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November 18, 2021WHY IT'S DIFFICULT TO RENUNCIATE THE WORLD (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
This is the FULL DHAMMA SESSION conducted on ILL POYA (18 November 2021) via zoom on "WHY IT'S DIFFICULT TO RENUNCIATE THE WORLD", how to contemplate the Hāliddikāni Sutta (SN 22.3)
This is a teaching to lay people, with Venerable Mahākaccāna elaborating on the Buddha's verse:
"Having left home to roam without abode,
In the village the sage is intimate with none;
Rid of sensual pleasures, without expectations,
He would not engage people in dispute"
A very important teaching about the importance of not making a home for consciousness to establish and not roaming with our sense faculties to construct (and reconstruct) the world, with some very practical application.
This Dhamma session consolidates and expands on many of the instructions, insight pathways and meditations we have studied over the past few poya and other Dhamma sessions.
Note - This is a broad session on the Hāliddikāni Sutta (SN 22.3), and we may have another session to go through a powerful meditation on this sutta
In this Dhamma session we cover:
— Tips & reminders

— Why it’s difficult to renunciate the world

— Introduction to the HāliddikāniSutta (SN 22.3)

— Venerable Mahākaccāna’s detailed explanation of Buddha’s brief statement in 3 parts

— What is a sage (muni)?

— How to meditate on Halidakkani Sutta
Some of the suttas covered directly or indirectly in this session:
— Saṅgīti Sutta (DN 33)

— Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9)

— Pamādavihārī Sutta (SN35.97)

— Loka Sutta (SN 1.70)

— Lokapañhā Sutta (SN 35.82)

— Cunda Sutta (Ud 8.5)

— Candūpamā Sutta (SN 16.3)

— Kulūpaka Sutta(SN 16.4)

— Moneyya Sutta (AN 3.122)

— Anusota Sutta (AN 4.5)

— Girimānanda Sutta (AN 10.60)

— Pañcasataāgantukabhikkhuvatthu (Dhp 87)

— Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163)

— Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Sn1.8)

— Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7)
To read the Hāliddikāni Sutta (SN 22.3) - https://suttacentral.net/sn22.3/en/bodhi
Bohoma pin to the person who requested this talk.
A VIDEO of this FULL SESSION with presentation slides has been published to the Sutta Meditation Series YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8Lf53-GxYA AND on Spotify as a video podcast
Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai
1 hr 53 min
November 14, 20214.1 THE STORY OF SUMANADEVI - Dhammapada Verse 18 (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
Another session to accompany the third module in the Youth Dhamma Gradual Teachings series looking into Buddha's Gradual Instructions to Lay People on HEAVENLY REALMS (saggakathaṁ)
In this additional session, we look at the story of Anathapindika's youngest daughter, Sumanadevi - her qualities and attainments, short life, and subsequent rebirth in a heavenly realm. We also remind ourselves of the three grounds for making merit and examine what blocks us from developing the wholesome qualities. In particular, we look at the three intoxications that obstruct the heavenly messengers.
Some of the suttas that are mentioned directly or indirectly in this session:
— Sumanadevī Vatthu (Dhp 18)

— Puññakiriyavatthu Sutta (Iti 60)

— Sukhumāla Sutta (AN 3.39)

— Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7)

— Abhiṇhapaccavekkhitabbaṭhāna Sutta (AN 5.57)
If you have any questions or comments regarding this talk, please email them to suttameditationseries[at]gmail.com or leave a voicemail message via anchor.fm
A VIDEO of this FULL SESSION with presentation slides has been published to the Sutta Meditation Series YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAzp2y83NFo AND on Spotify as a video podcast
Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai
23 min
November 13, 20214.0 BUDDHA'S GRADUAL INSTRUCTIONS TO LAY PEOPLE ON HEAVENLY REALMS (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
This is the third module in the Youth Dhamma Gradual Teachings series, focused on our younger audience looking into BUDDHA'S GRADUAL INSTRUCTIONS TO LAY PEOPLE ON HEAVENLY REALMS (saggakathaṁ)
This session links with the earlier sessions and confirms the importance of building a foundation of generosity and virtue in order to develop our Path and Practice. The next talk in this series will build on top of this and move us further along.
In this session we look into:
— What does Buddha mean by sagga?

— Right View – understanding Kamma and Rebirth

— What are the 31 Planes of Existence?

— What is the cause and condition for rebirth in good or bad destination?

— Stories and other teachings on Heavenly Realms

— Heavenly Realms in the context of Stream Entry
Suttas that are mentioned directly or indirectly in this session:
— Sammādiṭṭhika Sutta (Iti 71)

— Paṭhamanānākaraṇa Sutta (AN 4.123)

— Cūḷasuññata Sutta (MN 121)

— Āneñja sutta (AN 3.116)

— Chiggala Sutta (SN 56.48)

— Sāleyyaka Sutta (MN 41)

— Niraya Sutta (AN 5.173)

— Pāṇātipātī Sutta (AN 4.264)

— Vimānavatthu (Vv)

— Devata Samyutta (SN 1)

— Devaputta Samyutta (SN 2)

— Petavatthu (Pv)

— BālapaṇḍitaSutta (MN 129)

— DevadūtaSutta (MN 130)

— Pesakaradhita Vatthu (Dhp 174)

— Anāthapiṇḍika Sutta (SN 2.20)

— Anāthapiṇḍikovāda Sutta(MN 143)

— Anathapindikaputtakala Vatthu (Dhp 178)

— Devaloka Sutta (AN 3.18)
If you have any questions or comments regarding this talk, please email them to suttameditationseries[at]gmail.com or leave a voicemail message via anchor.fm
Bohoma pin to the people who have asked about gradual instructions for lay people over the past few months. There have been quite a few, so much merit to you.
A VIDEO of this FULL SESSION with presentation slides has been published to the Sutta Meditation Series YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKnb5XGdhsk AND on Spotify as a video podcast
Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai
44 min
November 10, 2021 Meditation and the wandering mind - Part 2
Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
In answer to a variety of questions about meditation and the mind that wanders off or proliferates in meditation, Part 2 takes it up a notch and offers additional suggestions, tips and encouragement towards overcoming these challenges and obstructions.
This is particularly helpful for those who have developed clear insight, as well as path and fruit from the Buddha's insight pathway meditations.
Bohoma pin to those who have asked questions about these kinds of challenges arising in their meditation.
Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai
22 min
November 09, 20213.5 HOW CAN WE LIVE WITH EASE? (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
Another session to accompany the second module in the Youth Dhamma Gradual Teachings series looking into Buddha's Gradual Instructions to Lay People on VIRTUE (sīlakathaṁ)
In this additional episode, we look at the question of HOW WE CAN LIVE WITH EASE (or comfort)? What we learn from the Buddha's teachings to lay people and the monastic Sangha, is the importance placed on virtue or moral agreements. They help to create fondness, kindness and respect towards each other and support harmony, inclusion, non-dispute and unity in how we live with each other. This in turn means we live with more trust, and less fear and hatred.
The Buddha's words inspire us to empower ourselves to create a more easeful or comfortable life established on virtue - that can spread to those around us, people we live with, study with, work with and more.
What would the world be like if we all lived by the five precepts?
What would the world be like if we were more generous and less stingy?
Some of the suttas that are mentioned directly or indirectly in this session:
— Phāsuvihāra Sutta (AN 5.105)

— Dutiyasāraṇīya Sutta (AN 6.12)

— Paṭhamasaṁvāsa Sutta (AN 4.53)
If you have any questions or comments regarding this talk, please email them to suttameditationseries[at]gmail.com or leave a voicemail message via anchor.fm
A VIDEO of this FULL SESSION with presentation slides has been published to the Sutta Meditation Series YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7Xt2fdLnx8 AND on Spotify as a video podcast
Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai
29 min
November 08, 2021The challenges of being virtuous in a corrupt world...
Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
Encouragement towards cultivating generosity and virtue in an increasingly corrupt world, facing the challenges that may come our way as we navigate this landscape, and reminders of why we develop these qualities to walk the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path.
Some of the suttas mentioned directly on indirectly in this talk:
— Dutiyasaññā Sutta (AN 7.49)

— Caṅkama Sutta (SN 14.15)

— Mahā Maṅgala (Snp 2.4)

— Phāsuvihāra Sutta (AN 5.105)
Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai
29 min
November 06, 2021 Meditation and the wandering mind - Part 1
Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
In answer to a variety of questions about meditation and the mind that wanders off or proliferates in meditation, this offers some suggestions, tips and encouragement towards overcoming these challenges and obstructions.
**The background sounds that arise halfway through this recording are of the Kathina procession and offering of cloth to the Sangha by lay people - it's a wholesome activity, so I've left this unedited**
Bohoma pin to those who have asked questions about these kinds of challenges arising in their meditation.
Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai
20 min
November 06, 20213.4 RECOLLECTION OF VIRTUOUS CONDUCT Guided Meditation - Protecting the Mind (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
Another session to accompany the second module in the Youth Dhamma Gradual Teachings series looking into Buddha's Gradual Instructions to Lay People on VIRTUE (sīlakathaṁ)
In this session, we do a guided meditation together - recollecting how we keep good virtue or maintain integrity through the five precepts. We reflect by keeping our virtue wholesome and upright we offer safety, non-ill will and non-harm to others. And we keep company with the Noble Ones who walk the Buddha's Path.
This meditation is particularly helpful
- when we feel low in mind energy

- when the conditions appear challenging

- when we feel we need protection and safety

- when we need to study or sit for exams

- when we want to improve our memory and retention

- when we need to face challenges at work, home and in the community
**It will help lift the mind, brighten it, make it happy and safe - so the mind can concentrate more easily, focus, and retain what's needed to be retained.**
We can apply this meditation as we go about our daily lives and in all postures (sitting, walking, standing, wakefully lying down)
If you have any questions or comments regarding this talk, please email them to suttameditationseries[at]gmail.com or leave a voicemail message via anchor.fm
A VIDEO of this GUIDED MEDITATION has been published to the Sutta Meditation Series YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPetBn91IZI AND on Spotify as a video podcast
Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai
29 min
November 04, 20213.3 THE STORY OF CUNDA, THE PORK BUTCHER - Dhammapada Verse 15 (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
**PARENTAL GUIDANCE IS RECOMMENDED for much younger children for this Dhamma talk**
Another session to accompany the second module in the Youth Dhamma Gradual Teachings series looking into Buddha's Gradual Instructions to Lay People on VIRTUE (sīlakathaṁ)
In this additional episode, we look at THE STORY OF CUNDA, THE PORK BUTCHER. This is an important session, though it may not be a comfortable topic to think about. If taken in the correct way, with the Buddha as our teacher and his words to guide us, there is much we can learn.
In this session we examine:
— Cunda's story and the pain and suffering he experienced as a result of cruelty, harm and unskilful livelihood

— when a person torments others and pursues the practice of torturing others - they cultivate unskilful actions, hobbies and livelihood

— whether we truly understand inflicting pain and death

— the importance of protecting our minds when we use different devices, mediums and modalities for entertainment and other activities

— the Simile of the Roof to remind ourselves of protecting our minds, not allowing it become corrupt and therefore, not to get rotten.
Some of the suttas that are mentioned directly or indirectly in this session:
— Cundasūkarikavatthu (Dhp 15)

— Kandaraka Sutta (MN 51)

— Arakkhita Sutta (AN 3.109)

— Veḷudvāreyya Sutta (SN 55.7)
If you have any questions or comments regarding this talk, please email them to suttameditationseries[at]gmail.com or leave a voicemail message via anchor.fm
A VIDEO of this FULL SESSION with presentation slides has been published to the Sutta Meditation Series YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzrXdw6IsRQ AND on Spotify as a video podcast
Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai
32 min
November 04, 20213.2 VIRTUE AS A FACTOR OF STREAM ENTRY (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
Another session to accompany the second module in the Youth Dhamma Gradual Teachings series looking into Buddha's Gradual Instructions to Lay People on VIRTUE (sīlakathaṁ)
In this additional episode, we look at VIRTUE AS A FACTOR OF STREAM ENTRY. When it comes to the mundane path, virtue plays a key part in rebirth in a good destination as a result of merit-making and good conduct. However, on the supramundane path, virtue is only part of what helps us to walk the Noble Eightfold Path, which is the way out of all suffering.
In this session we examine
— why it's important to enter the stream and one of the Buddha's similes to explain that

— how virtue helps us to slant, slope and incline towards liberation

— "virtue dear to the noble ones" (ariyakantehi sīlehi) as a factor of stream entry and explain a little of what the Buddha teaches on this and how to develop it

— and link to our "Metta School" meditation

— how we purify our conduct and look at the Simile of Heartwood to understand where virtue fits into developing our Path and Practice.
Some of the suttas that are mentioned directly or indirectly in this session:
— Samudda Sutta (SN 13.7)

— Dutiyasāriputta Sutta (SN 55.5)

— Dutiyamahānāma Sutta (SN 55.22)

— Paṭhamasāriputta Sutta (SN 55.5)

— Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8)

— Veḷudvāreyya Sutta (SN 55.7)

— Mahāsāropama Sutta (MN 29)
**For the full poya Dhamma session on BUDDHA'S ADVICE TO LAY PEOPLE ON STREAM ENTRY - Veḷudvāreyya Sutta (SN 55.7) - EPISODE 80 - https://bit.ly/3q0YUYx
If you have any questions or comments regarding this talk, please email them to suttameditationseries[at]gmail.com or leave a voicemail message via anchor.fm
A VIDEO of this FULL SESSION with presentation slides has been published to the Sutta Meditation Series YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QajzGqUvJNA AND on Spotify as a video podcast
Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai
23 min

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