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Gyokuko Carlson: Letting Go of the Stink June 20 2021 074

by Jocelyn White | Jun 24, 2021 | Gyokuko Carlson, Monastic Teachings, teachings

Visiting Retired Abbess Gyokuko Carlson reflects on themes of fatherhood, change, the magical transformation of meditation and its power to undo knots, like stinking fish, within us. She encourages the acceptance of our humanity, body and mind, as part of our...

Sakula: Keeping the Bigger Picture in Mind May 2 2021 067

by Jocelyn White | May 4, 2021 | Lay Teachings, Sakula Mary Reinard, teachings

Sakula leads Sunday Sila with some in person attendees for the first time in a while. She reflects on welcoming changes in our lives according to the practice, recognizing impermanence and uncertainty....

Ajahn Thanissaro (Geoff): Response to Change, Morning Session Nov 1 2020 048

by Jocelyn White | Nov 11, 2020 | Ajahn Thanissaro, Monastic Teachings

Ajahn Thanissaro (Geoff) visited Portland Friends of the Dhamma by Zoom for his 19th annual teaching session. His topic was “Response to Change.” The study guide is found here. The topics ranged from change in general to grief, all with a focus on specific...

Ajahn Thanissaro (Geoff): Response to Change, Afternoon Session Nov 1 2020 049

by Jocelyn White | Nov 11, 2020 | Ajahn Thanissaro, Monastic Teachings

In the afternoon session of Ajahn Thanissaro’s 19th annual visit, this time online due to the pandemic, the theme of “Response to Change” continues. The focus remains on the suttas and developing skills, the response. The study guide is found here....

Gratitude for Ajahn Thanissaro’s November Visit on Zoom

by Jocelyn White | Nov 9, 2020 | Program News

Ajahn Thanissaro during his visit on Zoom to PFoD in 2020 Ajahn Thanissaro (Geoff) appeared on Zoom hosted by Portland Friends of the Dhamma and joined by others from Belarus and Brazil to Peru and Sri Lanka. Over 170 practitioners gathered to hear his teaching on...

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