Abhayagiri Talks

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Abhayagiri Talks episodes

May 03, 2020 Turning Inward
Ajahn Pasanno reflects on what occurs when our focus is shifted from speculation on why the world isn’t the way it “should be” (and who’s to blame) to an investigation of how we relate to the world in the present through the lens of the 4 Noble Truths. Also referenced is the Ratthapala Sutta, MN 82.
This reflection was offered May 2, 2020.
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May 01, 2020 Keep At It
Ajahn Ñāṇiko reflects on the power and influence of our directed attention and Ajahn Chah’s encouragement to continue practice amidst all the vicissitudes of life.
This reflection was offered April 29, 2020 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
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April 26, 2020 Freedom From Fear & Anxiety
Ajahn Pasanno reflects on Samyutta Nikāya 2.17 With Subrahmā and how the 7 factors of awakening support conditions for a mind free of fear and anxiety.
This reflection was offered July 25, 2020 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
SN 2.17
Standing to one side, the god Subrahmā addressed the Buddha in verse:
“This mind is always anxious,
this mind is always stressed
about stresses that haven’t arisen
and those that have.
If there is a state free of anxiety,
please answer my question.”
“Not without understanding and austerity,
not without restraining the sense faculties,
not without letting go of everything,
do I see safety for living creatures.”
That is what the Buddha said. … The god vanished right there.
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April 25, 2020 Stanford Community Dhamma Discussion
Ajahn Pasanno offers a live stream Dhamma talk and Q&A for the Buddhist Community at Stanford (BCAS).
This event was held on April 25, 2020 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
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April 22, 2020 Inclining Towards Solitude
Ajahn Cunda reflects on his return to Abhayagiri and the benefits of a mind inclined towards solitude.
This reflection was offered April 22, 2020.
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April 19, 2020 Awareness Agility
Ajahn Pasanno reflects on samadhi, the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, and Right Effort and how to balance these in a way that supports the development of wisdom.
This reflection was offered on April 18, 2020.
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April 19, 2020 Awareness Agility
Ajahn Pasanno reflects on samadhi, the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, and Right Effort and how to balance these in a way that supports the development of wisdom.
This reflection was offered on April 18, 2020.
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April 16, 2020 How Did I Get Here?
Ajahn Karuṇadhammo reflects on the night of the Buddha’s enlightenment, the power of renunciation, and a touch of Talking Heads lyrics while encouraging an investigation into one’s unskillful habits and whether returning to “normal” after this great pause will be for one’s long term welfare and happiness.
This reflection was offered April 16, 2020 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
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April 12, 2020 Uplifting the Heart
Ajahn Pasanno reflects on simple, practical ways to uplift the heart.
This reflection was offered on April 11, 2020 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
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April 08, 2020 Faith in the Dhamma
This reflection was offered April 8, 2020 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery
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