Abhayagiri Dhamma Talks

Feb 03 2025 20 ep. 923

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Dhamma Talks given at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
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The Bliss of Balance

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

The Cat Whisperer

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

Sīla, Samādhi, Paññā

Ajahn Nyaniko gives a dhamma talk that touches on the process of letting go of attachments, the roles of samadhi and paññā, how the experience of the monastic life evolves over time, the value of endurance in the practice, and the rarity of human birth and of coming into contact with the teachings of the Buddha. This talk was offered on January 18, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Mo

Battling the Hindrances: It's Not a Part-Time Job

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

Preparing for the Marathon

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

Going On Retreat: Don’t Forget to Take the Blinders Off

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

Lessons from a Coffee Catastrophe

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

We Are the Living Dhamma

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

Like a Bubble, Like a Dream

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

Praise and Blame, It’s All the Same

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