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5. “I understand that there is a council of Theravāda elders who are a ‘decision making panel’ guiding the tradition. Who exactly is part of this council and who or what determines their eligibility? Will the honor being bestowed upon you and Ajahn Amaro next month make you eligible? Are there other monks in modern times who have received this honor?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [History/Thai Buddhism] [Saṅgha decision making] [Chao Khun] [Ajahn Pasanno] [Ajahn Amaro] [Ajahn Chah] // [Politics and society] [Ajahn Buddhadāsa] [Ajahn Mahā Boowa] [Ajahn Sumedho] [P. A. Payutto] [CALM Group]
7. Recollection: The Community of Abhayagiri Lay Ministers sets up a food stall at Wat Pah Pong. Recounted by Ajahn Ñāṇiko and Ajahn Pasanno. [CALM Group] [Ajahn Chah Remembrance Day] [Wat Pah Pong] [Food] [Abhayagiri]
6. Story: The development of Portland Friends of the Dhamma. Told by Sakula. [Portland Friends of the Dhamma] // [CALM Group] [Ajahn Sudanto] [Pacific Hermitage]
8. Recollection: The history and significance of the Community of Abhayagiri Lay Ministers. Recounted by Sakula. [CALM Group] [Lay teachers] // [Abhayagiri] [Portland Friends of the Dhamma]