Hermitage. Instead of our usual meditation and Dharma talk, the temple was alive with one of...
N L
Sep 73 min read


Welcome to BodhiTreePath
Hello and welcome! I'm starting this blog to share my ongoing journey with mindfulness, meditation, and Buddhist teachings, inspired by...
N L
Sep 12 min read
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