Portland Friends of the Dhamma PfODcast

In this video Jessica reflects on the importance of looking at our part of stress and suffering, recognizing that karma is the building of habits, and receiving criticism as a precious gift. Begins with a guided meditation.

Ajahn Karunadhammo offers a day of meditation practice and teachings called "Developing Calm and Insight Together: Mindfulness Immersed in the Body." Please use the chapters to move through the day's teachings.

00:00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Mindfulness Immersed in the Body

00:20:20 Silent and Guided Meditation: Ground, Space and Rhythm

00:49:55 Urban Walking Instructions

00:51:46 Instruction and Guided Meditation: 32 Parts of the Body

01:32:46 Overview of Afternoon and Q&A

02:12:56 Guided Meditation

03:03:12 Walking Meditation

03:04:19 Instruction and Guided Meditation: Developing Insight into the Not-Self Aspect of the Body

03:46:35 Q&A and "Reflections on the Unconditioned" Chant

Please learn more about Ajahn Karunadhammo and Abhayagiri Monastery here: https://www.abhayagiri.org/community

In this video, Jessica talks about how the community holds etiquette and conventions keeping in harmony with the Ajahn Chah lineage and framework. Begins with a guided meditation. A personal story using friends' names was cut from the original recording.

Jessica describes how to notice when we've made progress in the practice -- when suffering moves through quickly and without making a problem for ourselves and others.

In this video, Jessica reads from the introduction to a collection of Ajahn Chah teachings and talks about getting work done despite the inclination to insert one's thoughts, opinions, and self-view.

Luang Por Pasanno speaks about the change in leadership at Portland Friends of the Dhamma, then explores and explains taking refuge in Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha.

The community commemorates Sakula's 24 years of service as founder and Spiritual Director of Portland Friends of the Dhamma. Jessica Swanson is appointed the new Spiritual Director and commissioned as a Lay Minister. Later, community members speak on the importance of giving and service for PFOD's benefit.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Welcome, Paying Respects, Requesting Precepts, Meditation Guidance

13:30 Monastic Reflections Commemorating Sakula, Highest Blessings Chant

56:43 Sakula's Remarks, Remarks from Alistair, Stephanie, Matthew, Joan and Scott, Forgiveness Ceremony

1:33:30 Sakula's Remarks Congratulating Jessica, Remarks and Paying Pespects from Jim, Hayley, Margaret and Matt, Jessica's Remarks

1:53:44 Monastic Reflections Encouraging and Supporting Jessica, Jessica's Official Commissioning (SURPRISE!)

2:31:51 Remarks from the board on programming and project priorities in this year's benefit season.