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A Rich Day of Teachings – Ayya Santussikā Returns to PFoD
On September 27, 2020, Portland Friends of the Dhamma hosted a Daylong led by Ayya Santussikā, abbess of Karuna Buddhist Vihara. The topic which ran throughout the day was “Directing the Mind, Cooling the Heart” and was attended by many, including one person from abroad. The day began with taking the Five Precepts, followed with […]
Read moreSakula: Knowing Light, Knowing Dark Oct 18 2020 047
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Read moreJessica Swanson: Fearlessness for Ourselves and Others Oct 11 2020 046
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Ayya Santussikā: Directing the Mind, Cooling the Heart Sep 27 2020 045
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Read moreAyya Santussikā: Directing the Mind, Cooling the Heart Guided Meditation Sep 27 2020 044
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Getting to Know You: Michael Joliffe
Why Portland Friends of the Dhamma? The direct, simple, and down-to-earth quality of the Thai Forest teachings, emphasis on practice and direct experience, following closely the traditions laid out for the monks by the Buddha, believing freedom from suffering is possible in this life, and the tight coupling between monks and laity really resonate with […]
Read moreSakula: Disengage from the Proliferating Mind July 26 2020 043
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https://media.blubrry.com/portland_friends_of_the_dhamma/p/content.blubrry.com/portland_friends_of_the_dhamma/Disengage_from_the_Proliferating_Mind.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:13 — 16.7MB)Subscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSS | MoreOnce we disengage from defilements, trust and discerning can follow more easily. Trust can bring relief. In the space of this relief we can discern an opportunity for good karma. So how do we disengage? Sakula reflects […]
Read moreA Gratitude Fills the Heart
On Sunday, June 28th, 2020, friends and families gathered online to celebrate Portland Friends of the Dhamma’s anniversary-fundraiser. Appropriately, Luang Por Pasanno (the inspiration for the arising of this community) anchored the event. Themes throughout the day included comments on the rarity and beauty of drawing close to good people, encouragement to wisely reflect on […]
Sakula: Uncertain Times, How Am I Spending My Time? May 17 2020 042
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Read moreSakula: Pain Without Blame or Resentment May 3 2020 041
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