Abhayagiri Talks

Ajahn Pasanno speaks about the advantages of keeping a moral compass, having a refuge, practicing restraint and heedfulness. He says we do all of this by discerning what is and is not a benefit for us.

This talk was offered on the 5th day of the Kathina Offering Week; November 6, 2021.

Ajahn Pasanno answers practice oriented Dhamma questions from people who have come to make offerings on the 4th day of the Kathina Ceremony Week; November 5, 2021.

In this talk, Ajahn Nyaniko offers a reflection on how to develop gratitude, generosity, and empathy by opening ourselves and listening to others and changing our perspectives. This is the meaning of Lokavidū. He also speaks about how our practice brings benefit to ourselves and others and how happiness leads to peace.

This talk was offered on November 5, 2021 on the 4th day of the Abhayagiri Kathina Offering Ceremony.

In this talk, Ajahn Amaro offers a reflection on what it means to take refuge in the Buddha: finding a safe place within where we can choose to be wise, awake and aware. He urges us to learn how to change a self-centered view or perspective to one that is Dhamma-centered.

This talk was offered on November 4, 2021 on the 3rd day of the Abhayagiri Kathina Offering Ceremony.

Ajahn Amaro speaks about developing the qualities of gratitude and forgiveness which gives space for others to grow in a field of goodwill. He uses several examples of how we tend to carry people around in our minds, solidifying them as a permanent entities that do not change.

On the second day of Kathina, Ajahn Pasanno and Ajahn Amaro answer questions.

Ajahn Pasanno reflects on the interdependence of the monastic sangha and the lay community in support of the monastery and dhamma practice.

On the first day of the Kathina celebration, Ajahn Amaro reflects on the offerings of material gifts and the gift of practice.

Ajahn Amaro gave a short reflection in regards to Ty’s (Samanera Obhasi’s) decision to ordain and enter the samana life. He spoke about a repeated line in the ordination: “for the transcendence of all dukkha” and this is the purpose of everything we are doing.

Senior Ajahns offer reflections of Luang Por Liem, the abbot of Wat Pah Pong, on his 80th Birthday. Luang Por Liem is the successor to Ajahn Chah and leads the Wat Pah Pong community. In this talk, Ajahn Nyaniko reads some writing offered by Luang Por Liem in 2008 at Abhayagiri. Luang Por Pasanno and Luang Por Amaro offer anecdotal reflections on Luang Por Liem’s life. This talk was offered on November 6, 2021 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.