Best Chah Podcasts (2025)

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How Luang Por Chah Taught Me to Let Go | Luang Por Jundee Q&A 51:45

15d ago51:45

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In this interview, Luang Por Jundee, a senior disciple of Luang Por Chah and abbot of Wat Pah Ampawan, speaks about Luang Por Chah's strategies of training, advice on giving, and how we can be near to a teacher we've never met. Biographies Luang Por Jundee Venerable LP Jundee Kantasāro who was ordained by Venerable Luang Por Chah in 1975, was born …

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The Life of the Buddha - The birth of the Bodhisatta | The story of the Buddha | Early Buddhism 25:43

6h ago25:43

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The story of the birth of the Bodhisatta (the being who would become the Buddha) in Lumbini told by Ajahn Moneyyo. The appearance of a Buddha, a perfectly awakened one who teached the path to liberation is the rarest event in the universe. The Buddha says from his recollection of previous lives that sometimes for 30 or 60 eons no Buddha will arise …

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Mindfulness with Michael Jordan: Unlocking Elite Performance & Flow Readiness | George Mumford Q&A 1:04:35

15h ago1:04:35

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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview the author and Performance Whisperer, George Mumford about his journey into mindfulness and his experience of its utility and function in expert performance. To learn more about George, visit: https://georgemumford.com/ George's Bio: George Mumford, a.k.a. The Performance Whisperer, is a glo…

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Ep. 291 – The Calm Ocean and the Storm: Navigating Duality with Ocean Robbins 38:24

3d ago38:24

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Jack is interviewed by Ocean Robbins to explore the big spiritual questions—why there is suffering, how to navigate duality, making the ordinary holy, and cultivating a loving witness. Discover Your Buddha Nature with Jack Kornfield, an online journey for reclaiming our dignity, compassion, and generosity, beginning June 2. “It’s important to not u…

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It’s How We Hold Things

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This Dhamma talk was offered on May 26, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.By Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

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How Buddha Found the Middle Way | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Bodhisatta Discovers Majjhima Patipada 18:50

4d ago18:50

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Before his supreme awakening, the Bodhisatta tried to reach enlightenment by extreme self mortification. He becomes so emaciated and weakened that he collapses and almost dies. At this crisis moment, he remembers how he attained the first jhāna as a child, and recognizes that the rapture and bliss of samādhi are actually the way to enlightenment. ⁠…

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Fundamentals of Meditation | Ajahn Plien 23:12

4d ago23:12

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This episode is a talk given by the meditation master Ajahn Plien and is titled “The Fundamentals of Meditation”. I accessed this free distribution publication via the Buddha Sasasa website. You can find links to the original text in the description below. Links: Fundamentals of Meditation by Ajahn Plien Everyday Dhamma Network Support this podcast…

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The Buddhist Law of Cause and Effect: Understanding Kamma | Ajahn Nisabho 55:05

5d ago55:05

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In this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about the workings of kamma, and how we can apply appropriate attention, or yoniso manasikara, to cultivate the kamma for the ending of kamma. Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events! - Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom) - S…

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The Day of Lord Buddha’s Cremation 15:10

5d ago15:10

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'The Day of Lord Buddha’s Cremation' - Friday Dhamma videos | 23 May 2025. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email [email protected] for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).By Ajahn Anan Akiñcano

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Sangha: the Whole of the Holy Life

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This Dhamma talk was offered on May 24, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.By Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

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Being an Awakened One

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This Dhamma talk was offered on May 18, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. 00:00 Dhamma Talk in Thai 25:08 English TranslationBy Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

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Vesak Guided Meditation: 'Bhagava Araham Buddho' | Buddhanussati | Recollection of the Buddha 28:11

6d ago28:11

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Ajahn Dhammasiha leads a guided Buddhist meditation on the subject of Buddhānussati, recollection of the Buddha and his unique qualities. Ajahn suggests to use his favourite Buddha-mantra, silently repeating: "Bhagavā, Araham, Buddho - Buddho Araham Bhagavā" Ajahn explains that it's not about the words that we're repeating, but that it's really abo…

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Within Suffering Without Suffering

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This Dhamma talk was offered on May 17, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. 00:00 Dhamma Talk in Thai 27:21 English Translation 45:00 Q&A SessionBy Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

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James Baraz: Awareness Doesn't Care: Mindfulness, the Equal Opportunity Liberator 45:25

7d ago45:25

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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) We may think some experiences are better than others to support awakening, but the Buddha said otherwise. This talk explores the liberative quality of mindfulness and the implications of this understanding.By James Baraz

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Homo Deus Meets the Dhamma: Information Diet, AI, & the Nexus of Awakening | Yuval Noah Harari Q&A 1:06:31

8d ago1:06:31

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CHAPTERS 0:00:00 – Intro 0:00:09 – Welcome 0:00:24 – Bio of Yuval Noah Harari 0:01:12 – How Yuval’s First Meditation Retreat Changed His Life, and What a Goenka Retreat Looks Like 0:06:36 – Going Beyond Goenka’s Teachings: Exploring the Pāḷi Canon and Buddhism (Does Yuval Consider Himself a Buddhist?) 0:12:18 – Yuval’s Take on the Noble Truths: The…

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Ep. 290 – Bowing to the Breath: An Embodied Mindfulness Practice 34:02

10d ago34:02

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In this guided breath meditation, Jack Kornfield invites listeners into a space of ease, trust, and ardent gratitude for our bodies, hearts, and minds. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self. Learn to cultivate dignity, compassion, and gene…

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AJAHN KALYANO | How Do Relics Appear? | Stupa Enshrinement Ceremony Dhammagiri | Dhamma Talk 27:07

10d ago27:07

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On occasion of the consecration of our Saddhamma Cetiya and Relic Enshrinement Ceremony, Ajahn Kalyano shares the story how Buddha Relics appeared in Ajahn Anan's shoulder bag while meditating on top of Sri Pada (Adam's Peak), the famous pilgrimage site in Sri Lanka with a footprint of the Buddha on top of a steep mountain. Luang Por Kalyano very k…

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Questions | Luang Por Jundee Q&A 40:39

12d ago40:39

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Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events! - Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom) - Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person) - Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Onli…

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Thurs Talk | Luang Por Jundee 45:55

12d ago45:55

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Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events! - Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom) - Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person) - Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Onli…

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A Tradition Apart: The Overview Effect of Awareness from a Forest a Continent Away | Ajahn Kovilo 48:12

12d ago48:12

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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo discusses the Thai Forest Tradition and what he terms the "Thai Forest Effect" - the insights, inner brightness, and eventual transcendence that can come from living a life apart but not separate. Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events! - Wednesday Evening Teaching & Disc…

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Don’t Despair or be Downhearted 20:50

13d ago20:50

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'Don't Despair or be Downhearted' - Friday Dhamma videos | 16 May 2025. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email [email protected] for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).By Ajahn Anan Akiñcano

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Vesak: Forgiveness from Triple Gem & Recitation of "There is One Person..." | Uniqueness of Buddha 6:10

13d ago6:10

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Ajahn Dhammasiha leads our community on Vesak Day in asking forgiveness from Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha; and in reciting the passage in Anguttara Nikaya / Numerical Discourses, Book of Ones, extolling the uniqueness of the Buddha: "There is one person, who arises in the world, for the welfare or the multitude..." ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dhammagiri Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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The Buddha, Our Great Benefactor | Visākha Pūjā 2025 18:44

15d ago18:44

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'The Buddha, Our Great Benefactor' - A Dhamma talk given by Ajahn Anan on 11 May 2025, translated from Thai to English. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email [email protected] for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).…

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James Baraz: Anguttara Nikaya 1.483 48:04

15d ago48:04

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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) The Anguttara Nikaya is one of the five Nikayas (collections) that constitute the Sutta Pitaka, which is part of the Pali Tipitaka, the Theravada Buddhist canon.It is also known as the "Numerical Discourses" or "Gradual Collection".The Anguttara Nikaya is organized numerically, with suttas grouped into eleven books (…

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Ep. 289 – Still We Rise: Bodhisattvas of the Great Turning with Trudy Goodman 53:32

17d ago53:32

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In this time of global uncertainty, Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman call us to rise with fierce compassion and become Bodhisattvas of the Great Turning. Join Jack's Free New Course, Stand Up For Compassion: A Free Course and Resource for Navigating Uncertain Times. “You become the imaginal cells in these times. Things fall apart, but in you is the…

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Transcribing the Buddha’s Life Into Our Own Practice

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This Dhamma talk was offered on May 11, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.By Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

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Vesak: Birth of the Buddha | Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Dhammasiha | Visakha Puja | Birth of Bodhisatta 42:15

17d ago42:15

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Today is the most important day in the Buddhist calendar: Vesak / Visakha Puja, celebrating the birth, Supreme Awakening, and final Parinibbāna of the Buddha. As it's also Mother's Day in the Western calendar, Ajahn Dhammasiha speaks about the birth of the Bodhisatta, and the marvellous qualities of the Bodhisatta and his mother. Strictly speaking,…

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(11 พ.ค. 68) พระธรรมเทศนาโดยท่านพระอาจารย์อัครเดช (ตั๋น) ถิรจิตฺโต :: วันวิสาขบูชา ขึ้น ๑๕ ค่ำ เดือนหก (๖) ปีมะเส็ง (2025-05-11) 46:24

19d ago46:24

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พระธรรมเทศนาโดย พระอาจารย์อัครเดช (ตั๋น) ถิรจิตฺโตเนื่องใน วันวิสาขบูชา ขึ้น ๑๕ ค่ำ เดือนหก (๖) ปีมะเส็ง วันอาทิตย์ ที่ 11 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ.2568ณ วัดบุญญาวาส อ.บ่อทอง จ.ชลบุรี

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Virtue, Concentration, & Wisdom: Reclaiming the Middle Way in a Culture of Extremes | Ajahn Kaccāna 51:46

19d ago51:46

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In this talk, Ajahn Kaccana, ordained at Abhayagiri Monastery and currently residing at Chithurst Monastery in England, speaks about how we can balance the cultural proclivity towards individualism and idealism by developing awareness of the body, coming into community, and cultivating virtue, concentration, and wisdom. Tune in with fellow practiti…

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Understanding the Buddha’s Sacrifices 26:02

20d ago26:02

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'Understanding the Buddha’s Sacrifices' - Friday Dhamma videos | 9 May 2025. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email [email protected] for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).…

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AJAHN ANAN | Relic Enshrinement Ceremony Dhammagiri Stupa | Dhamma Talk 18:19

20d ago18:19

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Dhamma Talk by Luang Por Anan on occasion of the relic enshrinement ceremony at our Saddhamma Cetiya on the summit of Dhammagiri hill, Friday 2nd May 2025. The talk was delivered after the Paritta chanting and directly before the relic enshrinement. English translation by Ajahn Stuart Suddhiko, a long term disciple of Luang Por. He's a native Engli…

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From Judgment to Peace: Coupling Mindfulness with Samadhi and Discernment

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This Dhamma talk was offered on May 4, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.By Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

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Meditating Without Footnotes: Bridging the Scholastic & Practice Divide | Ven. Dhammadinnā Q&A 1:08:27

22d ago1:08:27

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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Ven. Dhammadinnā, an expert in the various canonical languages of early Buddhist traditions. They speak Ven. Dhammadinna's love of Pāli, her path to robes, her attempt to bridge the scholastic-practice divide, and more! Ven. Dhammadinnā's Biography: Bhikkhunī Dhammadinnā was born in Italy in…

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The Tudong of Life: When We’re Ok With Uncertainty

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This Dhamma talk was offered on May 3, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.By Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

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Ep. 288 – The Trusting Heart: Letting Go of Victimhood, Awakening Resilience 36:30

24d ago36:30

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Exploring how to let go of victim consciousness and awaken inner resilience, Jack shares how to rest in awareness and live from the trusting heart. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self. Join Jack's New Free Course, Stand Up For Compassion…

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AJAHN ANAN | Practise in Line with Dhamma! | Stupa Consecration Ceremony Dhammagiri 20:41

25d ago20:41

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Dhamma Talk by Luang Por Anan. English translation by Ajahn Varadhammo, abbot of Bodhisaddha Monastery, Wilton near Sydney. Venerable Ajahn Anan, abbot of Wat Marp Jan, Rayong, Thailand, has kindly agreed to lead the proceedings for our Stupa Consecration and Relic Enshrinement Cermony. He is a direct senior disciple of Ajahn Chah, and one of the m…

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Chanting for Uplifting Disenchantment: A Chant-idote to a Boring Dhamma Life | Ajahn Kovilo 53:37

27d ago53:37

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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo speaks about the value of chanting as a way to give rise to wholesome mental states. The main chant referenced is the "Suffusion with the Divine Abidings", featured here: - I will abide pervading one quarter with a mind imbued with lovingkindness; likewise the second, likewise the third, likewise the fourth; so above a…

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Dhammagiri Stupa: How it all Started & Relic Enshrinement Ceremony | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhamma Talk 41:51

28d ago41:51

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Ajahn Dhammasiha explains about the upcoming Inauguration and Relic Enshrinement Events for our Saddhamma Cetiya with LP Anan & LP Kalyano & LP Lai next week, Fri 2nd, Sat 3rd & Sun 4th of May. He also goes back describing the first origins that ultimately lead to the development of our Stupa, starting with LP Plien's visit just after we acquired t…

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From Suffering to Safety: Trauma-Informed Dhamma | Amma Thanasanti Q&A 57:55

29d ago57:55

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In this compelling dialogue, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho speak with Amma Thanasanti about what’s missing from traditional Dharma when it comes to trauma, attachment, and nervous system regulation. They explore how trauma-informed tools, the window of tolerance, and developmental wounding intersect with meditation practice—and why understanding t…

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Ep. 287 – Remembering Who You Truly Are 36:52

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Who are we really? Jack Kornfield peels back the veil on our identity roles to uncover the deeper truth that we really are. Join Jack's New Free Course, Stand Up For Compassion: A Free Course and Resource for Navigating Uncertain Times. In this episode of Heart Wisdom, Jack mindfully explores: Opening to a new vast, gracious, and spacious perspecti…

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Recollection of Sangha | Guided Meditation | Sanghanussati | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri 44:10

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This guided meditation prepares our mind to enjoy the full benefits of having 15 monks lead by Luang Por Anan visiting for our Stupa Relic Enshrinement Ceremony next week, 2nd to 4th of May. ⁠Download Flyer Stupa Inauguration 2nd to 4th May⁠ Ajahn Dhammasiha leads us to recollect the community of awakened disciples of the Buddha. This meditation ob…

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Sister Rabbi, Brother Monk: An Interfaith Family Dialogue | Ajahn Cunda & Rabbi Sydney Mintz Q&A 1:01:00

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In this session, Ajahn Nisabho and Ajahn Kovilo interview brother and sister Ajahn Cunda and Rabbi Sydney Mintz. Bio of Ajahn Cunda: Ajahn Cunda was raised in a warm and loving family in the Northern suburbs of Chicago and moved to California in 1996. Ajahn Cunda moved to Abhayagiri in late 2005, and after two years training as an Anagārika and Sām…

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Awareness Calisthenics: Six Exercises to Explore “Where Is the Mind?”

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This Dhamma talk was offered on April 26, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.By Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

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Unity and Harmony | Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo 10:23

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This episode is a short dhamma talk by Venerable Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo. The talk is called “Unity and Harmony”. It comes from the book Jai Dee - Jai Sabai - Delivery 2019. These talks were given to a mostly Thai lay audience and have been translated here by Samaneri Viveka at Wat Pah Subthawee Dhammaram. Links: Jai Dee - Jai Sabai - Delivery 2019 …

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Five Faculties: The Indriyā as Probiotics for Practice | Ayyā Suvijjānā & Ayya Niyyānika 58:03

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Ayyā Suvijjānā & Ayya Niyyānika of Passaddhi Vihara (https://passaddhivihara.org/) speak about developing the Five Indriyā, or Mental Faculties in our practice. The five, including saddhā (faith), viriya (energy), sati (mindfulness), samādhi (concentration), and pañña (wisdom) must be developed in a balanced manner for practice to progress. The Bud…

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(26 เม.ย. 68) พระธรรมเทศนาโดยท่านพระอาจารย์อัครเดช (ตั๋น) ถิรจิตฺโต ::: เทศน์วันพระ แรม ๑๔ ค่ำ เดือนห้า (๕) ปีมะเส็ง (2025-04-26) 37:37

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พระธรรมเทศนาโดยพระอาจารย์อัครเดช (ตั๋น) ถิรจิตฺโตเนื่องในวันพระ แรม ๑๔ ค่ำ เดือนห้า (๕) ปีมะเส็งวันเสาร์ที่ 26 เมษายน 2568ณ วัดบุญญาวาส อ.บ่อทอง จ.ชลบุรี

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LUANG POR LIEM: The Lightness of Letting Go | Trsl: Alex Oliver Thaniyo | Dhamma Talk at Dhammagiri 1:04:48

1M ago1:04:48

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On the occasion of Venerable Thaniyo's (Alex Oliver) passing away yesterday afternoon Thursday 24 April 2025, we're re-publishing this episode of LP Liem's last visit at Dhammagiri, with the translation provided by Alex Oliver Ṭhāniyo. Ajahn Thaniyo was know for his outstanding translating and interpreting skills, in particular for his teacher LP L…

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Ep. 286 – The Great Ocean of Change: Letting Go Into What Is 37:17

1M ago37:17

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Exploring how to stay buoyant and balanced on life's great ocean of change, Jack sets our spiritual compass for letting go into what is. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. Join Jack's New Free Course, Stand Up For Compassion: A Free Cour…

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Paritta Recitation Bodhisaddha Monastery Sima Ceremony | 80+ Monks Pali Chanting 30:51

1M ago30:51

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Please Note: Spotify deletes many of our Buddhist Chanting podcasts, claiming that they are 'Music', and that pure music tracks may not be uploaded to Spotify Podcasts. Personally, I disagree that our chanting constitutes 'Music', but there's not much point trying to argue with a bot. Therefore, I have included a spoken introduction, to make it not…

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Somatic Meditation | Buddhist Guided Meditation | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri | Mindfulness of the Body, Kayagatasati 30:23

1M ago30:23

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We live in a world dominated by screens: Mobile Cell Phones, Tablets, Laptops, TV... When we look at these screens, our mind gets 'sucked in' and flows out into the www = "The Worldwide Net of Māra". Our awareness disconnects form our physical body and gets lost in an external virtual dimension of images, videos, concepts and proliferations. It's s…

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