Author Archives: Jocelyn White
Sakula: Disengage from the Proliferating Mind July 26 2020 043
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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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Read moreDedication of Merit
If you would like to dedicate the merit of your practice or request the offering of merit from our community please leave your message here. For information on this practice see The Dedication of Merit and Blessings by Luang Por Pasanno.
Read moreSakula: Dispelling Fear April 2020 April 26, 2020 040
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Read moreInspiring Teachings Made Possible by Donors and Volunteers
Our donors and volunteers made possible a wonderful weekend of meditation and teaching on the theme of joy by the inspiring Santussikā Bhikkhunī. She and Cittānandā Bhikkhunī visited for the weekend from Karuna Buddhist Vihara in the Santa Cruz mountains. Tea and conversation was held around the table downstairs. Ayya Santussikā spoke on the topic […]
Read moreAyya Santussika: Six Recollections to Lift the Heart March 8, 2020 039
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Read moreAyya Santussika: Where Does Joy Come From? March 7, 2020 038
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Read moreAyya Santussika: The Deep, Peaceful Clarity of Joy March 7, 2020 037
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https://media.blubrry.com/portland_friends_of_the_dhamma/p/content.blubrry.com/portland_friends_of_the_dhamma/Ayya_Santussika_The_Deep_Peaceful_Clarity_of_Joy_Mar_7_2020.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 57:16 — 26.2MB)Subscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSS | MoreOn the morning of the second day of her visit Ayya Santussika spoke on unworldly joy, deep and spacious. She encouraged us to notice joy when it arises and to cultivate it.
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