Abhayagiri Talks

Ajahn Ṭhitapañño reflects on the time of year, customs, and the usefulness of aspirations.

The Dhamma talks that comprise Luang Por Sumedho’s classic collection of teachings were given, for the most part, in the 1980’s at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in England. This audiobook was recorded, for the most part, during the Winter Retreat and Vassa Retreat of 2020 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery in California. This audiobook can be found on youtube here.

Ajahn Pasanno reflects on the use of precepts to facilitate a still mind and how desire, views and opinions, and assertion of self cause the mind to move outward.

This reflection was offered on December 14, 2020.

Ajahn Ñāṇiko reflects on the sense of self - how does it manifest, when does it arise, how does it hinder letting go.

This reflection was offered on December 12, 2020 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Ñāṇiko reflects on practice, precepts and refuge as support regardless of what is happening in the world.

Recalling news of the recent death of a monk in Sri Lanka, Ajahn Pasanno reflects on death, cessation, not self, living the Dhamma.

Ajahn Karunadhammo gives a farewell night desana before his yearlong period of retreat. This reflection was offered on October 17, 2020 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Pasanno reflects on Dhammapada 118 “Having performed a wholesome act it is good to repeat it. Enjoy the plesure of its memory. The fruit of goodness is contentment.”

This reflection was offered October 10, 2020 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Ñāṇiko reflects on the Iddhipada-vibhanga Sutta: The Discourse on the Analysis of the Bases of Spiritual Success

“These four bases of power, when developed & pursued, are of great fruit & great benefit. And how are the four bases of power developed & pursued so as to be of great fruit & great benefit?” SN 51.20

This reflection was offered on October 31, 2020 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.