http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio Dhamma Talks given at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. buddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,mettaReligion & Spirituality/Buddhismgoogleapps@abhayagiri.orgAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAbhayagiri Buddhist Monasterynobuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,mettaDhamma Talks from Abhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryDhamma Talks given at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Please visit www.abhayagiri.org for more information.39.285782-123.22064http://www.abhayagiri.org/audiohttp://www.abhayagiri.org/media/images/misc/abhayagiri-talks.jpg Ajahn Candasiri speaks about generosity in terms of what we can give to ourselves - reducing our suffering by removing jealousy and other imperfections of the heart.  This talk was offered on June 8, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/generosity-of-heart Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Candasiri speaks about generosity in terms of what we can give to ourselves - reducing our suffering by removing jealousy and other imperfections of the heart.  This talk was offered on June 8, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download FiAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Candasiri speaks about generosity in terms of what we can give to ourselves - reducing our suffering by removing jealousy and other imperfections of the heart.  This talk was offered on June 8, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Ajahn Karunadhammo suggests that developing respect, humility, contentment, and gratitude will lead to an easygoing, openhearted frame of mind and in turn support our formal meditation practice. This talk was offered on June 1, 2013, at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/gladness-of-mind Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)no Ajahn Karunadhammo suggests that developing respect, humility, contentment, and gratitude will lead to an easygoing, openhearted frame of mind and in turn support our formal meditation practice. This talk was offered on June 1, 2013, at Abhayagiri BuddhiAbhayagiri Buddhist Monastery Ajahn Karunadhammo suggests that developing respect, humility, contentment, and gratitude will lead to an easygoing, openhearted frame of mind and in turn support our formal meditation practice. This talk was offered on June 1, 2013, at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Ajahn Sucitto contemplates death by taking each step knowing that it might be the last. What happens if we remove the perception of permanence, continuity, and the sense of “next” from our experience of meditation? This partially recorded talk was offered on May 25, 2013, at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/maranassati-the-end-of-the-future Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)no Ajahn Sucitto contemplates death by taking each step knowing that it might be the last. What happens if we remove the perception of permanence, continuity, and the sense of “next” from our experience of meditation? This partially recorded talk was offereAbhayagiri Buddhist Monastery Ajahn Sucitto contemplates death by taking each step knowing that it might be the last. What happens if we remove the perception of permanence, continuity, and the sense of “next” from our experience of meditation? This partially recorded talk was offered on May 25, 2013, at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta On the occasion of the Buddha's birth, Awakening, and Parinibbāna, Ajahn Sucitto urges us to keep returning to the point where body and mind meet. This is the field of practice where the Buddha arises, where we can find, meet, and resolve the world (SN 2.26). This talk was offered on Vesak, May 24, 2013, at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/where-body-and-mind-meet Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)no On the occasion of the Buddha's birth, Awakening, and Parinibbāna, Ajahn Sucitto urges us to keep returning to the point where body and mind meet. This is the field of practice where the Buddha arises, where we can find, meet, and resolve the world (SN 2Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery On the occasion of the Buddha's birth, Awakening, and Parinibbāna, Ajahn Sucitto urges us to keep returning to the point where body and mind meet. This is the field of practice where the Buddha arises, where we can find, meet, and resolve the world (SN 2.26). This talk was offered on Vesak, May 24, 2013, at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Ajahn Jotipālo describes how the rituals of our practice such chanting, bowing to the shrine, observing Buddhist holidays, and taking monastic ordination can support our practice and brighten and settle the mind. This talk was offered on May 18, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/using-ritual-skillfully Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)no Ajahn Jotipālo describes how the rituals of our practice such chanting, bowing to the shrine, observing Buddhist holidays, and taking monastic ordination can support our practice and brighten and settle the mind. This talk was offered on May 18, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery Ajahn Jotipālo describes how the rituals of our practice such chanting, bowing to the shrine, observing Buddhist holidays, and taking monastic ordination can support our practice and brighten and settle the mind. This talk was offered on May 18, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Citing AN 3.73, Ajahn Pasanno reiterates that the fulfillment of the path is built on the foundation of virtue, concentration, and discernment and emphasizes simplicity, spaciousness, and clarity in the practice. This talk was offered on May 17, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/a-sphere-of-clarity-in-the-heart Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noCiting AN 3.73, Ajahn Pasanno reiterates that the fulfillment of the path is built on the foundation of virtue, concentration, and discernment and emphasizes simplicity, spaciousness, and clarity in the practice. This talk was offered on May 17, 2013 at AAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryCiting AN 3.73, Ajahn Pasanno reiterates that the fulfillment of the path is built on the foundation of virtue, concentration, and discernment and emphasizes simplicity, spaciousness, and clarity in the practice. This talk was offered on May 17, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Ajahn Yatiko expounds upon the seven qualities that lead to non-decline of a practitioner found in AN 7.31: reverence for the Buddha, the Dhamma, the Sangha, the training, concentration, heedfulness, and hospitality. This talk was offered on May 11, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/seven-qualities-of-reverence Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Yatiko expounds upon the seven qualities that lead to non-decline of a practitioner found in AN 7.31: reverence for the Buddha, the Dhamma, the Sangha, the training, concentration, heedfulness, and hospitality. This talk was offered on May 11, 2013 Abhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Yatiko expounds upon the seven qualities that lead to non-decline of a practitioner found in AN 7.31: reverence for the Buddha, the Dhamma, the Sangha, the training, concentration, heedfulness, and hospitality. This talk was offered on May 11, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta After telling an anecdote from the day's almsround, Ajahn Dtun goes on to describe the path to liberation. He emphasizes the importance of keeping precepts and then explains how contemplating the true nature of the body leads to each of the four stages of liberation. This talk was offered on May 9, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery and was translated by Ajahn Tejapañño.

Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/cutting-out-attachment-to-the-body Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAfter telling an anecdote from the day's almsround, Ajahn Dtun goes on to describe the path to liberation. He emphasizes the importance of keeping precepts and then explains how contemplating the true nature of the body leads to each of the four stages ofAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAfter telling an anecdote from the day's almsround, Ajahn Dtun goes on to describe the path to liberation. He emphasizes the importance of keeping precepts and then explains how contemplating the true nature of the body leads to each of the four stages of liberation. This talk was offered on May 9, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery and was translated by Ajahn Tejapañño. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Ajahn Dtun answers the common question: When developing concentration, how will we know when it is time to contemplate the body? This question was asked on May 9, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery and was translated by Ajahn Tejapañño.

Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/is-the-knife-sharp Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Dtun answers the common question: When developing concentration, how will we know when it is time to contemplate the body? This question was asked on May 9, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery and was translated by Ajahn Tejapañño. Download FileAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Dtun answers the common question: When developing concentration, how will we know when it is time to contemplate the body? This question was asked on May 9, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery and was translated by Ajahn Tejapañño. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/q-%26-a-2%3A-this-is-how-i-practiced Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noIn a 3-hour session with the Abhayagiri Community, Ajahn Dtun answers questions regarding tudong, communal harmony, not following likes and dislikes, memories of Ajahn Chah, studying the suttas, advice for lay practice, and recollection of death. This queAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryIn a 3-hour session with the Abhayagiri Community, Ajahn Dtun answers questions regarding tudong, communal harmony, not following likes and dislikes, memories of Ajahn Chah, studying the suttas, advice for lay practice, and recollection of death. This question and answer session occurred on May 8, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery and was translated by Ajahn Tejapañño. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Ajahn Dtun answers questions regarding insight and concentration, sensuality, controlling the mind, and the removal of life support from terminally ill patients. This question and answer session occurred on May 6, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery and was translated by Ajahn Tejapañño.

Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/questions-and-answers-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Dtun answers questions regarding insight and concentration, sensuality, controlling the mind, and the removal of life support from terminally ill patients. This question and answer session occurred on May 6, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery andAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Dtun answers questions regarding insight and concentration, sensuality, controlling the mind, and the removal of life support from terminally ill patients. This question and answer session occurred on May 6, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery and was translated by Ajahn Tejapañño. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta After the ordination of Sāmaṇera Suhajjo and Anāgārika Anthony, Tan Ajahn Dtun gives advice to the new monastics and reflects on the role of right view and renunciation in the Holy Life. This talk was given on May 5, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery and was translated by Ajahn Tejapañño.

Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/foundations-of-the-holy-life Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAfter the ordination of Sāmaṇera Suhajjo and Anāgārika Anthony, Tan Ajahn Dtun gives advice to the new monastics and reflects on the role of right view and renunciation in the Holy Life. This talk was given on May 5, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery Abhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAfter the ordination of Sāmaṇera Suhajjo and Anāgārika Anthony, Tan Ajahn Dtun gives advice to the new monastics and reflects on the role of right view and renunciation in the Holy Life. This talk was given on May 5, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery and was translated by Ajahn Tejapañño. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Ajahn Ñaniko describes the role and importance of work in Ajahn Chah's way of practice and goes on to explain two gathas from The Zen Verses of Stonehouse. This talk was offered on May 3, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/work-as-practice Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)no Ajahn Ñaniko describes the role and importance of work in Ajahn Chah's way of practice and goes on to explain two gathas from The Zen Verses of Stonehouse. This talk was offered on May 3, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download FileAbhayagiri Buddhist Monastery Ajahn Ñaniko describes the role and importance of work in Ajahn Chah's way of practice and goes on to explain two gathas from The Zen Verses of Stonehouse. This talk was offered on May 3, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Ajahn Pasanno urges to meditate with the attitude of touching or experiencing the breath and body rather than watching or seeing and emphasizes the importance of bringing kindness and compassion to our meditation. This talk was offered on April 27, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/touching-the-breath-with-compassion Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)no Ajahn Pasanno urges to meditate with the attitude of touching or experiencing the breath and body rather than watching or seeing and emphasizes the importance of bringing kindness and compassion to our meditation. This talk was offered on April 27, 2013 Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery Ajahn Pasanno urges to meditate with the attitude of touching or experiencing the breath and body rather than watching or seeing and emphasizes the importance of bringing kindness and compassion to our meditation. This talk was offered on April 27, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Ajahn Jotipālo recounts the role of saddhā, which can be translated as faith, confidence, or courage, during his pilgrimage up the Mississippi River. This talk was offered on April 25, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/faith_on_mississippi_tudong Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Jotipālo recounts the role of saddhā, which can be translated as faith, confidence, or courage, during his pilgrimage up the Mississippi River. This talk was offered on April 25, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download FileAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Jotipālo recounts the role of saddhā, which can be translated as faith, confidence, or courage, during his pilgrimage up the Mississippi River. This talk was offered on April 25, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Ajahn Pasanno reads from P. A. Payutto's Buddhist Economics and A Constitution for Living and answers questions related to the topic of right livelihood. This talk was offered on April 21, 2013, at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery during the Right Livelihood Upasika Day.

Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/right_livelihood_upasika_day Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno reads from P. A. Payutto's Buddhist Economics and A Constitution for Living and answers questions related to the topic of right livelihood. This talk was offered on April 21, 2013, at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery during the Right LivelihoodAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno reads from P. A. Payutto's Buddhist Economics and A Constitution for Living and answers questions related to the topic of right livelihood. This talk was offered on April 21, 2013, at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery during the Right Livelihood Upasika Day. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta After a period of small-group discussion, Ajahn Pasanno answers more questions about right livelihood from the upasikas. This talk was offered on April 21, 2013, at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery during the Right Livelihood Upasika Day.

Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/right_livelihood_questions_and_answers Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)no After a period of small-group discussion, Ajahn Pasanno answers more questions about right livelihood from the upasikas. This talk was offered on April 21, 2013, at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery during the Right Livelihood Upasika Day. Download FileAbhayagiri Buddhist Monastery After a period of small-group discussion, Ajahn Pasanno answers more questions about right livelihood from the upasikas. This talk was offered on April 21, 2013, at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery during the Right Livelihood Upasika Day. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Ajahn Pasanno describes the Four Noble Truths using the similes of the elephant's footprint and a medical diagnosis. He then explains the first Noble Truth in terms of three types of dukkha. This talk was offered on April 20, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/the_elephants_footprint Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno describes the Four Noble Truths using the similes of the elephant's footprint and a medical diagnosis. He then explains the first Noble Truth in terms of three types of dukkha. This talk was offered on April 20, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist MAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno describes the Four Noble Truths using the similes of the elephant's footprint and a medical diagnosis. He then explains the first Noble Truth in terms of three types of dukkha. This talk was offered on April 20, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Using the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta as a template, Ajahn Yatiko explains the three aspects of each of the Four Noble Truths. This talk was offered on April 18, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/four_noble_truths Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noUsing the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta as a template, Ajahn Yatiko explains the three aspects of each of the Four Noble Truths. This talk was offered on April 18, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download FileAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryUsing the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta as a template, Ajahn Yatiko explains the three aspects of each of the Four Noble Truths. This talk was offered on April 18, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Ajahn Pasanno elucidates Master Hsuan Hua's maxim: “Accord with conditions without compromising principles,” by describing the benefits of following the ten courses of wholesome action of body, speech, and mind described by the Buddha. This talk was offered on April 13, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/accord_without_compromising_principles Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)no Ajahn Pasanno elucidates Master Hsuan Hua's maxim: “Accord with conditions without compromising principles,” by describing the benefits of following the ten courses of wholesome action of body, speech, and mind described by the Buddha. This talk was offeAbhayagiri Buddhist Monastery Ajahn Pasanno elucidates Master Hsuan Hua's maxim: “Accord with conditions without compromising principles,” by describing the benefits of following the ten courses of wholesome action of body, speech, and mind described by the Buddha. This talk was offered on April 13, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Ajahn Karunadhammo addresses the question “Where is peace to be found?” by elucidating AN 5.26, which describes five bases of liberation that lead to successively higher stages of tranquility and happiness. This talk was offered on April 10, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/bases_of_liberation Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)no Ajahn Karunadhammo addresses the question “Where is peace to be found?” by elucidating AN 5.26, which describes five bases of liberation that lead to successively higher stages of tranquility and happiness. This talk was offered on April 10, 2013 at AbhaAbhayagiri Buddhist Monastery Ajahn Karunadhammo addresses the question “Where is peace to be found?” by elucidating AN 5.26, which describes five bases of liberation that lead to successively higher stages of tranquility and happiness. This talk was offered on April 10, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/reflections-from-sri-lanka Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Yatiko reflects upon his recent three-month pilgrimage to Sri Lanka with Ajahn Saññamo. External events include seeing the Kelaniya Temple, an exhausting climb up Adam's Peak, and a visit with Bhante Ñanadipa. The most valuable internal aspect of thAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Yatiko reflects upon his recent three-month pilgrimage to Sri Lanka with Ajahn Saññamo. External events include seeing the Kelaniya Temple, an exhausting climb up Adam's Peak, and a visit with Bhante Ñanadipa. The most valuable internal aspect of the pilgrimage was reflecting on the subjective perception of impermanence using the question “Do I believe in rebirth?” This talk was offered on April 6, 2013 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/becoming-skilled-in-applying-dhamma Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno talks about the importance of bringing Dhamma out from the recipe book and into the action of daily life. In line with the theme of the winter retreat he reflects on and offers suggestions of mental qualities that are beneficial in accomplisAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno talks about the importance of bringing Dhamma out from the recipe book and into the action of daily life. In line with the theme of the winter retreat he reflects on and offers suggestions of mental qualities that are beneficial in accomplishing this. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on March 30th, 2013. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/to-the-end-and-beyond Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Jotipalo shares some of his experiences and advice for working with the changeover in the mind that takes place when we approach the end of a period of retreat. Using his experience with loving-kindness meditation he explores the questions of what cAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Jotipalo shares some of his experiences and advice for working with the changeover in the mind that takes place when we approach the end of a period of retreat. Using his experience with loving-kindness meditation he explores the questions of what can we look for as the retreat draws to a close and how can we adapt what we have learned to more daily life? This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on March 26th, 2013. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/breath-as-a-basis-for-joy-and-clarity Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno reflecting on a need at times to return to basics offers the breath as a vehicle for joy and clarity to arise by simply being present with the rhythms of breathing. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on March 23rd, 2013. Abhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno reflecting on a need at times to return to basics offers the breath as a vehicle for joy and clarity to arise by simply being present with the rhythms of breathing. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on March 23rd, 2013. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/hindrances-and-factors-of-enlightenment Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Naniko offers many helpful tools and much inspiration for skillfully allowing hindrances to fade and planting causes for the enlightenment factors to grow. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on March 19th, 2013. Download FileAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Naniko offers many helpful tools and much inspiration for skillfully allowing hindrances to fade and planting causes for the enlightenment factors to grow. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on March 19th, 2013. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/what-do-we-pick-up Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno reflects on our extraordinarily good conditions as well as the nature of the mind to pick up habits, thoughts, moods, feelings, and perceptions. When we go to pick up a thought or a mood, is it wholesome or is it just another piece of rubbisAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno reflects on our extraordinarily good conditions as well as the nature of the mind to pick up habits, thoughts, moods, feelings, and perceptions. When we go to pick up a thought or a mood, is it wholesome or is it just another piece of rubbish? Reflecting on our good fortune and our desire to pick up what is wholesome and skillful, if we are going to go about picking things up, why not try picking up generosity and kindness? This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on March 16th, 2013. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/zooming-out-the-map Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Karunadhammo reflects on the importance of keeping the whole perspective after or during a period of intensive focus into one area. He goes through a variety of techniques and reflections that are useful grounding points to keep things in the wider Abhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Karunadhammo reflects on the importance of keeping the whole perspective after or during a period of intensive focus into one area. He goes through a variety of techniques and reflections that are useful grounding points to keep things in the wider picture of our practice. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on March 11th, 2013. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/the-middle-way-out-of-samsara Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno reflects on the meaning of samsara and how to use anicca, dukkha, and anatta to put down burdens, generate disenchantment for entanglement, and find a real refuge resting in an awareness that knows clearly. This talk was offered at AbhayagirAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno reflects on the meaning of samsara and how to use anicca, dukkha, and anatta to put down burdens, generate disenchantment for entanglement, and find a real refuge resting in an awareness that knows clearly. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on March 9th, 2013. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/loving-kindness-and-the-flow-of-practice Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Jotipalo reflects on loving kindness and shares the ebb & flow of his practice experience taking it as a primary meditation object for an extended period of time. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on March 5th, 2013. DownloaAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Jotipalo reflects on loving kindness and shares the ebb & flow of his practice experience taking it as a primary meditation object for an extended period of time. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on March 5th, 2013. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/to-look-with-kindly-eyes Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno reflects on the importance of cultivating the quality of loving kindness in our practice. From helping strengthen concentration to establishing harmony and happiness to just being really good kamma, metta has a wide range of benefits and desAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno reflects on the importance of cultivating the quality of loving kindness in our practice. From helping strengthen concentration to establishing harmony and happiness to just being really good kamma, metta has a wide range of benefits and deserves our attention. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on March 2nd, 2013. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/magha-puja-2013 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno recollects the teachings of the Magha Puja. The full moon of February when the Buddha gave a summary of the teachings to a group of 1250 enlightened beings who had gathered on that day of practice and observance. This talk was offered at AbhAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno recollects the teachings of the Magha Puja. The full moon of February when the Buddha gave a summary of the teachings to a group of 1250 enlightened beings who had gathered on that day of practice and observance. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on February 25th, 2013. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/a-lamp-for-seeing-clearly Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno offers the theme of death as a worthwhile contemplation. Removing worry and fear about death by contemplating this fundamental reality puts things in a clear perspective and creates a simplifying sense of ease with the true understanding of Abhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno offers the theme of death as a worthwhile contemplation. Removing worry and fear about death by contemplating this fundamental reality puts things in a clear perspective and creates a simplifying sense of ease with the true understanding of the way things are. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on February 23rd, 2013. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/seeing-dukkha Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Naniko reflects on the different varieties and forms of dukkha and advises of the importance of spending time with it to cool the heart. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on February 18th, 2013. Download FileAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Naniko reflects on the different varieties and forms of dukkha and advises of the importance of spending time with it to cool the heart. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on February 18th, 2013. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/continuity-and-inspiration Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno reflects on the need for consistency and sustained continuity in our practice, how to strike a balance between sitting and walking meditation, and how to use inspiration to help move us through the natural lows in practice and find that balaAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno reflects on the need for consistency and sustained continuity in our practice, how to strike a balance between sitting and walking meditation, and how to use inspiration to help move us through the natural lows in practice and find that balance of "just right" effort. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on February 16th, 2013. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/the-delusion-of-forever Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Karunadhammo recollects the Five Khandas focusing on our tendency to read stability and reliability into something which can ultimately only bring disappointment. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on February 10th, 2013. DownloaAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Karunadhammo recollects the Five Khandas focusing on our tendency to read stability and reliability into something which can ultimately only bring disappointment. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on February 10th, 2013. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/daring-to-give Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno reflects on the quality of daring and courage in our practice. When we let go of the comfort of concepts and allow ourselves a place of vulnerability to experience we find a place which cultivates true understanding and growth. This talk wasAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno reflects on the quality of daring and courage in our practice. When we let go of the comfort of concepts and allow ourselves a place of vulnerability to experience we find a place which cultivates true understanding and growth. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on February 9th, 2013. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/the-first-minute-of-practice Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Jotipalo reflects on the first minute of practice and its importance in setting the tone for the period, recollects interesting movements of the mind, and offers the Four Bases of Power as a framework for looking at our meditation. This talk was offAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Jotipalo reflects on the first minute of practice and its importance in setting the tone for the period, recollects interesting movements of the mind, and offers the Four Bases of Power as a framework for looking at our meditation. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on February 3rd, 2013. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/the-importance-of-impermanence Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno reflects on the importance of working with and noticing impermanence, inconstancy, and change in our practice, and in ending recollects how a real sense of impermanence gives rise to gratitude. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist MoAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno reflects on the importance of working with and noticing impermanence, inconstancy, and change in our practice, and in ending recollects how a real sense of impermanence gives rise to gratitude. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on February 2nd, 2013. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/the-cultivation-of-skillful-qualities Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno, reflecting on recent readings of the Five Hindrances, talks about what the Canon defines as skillful qualities and how keeping sensitivity, observation, and effort present in our practice helps with the cultivation of these skillful qualitiAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno, reflecting on recent readings of the Five Hindrances, talks about what the Canon defines as skillful qualities and how keeping sensitivity, observation, and effort present in our practice helps with the cultivation of these skillful qualities and leads to greater wisdom in what is ultimately to our benefit and what is to our detriment. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on January 26th, 2013. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/using-and-investigating-the-four-noble-truths Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno offers reflections on the importance of the Four Noble Truths and how to effectively implement them into our practice and experience. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on January 19th, 2013. Download FileAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno offers reflections on the importance of the Four Noble Truths and how to effectively implement them into our practice and experience. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on January 19th, 2013. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/tools-for-the-hindrances Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noStarting the Winter Retreat of 2013, Ajahn Pasanno offers a variety of tools for use in practice to help work with the hindrances. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on January 11th, 2013. Download FileAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryStarting the Winter Retreat of 2013, Ajahn Pasanno offers a variety of tools for use in practice to help work with the hindrances. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on January 11th, 2013. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/thailand-reflections-and-foundations-of-steady-practice Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno reflects on his recent trip to Thailand, and talks about faith, devotion, and generosity as deep foundations for steady, meaningful practice. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on January 5th, 2013. Download FileAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno reflects on his recent trip to Thailand, and talks about faith, devotion, and generosity as deep foundations for steady, meaningful practice. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on January 5th, 2013. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/cycles Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Karunadhammo reflects on various cycles of nature, the world, rebirth, and life and offers suggestions for using cycles as opportunities to stop and reflect. This reflection was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on December 31st, 2012. DownloAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Karunadhammo reflects on various cycles of nature, the world, rebirth, and life and offers suggestions for using cycles as opportunities to stop and reflect. This reflection was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on December 31st, 2012. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/preparing-for-the-winter-retreat Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Jotipalo gives some reflections and advice on entering the Winter Retreat for the community relating some of his own past experiences in past years. This reflection was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on December 29th, 2012. Download FileAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Jotipalo gives some reflections and advice on entering the Winter Retreat for the community relating some of his own past experiences in past years. This reflection was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on December 29th, 2012. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/the-uposatha-observance Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Yatiko speaks about the practice of taking up the 8 precepts for the Lunar Observance's on the Buddhist Calendar. This talks was offered on December 28th, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download FileAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Yatiko speaks about the practice of taking up the 8 precepts for the Lunar Observance's on the Buddhist Calendar. This talks was offered on December 28th, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/our-great-good-fortune Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Nyaniko gives some Dhamma reflections on the Winter Solstice, reminding us of our good fortune to have come across teachings that lead to liberation from suffering and then encourages us to put forth effort into the practice. This talk was offered oAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Nyaniko gives some Dhamma reflections on the Winter Solstice, reminding us of our good fortune to have come across teachings that lead to liberation from suffering and then encourages us to put forth effort into the practice. This talk was offered on December 21st, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/reflections-on-the-holidays Sat, 15 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Karunadhammo reflects on this cold and rainy night some of the bigger questions in life like, "What is this all about?". This talks was give on December 15th, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download FileAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Karunadhammo reflects on this cold and rainy night some of the bigger questions in life like, "What is this all about?". This talks was give on December 15th, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/guided-metta-practice Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Jotipalo gives a guided metta meditation to the community and gives many different suggestions in how to cultivate this practice. This guided meditation was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on December 13th, 2012 Download FileAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Jotipalo gives a guided metta meditation to the community and gives many different suggestions in how to cultivate this practice. This guided meditation was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on December 13th, 2012 Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/the-conditioned-path Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Yatiko emphasizes the importance of listening to Dhamma talks and studying suttas because although the goal of Buddhist practice is to reach the unconditioned, the path of practice itself is conditioned. He draws on the Stoics' concept of hedonic adAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Yatiko emphasizes the importance of listening to Dhamma talks and studying suttas because although the goal of Buddhist practice is to reach the unconditioned, the path of practice itself is conditioned. He draws on the Stoics' concept of hedonic adaptation to explain the dissatisfaction intrinsic in any conditioned happiness. The search for conditioned happiness often manifests in the creation and maintenance of views and narratives about the self and world. The Brahmajāla Sutta (DN 1) enumerates 62 such views and asserts that all views arise dependent on sense contact. Returning to the direct experience of the six senses can cut through attachment to views. This talk was given on December 8, 2012 at Abhayagiri Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/simplicity Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Karunadhammo brings up the subject of simpicity and the challenges we are faced with it's cultivation. This talk was given at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on December 6th, 2012 Download FileAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Karunadhammo brings up the subject of simpicity and the challenges we are faced with it's cultivation. This talk was given at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on December 6th, 2012 Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/keep-your-feet-on-the-ground Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noSpeaking to the Abhayagiri junior monks, Ajahn Khemavaro explains that although the monastic life can involve much activity, the most important time is spent alone at our kuti getting to know our body and mind. We practice meditation in order to develop tAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasterySpeaking to the Abhayagiri junior monks, Ajahn Khemavaro explains that although the monastic life can involve much activity, the most important time is spent alone at our kuti getting to know our body and mind. We practice meditation in order to develop the skills we need to be present with our experience, and deep meditation is more a matter of feeling than thinking. This talk was given on November 28, 2012 at Abhayagiri Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/what-you-came-here-for Sat, 24 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Jotipalo investigates a number of questions: Why did we come to the monastery? Does our practice address the reasons that we came? Are we staying true to our highest aspirations? This talk was given on November 24, 2012 at Abhayagiri Monastery. DownAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Jotipalo investigates a number of questions: Why did we come to the monastery? Does our practice address the reasons that we came? Are we staying true to our highest aspirations? This talk was given on November 24, 2012 at Abhayagiri Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/long-enduring-mind Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Nyaniko speaks on the theme of patient endurance and cultivating a "Long enduring mind". This talk was given at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on November 21st, 2012 Download FileAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Nyaniko speaks on the theme of patient endurance and cultivating a "Long enduring mind". This talk was given at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on November 21st, 2012 Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/death-contemplation Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery) Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/appropriate-attention-and-stream-entry Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noDuring the Monastic Retreat this year, Ajahn Pasanno touches on the theme of wise, or appropriate attention as a supporting factor for stream entry. This talk was given at the Angela Center in Santa Rosa on November 18th, 2012 during the Annual Monastic RAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryDuring the Monastic Retreat this year, Ajahn Pasanno touches on the theme of wise, or appropriate attention as a supporting factor for stream entry. This talk was given at the Angela Center in Santa Rosa on November 18th, 2012 during the Annual Monastic Retreat. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/monastic-retreat-2012-entire Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noThis is a 290 MB zip file of the 27 talks given by Ajahn Pasanno, Ajahn Yatiko, Ajahn Karunadhammo, and Debbie Stamp at the 2012 Monastic Retreat in Santa Rosa, California from November 16 to 25. Open the index.html file to see a chronological list of talAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryThis is a 290 MB zip file of the 27 talks given by Ajahn Pasanno, Ajahn Yatiko, Ajahn Karunadhammo, and Debbie Stamp at the 2012 Monastic Retreat in Santa Rosa, California from November 16 to 25. Open the index.html file to see a chronological list of talks and speakers. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/simplicity-and-relinquishment Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno speaks about the traditional practices and reasons for upholding the lunar observance days. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on November 13th, 2012. Download FileAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno speaks about the traditional practices and reasons for upholding the lunar observance days. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on November 13th, 2012. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/what-is-a-monastery-for Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Amaro remarks favorably on the material developments he sees at Abhayagiri Monastery, but reminds us that the true purpose of a monastery is to awaken the heart to the potential we have as human beings. We often associate stress with engaged action Abhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Amaro remarks favorably on the material developments he sees at Abhayagiri Monastery, but reminds us that the true purpose of a monastery is to awaken the heart to the potential we have as human beings. We often associate stress with engaged action and peace with retreat and non-engagement, but self-view is the actual cause of suffering. Free of this obsessive focus on I, me, and mine, the heart can be at ease in the midst of strenuous action. Rather than waiting for his responsibilities as abbot of Amaravati to diminish or become easier, Ajahn Amaro makes the effort open the heart to the present moment as fully and completely as possible. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/reliance-on-the-ordinary Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noDuring a two-week visit to Abhayagiri Monastery after spending a year on retreat in Thailand, Ajahn Jayanto speaks about how the development of lovingkindness requires complete, unconditional acceptance of ourselves. This acceptance allows us to release tAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryDuring a two-week visit to Abhayagiri Monastery after spending a year on retreat in Thailand, Ajahn Jayanto speaks about how the development of lovingkindness requires complete, unconditional acceptance of ourselves. This acceptance allows us to release the need to have a secure self-image. Rather than craving to become what we think we should be, we can develop an awareness that is intrinsic to the mind by paying attention to ordinary experience. This talk was given at Abhayagiri Monastery on November 6, 2012. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Life of the Buddha p. 151). All eight of Visākhā's requests were actually gifts she wanted to offer the sangha, and Visākhā understood clearly how such generosity aided the sangha and settled her own mind. Ajahn Amaro dispels the notions that the effects of generosity are felt only in future lives and that serious meditators don't have time for merit-making. He concludes by emphasizing the distinction between pain and suffering and noting that, “Adaptability is the key to happiness.”
Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/kathina-2012-delighting-in-generosity Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Amaro, founding co-abbot of Abhayagiri Monastery, returned to Abhayagiri on the occasion of the 2012 Kathina cloth-giving festival; this was his first visit to California since departing for Amaravati in 2010. Speaking shortly after the sangha receiAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Amaro, founding co-abbot of Abhayagiri Monastery, returned to Abhayagiri on the occasion of the 2012 Kathina cloth-giving festival; this was his first visit to California since departing for Amaravati in 2010. Speaking shortly after the sangha received the cloth to a large audience of lay supporters, Ajahn Amaro delights upon his return and reflects upon the change and development he has seen in sixteen years of Abhayagiri history. He then tells the story of the eight boons Visākhā asks from the Buddha (Vin. Mv. 8:15; Life of the Buddha p. 151). All eight of Visākhā's requests were actually gifts she wanted to offer the sangha, and Visākhā understood clearly how such generosity aided the sangha and settled her own mind. Ajahn Amaro dispels the notions that the effects of generosity are felt only in future lives and that serious meditators don't have time for merit-making. He concludes by emphasizing the distinction between pain and suffering and noting that, “Adaptability is the key to happiness.” Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/impressions-of-abhayagiri Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAfter relating a humorous story of his early years as a monk living with Ajahn Pasanno, Ajahn Chandako gives his impressions of the sangha, lay community, and physical environment at Abhayagiri, where he had spent the three-month Vassa on retreat. He thenAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAfter relating a humorous story of his early years as a monk living with Ajahn Pasanno, Ajahn Chandako gives his impressions of the sangha, lay community, and physical environment at Abhayagiri, where he had spent the three-month Vassa on retreat. He then explains the role and importance of monastics and monasteries in society. This talk was given at Abhayagiri Monastery on November 3, 2012. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/pavarana-day-community-talks Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noPavarana Day is the final day of the 3-month Vassa retreat period. To celebrate the completion of this period of intensive community practice and vinaya study, Ajahn Chah would invite each junior monk to give a short Dhamma reflections, and this traditionAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryPavarana Day is the final day of the 3-month Vassa retreat period. To celebrate the completion of this period of intensive community practice and vinaya study, Ajahn Chah would invite each junior monk to give a short Dhamma reflections, and this tradition continues to this day. On October 30, 2012, Ajahn Pasanno drew names from the Dhamma hall bell and asked the chosen community member to speak. Here are the talks from the community aside from a few minutes lost while we replaced the recorder batteries. 0:00 Tan Ṭhitapañño – Three Refuges; 6:13 Tan Cunda – Golden Retriever 18:03 Tan Khemako – Fighting Scrub Jays; 27:27 Tan Pesalo – Gratitude to Ajahn Paññavaddo (cut off); 38:01 Anāgārika Evan – Spiritual Friends; 42:52 Tan Ṭhitābho – The Four Elements; 55:53 Ajahn Ñāniko – Perception; 1:107:22 Anāgārika Josh – Awareness Is Not What I Think; 1:15:31 Tan Suddhāso – Bahussuta: Much Learning; 1:26:02 Upasika Debbie – Facing Uncertainty; 1:35:34 Sāmaṇera Sudhīro – Challenging Our Preferences; 1:44:36 Tan Kaccāna – Subrahma's Verses. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/monastic-radical-activism Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Chandako describes Buddhist practice as the radical, difficult process of transforming one's life from being based on attraction, aversion, and selfishness to being based on what is wholesome and beneficial. The skills needed for this transformationAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Chandako describes Buddhist practice as the radical, difficult process of transforming one's life from being based on attraction, aversion, and selfishness to being based on what is wholesome and beneficial. The skills needed for this transformation include generosity, mindfulness and clear comprehension, and sense restraint. If we apply these skills consistently throughout daily life, formal meditation practice will become pleasant and interesting, and concentration and insight will develop with much less effort. Ajahn Chandako concludes by questioning the common assumption that the monastic life avoids taking responsibility for global problems and gives his personal answer to the question that begins the talk: “If you knew for sure that humanity was headed for crisis and extinction, what would your response be?” This talk was given at Abhayagiri Monastery on October 27, 2012. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta The Insight Retreat Center that Luang Por Pasanno was invited to give. There is also a video recording of the talk that includes an introduction by Gil Fronsdal.
Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/inaugural-insight-retreat-center-dhamma-talk Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noThe inaugural Dhamma talk at The Insight Retreat Center that Luang Por Pasanno was invited to give. There is also a video recording of the talk that includes an introduction by Gil Fronsdal. Download FileAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryThe inaugural Dhamma talk at The Insight Retreat Center that Luang Por Pasanno was invited to give. There is also a video recording of the talk that includes an introduction by Gil Fronsdal. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/applying-right-view-in-meditation Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno explains how right view–the understanding of experience in terms of causality and the Four Noble Truths–can be applied in meditation. He urges us to investigate the causal nature of our discontent and dissatisfaction in meditation. Why do weAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno explains how right view–the understanding of experience in terms of causality and the Four Noble Truths–can be applied in meditation. He urges us to investigate the causal nature of our discontent and dissatisfaction in meditation. Why do we sacrifice the peace and stability of the mind to pursue external objects? Ajahn Pasanno suggests that we will never experience the full benefits of meditation until we question and investigate the ever-present sense of me and mine in terms of clinging to body and mind. This teaching was given on October 23, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/introducing-the-gradual-training Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Yatiko gives a short overview of the different formulations of the gradual training in the Pāli Canon and the structure of the upasika day. Part 1 of 6 of the October 20, 2012 Upasika Day on the gradual training. Download FileAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Yatiko gives a short overview of the different formulations of the gradual training in the Pāli Canon and the structure of the upasika day. Part 1 of 6 of the October 20, 2012 Upasika Day on the gradual training. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta MN 95. Part 2 of 6 of the October 20, 2012 Upasika Day on the gradual training.
Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/coming-to-the-dhamma Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno explains the most common description of the gradual training, which begins with visiting a teacher in whom one has conviction and ends in complete liberation. The full causal chain appears several times in the Pāli Canon, for example in MN 9Abhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno explains the most common description of the gradual training, which begins with visiting a teacher in whom one has conviction and ends in complete liberation. The full causal chain appears several times in the Pāli Canon, for example in MN 95. Part 2 of 6 of the October 20, 2012 Upasika Day on the gradual training. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/gradual-training-questions-and-answers-1 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noThis track begins with Ajahn Pasanno and Ajahn Yatiko clarifying the analogy of the seed. In response to questions, Ajahn Pasanno gives examples of grasping the teachings wrongly, recommends looking at the results of practice rather than one's intentions,Abhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryThis track begins with Ajahn Pasanno and Ajahn Yatiko clarifying the analogy of the seed. In response to questions, Ajahn Pasanno gives examples of grasping the teachings wrongly, recommends looking at the results of practice rather than one's intentions, and cautions against trying to convince others of the Buddha's teachings. Part 3 of 6 of the October 20, 2012 Upasika Day on the gradual training. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Ud 5.3. In this progressive teaching, the Buddha begins by encouraging generosity and virtue and goes on to describe the joys of heaven, the drawbacks in sensuality, the benefits of renunciation, and the Four Noble Truths. Part 4 of 6 of the October 20, 2012 Upasika Day on the gradual training.
Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/the-graduated-teaching Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Yatiko describes the six-step graduated teaching which appears in (for example) Ud 5.3. In this progressive teaching, the Buddha begins by encouraging generosity and virtue and goes on to describe the joys of heaven, the drawbacks in sensuality, theAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Yatiko describes the six-step graduated teaching which appears in (for example) Ud 5.3. In this progressive teaching, the Buddha begins by encouraging generosity and virtue and goes on to describe the joys of heaven, the drawbacks in sensuality, the benefits of renunciation, and the Four Noble Truths. Part 4 of 6 of the October 20, 2012 Upasika Day on the gradual training. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta MN 39, the Maha-Assapura Sutta. In relation to the external world, the Buddha recommends cultivating conscience and concern (hiri-otapa), purity of conduct, restraint of the senses, moderation in eating, devotion to wakefulness, and mindfulness and clear comprehension. The Buddha continues with meditation instructions on abandoning the hindrances, settling the mind in jhana, and developing the threefold knowledge culminating with complete release. Part 5 of 6 of the October 20, 2012 Upasika Day on the gradual training.
Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/monastic-gradual-training Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno expounds the Buddha's progressive instructions to monks in MN 39, the Maha-Assapura Sutta. In relation to the external world, the Buddha recommends cultivating conscience and concern (hiri-otapa), purity of conduct, restraint of the senses, Abhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno expounds the Buddha's progressive instructions to monks in MN 39, the Maha-Assapura Sutta. In relation to the external world, the Buddha recommends cultivating conscience and concern (hiri-otapa), purity of conduct, restraint of the senses, moderation in eating, devotion to wakefulness, and mindfulness and clear comprehension. The Buddha continues with meditation instructions on abandoning the hindrances, settling the mind in jhana, and developing the threefold knowledge culminating with complete release. Part 5 of 6 of the October 20, 2012 Upasika Day on the gradual training. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/gradual-training-questions-and-answers-2 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno and Ajahn Yatiko answer questions about practices suitable for beginning and advanced practitioners and pitfalls along the path. They recommend beginning with a fundamental confidence that effort will bring results and warn against a purely Abhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno and Ajahn Yatiko answer questions about practices suitable for beginning and advanced practitioners and pitfalls along the path. They recommend beginning with a fundamental confidence that effort will bring results and warn against a purely intellectual grasp of the teachings. The gradual path requires anchoring experience in the body to temper refined mental self-identification. Extreme experiences in meditation are not the goal; you need the clarity and stability to see such experiences as uncertain and impermanent. The ajahns conclude with a discussion of the Buddhist equivalent of the dark night of the soul, followed by the Sharing of Blessings chant. Part 6 of 6 of the October 20, 2012 Upasika Day on the gradual training. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/putting-in-the-causes Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noIn this talk given just after the Upasika Day, Ajahn Pasanno emphasizes the importance of causality in the Buddha's teachings. The gradual training outlines the causes for peace and freedom, but it is our choice whether to make effort to bring forth theseAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryIn this talk given just after the Upasika Day, Ajahn Pasanno emphasizes the importance of causality in the Buddha's teachings. The gradual training outlines the causes for peace and freedom, but it is our choice whether to make effort to bring forth these causes. This teaching was given on October 20, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/watchful-and-available Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Viradhammo begins by describing his recent travels to India, Laos, and China. He warns of two pitfalls that can befall Buddhism as it integrates into culture: ritualism, which replaces transformative practice with a “good luck religion,” and intelleAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Viradhammo begins by describing his recent travels to India, Laos, and China. He warns of two pitfalls that can befall Buddhism as it integrates into culture: ritualism, which replaces transformative practice with a “good luck religion,” and intellectualism, which mistakes the accumulation of knowledge for wisdom. The skillful contemplative avoids these extremes by using the intellectual structures given by the Buddha to liberate the heart. To this end, Ajahn Viradhammo expresses the traditional teachings on mindfulness in terms of watchfulness and availability. This teaching was given on October 15, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/our-christian-brothers Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noShortly after returning from Monks in the West III, Ajahn Yatiko shares his impressions of this three-day interfaith dialogue between fifteen Buddhist and Christian monks held at the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas. The conference addressed the themes of forAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryShortly after returning from Monks in the West III, Ajahn Yatiko shares his impressions of this three-day interfaith dialogue between fifteen Buddhist and Christian monks held at the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas. The conference addressed the themes of forming and being formed, midlife crises and monastic burnout, the challenges of technology, and caring for elder monks. This teaching was given on October 13, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/wounded-mind-lightning-mind-diamond-mind Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno begins this talk with two similes from the Aṇgutara Nikāya: three kinds of mind (like an open sore, lightning, or diamond, AN III.25) and three kinds of medical patients (AN III.22). He then contrasts the noble and ignoble searches for conteAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno begins this talk with two similes from the Aṇgutara Nikāya: three kinds of mind (like an open sore, lightning, or diamond, AN III.25) and three kinds of medical patients (AN III.22). He then contrasts the noble and ignoble searches for contentment and well-being. Investing tremendous amounts of energy seeking material comfort leads to happiness that vanishes like a flash in the pan. In contrast, the noble search begins with investigating the nature of dis-ease and dissatisfaction and leads to stable, unalloyed well-being that is truly worth the effort. This teaching was given on October 8, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/the-four-bases-of-psychic-potency Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Jotipālo further develops the theme of the 2012 Buddhist Bicycle Pilgrimage, expounding the Buddha's teaching of the four iddhipadas, which can be translated as “roads of success” or “bases of power.” These four qualities of desire or interest, enerAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Jotipālo further develops the theme of the 2012 Buddhist Bicycle Pilgrimage, expounding the Buddha's teaching of the four iddhipadas, which can be translated as “roads of success” or “bases of power.” These four qualities of desire or interest, energy, application of mind, and discernment are well known in Thai Buddhism but infrequently mentioned in the West. They are necessary to master both worldly and spiritual skills. In the Pāli canon, the iddhipadas usually appear in the context of developing concentration and psychic powers. To develop these themes, Ajahn Jotipālo describes a guided meditation based on the Shorter Discourse on Voidness (MN 121) and reads two passages in which the Buddha describes the variety of psychic powers that can be developed through meditation. This teaching was given on October 6, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/a-shopkeepers-dhamma Sun, 30 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noHaving just completed a two-week solitary retreat, Ajahn Pasanno begins this talk with the familiar teaching of the three kinds of solitude–seclusion of body, seclusion of mind, and seclusion from the defilements. He then expounds the simile of the shopkeAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryHaving just completed a two-week solitary retreat, Ajahn Pasanno begins this talk with the familiar teaching of the three kinds of solitude–seclusion of body, seclusion of mind, and seclusion from the defilements. He then expounds the simile of the shopkeeper (AN III.20). Just as a shopkeeper must have keen eyes, be responsible, and have a benefactor to acquire great wealth, progress in the practice requires a keen eye for the Four Noble Truths, arousing energy replace unwholesome states with wholesome ones, and inquiring about the Dhamma from wise benefactors. Ajahn Pasanno concludes with an exhortation to make good use of this precious human birth. This teaching was given on September 30, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/the-wholesome-stream Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noReflecting on his life before ordination and twenty years as a monk, Ajahn Yatiko discerns two streams of connected events, one wholesome and the other unwholesome. He urges listeners to investigate how they can move into the wholesome streams in their owAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryReflecting on his life before ordination and twenty years as a monk, Ajahn Yatiko discerns two streams of connected events, one wholesome and the other unwholesome. He urges listeners to investigate how they can move into the wholesome streams in their own lives. Other themes include the dissatisfaction in endless becoming, the elemental nature of the body, and the search for what is truly meaningful and worthy of faith. This teaching was given on September 29, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/california-r.-i.-p Sun, 23 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noThe two meanings of "Rest in Peace"–death and peace–are major themes in Buddhist practice. In this talk, Ajahn Chandako stresses how contemplating death straightens out our priorities and developing deep peace allows the mind to rest. He encourages practiAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryThe two meanings of "Rest in Peace"–death and peace–are major themes in Buddhist practice. In this talk, Ajahn Chandako stresses how contemplating death straightens out our priorities and developing deep peace allows the mind to rest. He encourages practitioners to investigate, "What is a human body?" and look below the surface in order to dispel deluded perceptions. He describes how his teachers, the Thai forest ajahns, recommend visually taking the body apart piece by piece in meditation, placing each part in front of one, looking back at what remains, and then reversing the process. Repeating this practice again and again will reveal the true nature of the body and put an end to attachment and suffering. This teaching was given on September 23, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/the-not-self-strategy Sat, 22 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Karunadhammo finds that contemplating the Buddha's teachings on not-self settles the mind even in the absence of deep samādhi. In this talk, he describes how the Anattalakkhaṇa Sutta analyzes the five aggregates (body, feelings, perceptions, thoughtAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Karunadhammo finds that contemplating the Buddha's teachings on not-self settles the mind even in the absence of deep samādhi. In this talk, he describes how the Anattalakkhaṇa Sutta analyzes the five aggregates (body, feelings, perceptions, thoughts, and consciousness) as "not I, not mine, not myself" as a strategic teaching to deconstruct the misperception of self rather than as a doctrinal statement. Repeated investigation coupled with tranquility can result in deep insight in which the mind turns away from seeking happiness in the five aggregates. The similes for the five khandas come from the Phena Sutta (SN 22.95). This teaching was given on September 22, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/the-zig-zag-path-to-refined-consciousness Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Chandako reflects on many themes including the emptiness of materialism, heaven as an interim goal of Buddhist practice, pulling weeds as a simile for removing defilements, and the unshakeable nature of one who has reached the goal. This talk looselAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Chandako reflects on many themes including the emptiness of materialism, heaven as an interim goal of Buddhist practice, pulling weeds as a simile for removing defilements, and the unshakeable nature of one who has reached the goal. This talk loosely follows the lyrics of a classic 1970s rock song. This teaching was given on September 15, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/what-are-we-living-for Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Yatiko reflects upon the nature of conventional reality, the tendency of our lives to become diffuse, and method to bring focus to noble goals and values in our life. This teaching was given on September 9th, 2012 and Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Abhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Yatiko reflects upon the nature of conventional reality, the tendency of our lives to become diffuse, and method to bring focus to noble goals and values in our life. This teaching was given on September 9th, 2012 and Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/the-buddha-questions-and-answers Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Yatiko answers questions that were asked at the end of the Upasika day. This question and answer session was given on April 22nd, 2012 during the Upasika day at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download FileAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Yatiko answers questions that were asked at the end of the Upasika day. This question and answer session was given on April 22nd, 2012 during the Upasika day at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/the-buddha-meditation Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Yatiko leads a guided meditation on the recollection of the Buddha. This was given during the Upasika day on April 22nd, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download FileAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Yatiko leads a guided meditation on the recollection of the Buddha. This was given during the Upasika day on April 22nd, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/the-buddha-readings Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noIn April, Ajahn Yatiko lead the Upasika day focusing on the theme of "The Buddha". Here Ajahn Yatiko gives some readings from the sutta's on characteristics in how the Buddha describes the Tathagata. This Upasika day was held at Abhayagiri on April 22nd, Abhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryIn April, Ajahn Yatiko lead the Upasika day focusing on the theme of "The Buddha". Here Ajahn Yatiko gives some readings from the sutta's on characteristics in how the Buddha describes the Tathagata. This Upasika day was held at Abhayagiri on April 22nd, 2012. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/feeling-abundance-spirit-rock-daylong-entire Sun, 02 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noThis is a zip file containing the Dhamma talks, guided meditations, question and answer sessions, and blessing chants from Ajahn Pasanno's September 2012 daylong retreat at Spirit Rock titled "Feeling Abundance." This archive contains a total of 10 mp3 fiAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryThis is a zip file containing the Dhamma talks, guided meditations, question and answer sessions, and blessing chants from Ajahn Pasanno's September 2012 daylong retreat at Spirit Rock titled "Feeling Abundance." This archive contains a total of 10 mp3 files, is 93 MB in size, and may take a while to download. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/contentment-is-the-greatest-wealth Sun, 02 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno contrasts the Buddha's teachings that contentment is the greatest wealth and one of the highest blessings with messages of modern society which encourage discontent either out of ignorance or to prop up the economy. Part 2 of 10 of the SepteAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno contrasts the Buddha's teachings that contentment is the greatest wealth and one of the highest blessings with messages of modern society which encourage discontent either out of ignorance or to prop up the economy. Part 2 of 10 of the September 2, 2012 Feeling Abundance Daylong Retreat at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/waiting-for-ajahn-chah Sun, 02 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno calls abundance “an internal perception of mind” and goes on to tell how he developed patience when Ajahn Chah once made his monks sit through a five-hour Dhamma talk after the fortnightly recitation of the monks' rules. Part 8 of 10 of the Abhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno calls abundance “an internal perception of mind” and goes on to tell how he developed patience when Ajahn Chah once made his monks sit through a five-hour Dhamma talk after the fortnightly recitation of the monks' rules. Part 8 of 10 of the September 2, 2012 Feeling Abundance Daylong Retreat at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/samsara-ing Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Karunadhammo touches on the subject of craving and the mind affected by craving. The 3 forms in which craving manifests are spoken of and their consequences are gently brought to mind. This teaching was given on Sepetember 1st at Abhayagiri BuddhistAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Karunadhammo touches on the subject of craving and the mind affected by craving. The 3 forms in which craving manifests are spoken of and their consequences are gently brought to mind. This teaching was given on Sepetember 1st at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/anchoring-awareness-with-the-body Sat, 25 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno explains that although the problems and suffering we experience come from the mind, meditation on the body is a valuable tool to ground ourselves in the practice of calm and insight. This teaching was given on August 25th at Abhayagiri BuddhAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno explains that although the problems and suffering we experience come from the mind, meditation on the body is a valuable tool to ground ourselves in the practice of calm and insight. This teaching was given on August 25th at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta A Meditators Tools: A Study Guide on the Ten Recollections by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.
Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/brightening-the-mind Sun, 19 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAt the start of the August 2012 Upasika Day, Ajahn Pasanno provides an introduction to the Ten Recollections, a collection of tools which the Buddha provided to brighten the mind. This valuable collection of themes is often overlooked by meditators. The UAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAt the start of the August 2012 Upasika Day, Ajahn Pasanno provides an introduction to the Ten Recollections, a collection of tools which the Buddha provided to brighten the mind. This valuable collection of themes is often overlooked by meditators. The Upasika Day occurred Aug. 19, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. For more information on the Ten Recollections also consult: A Meditators Tools: A Study Guide on the Ten Recollections by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/brightening-the-mind-questions-answers Sun, 19 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno answers questions after his introductory talk on the Ten Recollections. These reflections on Brightening the Mind were offered August 17, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Themes addressed include the uses of mindfulness in the practiceAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno answers questions after his introductory talk on the Ten Recollections. These reflections on Brightening the Mind were offered August 17, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Themes addressed include the uses of mindfulness in the practice as well as how to deal with difficult emotions. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/brightening-the-mind-meditation Sun, 19 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Pasanno concludes his presentation on the Ten Recollections by guiding a brief meditation. This Upasika Day, titled Brightening the Mind took place August 19, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download FileAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Pasanno concludes his presentation on the Ten Recollections by guiding a brief meditation. This Upasika Day, titled Brightening the Mind took place August 19, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/recollection-of-the-devas Sun, 19 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noDuring the August Upasika Day Ajahn Yatiko explores the theme of devas and how those of us with a skeptical Western upbringing can skillfully approach this topic. Recollection of the Devas is one meditation theme the Buddha offered us for brightening the Abhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryDuring the August Upasika Day Ajahn Yatiko explores the theme of devas and how those of us with a skeptical Western upbringing can skillfully approach this topic. Recollection of the Devas is one meditation theme the Buddha offered us for brightening the mind. This Upasika Day, Brightening the Mind, took place August 19, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/recollection-of-the-devas-questions-answers Sun, 19 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noDuring the August Upasika Day Ajahn Yatiko answers questions on the theme of devas. Recollection of the Devas is one meditation theme the Buddha offered us for brightening the mind. This Upasika Day, Brightening the Mind, took place August 19, 2012 at AbhAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryDuring the August Upasika Day Ajahn Yatiko answers questions on the theme of devas. Recollection of the Devas is one meditation theme the Buddha offered us for brightening the mind. This Upasika Day, Brightening the Mind, took place August 19, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/recollection-of-the-devas-meditation Sun, 19 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noDuring the August Upasika Day, Ajahn Yatiko leads a brief meditation after having offered a presentation on the theme of devas. Recollection of the Devas is one meditation theme the Buddha offered us for brightening the mind. This Upasika Day, BrighteningAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryDuring the August Upasika Day, Ajahn Yatiko leads a brief meditation after having offered a presentation on the theme of devas. Recollection of the Devas is one meditation theme the Buddha offered us for brightening the mind. This Upasika Day, Brightening the Mind, took place August 19, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/generosity-and-peace Sun, 19 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Karunadhammo reflects on the themes of generosity and peace during the August 2012 Upasika Daylong. This Upasika Day, titled Brightening the Mind, took place August 19, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download FileAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Karunadhammo reflects on the themes of generosity and peace during the August 2012 Upasika Daylong. This Upasika Day, titled Brightening the Mind, took place August 19, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/generosity-and-peace-questions-and-answers Sun, 19 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAjahn Karunadhammo answers questions on the themes of generosity and recollection of peace. Topics addressed include whether it is skillful to give with mixed motivation and if it is sometimes a good idea to refuse the gifts of others. This question and aAbhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAjahn Karunadhammo answers questions on the themes of generosity and recollection of peace. Topics addressed include whether it is skillful to give with mixed motivation and if it is sometimes a good idea to refuse the gifts of others. This question and answer occurred August 19, 2012 during the Upasika Daylong at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. Download Filebuddha,dhamma,sangha,dharma,ajahn,meditation,chah,meditate,mindfulness,virtue,giving,metta Download File]]> http://www.abhayagiri.org/audio/generosity-and-peace-meditation Sun, 19 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700 googleapps@abhayagiri.org (Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery)noAfter offering reflections on the themes of generosity and peace, Ajahn Karunadhammo concludes the August 2012 Upasika Day with a brief guided meditation that touches on the themes of both giving and letting go. This Upasika Day took place August 19, 2012Abhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryAfter offering reflections on the themes of generosity and peace, Ajahn Karunadhammo concludes the August 2012 Upasika Day with a brief guided meditation that touches on the themes of both giving and letting go. This Upasika Day took place August 19, 2012 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. 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