Dhammagiri Buddhist Podcasts

Recorded at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage on Tuesday 21 April 2020, on the 14-Day New Moon Uposatha, the 3rd Uposatha of the Hot Season ('Gimhāna'), recitation by Ven Moneyyo.The sequence of the ceremony is as follows:1. Dedication of Offerings "Yo so..."2. Homage to the Buddha "Namo tassa..."3. Reciter requests permission from Sanghathera to recite Pāṭimokkha4. Announcement in English5. Prelimenary duties & responsibilities "Pubbakaraṇapubbakiccāni"6. Sanghathera formally invites sangha to recite Pāṭimokkha7. Recitation of Pāṭimokkha8. Sangha recites:9. Homage to the Buddha "Namo tassa..."10."Natthi me saraṇaṃ aññaṃ..."11. "Sīluddesapāṭho"12. "Tāyanagāthā"13. "Ovādapāṭimokkha"14. Verses of sharing and aspiration "Iminā puññakammena..."15. Closing Homage "Arahaṃ..."Although perhaps only of limited intetest to the laity, some may still be inspired to listen to a recitation of the basic rules governing the conduct of the sangha. The Bhikkhusangha is the oldest continuously functioning organisation/order/association/incorporation on earth, and it still diligently follows the original 'constitution'/'by-laws' established by the Buddha himself some 2,500 years ago.www.dhammagiri.org.auwww.vimeo.com/dhammatalkswww.tinyletter.com/dhammagiri/archivewww.castbox.fm/ch/2744970

Since his arrival about one month ago for a long term stay, Harley has been working with great dedication on the Cubby Kuti. He calls in at our livecast to give us an update on the project.We discuss:Location of the site on a steep slope with beautiful viewsLocal council regulations and Vinaya regulations given by the Buddha that determine size of the kutiFeatures of kuti and walking meditation pathHow & why both his parents will help us with the challenging task of handmixing and pouring the concrete slabReflections the Buddha gave for the monks how to use a kuti properly, and for what purposeThe amazing amount of puñña (good karma) that is gained by anyone who offers a vihāra (monastic dwelling place) to the sangha of the 4 quarters.www.dhammagiri.org.auwww.vimeo.com/dhammatalkswww.tinyletter.com/dhammagiri/archivewww.castbox.fm/ch/2744970

Ajahn Kusalo from Bodhinyanarama Monastery, Wellington, NZ, is joining our live podcast.www.bodhinyanarama.net.nzWe talk about investigating and observing how our mind creates a sense of identity, assumes a self, and how suffering results from that. Especially in times of sickness, awareness of these processes can help us to reduce our anxiety. We also touch on Ajahn's recent journey to Sri Lanka, where he visited the famous Gal Vihara with the monumental reclining Buddha statue in Mahāprinibbāna posture. We discuss how painful feeling can appear like a bottomless pit, and how through letting go of attachment and aversion to pain one can rise out of the pit. Ajahn recites a traditional Pali blessing for us at the end to say good bye.www.dhammagiri.netwww.vimeo.com/dhammatalkswww.tinyletter.com/dhammagiri/archivewww.castbox.fm/ch/2744970

Dhamma reflection by Ajahn Dhammasiha at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage during Coronavirus lockdown in Brisbane, Australia. He quotes from Saṃyutta Nikāya, Dhātusaṃyutta, Cankamasutta (Connected Discourses of the Buddha 14.15 - page 638), where the Buddha points out various groups of disciples walking meditation together. All of those in each group have similar mental qualities and interests; e.g. all of Ven. Sāriputta's followers have great wisdom. The Buddha then explains that at all times beings come together during their journey through Saṃsāra according to their mental inclinations: Those of ordinary interests associate with similar characters, while those with wholesome, beautiful aspirations gravitate towards like-minded persons who share lofty ideals.You can see the video version of this talk on our vimeo channel, to give you an idea how the live podcast actually looks like on our end 😉https://vimeo.com/407456070www.dhammagiri.org.auwww.vimeo.com/dhammatalkswww.tinyletter.com/dhammagiri/archivewww.castbox.fm/ch/2744970

Bhagavā Arahaṃ Buddho - Buddho Arahaṃ Bhagavā

Bhagavā Arahaṃ Buddho - Buddho Arahaṃ Bhagavā..."

Guided Meditation & Dhamma Reflections on Recollection of Virtue, Generosity & Angels (Sīlānussati, Cāgānussati & Devatānussati) with Ajahn Dhammasīha on Full Moon Uposatha Night. Recording of Live Podcast from Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage.By the way, only next day did I learn that it was actually a 'Super Moon' - the next one brighter than this one will occur only in 2025!www.dhammagiri.org.auwww.vimeo.com/dhammatalkswww.tinyletter.com/dhammagiri/archivewww.castbox.fm/ch/2744970

Evening Chanting, Guided Meditation and Dhamma Reflections on Compassion with Ajahn Dhammasiha. Live Podcast recorded at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage.Ajahn explains how compassion can raise our heart out of depression, sadness and despair, even if we witness great suffering in other beings. The intention: "May you be released from suffering, may you be healed, may you be free from pain!" can uplift our own mind, and even lighten the heart of other beings when we direct this wish towards them.www.dhammagiri.org.auwww.vimeo.com/dhammatalkswww.tinyletter.com/dhammagiri/archivewww.castbox.fm/ch/2744970

Open Questions and Answers Format with Ajahn Dhammasiha. Recording of a live podcast from Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage.

Open Format Questions & Answers with Ajahn Dhammasiha. Live podcast recorded at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage.

We have a choice where we direct our attention. If we focus on pandemic news all the time, angst will overwhelm the mind. If instead we focus on the Buddha and the great Krooba Ajahns, our heart will be uplifterd & courageous, even in the midst of challenges.