April 20-22, 2018 at PFoD Ajahn Sudanto & Pacific Hermitage Monks Ajahn Sudanto (pictured), Ajahn Kassapo and Venerable Sampanno will join the Portland Friends of the Dhamma (PFoD) community for the weekend of April 20-22. Ajahn Sudanto will teach Friday night, Saturday and Sunday. Upasika Renewal Day: We are especially blessed to have our first Annual Upasika Renewal Day in Portland! For all those …
April News and Events
The monastic winter retreat ends March 31 and regular monthly events resume. First up is a community Garden Party. Garden Party and Awesome Potluck Join us April 7th! A yummy potluck, and some time for chatting and working with new or long-time friends. Regular Events Resume in April All are welcome. Events are free and …
UPDATED: Article Chronicles Thailand Trip to Honor Ajahn Chah
UPDATE: In case NW Dharma News is unable to make these corrections in Ruby’s article, please note the following: Ajahn Chah’s original monastery is Wat Nong Pah Pong (not, Wat Na Pah Pong, which is another monastery in Thailand). Corrected spellings: Mun River (not Moon) and Ajahn Sao (not Soa). Check out Ruby Grad’s article in NW Dharma News about traveling …
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Registration Open for Bhante Rahula Retreat: July 4 – 8, 2018
Integrating Body & Mind: Four-Day Meditation Retreat Join Bhante Rahula for a meditation retreat focusing on mindfulness, vipassana, yoga and breathing. (More on Bhante Rahula here.) Enjoy four days at a lovely retreat center a few miles north of White Salmon, Washington. Space is limited, so register early! Dates: July 4 at 3:00 pm – July 8 at …
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Several Ways to Support the Monks With Food
In the Thai Forest Tradition, monks cannot buy, store or cook the food for their daily meal. Because of that, they must rely on people like you and me to give them food every day. There several ways to help. Would one work for you? More participants would help ensure adequate meals and lighten the load for …
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