Abhayagiri Talks

Ajahn Nyaniko reflects on the importance of pushing oneself in spiritual practice, and compares the fruits of meditation to a salary one earns through working hard at one’s job. This Dhamma talk was offered on August 11, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Nyaniko reflects on finding a balance in meditation through frequent reflection and the importance of learning how to learn in developing the right mindset for practice. This Dhamma talk was offered on August 4, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Karunadhammo reflects on the practice of overcoming the 10 fetters which bind us to existence. This Dhamma talk was offered on August 3, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Cunda reflects on patience and endurance through meditation and a recent deck project, emphasizing the importance of letting go of expectations. This Dhamma talk was offered on July 28, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Nyaniko reflects on Luang Por Pasanno’s 75th birthday, emphasizing the importance of remembering our sacred awareness through the practice of mindfulness and investigation. This Dhamma talk was offered on July 27, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Nyaniko reflects on the Buddha’s first teaching, and emphasizes understanding the Four Noble Truths, the importance of practice, and cultivating a wholesome mind. This Dhamma talk was offered on July 20, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Pasanno reflects on the practice of contemplating impermanence as a technique for helping to navigate extreme situations, foster resilience, and develop clarity through the ups and downs of life. This Dhamma talk was offered on July 6, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Karunadhammo reflects on his life as a spiritual dreamer, in which he explored various spiritual paths before finally finding fulfillment through the Buddha’s teachings on Right View. This Dhamma talk was offered on July 5, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Nyaniko describes his recent Tudong walk through California and reflects on some of the lessons he learned along the way. This Dhamma talk was offered on June 29, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Cunda reflects on the joy of solitude and the importance of being alone. This Dhamma talk was offered on June 22, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.