Abhayagiri Talks

Ajahn Karunadhammo reflects on contemplation of the five aggregates, leading to stream entry.

This talk was offered on January 28, 2023 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Cunda reflects on the inevitability of birth, ageing, and death for all humans, the benefits of corpse contemplation, and the importance of maranasati (mindfulness of death).

This talk was offered on January 29, 2023 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Cunda offers readings from Bhikkhu Bodhi and Ajahn Sucitto on the Khandas. The reading is followed by a Q&A.

This reading was offered on January 27, 2023 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Karunadhammo offers sutta readings on the Khandas, with an emphasis on the distinction between self-view and the conceit “I am.” The reading is followed by a Q&A.

This reading was offered on January 26, 2023 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Cunda reflects on practicing with what’s in front of you, staying with difficult mind states, and not chasing bliss in meditation.

This talk was offered on January 21, 2023 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Karunadhammo reflects on the anniversary of his mothers death, the world we build for ourselves based on perceptions and memories, and working on creating skillful mind states.

This talk was offered on January 16, 2023 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Cunda reflects on strange things that may arise in the mind during meditation, and letting go of our expectations of how we think our meditation should go. It’s like this.

This talk was offered on January 7, 2023 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Sudhiro reflects on the suffering that one can face while practicing in solitude, the happiness that can be found as one becomes better at meditation, and how to deal with the hinderances of the mind. This talk was offered on January 6, 2023 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Cunda reflects on renewing our spiritual aspirations with a gentle and friendly effort, and letting go of overburdensome expectations for ourselves. As the new year begins, the Abhayagiri monastics and support crew begin a 3-month period of Winter Retreat. This talk was offered on December 31, 2022 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Karunadhammo reflects on the upcoming Winter Retreat, and putting forth the right kind and amount of effort in our practice. This talk was offered on December 30, 2022 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.