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The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast

The House of Inner Tranquillity is a Buddhist Insight meditation centre located in south-west England. The centre was established in 1980 for those in search of a practical approach to the Buddha"s teaching. Stripped of ritual and cultural accretions, the path is presented in a manner ideally suited to the needs of the modern westerner. Today, just as in the times of the Buddha, someone committed to truth can travel right to the end of the path and realise the goal of enlightenment. Countless

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32:09

S10 Ep1: "Learning to Breathe" by Paul Harris

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2026/01/30

We are so caught up in trying to make life different than it is that we take life for granted and miss the wonder and mystery of it all. The practice of Mindfulness of Breathing teaches us how to create a 'window' in to which we can peer and observe life as it actually unfolds. The practice succeeds when we abandon temporarily all craving and become totally interested in the breath for its own sake. Paul Harris is the Spiritual Head and principal meditation teacher at the House of Inner

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S9 Ep12: "Influence" by Paul Harris

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2025/12/26

Everything in life is interconnected. From the huge gravitational pull of black holes, planets and suns to the 'spooky action at a distance' of minute photons, in reality there is no separation between things and everything carries an influence. People too are continually trying to influence one another such as via the media and advertising for instance. The meditator can influence the world around them and their own lives, both now and in the future by the way they choose to behave. The talk also

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S9 Ep11: "The Uncertainty Principal" by Paul Harris

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2025/11/28

Although appearing relatively stable, life is actually very unpredictable. We seek greater knowledge of life as a way to master the uncertainty. Meditation is voluntarily choosing to remain in the uncertainty of the present in order to investigate our subjective experience - something we have never done before. The hindrance of doubt, which is the attempt to ensure certainty, is prolific amongst meditators and highly destructive. It must be understood and overcome. This talk describes the amount

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S9 Ep10: "The Seven Factors of Enlightenment" by Paul...

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2025/10/31

So called because they are the necessary mental capacities that lead to enlightenment, the way the seven factors develop through meditation is explained in this talk. Starting with the basic instruction to 'rest content in the moment and watch the arising and passing of things', the obstacles to meditation are overcome by developing each factor until equanimity is properly established. It is with all seven factors working in unison that the fetters binding us to samsara are destroyed forever.Paul

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S9 Ep9: "Discover the Magic" by Paul Harris

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2025/09/26

The point of following the Buddhas teaching is to bring us to the realisation that life is perfect as it is. This talk illustrates how, using this idea as a starting point, the three trainings in ethics, mental development and wisdom fit together. We can find out directly for ourselves the true nature of reality and we discover that all the magic and mystery we could ever want is all around us – we just need to learn how to take off the blindfold.Paul Harris is the Spiritual Head and principal

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S9 Ep8: "21st Century Buddha" by Paul Harris

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2025/08/29

Is Buddhism relevant in the twenty-first century? The Buddha's teaching on the Four Nobel Truths relate to the same basic condition common to all humans regardless of the times. We all suffer and all seek freedom from suffering. But in this 'Age of Reason', we demand the freedom to find out the truth of things for ourselves. The talk looks at the three kinds of craving, how they manifest in daily life and meditation, and how they are overcome temporarily and permanently. Paul Harris is the

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S9 Ep7: "After the Gold Rush" by Paul Harris

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2025/07/25

During the Olympic Games people spontaneously developed the wholesome mental quality of sympathetic joy. This talk describes how to practice this 'divine abiding' and it's benefit as a way of overcoming envy and discontent. As all worldly aspirations are ultimately fleeting and unsatisfactory, it is the spiritual successes that lead someone towards enlightenment which regarded as having the greatest benefit. Wisdom is defined as knowing what does and does not lead to genuine happiness.Paul Harris

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S9 Ep6: "Meditation on Friendliness" by Paul Harris

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2025/06/27

Mind is a tool that we can learn to use effectively. Developing the practice of Metta teaches us how to use thinking skilfully. We learn how to acknowledge our negative habit patterns and ways of overcoming resentment. We can practice mindfulness as a love for all objects. We see how developing a friendly attitude changes our perception of the world. The sense of love that emerges is not enlightenment but has a similar quality, in the sense that all love is the absence of division.Paul Harris is

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S9 Ep5: "Cula Panthaka" by Paul Harris

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2025/05/30

When new to this training, we may not wish to comply with the rules, we may want to choose our own path, to maintain control. It is, however, the giving up of our attempts to control that enables us to follow the Buddha’s path. The story of the monk Cula Panthaka illustrates how this approach can unfold.Paul Harris is the Spiritual Head and principal meditation teacher at the House of Inner Tranquiliity. This talk was given in March 2012.

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S9 Ep4: "Goodbye Cruel Aggregates" by Paul Harris

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2025/04/25

The problem of suffering cannot be eradicated through external means alone. Such activity merely perpetuates the round of suffering indefinitely and still one's own freedom is yet to be won. The Buddha's path includes within it a balanced approach to dealing with the needs of others. But in the final analysis, it is only by looking closely at how life is constructed moment by moment at its most fundamental level that the transcendental understanding can be realised and the aggregates left behind

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S9 Ep3: "Kaliyanamitta Spiritual Friendship" by Peter...

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2025/03/28

This talk considers the importance of a good teacher and also of a sangha. It discusses ways of relating to the teacher and how to determine whether the teacher and the teachings are right for you.Peter Case was a monastic for two years at the House of Inner Tranquility in the 1980's and continues to be a student of Paul Harris.. This talk was given in December 2023.

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S9 Ep2: "What Enlightenment is Not" by Peter Case

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2025/02/28

This podcast explores the myths around enlightenment and the importance of personal practice rather than book learning. It discusses how vipassana meditation gradually erodes our wrong views and ends with a description of what enlightenment is.Peter Case was a monastic for two years at the House of Inner Tranquility in the 1980's and continues to be a student of Paul Harris.. This talk was given in April 2023.

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S9 Ep1: "The Arahant" by Paul Harris

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2025/01/17

An arahant is a 'Perfected One', someone who has completed the Buddhist training and has realised the way life truly is. As such, they have accomplished the one true goal of this precious human life. They are free from all mental pollutions caused by delusion and are at peace. This talk describes a little of the way such individuals see life, some of the qualities needed to come to this same understanding and why arahants are worthy of the greatest reverence and honour.Paul Harris is the Spiritual

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S8 Ep7: "The Lotus Stalk" by Paul Harris

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2024/12/27

This podcast considers the problems with speculating about life andcontrasts speculation with the pragmatic and practical approach of the Buddha’s teaching. The unease that fuels speculation and also methods of restraining it are discussed. It concludes with the importance of insights and their role in the realisation of enlightenment. Paul Harris is the Spiritual Head and principal meditation teacher at the House of Inner Tranquiliity. This talk was given in October 2008.

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S8 Ep6: "Uses and Abuses of Mental Energy" by Paul...

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2024/12/06

This talk discusses the correct level of mental energy for meditation,describing the Buddha’s teaching on Right Effort. The effects of imbalances in energy on meditation are described along with ways to resolve them. Paul Harris is the Spiritual Head and principal meditation teacher at the House of Inner Tranquiliity. This talk was given in April 2008.

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S8 Ep5: "Breaking Down the Walls of Hearache" by Paul...

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2024/11/15

This podcast explores how we create psychological barriers throughresistance, ways to bring those barriers down, including mundane right view, the five precepts, metta and vipassana and how, finally, with enlightenment, there are no barriers. Paul Harris is the Spiritual Head and principal meditation teacher at the House of Inner Tranquiliity. This talk was given in August 2008.

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S8 Ep4: "Searching for the Here and Now" by Paul Harris

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2024/10/25

Path and non-path teachings are discussed making the distinctionbetween the search and the seeing. The practice of and reasons behind vipassana are described and the combination of path and non-path explored. Then Paul explains how, finally, at the end of the path, the way is clear for enlightenment to arise. Paul Harris is the Spiritual Head and principal meditation teacher at the House of Inner Tranquiliity. This talk was given in June 2008.

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S8 Ep3: "The Butterfly Effect" by Paul Harris

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2024/10/04

This talk considers the relationship between chaos and order and waysto bring harmony to our lives. Supporting conditions for mindfulness are explored along with how it uncovers the order behind the chaos, leading on towards enlightenment. Paul Harris is the Spiritual Head and principal meditation teacher at the House of Inner Tranquiliity. This talk was given in December 2008.

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S8 Ep2: "The Wish-Fulfilling Jewel" by Paul Harris

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2024/09/13

We sometimes find ourselves at a crossroads in life. Looking for a newdirection, some are attracted to Buddha-Dhamma, with its promise of bliss, wisdom and enlightenment for those who practise it. The key to understanding is through developing mindfulness in all aspects of our lives. But this requires us to be willing to face our demons. By taking refuge in the Triple Gem - the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha - we find the inspiration, guidance and friendship to help us overcome all the obstacles in our

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S8 Ep1: "Treasure" by Paul Harris

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2024/08/23

Material wealth is sought after because it is believed to bring ussecurity and self-worth. However, all conditioned things are subject to decay and death and, therefore, attachment always brings with it the fear of loss. The Buddha enumerated seven 'treasures' that could not be taken away from us. These are explored in this podcast. Paul Harris is the Spiritual Head and principal meditation teacher at the House of Inner Tranquiliity. This talk was given in August 2009.

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