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... 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.... 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... 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.... 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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