Ajahn Anan teaches us to have discernment around our thoughts and emotions, not getting dragged along by them, but also not getting pulled into trying to be the perfect practitioner.

Given on 2nd May, 2020 via Zoom. If you would like to join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk every day from 7-9 p.m. Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT + 7), you can send an email to [email protected] for the link.

Just preceding Visakha Puja, Ajahn Anan talks about joy that can arise from recollecting that an enlightened being has come into this world.

In this videoconference talk from 22 May 2020, Ajahn Anan discusses the story of the great disciple Venerable Punna Mantaniputta Thera - his past aspirations and practices and his life during the Buddha's time.

Note: One can read this talk and others at the Wat Marp Jan 'Reflections' page, which also includes questions and answers with Ajahn Anan, which are not in the audio files. See: https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/reflections-archive/

To highlight the importance of mindfulness, Ajahn Anan teaches us to not let our cow eat all the rice.

Given on 28th April 2020

In this videoconference talk from 22 December 2017, Ajahn Anan discusses how to give and receive with wisdom, the unity of religions, a special reflection regarding Christianity, and more.

Note: One can read this talk at https://watmarpjan.org/en/giving-and-receiving-the-unity-of-religions-and-lovingkindness/ which also includes questions and answers with Ajahn Anan, which are not in the audio files.

In this videoconference talk from 24 April 2020, [updated as the previous audio file was incomplete] Ajahn Anan discusses the workings of karmic cause and result, how the nature of the human body is to get sick, how Covid-19 has helped reduce human overconsumption and greedy behavior, and how we should not steal from or harm others but should practice generosity and helping each other.

Note: One can read this talk and others at the Wat Marp Jan 'Reflections' page, which also includes questions and answers with Ajahn Anan, which are not in the audio files. See: https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/reflections-archive/

After the evening chanting, Ajahn Anan tells us how seeing the stress and danger in clinging to physical forms brings beauty into our minds.

Given on 22nd April 2020

This chanting, led by Ajahn Anan, is done regularly at Wat Marp Jan. Chanting is a skillful way to quiet the mind and reflect on liberating teachings. This chant is traditionally used for blessings and protection, especially on holidays or other auspicious occasions, though it can be recited at any time.

One can listen peacefully or chant along in the Wat Marp Jan chanting book (pages 163-211): https://watmarpjan.org/en/audio-books/books/ (English translation included).

On a stormy and thunderous night, Ajahn Anan tells us of the terror he faced as a young monk when went to stay in charnel grounds, and what we can all gain by not giving in to our fears. Unfortunately the thunder had ceased by the time the translation was given, but you can use your imagination.

Given on 23rd April 2020

Ajahn Anan tells us how to deal with unwholesome tendencies when they come up strong.

Given on 20th April 2020