Abhayagiri Talks

Ajahn Naniko describes the Buddha’s spiritual search to find release from suffering and notes the importance of reflecting on the Buddha’s life and qualities. This can give rise to faith and point us towards nibbana. This talk was offered on September 24, 2018 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Viradhammo in a visit to Abhayagiri recounts teachings and experiences living with Ajahn Chah. This reflection was offered on June 16, 2011 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Viradhammo in a visit to Abhayagiri recounts teachings and experiences living with Ajahn Chah. This reflection was offered on June 16, 2011 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Tan Kovilo shares his experience with two methods to overcome drowsiness: reflecting on the teachings, and reciting out loud. He describes the “journey” method to memorize chants and suttas. This talk was offered on September 17, 2018 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Naniko suggests we look back in time to assess our progress in the practice and retrace steps to consider different strategies if the current ones are not working. He also discusses delusion of the sense of self and the hindrances focusing on sloth/torpor and restlessness. This talk was offered on September 16, 2018 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Karunadhammo discusses why death contemplation is important. We need to examine carefully the aggregates of existence to see that they are not to be taken as self. This talk was offered on September 2, 2018 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Anan holds a question and answer session with the monks and lay people of Abhayagiri. They discuss various topics such as how to practice with craving, aversion, and delusion, the support offered when one is committed to practicing and doing good, and the underlying field of metta which can be tapped into. This Question and Answer session was held on August 20, 2018 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Naniko discusses the path of the samana, the spiritual seeker who practices to know the arising and passing away of thoughts and moods and trains in non greed, non hatred, and non delusion. Other subjects are contemplation of the body using the six elements, and refuge. This talk was offered on September 3, 2018 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Karunadhammo provides an overview of the first noble truth of suffering, or dissatisfaction. The duty is to understand this truth of human existence and the Path provides a remedy to be free from it. This talk was offered at Spirit Rock Meditation Center on August 12, 2018.

Ajahn Naniko explains the path of generosity, virtue, and mental cultivation. He reminds us that happiness and suffering are caused by the mind and not by outside forces. This talk was offered on August 26, 2018 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.