This electronic edition of The Mother and the Monk is offered to commemorate the beginning of Ajahn Viradhammo’s 80th birth year on April 27th, 2026.
This book is based on a dhamma talk offered by Ajahn Viradhammo at Amaravati Monastery in 2012.
His wise and gentle teachings touch upon the time he spent caring for his mother and how it transformed his practice as well as his life as a monk. This book offers the reader tangible methods of abiding in the Brahmavihārā as well as telling the story of LPV and the care he offered his mother.
Available in ePub, PDF, and MOBI formats.
This electronic edition of The Contemplative’s Companion is offered in commemoration of Ajahn Viradhammo’s 78th birthday on April 27th, 2025.
This book is based on a meditation retreat organised by the Ottawa Buddhist Society and taught by Ajahn Viradhammo during the COVID-19 pandemic. His wise and gentle teachings, offered before vaccines were announced, were an inspiration during those trying and tumultuous times. His reflections skilfully guided participants away from heavy and negative mind states that were prevalent at that time.
Setting aside conventional analysis and lists, Ajahn Viradhammo presents his reflections on presence as a companion to all contemplatives. He speaks from his own experience, uses everyday language, and cites familiar metaphors to generate deeper understanding and compassion. Ajahn’s teachings hold out touchstones that guide readers in a straightforward, intuitive manner, encouraging us to awaken to what IS, moment to moment.
Available in ePub, PDF, MOBI, and as a series of audio talks on YouTube.
This electronic edition of The Contemplative’s Craft is offered in commemoration of Ajahn Viradhammo’s seventieth birthday on April 27th, 2017. Available in ePub, PDF, and MOBI formats.
Selected talks by Ajahn Viradhammo, Abbot of Tisarana monastery in Canada. First published in 2005, available in ePub and PDF formats.
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