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Dharma talks from monastics at Clear Mountain, an aspiring Buddhist Forest monastery in the greater Seattle area. The Forest Tradition represents a return to the simple way of life taught by the Buddh... more
FAQs about Clear Mountain Monastery:How many episodes does Clear Mountain Monastery have?The podcast currently has 173 episodes available.
November 12, 2023Dependent Origination, Thusness, & the Drum of the Deathless | Ajahn NisabhoIn this talk, Ajahn Nisabho describes the twelve links of Dependent Origination, or Paṭiccasamuppāda, the Buddha's articulation of how we move from ignorance to suffering, and the sense of "Thusness" that emerges from its understanding. A description of the process, and of the "Orderliness of Dhamma" can be found in SN 12.20....more42minPlay
November 09, 2023Why Buddhism Isn’t a Cult, Dhamma Parenting, & the University of Ordination | Ayyā Ahiṃsā Q&AIn this interview, Ayyā Ahiṃsā of the Canmore Theravada Buddhist Community speaks about leaving a fundamentalist religious community, falling in love with the spiritual path, Dhamma parenting, advice for women hoping to ordain, making one's entire life one's practice, rebirth, and... the nature of existence itself(?!)...more47minPlay
November 06, 2023Transforming Tragedy: The Power of Spiritual Friendship | Clear Mountain CommunityIn this "Community Stories" session, Cheryl, Aruna, Trenton, Grace, Jeremy, Kristen, Noah, Sooz, and Miles share how they came to the Dhamma and how their journeys have unfolded this past year....more48minPlay
November 06, 2023A Vital Message from the Simile of the Saw | Ajahn KoviloIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo will speak about the Simile of the Saw (Majjhima Nikāya 21) and how it can inform how we speak in challenging times....more48minPlay
November 06, 2023Exploring Enlightenment: A Swami & Bhikkhu Discuss Humility, Psychic Powers, & GodIn this session, Ajahn Nisabho interviews Swami Atmavidyananda Giri about Kriya Yoga, his path to ordination, stories of faith from his teachers, the Yogic idea of awakening, God, humility, and psychic powers....more49minPlay
November 06, 2023Words Worth Treasuring: Monastic Insights into Right Speech | Ajahn NisabhoIn this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about the ways the Buddha recommended refining speech, from avoiding lying, divisive talebearing, harsh speech, and idle chatter, to ensuring what we say is truthful, timely, and beneficial. When practiced sincerely, these trainings begin to affect our minds as well as our relationships....more45minPlay
October 22, 2023“Justice” Is Not a Buddhist Word | Ajahn NisabhoIn this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about the impulse towards vengeance which can hide in the concept of justice, noting how the Buddha taught an ethic of forgiveness rather than retribution....more48minPlay
October 20, 2023Why Bow? A No-Pressure Response From Two Biased Buddhist Bhikkhus | Ajahn Kovilo & Ajahn NisabhoIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho discuss the deeper implications of the practice of bowing....more48minPlay
October 15, 2023What is Grace in Buddhism? | Ajahn NisabhoIn this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about grace as a movement through the Four Noble Truths. To move from the dark night of the first to the peace of the third requires the qualities of patient endurance, faith, and gratitude....more56minPlay
October 14, 2023Insights from Abbotting | Ajahn ÑāṇikoIn this session, Ajahn Kovilo interviews Ajahn Ñāniko, abbot of Abhayagiri Monastery on the topics of "Insights from Abbotting" and a few lessons from woodwork...more46minPlay
FAQs about Clear Mountain Monastery:How many episodes does Clear Mountain Monastery have?The podcast currently has 173 episodes available.