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Ajahn Viradhammo gives advice on how to develop the skill of self reflection.… Read the rest

Ajahn Viradhammo encourages us to choose awareness rather than blind reactivity to circumstances, so we can abide in a consciousness that is aware of change. This is a transcendent form of freedom which is different from being caught in resistance or trying to get what you want.… Read the rest

From our 2015 Magha Puja Day. Ajahn Viradhammo introduces the historical tradition of Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha days, specifically addressing Magha Puja or Sangha Day. The discussion focuses on the underlying meaning of these traditional days as well as how they relate to our personal practice.… Read the rest

Ajahn Viradhammo speaks about how intellectually working with various Buddhist teachings, such as the Four Noble Truths, can aid in recollection and contemplation.… Read the rest

Ajahn Viradhammo fields questions from long term lay residents regarding: applying the Four Noble Truths, the process of narrative in memory, the use of the Brahmaviharas, and how to deal with the five hindrances.… Read the rest

Ajahn Viradhammo describes how to use the law of dependent origination as a skillful method for perceiving our experiences. Instead of habitually grasping at our khandas (aggregates) we can develop a view that sees conditions which simply cause phenomena to arise and cease.… Read the rest

Ajahn Thaniyo translates a talk given by Luang Por Liem. He covers many themes including mindfulness, generosity, sacrificing, not to be a slave to the worldly Dhammas and conditioned things, and seeing the nature of our bodies as impermanent and not self. This allows us to experience dispassion, helping us to put forth effort more easily so that wisdom can arise. He also answers two questions about desire and death.… Read the rest

Once a month, on Saturday afternoons, Tisarana Monastery is hosting an ongoing series of afternoon practice sessions based on a topic suggested by the OBS’s Noble Eightfold Path Study Group. In this talk, Ajahn Viradhammo speaks on the nuances of Right Effort.… Read the rest

Once a month, on Saturday afternoons, Tisarana Monastery is hosting an ongoing series of afternoon teaching and practice sessions based on a topic suggested by the OBS’s Noble Eightfold Path Study Group. In this recording Ajahn Viradhammo answers questions about the use of right effort.… Read the rest

On Tuesday, June 23, Ajahn Thaniyo translated Luang Por Liem’s Observance Day Dhamma talk in English (first 30 seconds in Thai). Luang Por encouraged the community to put forth right effort and take advantage of our suitable conditions so we can make progress in our practice.… Read the rest