American Monk Podcast

6 Senses Part 1

Applying the Beautiful. A talk on applying the 19 beautiful cetasikas from the Abhidhamma.

A discussion on the beautiful factors in Theravāda Buddhism.

The metta sutta has a lot of information about the qualities needed for successful meditation, or how to prepare for meditation whether it is loving-kindness...

This talk is about how we should develop a habit to chant in order to escape from samsara.

About saṃsāra and how we meet people again and again.

Bhante Subhūti presents a unique explanation of mettā (loving-kindness) meditation, employing a computer analogy to illustrate how to generate and extend boundless goodwill toward oneself and all beings, making the practice more relatable for modern listeners.

Loving-kindness wins.  Story about alms in Hawai'i

Bhante Subhūti explains five ways in which phenomena, actions, or mental factors can be classified as good (kusala/wholesome) or bad (akusala/unwholesome) according to Theravāda teachings. The talk emphasizes discernment of wholesome and unwholesome states to support ethical conduct, meditation, and progress on the path.

In Buddhism, “Killing” is defined by the technical mechanics of the mind, not by social laws. The unwholesome Kamma is complete only if five factors are present. This talk explores the deeper meaning of killing in relation to landscapes, nature, intention, and Theravāda teachings.