This Dhamma talk was offered on May 3, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

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

This Dhamma talk was offered on April 20, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

This Dhamma talk was offered on April 19, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

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

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

Ajahn Nyaniko gives reflections on the end of the winter retreat. He discusses impermanence, how everything is relational, how different types of practitioners relate to meditation, the act of developing metta for ourselves, uncertainty, the importance of being wholesome in the face of the problems of the world, and the bramaviharas. This talk was offered on March 29, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Karunadhammo reflects on his transition from Amaravati back to Abhayagiri. He discusses how it made him notice the concepts that were built up around his original plan to stay there for a longer period of time. He then discusses how the conceptual mind creates the world we live in, and how that is both useful and can end up leading to suffering. He also talks about the notion of rebirth and other factors that are important to the practice. This talk was offered on March 22, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

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.

Ajahn Nyaniko reflects on the natural environment at Abhayagiri and the evolving nature of both the deer and practitioners, emphasizing the timelessness of the Buddha’s teachings. He explores mindfulness, especially mindfulness of the body, and the importance of contemplating impermanence to gain insight into the nature of existence. Ajahn Nyaniko encourages the community to engage fully in their practice, cultivating harmony and teamwork, while making the most of their remaining time during the winter retreat. This talk was offered on March 8, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.