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The Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast

Sol Hanna

Narrated teachings of the Buddha based on translations of the Sutta Pitaka.

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MN23. The Ant Hill - Vammika Sutta

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2023/08/18

This episode is the 23nd sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Vammika Sutta which is known in English the “ant hill”. In a curious teaching full of evocative imagery, a deity lights up the Dark Forest to present Venerable Kassapa the Prince with a complex riddle. He goes on to seek an explanation of the riddle from the Buddha. This translation of the Vammika Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. Click here if you'd like to find out more about what is on

00:30:51

MN22. Simile of the Snake - Alagaddūpama Sutta

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2023/07/30

This episode is the 22nd sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Alagaddūpama sutta which is known as the “simile of the snake”. In this teaching one of the monks denies that breaking the rules of conduct is really a problem. The monks go to great lengths to persuade him to change his views. Then the Buddha compares someone who understands only the letter of the teachings to someone who grabs a snake by the tail, and also invokes the famous simile of the raft. This translation of the

00:30:51

MN22. Simile of the Snake - Alagaddūpama Sutta

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2023/07/30

00:21:24

MN21. Simile of the Saw - Kakacupama Sutta

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2023/07/22

This episode is the 21th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Kakacūpama Sutta which is known as the “simile of the saw”. This teaching has several memorable similes on the importance of patience and love even when faced with abuse and criticism. The Buddha finishes with the simile of the saw, one of the most memorable similes found in the Suttas. This translation of the Kakacūpama Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. Click here if you'd like to find out more about

00:21:24

MN21. Simile of the Saw - Kakacupama Sutta

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2023/07/22

00:10:05

MN20. How To Stop Thinking - Vitakkasaṇṭhāna Sutta

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2023/07/01

This episode is the 20th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Vitakkasaṇṭhānasutta which is about “how to stop thinking”. In this practical teaching the Lord Buddha offers five methods by which to stop thinking and thereby lead into a tranquil meditation. This translation of the Vitakkasaṇṭhāna Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. Click here if you'd like to find out more about what is on offer on the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast or to choose your favourite method to

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MN20. How To Stop Thinking - Vitakkasaṇṭhāna Sutta

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2023/07/01

00:17:28

MN19. Two Types of Thought - Dvedhāvitakka Sutta

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2023/06/17

This episode is the 19th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Dvedhāvitakkasutta which translates as “two types of thought”. In this teaching the Lord Buddha recollects how he was practicing in the lead up to his Awakening. This teaching recounts how he divided his thoughts into two classes: reflecting upon how sensual, malicious and cruel thoughts lead to suffering, and thoughts of renunciation, good will and harmlessness leads away from suffering. This is a practical teaching which can

00:17:28

MN19. Two Types of Thought - Dvedhāvitakka Sutta

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2023/06/17

00:17:05

MN18. The Honey Cake - Madhupiṇḍikasutta Sutta

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2023/06/03

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 conflict, and how by practicing the teaching of the Lord Buddha a person can end all quarrels, arguments and disputes, and arrive at the supreme peace. The bhikkhus then seek out Venerable Kaccāna who draws out the detailed implications of

00:17:05

MN18. The Honey Cake - Madhupiṇḍikasutta Sutta

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2023/06/03

00:09:26

MN17. Jungle Thickets - Vanapattha Sutta

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2023/05/20

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 on offer on the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast or to choose your favourite method to subscribe to the podcast (on the right hand side of the linked page). If you'd like to support the producer and narrator of the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast to cover

00:09:26

MN17. Jungle Thickets - Vanapattha Sutta

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2023/05/20

00:10:37

MN16. Emotional Barrenness - Cetokhila Sutta

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2023/05/13

This episode is the 15th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Cetokhila Sutta - “Emotional Barrenness” 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 on offer on the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast or to choose your favourite method to subscribe to the podcast (on the right hand side of the linked page). If you'd like to support the producer and narrator of the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast

00:10:37

MN16. Emotional Barrenness - Cetokhila Sutta

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2023/05/13

00:10:10

MN15. Measuring Up - Anumāna Sutta

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2023/05/08

This episode is the 15th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Anumāna Sutta - “Measuring Up” 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 on offer on the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast or to choose your favourite method to subscribe to the podcast (on the right hand side of the linked page). If you'd like to support the producer and narrator of the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast donate via

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MN15. Measuring Up - Anumāna Sutta

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2023/05/08

00:17:22

MN14. The Shorter Discourse on the Mass of Suffering...

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2023/05/03

This episode is the thirteenth sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Culadukkhakkhanda Sutta - “The Shorter Discourse on the Mass of Suffering” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato, and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. This sutta is narrated as it is translated. If you are looking for an in depth explanation of this sutta, you can listen to Ajahn Brahm's explanation of the Culadukkhakkhanda Sutta here. Click here if you'd like to find out more about what is on

00:17:22

MN14. The Shorter Discourse on the Mass of Suffering...

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2023/05/03

00:20:46

MN13. The Longer Discourse on the Mass of Suffering -...

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2023/04/22

This episode is the thirteenth sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Mahadukkhakkhanda Sutta - “The Longer Discourse on the Mass of Suffering” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato, and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. This sutta is narrated as it is translated. If you are looking for an in depth explanation of this sutta, you can listen to Ajahn Brahm's explanation of the Mahadukkhakkhanda Sutta here. Click here if you'd like to find out more about what is on

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