A very short talk given by Luang Por Jundee about the seclusion of body and mind (kāya viveka, citta viveka, and upadhi viveka). He explains the difference between bodily seclusion and the refined difference between being secluded from unpeaceful mind states and being completely secluded from all defilements within the mind.… Read the rest
This is the first talk from the 2015 winter retreat. Ajahn Viradhammo speaks about right effort and how to maintain awareness as the five hindrances arise.… Read the rest
This is the English translation by Ajahn Thaniyo of a short Dhamma talk offered by Luang Por Liem on Sunday, June 21, during the inauguration of the Dhamma hall project. LP Liem encourages us to take care of the health of our minds as well as our physical bodies. We do this by utilizing the internal and external conditions around us to increase the wholesome aspects of our lives and let go of that which is unwholesome.… Read the rest
This is Ajahn Thaniyo’s English translation of Luang Por Jundee’s talk offered on Saturday, June 20. LP Jundee explains that happiness does not come from gain or accumulation but arises from learning how to use relinquishment, reflection on the three characteristics, and the concept of mynair (uncertainty).… Read the rest
On the Lunar Observance Day of Vesākha Puja (after our public celebration), Ajahn Viradhammo gives a teaching exploring how we are born into a view (or an obsession), unable to see beyond our delusion, and how we can work with these views so we can be released from them.… Read the rest
For the Saturday public celebration of Vesākha Puja (The celebration of the Buddha’s birth, death, and enlightenment) Ajahn Viradhammo reads from the books: Buddha – The Story of an Awakened Life by David Kherdian and The Majjhima Nikaya by Bhikkhu Bodhi. He offers comments and encourages us to use the story of the Buddha’s life as an inspiring example for our own lives and for how we practice the Dhamma.… Read the rest
Ajahn Viradhammo teaches us how to stabilize the mind within our social life. We do this by using generosity and morality as a means to life stability, giving up short term desire for long term peace.… Read the rest
Ajahn Viradhammo discusses orthodoxy versus orthopraxy. He focuses on the practical approach to a life of awakening, from being aware of the glass half empty to not following unfulfilled desire.… Read the rest
In this short talk before a meditation session, Ajahn Viradhammo speaks about awakening to the way things are, the mood of the mind, stabilizing awareness, the feel of the body and the mind, experiencing the mind and the body, and experience as “in awareness” — not as mine or self. This is the fifth talk from the 2014 Peterborough Retreat.… Read the rest
Before a meditation session Ajahn Viradhammo gives a short reflection on Luang Por Liem’s awakening, inspiration and diligence, different manifestations of personality, seeing personality as an object of awareness — not as an awakened state. This is the sixth talk from the 2014 Peterborough Retreat.… Read the rest
