June 03, 2023
This talk is about how meditation can give you lots of happiness and bliss. When we suffer mental pain, we can't break through it with physical pain. However, the mental pain can be overcome through wisdom. The nature of the mind is to be happy, peac...
Dhamma TalkJune 03, 2023
This episode is the 18th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Madhupiṇḍikasutta Sutta which translates as “the honey cake”. In this teaching the Buddha gives a brief explanation about how the view of self underlies a variety of perceptions that lead to ...
Majjhima NikayaMay 27, 2023
This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Tate and is titled “Reflection on Nibbana”. In this dhamma talk, Ajahn Tate reflects upon the profound peace and infinite benefit of the highest possible achievement - Nibbana. T...
May 27, 2023
Meditation is the path to enlightenment. Enlightenment is a state of mind where you no longer measure yourself against others, and you find inner peace. Enlightenment is the state of finally understanding the answers to life's big questions. It's pos...
Dhamma TalkMay 21, 2023
This episode is based on a talk given by esteemed forest meditation master Ajahn Maha Boowa and is titled Heart of a Samana. It was first publish as a A Forest Dhamma Publication in March 2011. The full translated text and more information can be fou...
May 20, 2023
The Buddha taught that meditation is a way to gain Insight into the nature of our mind and to overcome our sufferings. Buddhism is a tolerant religion that has never fought a war in its name. When Buddhism spread, it created three great traditions wh...
Dhamma TalkMay 20, 2023
This episode is the 15th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Vanapattha Sutta - “Jungle Thickets” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato, and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. Click here if you'd like to find out more about what is ...
Majjhima NikayaMay 14, 2023
This episode is about the late, great Master Hsying Yun, a true dynamo of a monk, dedicated to the spreading of the teachings and practice of Buddhism in Taiwan, China and around the world. Master Hsing Yun has achieved so much in his lifetime that i...
Spirit StoriesMay 13, 2023
This talk is about the Origins of Buddhism. --- You can find the text transcription and other related information on the Ajahn Brahm Podcast website. This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size (because inter...
Dhamma TalkMay 13, 2023
This episode is based on a talk given by esteemed forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled No Abiding. It was published as part of the Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah published by Aruna Publications. The full translated text and more in...