Portland Friends of the Dhamma

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Sharing dhamma talks and guided meditations from the Theravada Thai Forest Tradition, Ajahn Chah and Luang Por Pasanno lineage, and others.

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Portland Friends of the Dhamma

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Community Voices: Matt 06.12.2019 14:04

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

Community Voices: Katharine 06.12.2019 11:13

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.

Community Voices: Jim 06.12.2019 13:20

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.

Sakula: Six Qualities Resulting in Happiness Dec 1 2019 019 03.12.2019 26:49

Sakula Mary Reinard reflects on six qualities to cultivate in the mind that lead to joy and happiness.

Ajahn Sudanto: Generate Your Own Light Nov 15 2019 018 03.12.2019 36:54

Ajahn Sudanto reflects on how to generate a sense of light for the coming darkness of winter.

Sakula: A Rock on Grass Oct 27 2019 010 05.11.2019 28:01

Sakula reflects on happy minds, mindfulness not being enough, and first jhana giving a taste of freedom.

Ajahn Thanissaro: Right View Right Attention Nov 3 2019 009 04.11.2019 28:54

Ajahn Thanissaro leads a guided meditation on the topic of Right Attention. This recording is edited to 30 minutes due to space considerations.

Ajahn Thanissaro: Right View Part 2 Nov 2 2019 008 02.11.2019 1:49:09

Ajahn Thanissaro continues the study of Right View, this time a the beginning of the study guide , and answers questions.

Ajahn Thanissaro: Right View Study Part 1 Nov 2 2019 007 02.11.2019 1:33:30

Ajahn Thanissaro starts in the middle of the study guide with Right Views and answers questions.

Ajahn Thanissaro: Guided Breath Meditation Nov 2 2019 006 02.11.2019 41:13

Ajahn Thanissaro leads a guided meditation on following the breath and breath energy with attention to different areas of the body.

Ajahn Thanissaro: Introduction to Right View Mundane and Transcendent Nov 1 2019 005 01.11.2019 1:14:45

Ajahn Thanissaro introduces the concepts of Mundane and Transcendent Right View at Portland Friends of the Dhamma Nov 1 2019.

Ajahn Thanissaro: Jhana Study Part 2 Nov 3 2018 PFOD 002 04.11.2018 1:34:09

Part 2 of a two part series given as part of a weekend of study and practice November 2018. Read the study guide here…

Ajahn Thanissaro: Jhana Practice Part 1 Nov 3 2018 PFOD 001 04.11.2018 1:26:21

Part 1 of a two part teaching on jhana given on a weekend of study and practice in November 2018. Read the study guide here…

Ajahn Thanissaro: A Letter from the Buddha Nov 2 2018 004 02.11.2018 1:02:32

Ajahn Thanissaro reflects what Buddhism offers us at Portland Friends of the Dhamma in November 2018.

Ajahn Thanissaro: Preamble to Jhana Study Nov 2 2018 003 02.11.2018 1:25:35

Ajahn Thanissaro introduces Right Concentration, also known as jhana practice, at Portland Friends of the Dhamma in November 2018.

Luang Por Pasanno: Guided Meditation Elemental Experience May 19 2018 017 19.05.2018 13:26

Luang Por Pasanno leads a guided meditation on the elemental experience. He encourages a simplicity in the experience of earth, water, air, and fire in the body.

Luang Por Pasanno: Tea Time May 19 2018 016 19.05.2018 48:04

Informal time for questions from the group with LP Pasanno on Friday evening.

Luang Por Pasanno: Wise Reflection Yoniso Manasikara May 19 2018 015 19.05.2018 43:49

Before leaving on sabbatical in 2018, Luang Por Pasanno encourages us to lift up our thoughts for reflection. Wisely reflecting on our thoughts is skillful.

Luang Por Pasanno: Roll With It May 19 2018 014 19.05.2018 53:57

Luang Por Pasanno visits in May 2018 before he leaves for sabbatical for a year. He teaches here on how to work skillfully with what is going on in the body and the mind.

Practicing with Praise and Blame 06.07.2017

A dhamma reflection by Sakula, Spiritual Director of Portland Friends of the Dhamma during Sunday Sila.

Guided Meditation: Don’t Believe Everything the Mind Tells You 06.07.2017

A guided meditation by Sakula, Spiritual Director of Portland Friends of the Dhamma during Sunday Sila.

Letting Anger Go and Noticing Peace 22.06.2017

A dhamma reflection by Sakula, Spiritual Director of Portland Friends of the Dhamma during Sunday Sila.

Respond to the World Through an Anchor of Lovingkindness 17.06.2017

A dhamma reflection by Sakula, Spiritual Director of Portland Friends of the Dhamma during Sunday Sila.

Refuge in the Precepts 17.06.2017

A dhamma reflection by Sakula, Spiritual Director of Portland Friends of the Dhamma during Sunday Sila.

Ajahn Amaro: Virtue, a Quality of Your Own Heart 025 31.12.2016 1:02:49

Ajahn Amaro offers a reflection that Sila is more than just a behavior and Virtue as the source of Sila at Portland Friends of the Dhamma. This talk is from our archive.