Line-For-Line: Ovāda-Pāṭimokkha | Ajahn KoviloIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo continues to discuss the Buddhist holiday Māgha Pūjā or "Sangha Day" (Mach 6th, 2023) - commemorating when the Buddha taught the "Ovāda-Pāṭimokkha" to 1250 fully Enlightened disciples during...

How does Kamma Work? | Ajahn NisabhoIn this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about how kamma works, and the Buddha's instructions on how we can cultivate that kamma which leads to the ending of all kamma.

Saṅghānussati: Recollection of Saṅgha - Meditating with "Saṅ-gho" | Ajahn KoviloIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo gives a talk and Q&A focusing on the upcoming March 6th, 2023 Buddhist holiday Māgha Pūjā or "Sangha Day" - commemorating when the Buddha taught the...

Beautiful in the Beginning | Ajahn KoviloIn this talk given on New Year's Eve 2022, Ajahn Kovilo speaks about three qualities that are especially helpful for new starts: 1) Saddhā (Faith)2) Dāna (Generosity)3) Sīla (Virtue)And how these qualities lead from being...

Is Rebirth Real? | Ajahn NisabhoSome resources for those who are interested in looking deeper into the issue: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/thanissaro/truth_of_rebirth.html https://www.amazon.com/Before-Childrens-Memories-Previous-Lives/dp/1250781779/...

Demons to Devas: A Tour of the Buddhist Cinematic Universe | Ajahn NisabhoIn this talk, Ajahn Nisabho explains the realms of rebirth described in Buddhist cosmology, elaborating on how each can be used as a metaphor for the mind and its states.

Joy as Path - Pāmojja! | Ajahn KoviloOn the broad topic of the law of kamma as discussed in Chapter 5 of P.A. Payutto's Buddhadhamma, in this session, Ajahn Kovilo will speak on various "Paths to/through Pāmojja" or gladness/joy such as: 1) faith; 2) virtue; 3)...

Breathing as Brahmā: Fundamentals of Breath Meditation| Ajahn NisabhoIn this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about the fundamentals of breath meditation as described by Luang Por Sucitto in "Breathing Like a...

Balance (Seven Factors of Awakening I) I Ven Nisabho In this talk, Tan Nisabho speaks about the Seven Factors of Awakening, focusing on how to balance the factors of investigation and equipoise using mindfulness.

"Practice" and "practice"? | Ajahn Kovilo and Ven. Nisabho Q&A In this conversation, Ajahn Kovilo and Ven. Nisabho discuss the relationship between Capital-P "Practice" (formal sitting and walking meditation) and lowercase-p "practice" (present moment awareness...

Ajahn Achalo - Full Interview | Intuiting Home; Love and Rest Between Vehicles; and Shrine Practice This is the full interview of Ajahn Achalo's conversation with Ajahn Kovilo and Tan Nisabho on topics including "intuiting home", "love and rest between vehicles", and...

Buddhism Is About Suffering! Buddhism Is About Happiness! | Ajahn Cunda In this talk Ajahn Cunda, visiting from Abhayagiri, speaks about the path as both one of comprehending stress and as one of moving towards happiness. The talk is followed by a Q&A with him,...

Spreading the Love: An Intro to the Four "Saṅgaha-vatthu" | Ajahn KoviloOn the broad topic of the law of kamma as discussed in Chapter 5 of P.A. Payutto's Buddhadhamma, in this session, Ajahn Kovilo introduces the the four "Bases for Harmony" (saṅgaha-vatthu): 1)...

Pilgrimage & the Language of Faith | Ajahn Nisabho at Wat Marp JanA Dhamma talk by Tan Ajahn Nisabho, given on 13 Dec 2022 at Wat Marp Jan, Rayong, Thailand.

Tales from Thailand and Bodh Gaya | Clear Mountain PilgrimsParticipants from the recent pilgrimage reflect on their experiences, sharing what they took from the journey to Thailand and India. Detailed reflections from the pilgrimage may be found on Clear Mountain's...

Doubt Intelligently | Ajahn KoviloA Dhamma talk on doubting faith; faith in doubt; faith in faith; and faith in doubt by Ajahn Kovilo given on 12 Dec 2022 at Wat Marp Jan, Rayong, Thailand.

Māra | Ajahn NisabhoIn this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about Māra, the Buddhist embodiment of death and spiritual stagnation, and how we can confront him in our lives and practice.

Live from Clear Mountain | Dhamma Q&A with Ajahn Nisabho (1.25.2023)In this session, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about the Loss languages, the Buddhist Uposatha, how to navigate love and attachment, and more.

27 Topics of Animal Talk | Ajahn KoviloIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo will give a deep dive on 27 topics of conversation that the Buddha warned practitioners to be wary of. See the "Pointless Talk Sutta" (SN 56.10 https://suttacentral.net/sn56.10/en/bodhi).

Non-dual Theravada? | Ajahn KoviloIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo speaks on the concept and practice of non-duality (advayaṃ) as it features in the Pāli Canon.

Finding the Relevant in the Far Out - Faith in Devas? | Aj. Kovilo, Aj. Nisabho, and Tan TejadhammoIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo, Ajahn Nisabho, and Tan Tejadhammo discuss how to relate to topics that come up in Buddhist circles (e.g. rebirth, psychic powers,...

Loving-kindness, Wisdom, and Liberation | Tan TejadhammoIn this talk, Tan Tejadhammo speaks about using the mind brightened through loving-kindness practice, to see into the not-self nature of the body, and move towards liberation.

Pilgrimage Roundup | Ajahn Kovilo, Ajahn Nisabho, and Fellow PilgrimsIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo, Ajahn Nisabho, and fellow pilgrims discuss their December 2022 pilgrimage to Thailand and India.

Pilgrimage, Tudong, and Faith as Courage | Ajahn ÑāṇikoIn this interview, Ajahn Nyaniko, abbot of Abhayagiri, speaks about his experience developing faith as a faculty and power of the heart through pilgrimage and the practice of wandering tudong.

Chanting "Itipi So" - Introduction | Ajahn KoviloIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo gives an annotated introduction to the traditional "itipi so" chanting. This video references: The Dhajagga Sutta: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn11/sn11.003.than.html The...

Ajahn Sādaro | What's so bad about samsāra?In this session, Ajahn Sadaro discussed samsara.

Is there a problem with Non-Self? | Ajahn SādaroIn this session, Ajahn Sadaro discussed if there is a problem with non-self.

Ajahn Sadaro | Practicing with ThinkingIn this session, Ajahn Sadaro went over practicing with thinking method.

Finding Morality in Meditation | Ajahn Sādaro & Ajahn KoviloIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo speak on the relationship between morality and meditation. Does more meditation necessarily improve morality?

Dec. 3rd - Pilgrimage | Ajahn SādaroSaturday gathering with Ajahn Sadaro

Nov. 30th - Meditation and Morality | Ajahn Kovilo & Ajahn SādaroIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo will be interviewing Ajahn Sādaro on the broad general topic of meditation and morality.

What is Buddhism? | Ajahn SādaroAjahn Sādaro, visiting from Australia, speaks about how Buddhism moves into a culture without losing its essence, and how we must all take responsibility for what it becomes.

Live from Clear Mountain | Dhamma Q&A with Ajahn Nisabho (11.23.2022)In this session, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about gratitude, faith, and Mara.

Ajahn Gavesako - Full InterviewThis is the full, 1:14:00 video interview of Ajahn Kovilo's conversation/interview with Ajahn Gavesako of Sumedhārāma Monastrery.

Doubt & Uncertainty (Hindrances V) | Ajahn NisabhoIn this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about doubt, the fifth of the five hindrances to calm in meditation.

Finding Benefit in Loss Languages | Ajahn Kovilo & Ajahn NisabhoIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho discuss the topic of finding benefits in the four loss languages: 1) fear of scarcity; 2) fear of not being good enough; 3) fear of being overwhelmed;...

Anxiety and Remorse (Hindrances IV) | Ajahn NisabhoIn this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about restlessness and remorse, the fourth of the five hindrances to calm in meditation.

The Spiral Path - Transcendent Dependent Origination | Ajahn KoviloIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo speaks on transcendent dependent origination (lokuttara Paṭicca-sammuppāda) as discussed in “Breaking the Cycle” in Chapter 4 of P.A. Payutto’s Buddhadhamma:...

The Body's Wisdom | Ayya AnandabodhiIn this talk, Ayya Anandabodhi, co-founder of Aloka Vihara and a monastic of several decades, speaks about using the body to find wisdom.

Four Similes for Full-Body Awareness | Ajahn KoviloIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo gives four similes for full-body awareness in the context of not following feelings into craving as outlined in dependent origination.

Seeing Through the Veil of the Body | Ajahn NisabhoIn this talk, Ajahn Nisabho describes how to use contemplation of the body to pierce the delusion of self.

10) Abandoning the Five Hindrances (MN 39) | Ajahn KoviloIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo speaks about abandoning the five hindrances as featured in The Greater Discourse at Assapura (MN 39 https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.039.than.html)

Sloth and Torpor (Hindrances III) | Ajahn NisabhoIn this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about sloth and torpor, the third of the five hindrances to calm in meditation.

Live from Clear Mountain | Dhamma Q&A with Ajahn Nisabho (1.26.2022)In this Q&A, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about developing compassion for ourselves, the Four Noble Truths as a spiral staircase, and the cultivation of right-brain thinking.

The Causality of Conflict | Ajahn KoviloIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo speaks about the dependent origination of conflict as discussed in Chapter 4 of P.A. Payutto’s Buddhadhamma: https://buddhadhamma.github.io/dependent-origination.html

11) Four Jhāna Similes (MN 39) | Ajahn KoviloIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo speaks about the four jhāna similes featured in The Greater Discourse at Assapura (MN 39 https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.039.than.html)

Desire & Aversion: Two Arms of Delusion (Hindrances II) | Ajahn NisabhoIn this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about the first two of the five hindrances, sensual desire and aversion, detailing the ways of understanding them that the Buddha lays out as well as their...

Eight Verses for Training the Mind I: "I Will Regard Myself as the Lowest of All" I Ajahn NisabhoIn this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about the first two of the "Eight Verses of Training the Mind", an ancient and powerful teaching from the Tibetan tradition aimed at...

Finding the Real in the Digital Age | Ajahn Kovilo & Ajahn NisabhoIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho speak on finding reality in the digital age.

Love is a (Non-violent) Battlefield | Ajahn NisabhoIn honor of Valentine's day, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about how we can use romantic love as a pathway to develop a greater compassion, and also how we can cultivate romance with our meditation object.

It's Māgha-Pūjā! (Buddhist All-Saints Day) - Come Learn the Ovāda-Pāṭimokkha! | Ajahn KoviloIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo gives a talk and brief Q&A focusing on Māgha Pūjā or "Sangha Day" - commemorating when the Buddha taught the "Ovāda-Pāṭimokkha" to 1250 fully...