Ajahn Cunda discusses his experiences on retreat. He gives advice on how to transition out of a retreat period and how to skillfully relate to events in the world. He gives guidance on seeing the mind’s tendencies of planning, becoming, and forming expectations. This talk was offered on March 15, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.…

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Lovingkindness & Contentment- from radiating the feeling to yourself, to a friend and to all directions and all beings. Contentment is contemplated. A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ How to practice Metta/TWIM Meditation https://www.dhammasukha.org/beginner-lovingkindness What are the 6R…

Ajahn Nyaniko reflects on the natural environment at Abhayagiri and the evolving nature of both the deer and practitioners, emphasizing the timelessness of the Buddha’s teachings. He explores mindfulness, especially mindfulness of the body, and the importance of contemplating impermanence to gain insight into the nature of existence. Ajahn Nyaniko …

Ajahn Nyaniko talks about his continuing experiences with pain resulting from Sciatica. He talks about the mental suffering that results from wishing that things were different from the way they are. He also discusses the suffering that arises from endless, self-referential, proliferating thoughts, especially around planning and doubt. He covers va…

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Ajahn Nyaniko talks about his recent experiences with pain resulting from Sciatica. He discusses various ways in which pain can be a useful tool for dhamma practice, how it can be used to build equanimity, how feeling is a mental phenomenon instead of physical, and the unsatisfactory nature of having a body. This talk was offered on March 1, 2025 a…

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Delson Armstrong takes us through developing lovingkindness to persons and directions and then takes us on a tour of the 5 aggregates of existence with the hope of seeing them as non-self and empty. This is the 2nd version of this meditation he has guided.Di Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

Ajahn Nyaniko talks about saddha, which is a Pali word that can be translated as faith or trust. He discusses how we can develop it and use it to overcome doubt in our practice. He talks about having the ability to drop things in our life if they no longer serve us, even when we’ve been holding onto them for a long time. He also points out that pra…

Ajahn Cunda talks about distraction. He discusses how it affects our practice and ways to overcome it, as well as the process of learning how we are causing our own suffering, how to use the tools of the Buddha’s teaching to examine our experience, and how our practice should progress in a positive direction over time. This talk was offered on Febr…

Ajahn Nyaniko gives a talk that discusses the importance of patient endurance, which can help us overcome defilements, mental difficulties, and trauma. He also gives examples of how being in uncomfortable situations can be an aid to spiritual growth. He concludes by discussing the principles that are necessary to abide by in order to live the holy …

Ajahn Nyaniko summarizes some of the themes of the teachings over the first month of the winter retreat. He talks about the importance of perseverance, the benefits of ordinary practice in everyday life, and the suffering inherent in blissful states. He also gives advice on living in community and on not judging other people by outward appearances.…

Ajahn Sudhiro talks about right effort, overcoming the hindrances, the importance of developing a balanced mind, maintaining continuous mindfulness, and the use of various meditation subjects, including mantras like “Buddho”. This talk was offered on February 1, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.…

Delson looks at Sutta "Avija" AN 10.61 and finds the origin of the hindrances that we encounter in our meditation. He then studies MN 31 and finds that the highest state beyond Niether perception is Cessation of perception and Feeling. Letting go of everything.Di Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

Ajahn Cunda talks about how to deal with expectations in our practice, the importance of having right view, the suffering that results from believing things should be the way we want them to be, and the inevitability of aging, illness, and death. This talk was offered on January 25, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.…

#delsonarmstrong #meditationteacher #mindfulness #innerpeace #listentoyourheart #dhamma #meditationteacher Delson talks about the one thought we should consider in our sitting and our lives for 2025. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/delson/about https://lnk.bio/delsonarmstrong https://delsonarmstrong.com Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.d…

#delsonarmstrong #meditationteacher #mindfulness #innerpeace #listentoyourheart #dhamma #meditationteacher "Contact is like the nibbling of a flayed cow." Delson explains a rather deep sutta on the 4 kinds of Nutriment. Food, contact, intentions and consciousness. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/delson/about https://lnk.bio/delsonarmstrong https:/…

Ajahn Nyaniko gives a dhamma talk that touches on the process of letting go of attachments, the roles of samadhi and paññā, how the experience of the monastic life evolves over time, the value of endurance in the practice, and the rarity of human birth and of coming into contact with the teachings of the Buddha. This talk was offered on January 18,…

Ajahn Cunda discusses the five hindrances, classical antidotes for each one, and the Buddha’s use of metaphors to describe them. This talk was offered on January 11, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.Di Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Nyaniko talks about the upcoming winter retreat and its theme of going ‘back to basics’. He gives teachings on the importance of maintaining sila, cultivating continuous mindfulness, exerting the correct amount of effort, and the proper way to live in harmony within a community of practitioners. This Dhamma talk was offered on January 6, 2025…

This Dhamma talk was offered on January 4, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.Di Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Kaccana gave this Dhamma talk on 29 December 2024 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Putting Down 10,000 Things appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.Di Amaravati Buddhist Monastery

Luang Por Sumedho gave this Dhamma talk on 23 December 2024, after the Kathina ceremony, at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post The Food Body appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.Di Amaravati Buddhist Monastery

Luang Por Sumedho gave this Dhamma QA on 18 December 2024 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post On Old Age, Sickness and Death appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.Di Amaravati Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Karunadhammo gave this Dhamma talk on 15 December 2024 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post How Do We Create Suffering appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.Di Amaravati Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Cunda reflects on the significance of awareness and acceptance in Buddhist practice, encouraging the community to learn to skillfully work with their habitual patterns and reactions. This Dhamma talk was offered on December 29, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.Di Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Nyaniko reflects on the fleeting nature of life and encourages perseverance in spiritual practice, advocating for a focus on meaningful actions over transient pleasures. This Dhamma talk was offered on December 28, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.Di Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Khemaka gave this Dhamma talk on 8 December 2024 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post The One Who Understands the Five Qualities appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.Di Amaravati Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Dhammanando gave this Dhamma talk on 30 November 2024 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Technology, Innovation and Looking Inward appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.Di Amaravati Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Nyaniko emphasizes the importance of renunciation and the impermanence of life, using personal anecdotes, historical references, and teachings from Buddhist philosophy. This Dhamma talk was offered on December 23, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.Di Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Cunda offers reflections on the fundamental struggles of human existence, notably illness, dissatisfaction, and the impermanence of life. This Dhamma talk was offered on December 21, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.Di Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Nyaniko reflects on his recent travels and offers reflections on the significance of community support in monastic life. This Dhamma talk was offered on December 14, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.Di Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Sudhiro reflects on the many lies our desire tells us and how the path to true happiness lies through the development of meditation. This Dhamma talk was offered on December 8, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.Di Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

Luang Por Sumedho gave this Dhamma talk on 23 November 2024, after the Kathina ceremony, at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Self Identity Is an Empty Phenomenon appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.Di Amaravati Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Nyanarato gave this Dhamma talk on 15 November 2024 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post No Hook to the Saṃsāra appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.Di Amaravati Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Amaro gave this Dhamma talk on 10 November 2024, after the Kathina ceremony, at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Awakened Before the Buddha’s Name appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.Di Amaravati Buddhist Monastery

Luang Por Sumedho gave this Dhamma talk on 8 November 2024 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Pure Consciousness is the Real Magic appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.Di Amaravati Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Kalyano gave this Dhamma talk on 31 October 2024, the Halloween day, at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post The Spirit of Halloween appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.Di Amaravati Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Siripañño gave this Dhamma talk on 25 October 2024 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post The Elephant’s Footprint appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.Di Amaravati Buddhist Monastery

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Ajahn Amaro gave this Sunday Talk with questions and answers on 13 October 2024 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Beyond Right and Wrong appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.Di Amaravati Buddhist Monastery

Luang Por Sumedho gave this Dhamma talk on 10 October 2024 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Why I Became a Buddhist Monk appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.Di Amaravati Buddhist Monastery

A beginner's guided meditation that Delson did Sept 2024 during a retreat.Di Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

Delson did a zoom retreat Sept 2024. First he does a guided meditation and then follows up with instructions for the meditators for the balance of the retreat. A separate Guided Only Meditation without instructions is also available.Di Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

Ajahn Khemaka gave this Dhamma talk on 2 October 2024 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Seven Underlying Tendencies appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.Di Amaravati Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Amaro gave this Sunday Talk with questions and answers on 29 September 2024 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post If All Things Are Not Self, What Is Reborn? appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.Di Amaravati Buddhist Monastery

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Luang Por Sumedho gave this Dhamma talk on 25 September 2024 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Love and Desire appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.Di Amaravati Buddhist Monastery