In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview the Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi. Topics touched upon include Theravāda Buddhism and Early Buddhist Texts; the drawbacks of attaching to either; reconciling Theravāda and Mahāyāna; practicing with Noble Beings; and more.

In this talk, Ayya Niyyānika speaks to the sense of responsibility, or "Response-Ability', in a Buddhist life. The investigation explores several suttas in which the Buddha speaks to the sense of kamma and duty within one's life. Staying for the three-month Rains Retreat on nearby Bainbridge Island, Ayya Niyyānika will hopefully be joining the Clear Mountain community for some future gatherings as well! Learn more at https://niyyanika.org/.

In this session, Ajahn Nyaniko speaks about how to let go of irritation, the overlap of Mahāyāna and Theravāda teachings, the necessity of keeping the Triple Gem central for monastics to remain in robes, and more!

In this session, Ajahn Nando teaches about the concept of "Pāramī", or spiritual perfection. Often spoken about as ten qualities, "pāramī" represents a strength of heart that can be developed through practice on and off the cushion.

In this session, Ajahn Nando speaks about his experience practicing in the forests of Thailand, and addresses subjects ranging from lessons learned from living in the jungle to factors involved in monks remaining ordained.

In this interview, Ven. Bhante Gunaratana, fondly known by his students as "Bhante G", speaks about the possibility of enlightenment in the present age, signs that someone may have attained the first level of awakening, the ethics of euthanizing pets, and the importance of staying in robes after ordaining.

In this session, Ajahn Nando speaks about the three Apaṇṇaka Dhammas, or "incontrovertible teachings":

1) indriya-saṃvara - sense-restraint

2) bhojane-mattaññutā - knowing moderation in eating

3) jagariyānuyoga - devotion to wakefulness.

In this session, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about the power of gain, honor, and praise, a set of influences the Buddha warned extensively against, even dedicating an entire chapter of the Connected Discourses to https://suttacentral.net/pitaka/sutta/linked/sn/sn-nidanavaggasamyutta/sn17?lang=en and answers questions on a range of other topics.

In this talk, Ayyā Ahimsa, Visiting from Canmore Buddhist Theravada Community, speaks about faith and its role on the path, our real potential for Awakening, not being discouraged by one's age, & the importance of avoiding rogue cows.

In this session, Ajahn Nisabho and Ajahn Kovilo interview Samaneri Jayasāra of Viveka Hermitage, New South Wales, Australia. The conversation touched on such topics as rebelliousness in practice, ordination for females, Christianity and God, advice for householders, living as a 10-precept monastic, practice in the Goenka tradition, engagement versus hermeticism, lectio divina, and more.

For more information about Samaneri Jayasara and Viveka Hermitage, visit: https://vivekahermitage.com/