The use of this Yahoo Group is strictly for the purpose of sharing information about Portland Friends of the Dhamma and the activities it host, sponsors or is related to via the Ajahn Chah/Ajahn Sumedho lineage. We ask this egroup be limited to those using our center on a regular basis for study, practice and upkeep of the center. Proper use of this egroup also includes request for support (such as chanting for family members or looking for a place to rent) and reports from board and committee meetings. If you have a wish to use this site otherwise please contact Sakula (Community Spiritual Director) request.

For those seeking notices of visting teachers and major announcements only,
there is an announcement-only email list, contact gsatir@yahoo.com

In support of anyone seeking contact with Buddhists for conversations not
related directly to the activities of this community, please visit our website and use the 'contact' button on the front page. Your questions will be forwarded to the appropriate persons.

We hope the focus of this egroup serves to keep all those involved with our center's activities up-to-date and clear about our mission.

In the Files section you will find our by-laws, board and committee minutes, policies and materials for the practice groups. More information can be found at:

Website: http://www.pdxdhamma.org
Mission: http://www.pdxdhamma.org/about/mission.htm
Calendar: http://www.pdxdhamma.org/participate/calendar.php
Teachings: http://www.pdxdhamma.org/audio/teachings.htm

Finally, it is traditional to reminded ourselves of the Buddha’s encouragements on the factors of right speech, namely:
It is spoken in truth, It is spoken at the right time.
It is spoken beneficially. It is spoken with a mind of good-will.

I look forward to our communications, and the fruits of our communications. If you have ques