Portland Friends of the Dhamma

SPECIAL EVENTS

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20
July

Asalha Puja at the Pacific Hermitage

Asalha Puja at the Pacific Hermitage

Date July 20, 2024Time 10:00 am - 2:00 pmTag Ajahn Chah Asalha Puja Buddhism meditation Pacific Hermitage Theravada

Asalha Puja (sometimes called Dhamma Day) will be marked on July 20 in the traditional way: Gathering at the monastery, offering a meal, taking the five precepts together, and talking on Dhamma with the monastics in residence. No prior experience with the monks or tradi...

28
July

Sunday Sila with Ajahn Karunadhammo

Sunday Sila with Ajahn Karunadhammo

Date July 28, 2024Time 10:00 am - 3:00 pmTag Ajahn Karunadhammo Buddhism meditation mindfulness Theravada

Please join PFOD in welcoming Ajahn Karunadhammo, a senior monk at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery and a founding resident of the Pacific Hermitage, on Sunday, July 28. The day will run in person and online from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a meal offering at 11:30. 

Etiquette when Monastics are Present

When attending any event with a monastic in the lead we follow guidelines that specifically support their vows and encourage a calm environment.

Clothing is to be loose-fitting and modest. Please cover your shoulders and knees. Those living on the Five Precepts are encouraged to wear black pants and white shirts/sweaters.

  • Noble silence begins as you enter the shrine room.
  • Remove shoes when you enter, either upstairs or down.
  • Always keep valuables with you.
  • Meals are always potluck. Drop your food in the kitchen (downstairs) before the day begins.
  • Be seated in the shrine room before the first bell has rung (all doors lock before the first meditation begins).
  • When sitting, please do not point your feet at either the shrine or the monastics.
  • Do not lie down anywhere in the meditation hall (medical exceptions considered).
  • You may leave or use the restrooms at any time EXCEPT during silent meditation or Dhamma talk.
  • At the end of the event put away your cushions and remove any items you brought with you.
  • When addressing a monastic, it is polite to put your hands together in front of your chest (Anjali).