86th Birthday Dhamma Talk
Luang Por Sumedho expounds on the path to immortality.
Not Trying So Hard
Luang Por Sumedho offers some wise teachings on meditation and living mindfully.
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Arrow River in Need of Lay Steward
Message from Ajahn Punnadhammo:
Dear Friends
…Arrow River will be needing a steward for the fall and winter. The man who has been serving in this role will be leaving probably end of August…
If anyone is interested…write me for more information.
We can take in a new person anytime but it will become more critical in September.
Thank you.
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Zoom Teaching from 20th June 2020 (MP3 recording)
Ajahn Viradhammo gives some Dhamma reflections on the topic of letting go and non-desire.… Read the rest
The Fifth Precept
Ajahn Viradhammo answers questions at the Pak Chong retreat. These include; How do I stop drinking alcohol? Are there any studies about what happens to the brain after many years of meditation? How do I practice ‘choice-less awareness’? (Q&A recorded at Pak Chong, Thailand, on 30 November 2019. Duration 47:58)… Read the rest
Where Are You Going?
Ajahn Sucitto and Nick Scott have started releasing an audio book version of their two Indian pilgrimage books ‘Rude Awakenings’ and ‘Great Patient One’. To access the first chapter of these exciting narratives visit the link below:
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Awareness in Daily Life
Luang Por Sumedho offers some more reflections containing deep wisdom.
Free Will?
Tan Khemako answers questions from the retreatants including; What are the qualities of Enlightenment? Do we ever make decisions? What are the four foundations of mindfulness and the seven factors of awakening? What are the five aspects of the grasping mind? (Talk recorded at Arnprior on 28 November 2019. Duration 1:22:30)… Read the rest
Sadhu Sadhu ‘sadu’!
Ajahn Viradhammo talks about the four heavenly messengers: the old person, the sick person, the corpse, and the sadu (religious seeker). He recommends that we frequently reflect on these because they will rouse in us a sense of urgency to search for the deathless reality, just as they did for the Buddha. (Talk recorded at Pak Chong on 29 November 2019. Duration 34:59)… Read the rest