Abhayagiri Talks

Ajahn Ñāṇiko reflects on the normal and the extraordinary using the Dhamma as a reference point.

On the full moon night of Magha Puja, Ajahn Ñāṇiko recounts the Ovada Patimokkha, the teachings given by the Buddha to1250 arahants: Refraining from the unwholesome, committing to the good; purifying the mind and patient endurance.

Ajahn Pasanno discusses self view and self cherishing and urges us to limit the “I” making

Ajahn Karunadhammo discusses right intention, the drawbacks of sensuality, and the benefits of renunciation and relinquishment.

Ajahn Pasanno reflects on the need to give up self concern if we want to awaken to the truth. By giving up self protection and self cherishing, we give a gift to the world of safety, compassion, and care. Harmony is the natural result.

Ajahn Ñāṇiko discusses generosity, sila, metta, and the drawbacks of sensuality among other subjects.

Ajahn Pasanno discusses the seven factors of awakening: mindfulness, investigation, effort, joy, tranquility, composure, and equanimity.

Ajahn Ñāṇiko describes the characteristics of a true person according to Buddhist training.

Ajahn Pasanno emphasizes the importance of “being the knowing” without forming a sense of ownership over it. When we step back from the Hindrances and turn towards wholesome qualities such as generosity and selflessness, the mind is happy to be still.

This reflection was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on January 30, 2021.

Ajahn Karunadhammo recounts how he first took up contemplation of the 32 parts of the body and gives advice on how one can use body contemplation in one’s own practice.

This reflection was offered on January 28, 2021 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.