Abhayagiri Talks

On the evening of Vesakha Puja commemorating the birth, enlightenment and parinibbana of the Buddha, Ajahn Ñāṇiko recounts aspects of the Buddha’s life.

Ajahn Karunadhammo discusses the importance of recognizing what we don’t know in practice, and the need to move into direct experience grounded in the body rather than in conceptual knowledge.

Ajahn Ñāṇiko gives reflections on impermanence, tudong, generosity and faith.

Ajahn Pasanno cautions against the tendency to complicate meditation practice. Grounding the meditation in awareness of breath can relax body and mind, and help settle into knowing and letting go. One should contemplate ones experience through the lens of impermanence.

At the anagarika ordination for Ravi, Ajahn Ñāṇiko reflects on taking refuge and the precepts

Ajahn Pasanno discusses the four protective meditations: recollection of the Buddha, metta, unattractiveness of the body and contemplation of death. These can support meditation, help to energize, and shift the emotional tone within the practice.

Ajahn Karunadhammo discusses a reframing of the notion of samadhi. He suggests using the term, “unwavering composure” instead of the term “one pointed concentration” to allow for a more relaxed practice that results in an easeful, peaceful, simplified state of mind. Note: This is a partial, incomplete recording.

Ajahn Ñāṇiko discusses the five hindrances experienced in meditation practice .

Ajahn Pasanno reflects on dealing with obstacles and difficulties on the path.

Ajahn Pasanno recalls the generosity, joy, and gratitude expressed during the traditional Thai New year commemoration at the monastery. He discusses how the aspects of the eightfold path support each other and are attuned to one another.