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Abhayagiri Dhamma Talks

Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

Dhamma Talks given at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

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Awareness Calisthenics: Six Exercises to Explore...

Abhayagiri Dhamma Talks ·

2025/04/28

This Dhamma talk was offered on April 26, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Our Bodies: The Rich Field to Cultivate Liberation

Abhayagiri Dhamma Talks ·

2025/04/14

This Dhamma talk was offered on April 12, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

You’re Not Gonna Like It

Abhayagiri Dhamma Talks ·

2025/04/07

This Dhamma talk was offered on April 5, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Get Ready For the Rest of Your Life

Abhayagiri Dhamma Talks ·

2025/03/19

Ajahn Cunda discusses his experiences on retreat. He gives advice on how to transition out of a retreat period and how to skillfully relate to events in the world. He gives guidance on seeing the mind’s tendencies of planning, becoming, and forming expectations. This talk was offered on March 15, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Surrender, Accept, Adapt

Abhayagiri Dhamma Talks ·

2025/03/08

Ajahn Nyaniko talks about his continuing experiences with pain resulting from Sciatica. He talks about the mental suffering that results from wishing that things were different from the way they are. He also discusses the suffering that arises from endless, self-referential, proliferating thoughts, especially around planning and doubt. He covers various antidotes to this suffering, like how to overcome it by continually bringing the mind back to the clear, expansive nature of the present moment, and

Pain

Abhayagiri Dhamma Talks ·

2025/03/03

Ajahn Nyaniko talks about his recent experiences with pain resulting from Sciatica. He discusses various ways in which pain can be a useful tool for dhamma practice, how it can be used to build equanimity, how feeling is a mental phenomenon instead of physical, and the unsatisfactory nature of having a body. This talk was offered on March 1, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

The Principles of the Holy Life

Abhayagiri Dhamma Talks ·

2025/02/14

Ajahn Nyaniko gives a talk that discusses the importance of patient endurance, which can help us overcome defilements, mental difficulties, and trauma. He also gives examples of how being in uncomfortable situations can be an aid to spiritual growth. He concludes by discussing the principles that are necessary to abide by in order to live the holy life as taught by the Buddha. This talk was offered on Magha Puja, on February 12, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ordinary Everyday Practice

Abhayagiri Dhamma Talks ·

2025/02/11

Ajahn Nyaniko summarizes some of the themes of the teachings over the first month of the winter retreat. He talks about the importance of perseverance, the benefits of ordinary practice in everyday life, and the suffering inherent in blissful states. He also gives advice on living in community and on not judging other people by outward appearances. This talk was offered on February 8, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

The Bliss of Balance

Abhayagiri Dhamma Talks ·

2025/02/04

Ajahn Sudhiro talks about right effort, overcoming the hindrances, the importance of developing a balanced mind, maintaining continuous mindfulness, and the use of various meditation subjects, including mantras like “Buddho”. This talk was offered on February 1, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Preparing for the Marathon

Abhayagiri Dhamma Talks ·

2025/01/09

Ajahn Nyaniko talks about the upcoming winter retreat and its theme of going ‘back to basics’. He gives teachings on the importance of maintaining sila, cultivating continuous mindfulness, exerting the correct amount of effort, and the proper way to live in harmony within a community of practitioners. This Dhamma talk was offered on January 6, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Going On Retreat: Don’t Forget to Take the Blinders Off

Abhayagiri Dhamma Talks ·

2025/01/05

This Dhamma talk was offered on January 4, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Lessons from a Coffee Catastrophe

Abhayagiri Dhamma Talks ·

2024/12/31

Ajahn Cunda reflects on the significance of awareness and acceptance in Buddhist practice, encouraging the community to learn to skillfully work with their habitual patterns and reactions.This Dhamma talk was offered on December 29, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

We Are the Living Dhamma

Abhayagiri Dhamma Talks ·

2024/12/31

Ajahn Nyaniko reflects on the fleeting nature of life and encourages perseverance in spiritual practice, advocating for a focus on meaningful actions over transient pleasures. This Dhamma talk was offered on December 28, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Like a Bubble, Like a Dream

Abhayagiri Dhamma Talks ·

2024/12/25

Ajahn Nyaniko emphasizes the importance of renunciation and the impermanence of life, using personal anecdotes, historical references, and teachings from Buddhist philosophy. This Dhamma talk was offered on December 23, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Praise and Blame, It’s All the Same

Abhayagiri Dhamma Talks ·

2024/12/23

Ajahn Cunda offers reflections on the fundamental struggles of human existence, notably illness, dissatisfaction, and the impermanence of life. This Dhamma talk was offered on December 21, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Beyond the Hindrances

Abhayagiri Dhamma Talks ·

2024/12/17

Ajahn Nyaniko reflects on his recent travels and offers reflections on the significance of community support in monastic life. This Dhamma talk was offered on December 14, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Craving’s Sweet Little Lies

Abhayagiri Dhamma Talks ·

2024/12/11

Ajahn Sudhiro reflects on the many lies our desire tells us and how the path to true happiness lies through the development of meditation. This Dhamma talk was offered on December 8, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Being Willing to Be Misunderstood

Abhayagiri Dhamma Talks ·

2024/12/10

Ajahn Cunda reflects on the theme of being willing to be misunderstood, exploring the complexities of human judgment and self-perception in spiritual practice. This Dhamma talk was offered on December 7, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Kamma in Pictures

Abhayagiri Dhamma Talks ·

2024/11/03

Ajahn Sudanto discusses seeing the world through Luang Por Sumedho’s eyes and the optimism in kamma. This Dhamma talk was offered on November 2, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Finding Refuge in Uncertain Times

Abhayagiri Dhamma Talks ·

2024/11/02

Ajahn Karunadhammo reflects on the chaotic state of the world and emphasizes the importance of finding peace amid uncertainty. This Dhamma talk was offered on October 31, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

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