Dear Eastside Insight sangha,

As anticipated, I’m happy to share that Luang Por Liem, the most direct successor of Ven. Ajahn Chah, will be in Seattle this week through connections with Clear Mountain Monastery.

Luang Por Liem, and Luang Por Jundee, will be giving dharma talks at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 15, at Bloedel Hall at St. Mark’s Cathedral on Capitol Hill. Thus we will be cancelling Eastside Insight Meditation at the Northlake chapel, and then encouraging you, even urging you, to attend Luang Por Liem’s talk instead.

The talk will be in person and online, so please do whatever works for you. I’m going to be there in person.

This visit is very significant due to Ajahn Liem’s very deep practice and attainment for many decades, similar to the practice of Ajahn Jundee.

This morning at Clear Mountain, Ajahn Nisabho said, “It’s rare in a lifetime to meet beings like this.”

Here’s the Clear Mountain link about Ajahn Liem’s visit:

https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/events/lp-liem-lp-jundee/

In 1982 Luang Por Liem was chosen by legendary 20th century Thai master Ajahn Chah, to lead Wat Nong Pah Pong, the wat Ajahn Chah founded, after the latter became ill.

Often in teachings we explore the importance of contact with highly awakened beings, in attuning our inner spiritual compass. There is almost magic there, the way in which contact with a highly awakened being helps us better see our own way forward on the path, our own potential for realization.

The visit is also a deep affirmation of the growth and deep ethics of Clear Mountain Monastery.

Rejoicing in the continued bright energy, kind energy, of Eastside Insight. Just by what we share together, we offer peace and equanimity to many.
 
May all of you find balance and happiness in your hearts,

Steve