From LATimes June, 28 As flames approach Big Sur monastery, monks prepare to fight TASSAJARA, CALIF. -- In this remote Zen enclave on Big Sur's forested backside, wildfires lurk on three sides. As flames edge closer and ash falls from a crimson sky, the Buddhist monks are readying for a final stand. http://www.latimes.com/news/local/politics/cal/la-me-fires28-2008jun28,0,4613015,full.story
Lee – June 28, 2008 – 5:18pm
Hope you all keep safe. The air quality must be so poor and the thoughts of people trying to navigate their lives through it, is unimaginable.
AnjelaM – June 29, 2008 – 7:39am
From LATimes 3:13 PM June 29 -- Firefighters report progress protecting Buddhist retreat As more than 1,000 fires continue to burn around California, flames advanced toward more homes near Big Sur today, but firefighters said they are making progress in protecting an isolated Buddhist retreat in the Los Padres National Forest.http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-fires30-2008jun30,0,4034380.story
Lee – June 29, 2008 – 5:08pm


To everyone in the area..