A tradition continuing since the time of the Buddha.
The tradition of receiving food for the day directly from donors while walking through a town or village was integral to sustaining the life of the monastics in ancient India and Nepal at the time of the Buddha. This practice, that clearly shows our interdependence, is still lived today. On Tuesday in West Central Park, Olympia, WA during the Winter we continue to receive alms. In the Spring, we will resume alms rounds downtown as well.
Alms round today canceled at West Central Park while the bhikkhunis recover.
Ayya Niyyanika will be back next Tuesday on Almsround, while Ayya Suvijjana is on retreat.
Tuesday Alms Round in West Olympia
Every Tuesday, the monstics will arrive at West Central Park on Division St and Harrison Ave around 10:45 AM. They meet with those who wish to offer food near the All About Pad Thai food truck.
There is a parking lot South of the Park off of Division St and a bus stop on Harrison near the Parkside Cafe.
During the Winter Retreat, the monastics will accept a ride or take the bus back to the vihara for the meal.
