Dhamma Talks

The Unshakeable Heart & Equanimity at the Sense Doors | Ven. Canda Bhikkhuni

The Unshakeable Heart & Equanimity at the Sense Doors | Ven. Canda Bhikkhuni

In this talk, Ven. Canda, an honored guest visiting from the U.K., speaks about how to develop equanimity by analyzing contact at the sense doors, and developing poise in relation to it. Understanding the conditioned nature of the experience allows us to dispel its power to push us into greed or aversion, and allows us to maintain a stance of gentle care towards the world.

To support and learn more about Ven. Canda and the Anukampa Grove Bhikkhuni Vihara, visit https://anukampaproject.org/

Beyond the Five Aggregates & the Vortex of Self | Ajahn Nisabho

Beyond the Five Aggregates & the Vortex of Self | Ajahn Nisabho

In this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about the 5 Khandhas, or aggregates of clinging, described by the Buddha as the subjective constituents of our sense of self. Letting go of 1) form (rupa), 2) feelings (vedana) 3) perception/ cognition (sañña) 4) formations (sankhara) and 5) consciousness (viññana) allows one to touch a reality beyond them—”Nibbāna”.

Suttas referenced in the talk include the “Lump of Foam” Sutta and the “Discourse on Not-Self”

To Bow Like Ajahn Chah & Listen Like Guan Yin | Thanissara Q&A

To Bow Like Ajahn Chah & Listen Like Guan Yin | Thanissara Q&A

In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview the Dharma teacher and founder of Dharmagiri Sacred Mountain Retreat Center, Thanissara. The session touches on Thanissara’s experiences with Luang Por Chah, her twelve years of experience as a nun, her practice of turning towards the transcendent, and Guan Yin.
To learn more about Thanissara, visit: https://www.dharmagiri.org/

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Lighten Up: The Playful Path to Samādhi | Ajahn Nisabho

Lighten Up: The Playful Path to Samādhi | Ajahn NisabhoIn this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about how to cultivate the luminous mind through a playful approach in meditation, utilizing both a primary focused object, such as the breath, alongside a secondary object, such...

Grieving for Loved Ones | Clear Mountain Community

Grieving for Loved Ones | Clear Mountain CommunityIn this "Community Stories" session, Clear Mountain members Jessica, Sid, Mary, Axel, Jon, Sarah, Damien, Joseph, Liem, Samek, and JT speak about what the Dhamma has meant to them, and how it's helped them move through...

Zen and the Art of Buddhist Chaplaincy | Zenshin Dillon Balmaceda

Zen and the Art of Buddhist Chaplaincy | Zenshin Dillon BalmacedaIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo speaks with his friend and fellow Dharma Realm Buddhist University student, Zenshin Dillon Balmaceda about his work doing Buddhist Chaplaincy including hospice work and...

Healing Kundalini Syndrome | Tara Springett Q&A

Healing Kundalini Syndrome | Tara Springett Q&AIn this session, Ajahn Nisabho interviews Tara Springett, a meditation teacher specializing in "Kundalini Awakening", about meditation-induced spiritual crisis, side effects of expansion of consciousness, effects of...

Hells, Heavens, & the Realms of Māra | Ajahn Nisabho

Hells, Heavens, & the Realms of Māra | Ajahn NisabhoIn this talk, Ajahn Nisabho describes the Buddhist cosmos, from the hells to the heavens, ending with advice for how we can confront the Māra, master of the sensual sphere.

The Headless Way: Being Space for the World | Richard Lang

The Headless Way: Being Space for the World | Richard LangIn this interview, Ajahn Kovilo speaks with Richard Lang, teacher of "The Headless Way." To learn more about Richard and The Headless Way, visit: https://www.headless.org/

Hercules & the Buddha: The Legend Continues? | Ajahn Sona Q&A

Hercules & the Buddha: The Legend Continues? | Ajahn Sona Q&AIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Ajahn Sona of Birken Forest Monastery discussing Gandhāra manuscripts, various debate traditions, scholastic agendas, and more For more...

“Your Heart Was Made for This” | Oren Jay Sofer Q&A

"Your Heart Was Made for This" | Oren Jay Sofer Q&AIn this interview, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho speak with Oren Jay Sofer on the topics (among others) of:- his new book "Your Heart Was Made for This" (https://www.orenjaysofer.com/your-heart)- insights to be...

“Justice” Is Not a Buddhist Word | Ajahn Nisabho

"Justice" Is Not a Buddhist Word | Ajahn NisabhoIn this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about the impulse towards vengeance which can hide in the concept of justice, noting how the Buddha taught an ethic of forgiveness rather than retribution.

What is Grace in Buddhism? | Ajahn Nisabho

What is Grace in Buddhism? | Ajahn NisabhoIn this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about grace as a movement through the Four Noble Truths. To move from the dark night of the first to the peace of the third requires the qualities of patient endurance, faith, and gratitude.

Insights from Abbotting | Ajahn Ñāṇiko

Insights from Abbotting | Ajahn ÑāṇikoIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo interviews Ajahn Ñāniko, abbot of Abhayagiri Monastery on the topics of "Insights from Abbotting" and a few lessons from woodwork

Using Dhamma to Overcome Addiction | Recovery Roundtable

Using Dhamma to Overcome Addiction | Recovery RoundtableIn this session, Bree Lemasters, Devon Klein, and Hiram—Clear Mountain practitioners who have used Dhamma to overcome addiction—speak about their journeys and offer guidance for others trapped in the depths of...

Finding Freedom in Prison | Ven. Pomnyun Sunim

Finding Freedom in Prison | Ven. Pomnyun SunimIn this Q&A, honored guest Ven. Pomnyun Sunim speaks about how to find freedom from anger, the mundane worries of our lives, or even the brutality of torture. Ven. Sunim's answers, given in his characteristic Chan...

Don’t Be Sucky at Sukha! | Ajahn Kovilo

Don't Be Sucky at Sukha! | Ajahn KoviloIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo will touch on the "five desires" mentioned in Mahāyāna Buddhism (desire for sex, food, fame, sleep, and wealth) and 10 Theravāda Equivalents - whether or not one needs to give them up, why, and how.

Not Slacking Off: Relax | Ayya Niyyanika

Not Slacking Off: Relax | Ayya NiyyanikaIn this session, Ayya Niyyanika explores the seemingly contradictory - but actually synergistic - qualities of "not slacking off" and "relaaaax!"