Best Chah Podcasts (2025)

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

4d 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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Homo Deus Meets the Dhamma: Information Diet, AI, & the Nexus of Awakening | Yuval Noah Harari Q&A 1:06:31

4h 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

2d 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

3h 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

1d 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

1d 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

2d 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

3d 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

3d 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

4d 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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Ep. 289 – Still We Rise: Bodhisattvas of the Great Turning with Trudy Goodman 53:32

9d 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

7d 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

11d 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

9d 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

10d 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

10d 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

11d 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

15d 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

14d 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

16d 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

17d 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

18d 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

23d ago36:52

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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

22d ago44:10

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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

21d ago1:01:00

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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

22d ago10:23

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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

23d ago58:03

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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

26d ago37:37

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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

26d 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

30d 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

30d 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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Nectar of Dhamma: Provision for the Journey

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This Dhamma talk was offered on April 20, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.By Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

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Endurance and Metta: The Art of Thriving Community

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This Dhamma talk was offered on April 19, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.By Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

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The Recollections: Six Songs of Sanctuary | Ajahn Nisabho 53:18

30d ago53:18

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In this talk, Ajahn Nisabho talks about the Mahānāma Sutta (AN 11:12) (https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/AN/AN11_12.html), and the six recollections recommended by the Buddha as ways of tuning to the quiet note of Dhamma, and to finding refuge. Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events! - Wednesday Even…

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The Craving Mind and the Default Mode’s Addiction to Self | Dr. Judson Brewer MD PhD 53:18

1M ago53:18

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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview psychiatrist Dr. Judson Brewer MD PhD about the confluence between neuroscience and Theravāda Buddhism. For more information about Dr. Jud, visit: - https://www.mindshiftrecovery.org/ - https://drjud.com/ Dr. Jud's Bio: Dr. Judson Brewer, MD, PhD (aka Dr. Jud), is a New York Times best-selli…

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Anger in Our Mind is Worse than Dog Poo on the Carpet | Ajahn Dhammasiha 34:42

1M ago34:42

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We can be so fussy about our carpet and all kinds of things we protect from dirt and clean immediately if anything spoils them. But why are we not even more concerned if we notice any impurity in our mind? Why don't we immediately apply the Buddha's Dhamma as a cleansing agent whenever unwholesome emotions arise? ⁠⁠Dhammagiri Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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The Dhamma of Dying: 20 Years of Hospice & Living Non-Separation | Rodney Smith Q&A 51:01

1M ago51:01

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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Rodney Smith, author and founder or the Seattle Insight Meditation Society, about resting in an ever-present silence, his work in hospice, how to be with the dying, and more. For more on Rodney, visit: https://seattleinsight.org/teacher/rodney-smith-founding-teacher/ Rodney's Bio: Rodney Smi…

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James Baraz: Gratitude Practice: "It Would Have Been Enough" 48:01

1M ago48:01

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(Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley) This talk takes a dive into Gratitude as a way to hold suffering. The Jewish holiday of Passover began on Saturday. Passover is a holiday of liberation. One of the most joyous parts of the holiday is singing the song Dayenu, which translates as "It would have been enough." The song's lyrics list one blessi…

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Ep. 285 – Bowing to What Is: Awakening Right Where You Are 34:52

1M ago34:52

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Jack invites us to stop fighting what is and begin bowing to it—awakening the timeless wisdom and compassionate heart of a Buddha, right here and now, in the midst of our joys, sorrows, and the suffering of the world. This Dharma Talk recorded on 1/3/93 at Spirit Rock Meditation Center was originally published on DharmaSeed. This week on Heart Wisd…

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Buddhist New Year | Songkran | Water Pouring Ceremony | Ajahn Dhammasiha 18:19

1M ago18:19

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Asking Forgiveness from Triple Gem. Pouring Rinsing Water on Buddha statue and Monks hands as a sign of respect, gratitude and affection on New Year's Day in Sri Lankan, Thai, Myanmar, Cambodian & Lao traditin (13 April). Ajahn Dhammasiha guides community through ceremony, and provides explanations of the deeper meaning of our ritual. ⁠⁠Dhammagiri …

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Our Bodies: The Rich Field to Cultivate Liberation

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This Dhamma talk was offered on April 12, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.By Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

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Fragments of a Teaching | Ajahn Chah 20:54

1M ago20:54

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This episode of the Forest Path Podcast is a talk by Ajahn Chah and is titled “Fragments of a Teaching” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find links to the original text in the description below. It was published as part of the book “The Collected Te…

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”There’s Much to Be Said for Wordless Silence... But This Is a Dhamma Talk” | Ajahn Kaccāna 50:25

1M ago50:25

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In this talk, Ajahn Kaccāna, ordained at Abhayagiri Monastery but currently residing at Chithurst Monastery in England, speaks about finding refuge in the quality of knowing rather than the objects of awareness. Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events! - Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – …

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Mindfulness of Body, Feelings, Mind & Dhamma 16:41

1M ago16:41

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'Mindfulness of Body, Feelings, Mind & Dhamma' - Friday Dhamma videos | 11 Apr 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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(12 เม.ย. 68) พระธรรมเทศนาโดยอาจารย์อัครเดช (ตั๋น) ถิรจิตฺโต เทศน์วันพระ ขึ้น ๑๕ ค่ำ เดือนห้า(๕) ปีมะเส็ง (2025-04-12) 45:00

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พระธรรมเทศนาโดยพระอาจารย์อัครเดช (ตั๋น) ถิรจิตฺโตเนื่องในวันพระ ขึ้น ๑๕ ค่ำ เดือนห้า(๕) ปีมะเส็งวันเสาร์ที่ 12 เมษายน 2568ณ วัดบุญญาวาส อ.บ่อทอง จ.ชลบุรี

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