Abhayagiri Talks

Ajahn Karunadhammo reflects upon the importance of communal harmony and how from the beginning Abhayagiri has placed emphasis on this aspect of the monastic training.

Ajahn Ñāṇiko speaks about some practical tips for Dhamma practice and what attitudes and approaches are helpful in navigating and decreasing suffering.

Ajahn Ñāṇiko reflects on some historical aspects of the Buddha’s life and on practice.

Ajahn Pasanno discusses dissatisfaction and a constant feeling of lack, either materially or spiritually. We should recognize this as suffering, know its underlying cause - desire, and lift up the positive quality of contentment.

Ajahn Pasanno recalls some aspects of the life and teachings of Ajahn Chah who taught knowledge and understanding for release from the cage of birth, aging, sickness and death.

In honor of Luang Por Chah’s birthday, Ajahn Ñāniko reads a talk from the Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah entitled “It Can Be Done.”

Ajahn Ñāṇiko reflects on the history of the development of the monastery. He urges taking refuge in awareness and remembering uncertainty.

Tan Pesalo reflects on the difficulties and rewards of monastic practice and on the importance of sangha.

Ajahn Karunadhammo urges keeping in mind the certainty of death and to investigate how we identify with the five aggregates as a fixed self view.

Ajahn Ñāṇiko discusses different aspects of breath meditation, embodied awareness, solitude and shelter.