Abhayagiri Talks

Ajahn Pasanno discusses identity view, the burden of the aggregates, and seeing through the illusion that binds us to suffering. This talk was offered on June 12, 2018 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Sucitto reflects on the tendency of the mind to always jump to the next thing. He looks at the various ways the mind looks for happiness and contentment in the future and experiences. He discusses the ways the mind looks for protection in trying to control the world in search of protection from painful sensations. Finally, he reviews the benefits of reflecting on the more stable sense of safety in dāna, sīla, samādhi, and pañña. This Dhamma reflection was offered on June 29, 2002 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Tan Kaccana discusses the arising of faith, right view, and the noble search for the end of suffering. This talk was offered on June 10, 2018 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

During a visit to Abhayagiri, Ajahn Jotipalo discusses the highs and lows of monastic life, reflections from the fire, and future plans. This talk was offered at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on June 6, 2018.

Ajahn Sunando discusses several subjects: the merit derived from generosity and meditation, fear of death, the lack of true happiness in sense pleasures, and the base of awareness. This talk was offered on May 27, 2018, at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Vesakha Puja commemorates the day of the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and passing away. Ajahn Pasanno discusses ways to recollect the Buddha’s life and teachings as refuge, encouragement and a tool for practice. This talk was offered on May 29, 2018 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Pasanno discusses the meaning of the Bāhiya Sutta (Ud 1.10). He reminds us that there is always the opportunity to come back to the sense bases without complication or proliferation. He explains the attachment to the assumption of self, non self, and answers questions on practice. This talk was offered on May 22, 2018, at Yoga Samadhi Columbia Gorge in White Salmon, WA.

Luang Por Sumedho offers reflections on his changing perceptions around morality in Asia and while coming to the West. He goes on to discuss the development of and relationship to refined mental states. He continues to describe his time with Ajahn Chah and the his eventual appreciation for the perfection of intention and separation from delusion. This talk was given on June 27, 1991.

Ajahn Naniko compares some aspects of practice to the truing of a saw blade. We true up our conduct with proper sila and we correctly align our aspiration for the complete escape from all suffering. He also discusses the need for solitude and for spiritual friendship.

Songkran is Thai new years day when customarily people offer ritual hand washing to elders and monks. The community gathered this year for the ritual hand washing and blessing. Ajahn Pasanno offers reflections on respectfulness, humility, and the qualities of the Buddha. This talk was offered on April 15, 2018 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.