Portland Friends of the Dhamma PfODcast

Recent Episodes

Jessica Swanson | Always a Place to Turn | 2/16/2025

Posted March 13, 2025 • 00:30:57

Jessica reflects on the importance of reliability in community, while building independence on oneself. Guided meditation included. Jessica Swanson...

Jessica Swanson | The Unscrupulous King | 2/2/2025 | ep. 284

Posted February 27, 2025 • 00:30:16

Jessica reflects on the Tittha Sutta, the Parable of the Blind Men and the Elephant, a teaching on seeing things as they truly are and an illustration...

Jessica Swanson | Others Will, But We Will Not | 1/26/2025

Posted January 31, 2025 • 00:21:53

Jessica reflects on MN 8, the discourse on Self-Effacement. Here is the section read aloud in the talk: The Exposition of Self-Effacement Now, Cunda,...

Jessica Swanson | When Tik Tok Goes Down | 1/19/2025

Posted January 28, 2025 • 00:41:35

Jessica reflects on the anicca, anatta and dukkha, the three characteristics of things and what leads to feelings of loss. Includes guided mediation...

Jessica Swanson | The Four Right Efforts | 1/5/2025

Posted January 28, 2025 • 00:37:12

Jessica Reflects on the Four Right Efforts and ways to let go of what stinks. Includes guided meditation.