Abhayagiri Talks

Ajahn Pasanno describes the importance of keeping the Dhamma fresh in practice.

Ajahn Ñāṇiko discusses subjects for reflection and different practices to uplift the mind during retreat.

On the evening of Ajahn Chah Memorial Day, Ajahn Pasanno reads selections from Ajahn Chah’s talks which reflect the depth and range of his teachings.

Ajahn Ñāṇiko reflects on going against the normal stream of fulfilling sense desires.

Ajahn Pasanno reflects on the importance of having conviction in the awakening of the Buddha, and in the mind’s luminous nature. He discusses the hindrances and their antidotes.

On the first evening of the Winter Retreat, Ajahn Ñāṇiko touches on subjects such as correct motivation, the Buddha’s life, and mindfulness.

Ajahn Ñāṇiko reflects on the middle way of practice which does not stray into either craving for becoming or craving for non becoming.

On New Year’s eve, Ajahn Ñāṇiko reflects on the highest blessings, the Mangala Sutta, a frequent chant of the sangha.

Ajahn Ñāṇiko reflects on subjects for skillful mindfulness such as aging, death and change.

Ajahn Pasanno reflects on wise and unwise consideration, not constricting around thought, and using the Four Noble Truths as wise reflection.