Abhayagiri Talks

Ajahn Nyaniko gives a dhamma talk that touches on the process of letting go of attachments, the roles of samadhi and paññā, how the experience of the monastic life evolves over time, the value of endurance in the practice, and the rarity of human birth and of coming into contact with the teachings of the Buddha. This talk was offered on January 18, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Cunda discusses the five hindrances, classical antidotes for each one, and the Buddha’s use of metaphors to describe them. This talk was offered on January 11, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Nyaniko talks about the upcoming winter retreat and its theme of going ‘back to basics’. He gives teachings on the importance of maintaining sila, cultivating continuous mindfulness, exerting the correct amount of effort, and the proper way to live in harmony within a community of practitioners. This Dhamma talk was offered on January 6, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

This Dhamma talk was offered on January 4, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Cunda reflects on the significance of awareness and acceptance in Buddhist practice, encouraging the community to learn to skillfully work with their habitual patterns and reactions.

This Dhamma talk was offered on December 29, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Nyaniko reflects on the fleeting nature of life and encourages perseverance in spiritual practice, advocating for a focus on meaningful actions over transient pleasures. This Dhamma talk was offered on December 28, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Nyaniko emphasizes the importance of renunciation and the impermanence of life, using personal anecdotes, historical references, and teachings from Buddhist philosophy. This Dhamma talk was offered on December 23, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Cunda offers reflections on the fundamental struggles of human existence, notably illness, dissatisfaction, and the impermanence of life. This Dhamma talk was offered on December 21, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Nyaniko reflects on his recent travels and offers reflections on the significance of community support in monastic life. This Dhamma talk was offered on December 14, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Sudhiro reflects on the many lies our desire tells us and how the path to true happiness lies through the development of meditation. This Dhamma talk was offered on December 8, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.