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Virtual Sangha Podcast

VirtualSangha.org

Looking to learn more about Buddhism and connect with friends on the path? Or maybe you're an experienced practitioner and you enjoy keeping a beginner's mind. Wherever you're at in your journey, you're invited to visit virtualsangha.org, to browse our resources there, and connect with our supportive and inclusive community on Discord. Visit https://virtualsangha.org for more information.

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17:57

Timothy Presents: How to Overcome Resentment

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2025/04/02

Timothy reads a pair of suttas on overcoming resentment.

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18:44

SN 22.56: Upādānaparipavattasutta (Phases of Aggregates)

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2025/03/30

Only after understanding the Five Aggregates did Shakyamuni declare Himself to be fully enlightened. Maybe we should try to understand them as well...

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24:30

Iti 92 - The Corner of the Robe

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2025/03/24

Ted reads the Pali and English translation of iti 92, looking at what it means to be close to The Buddha.https://suttacentral.net/iti92/en/sujatohttps://virtualsangha.org

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15:31

Politics, War, and Propaganda

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2025/03/05

Political discussion doesn't cause arguments. A lack of compassion does. If we stop trying to control, but instead try to understand, what would happen?

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17:51

AN 10.176 Cundasutta

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2025/03/02

Touching grass is nice, but being a good person in body, speech, and mind is even better.

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17:36

MN 141 - Saccavibhaṅgasutta, The Analysis of the Truths

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2025/02/24

Near Varanasi, in the deer park at Isipatana, the Realized One, the perfected one, the fully awakened Buddha rolled forth the supreme Wheel of Dhamma. And that wheel cannot be rolled back by any ascetic or brahmin or god or Māra or divinity or by anyone in the world. It is the teaching, advocating, establishing, clarifying, analyzing, and revealing of the four noble truths.

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12:02

SN 45.8 - Vibhaṅgasutta, An Analysis of the 8-fold Path

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2025/02/09

SN 45.8 defines the aspects of the 8-fold Path.Read the Sutta on suttacentral.net.Join the discord and find other resources at https://virtualsangha.org

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14:43

SN 56.11 - Dhammacakkappavattanasutta (The First Sermon)

Virtual Sangha Podcast ·

2025/02/02

What is the Middle Way?What are the 4 Noble Truths?What is the 8-fold Path?

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16:39

Mike Contemplates Karma

Virtual Sangha Podcast ·

2025/01/26

The Buddha said, “It is intention (cetana) that I call karma; for having willed (cetayitva), one acts by body, speech, and mind.”Mike shares why this passage challenged him in his early practice: "Sometimes people have good intentions, but end up hurting others... so do we really only look at the intentions, and ignore the hurt?"

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18:21

AN 3.65: With the Kālāmas of Kesamutta

Virtual Sangha Podcast ·

2025/01/19

Today's sutta (AN 36.5) was read by our friend Timothy, covering an often quoted but perhaps dangerously misunderstood passage, where the Buddha famously says not to rely on traditions or teachers, but on one's own direct experience.Gosh, how could we possibly misread that message? Tune in and find out!

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19:34

AN 9.20: Velamasutta - The Value of Giving

Virtual Sangha Podcast ·

2025/01/05

A basic gift, given thoughtfully, is worth more than a fine gift given carelessly.A gift is only great when it is given to a worthy cause.Giving a simple meal to one accomplished in right view is worth more than a river of gold.Going for refuge with a confident heart is worth more than any material gift.Actually having a heart of love is better than just following training rules.Realizing impermanence is the ultimate gift to all beings.

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10:36

The Six Recollections

Virtual Sangha Podcast ·

2024/12/08

In AN 6.10, the Buddha encourages six contemplations, or “recollections,” that steady the mind and strengthen faith:Recollection of the Buddha: Reflecting on the Buddha’s awakening, his qualities, and his role as an exemplary teacher of liberation.Recollection of the Dhamma: Contemplating the teachings’ clarity, directness, and the peace they bring when truly understood and practiced.Recollection of the Saṅgha: Remembering the community of noble disciples who have practiced well, serving as

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12:02

SN 45.8: Analysis of the 8-Fold Path

Virtual Sangha Podcast ·

2024/12/01

The Magga-Vibhaṅga Sutta (SN 45.8), or "Analysis of the Path," offers a detailed exposition of the Noble Eightfold Path, a fundamental framework in Buddhist practice leading to the cessation of suffering. In this discourse, the Buddha delineates each component of the path as follows:Right View (Sammā Diṭṭhi): Understanding the nature of suffering, its origin, cessation, and the path leading to its cessation.Right Intention (Sammā Saṅkappa): Cultivating intentions of renunciation, goodwill,

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10:57

Confidence According to Buddhism

Virtual Sangha Podcast ·

2024/10/25

In our latest episode, we explore "The Best Kinds of Confidence" sutta, where the Buddha reveals four types of confidence that lead to true happiness and fulfillment. Listen as we walk through each one and discover how to place your trust in what truly matters.Join our Buddhist Discord

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8:57

The 4 Karmas: Deeds in Detail

Virtual Sangha Podcast ·

2024/10/24

Ever wondered how your actions shape your experience of life? In our latest podcast episode, we explore the Buddha's teaching on the four kinds of deeds: dark deeds, bright deeds, mixed deeds, and deeds that lead to freedom. Discover how your choices create your inner world and how you can move toward a life of greater peace and joy.Listen now and reflect on how your deeds are shaping your experience.Join the Discord: https://virtualsangha.org

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27:38

MN14

Virtual Sangha Podcast ·

2024/09/19

In MN14: The Shorter Discourse on the Mass of Suffering, The Buddha answers a question about the three poisons of greed, hatred, and delusion, explaining the dangers in pursuing temporary pleasures.

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MN11 - The Shorter Discourse on The Lions Roar

Virtual Sangha Podcast ·

2024/09/12

In the Cūḷasīhanāda Sutta (The Shorter Lion's Roar), the Buddha distinguishes his Dhamma from other teachings through two key points: comprehending all four types of clinging—sensuality, views, habit-&-practice, and doctrine-of-self—and escaping views of "becoming" (the self's survival after death) and "non-becoming" (self-annihilation after death). By fully understanding these, one can transcend suffering and reach awakening through the cessation of ignorance and

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