Portland Friends of the Dhamma

Sakula reflects on bandaids, crocodiles, and paying attention in this Sunday Sila teaching.

Debbie Stamp and Sakula discuss practicing deeply with the truth of impermanence and uncertainty during the weekend on the theme of the Refuge Within.

Debbie Stamp answers questions about metta and how to tap into the actual feeling of metta during the weekend of practice on the theme of the Refuge Within.

Debbie Stamp gives a Dhamma reflection on the theme of the Refuge Within for a day of practice and meditation.

Visiting lay teacher Debbie Stamp from Abhayagiri monastery begins a weekend of practice and reflection on the theme of the Refuge Within.

Sakula Mary Reinard begins the new year offering a path to happiness through keeping of the five precepts for lay community members, with discussion of the Upasika program.

Sakula Mary Reinard offers reflections on one pointedness as an inclusive gathering and on placing your foot on the path to end suffering.

Matt shares how he connects with Portland Friends of the Dhamma even after he moved out of state.

Katharine shares how she came to Buddhism after a long search and how her connections through Portland Friends of the Dhamma helped her after the birth of her son.

In this episode Jim shares with us his wife's encouragement to start meditation and how he engages with Portland Friends of the Dhamma now that she is gone.