Author Archives: Greg Satir
A New Library — The Result of Patience, Generosity and Friendship
There is a new library at the Center, with build-in shelves and an area for backstock. It was funded in memory of a community member Sophary Varns by her husband Nathan and grew from the vision and effort of many in the community. Here’s the story: Patty Pandzik, PFOD librarian, had a problem. Boxes of […]
Read moreOpen Phones / Open House
Your Development Committee wants to answer any questions you have about donating to PFOD. So we are hosting a virtual open house called Open Phones/Open House on Monday, Sept 9th at 6:00PM – 8:00PM. Anyone can stop by or call in with questions on giving. How do I give through my will? My IRA? What […]
Read moreBhikkhunis’ Visit Enriching – Thanks to You
Thank you to our community members who volunteered and gave dana in June so that we could welcome Ayya Santacitta from Aloka Vihara and Ayyas Santussika and Cittananda from Karuna Buddhist Vihara. A day-long retreat and next day teaching and meal offering were well attended. The teaching on the seven factors of enlightenment was enriching. […]
Read moreAjahn Sudanto Visit: Friday, July 19
Friday, July 19, 2013 Informal Tea: 5:30 – 6:30 PM Meditation & Dhamma Talk: 7:00 – 9:00 PM This Friday evening the Pacific Hermitage monks will be at Friends of the Dhamma to receive tea and offer teachings. The monks will be fresh off their tudong—three weeks of hiking and practicing along the Pacific Coast […]
Read moreAjahn Pasanno Coming in October
Luang Por Pasanno will be visiting for a Benefit for our community. More information soon.
Read moreAjahn Jayasaro
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013 Save the date! Ajahn Jayasaro will be visiting Portland on Tuesday, October 22nd. There will be an event in the evening. Check back as it gets closer for details.
Read moreAjahn Nyaniko and Tan Thitabho
Our good fortune continues with the unexpected and very welcome visit of Ajahn Nyaniko and Tan Thitabho on Friday, July 5th for the Friday Night Dhamma gathering. We will begin with a casual tea at 5:30. Hope you can come. Friday, July 5 5:30 PM: Casual tea with Ajahn Nyaniko and Tan Thitabho (downstairs) 7:00 PM: Meditation/Dhamma talk/Q n’A (upstairs) Theme: […]
Read moreClosing down the Old – Opening to the New
On May 31st PFOD Makes a Move and Hopes you Follow Ajahn Sucitto just before offering a Blessing Chant at Dharma Rain – It’s all juiced up for us now ;) As Portland Friends of the Dhamma continues to investigate options (rent, lease, purchase) of a permanent home for our community, we begin by renting […]
Read morePacking Up the Center to Move
Saturday, May 11 & Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 12:30 PM As Portland Friends of the Dhamma continues to investigate options (rent, lease, purchase) of a permanent home for our community, we begin by renting space from Dharma Zen Rain Center as of June 1st. Dharma Rain Zen Center, 2514 SE Madison Save the dates! […]
Read morePortland Friends of the Dhamma is Moving
Get ready! We are moving. We are renting space from the Dharma Rain Community starting June 1. Dharma Rain Zen Center, 2514 SE Madison Please check back for updates and details as they are available. The future is full of possibilities! Please join us! We look forward to sharing Dhamma in our new space!
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