Portland Friends of the Dhamma

Jessica shares examples of how being prepared to respond to circumstances as they arise, from a place of warm-hearted kindness can aid one in overcoming obstacles such as fear or self-doubt.

Jessica shares real life experiences about the benefit to self and others when listening to these guiding principles of Hiri and Ottappa, aka, Consciousness and Concern.

In the final session of Luang Por's daylong with us he answers questions on today's topics and more.

Luang Por Pasanno continues his teaching at the daylong at Portland Friends of the Dhamma. He reflects here on how to live with being separated from those we love in challenging times.

Luang Por Pasanno visits Portland Friends of the Dhamma from Pacific Hermitage for a daylong retreat. He reflects here on how to prepare the mind for meditation.

Jessica reflects on the self and our actions based on a quotation by Luang Por Sumedho.

Ajahn Thanissaro explores the two skills, endurance and equanimity, that can serve us well in this pandemic. He reflects on how to develop these qualities in his annual visit to Portland Friends of the Dhamma. This is the afternoon Question and Answer session.

Ajahn Thanissaro explores the two skills, endurance and equanimity, that can serve us well in this pandemic. He reflects on how to develop these qualities in his annual visit to Portland Friends of the Dhamma. This is his afternoon Dhamma talk.

Ajahn Thanissaro explores the two skills, endurance and equanimity, that can serve us well in this pandemic. He reflects on how to develop these qualities in his annual visit to Portland Friends of the Dhamma. This is his afternoon meditation. He suggests we meditate while listening to the afternoon talk (next episode).