On the second day of this retreat Ajahn Viradhammo talks about the Middle Way of dealing with unpleasant bodily feeling. He reflects that it is important not to attach to aversion for the pain, and not to change posture immediately there is discomfort. (Talk recorded at Pak Chong on 25 November 2019. Duration 42:32)… Read the rest
Link: Welcoming Fear, Grief & Anger, And Not Taking Them Personally… Read the rest
On this mild spring day, the community here at Tisarana celebrates Luang Por Viradhammo’s 73rd birthday. As an expression of gratitude, the resident monks chant a number of selected Parittas, with a brief introduction and history of each one and its significance in the Thai Sangha. Luang Por offers some words expressing his appreciation for the community being diligent and living in such harmony. We hope you enjoy the chanting and photos.
Photos: https://photos.tisarana.ca/index.php?/category/37
Anumodana as well to our supporters who organized food donations from many families in Ottawa which were delivered here recently (a whole truck load!).
Ajahn Sona, Abbot of Birken Forest Monastery in BC, is offering an online 10-day retreat from May 1st through 10th…from the comfort of your own home in response to the pandemic. It will be available on his YouTube channel for anyone who is interested in participating to whatever degree that suits them.
Links and details are available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3txj6u4Wxr8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG7uLYIH0s8&t=7s
Tan Khemako gives a reflection on how our minds are continually creating the past in the form of memories, or creating an imagined future. If we are able to bring our mind back to the present moment and recognize the raw experience of suffering, we move closer to liberation. (Talk recorded at Tisarana on 19 December 2019. Duration 36:40)… Read the rest
On the first day of this retreat in Thailand Ajahn Viradhammo gives a talk on the five Jhana factors. He reflects that all five can be employed as a method, rather than expecting Piti and Sukha to be the result. He also speaks about the five hindrances. (Talk recorded at Pak Chong on 24 November 2019. Duration 45:49)… Read the rest
Tan Khemako gives a reflection on how our minds cling to views and beliefs. He uses the example of climate change, explaining that we filter everything we read/hear about the subject to fit in with our view. (Talk recorded at Tisarana on 11 December 2019. Duration 32:58) … Read the rest
The Buddha comes to Sussex – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JznA4ueq2vE
Video details – https://dharma-documentaries.net/the-buddha-comes-to-sussex… Read the rest
