The Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast

The Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast episodes:

• 04.27.2024

  MN39. The Longer Discourse at Assapura - Mahāassapura Sutta

  This episode is a narration of the 39th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Mahāassapura Sutta, which translates as “The Longer Discourse at Assapura ”. In this discourse the Buddha encourages the monks to live up to...

  
• 04.06.2024

  MN38. The Longer Discourse on the Ending of Craving - Mahātaṇhāsaṅkhaya Sutta

  This episode is a narration of the 38th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Mahātaṇhāsaṅkhaya Sutta, which translates as “the Longer Discourse on the Ending of Craving”. In this discourse the Buddha teaches dependent origination, showing that...

  
• 03.23.2024

  MN37. The Shorter Discourse on the Ending of Craving - Cūḷataṇhāsaṅkhaya Sutta

  This episode is a narration of the 37th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Cūḷataṇhāsaṅkhaya Sutta, which translates as “the Shorter Discourse on the Ending of Craving”. In this discourse one of the Buddha’s chief disciples, Venerable...

  
• 03.04.2024

  MN36. The Longer Discourse With Saccaka - Mahāsaccaka Sutta

  This episode is a narration of the 36th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Mahasaccaka Sutta, which translates as “the Longer Discourse with Saccaka”. In this discourse the Buddha and Saccaka discuss the difference between physical and...

  
• 02.18.2024

  MN35. The Shorter Discourse with Saccaka - MN35. Cūḷasaccaka Sutta

  This episode is a narration of the 35th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Cūḷasaccaka Sutta, which translates as “the Shorter Discourse with Saccaka”. In this sutta the Buddha is challenged by a debater named Saccaka who...

  
• 01.26.2024

  MN34. The Shorter Discourse on the Cowherd - Cūḷagopālaka Sutta

  This episode is a narration of the 34th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Cūḷagopālaka Sutta, which translates as “the Shorter Discourse on the Cowherd”. In this sutta the Buddha draws parallels between a cowherd guiding his...

  
• 01.16.2024

  MN33. The Longer Discourse on the Cowherd - Mahāgopālaka Sutta

  This episode is a narration of the 33rd Sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, The Mahāgopālaka Sutta, which translates as “the longer discourse on the cowherd”. In this sutta the Buddha enumerates eleven reasons a cowherd is not able to properly...

  
• 01.06.2024

  MN32. The Longer Discourse at Gosigna - Mahāgosiṅga Sutta

  This episode is a narration of the 32nd Sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, The Mahāgosiṅga Sutta, which translates as “the longerer discourse at Gosinga”. In this sutta several senior monks, reveling in the beauty of the night, discuss what kind...

  
• 12.30.2023

  MN31. The Shorter Discourse at Gosinga - Cūḷagosiṅga Sutta

  This episode is the 31st Sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, The Cūḷagosiṅga Sutta, which translates as “the shorter discourse at Gosinga”. In this sutta the Buddha comes across three mendicants practicing diligently and harmoniously, and asks them how they do...

  
• 12.22.2023

  MN30. The Shorter Simile of the Heartwood | Cūḷasāropama Sutta

  This episode is the 30th Sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, The Cūḷasāropama Sutta, which translates as “the shorter simile of the Heartwood”. In this teaching, following an incident with Devadatta, the Buddha cautions the monks against becoming complacent with superficial...

  
• 12.10.2023

  MN29. The Longer Simile of the Heartwood | Mahāsāropama Sutta

  This is the 29th Sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, The Mahāsāropama Sutta, which translates as “the longer simile of the Heartwood”. In this teaching, following an incident with Devadatta, the Buddha cautions the monks against becoming complacent with superficial benefits...

  
• 11.30.2023

  MN28. The Longer Discourse on the Elephant's Footprint - Mahāhatthipadopama Sutta

  This is the 28th Sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, The Mahahatthipadopama Sutta, which translates as “the longer discourse on the Elephant’s Footprint”. The Buddha’s chief disciple, Venerable Sāriputta gives an elaborate demonstration of how, just as any footprint can fit...

  
• 11.21.2023

  MN27. The Shorter Discourse on the Elephant's Footprint - Cūḷahatthipadopamasutta

  This episode is the 27th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Culahatthipadopam Sutta which translates as “The Shorter Discourse on the Elephant’s Footprint”. In this sutta the Buddha cautions against swift conclusions about a teacher’s spiritual accomplishments, comparing it to...

  
• 11.02.2023

  MN26. The Noble Search - Pāsarāsi Sutta

  This episode is the 26th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Pāsarāsi sutta which translates as “The Noble Search”. This sutta is one of the most important biographical discourses, telling the Buddha’s experiences from leaving home to the realization of...

  
• 09.30.2023

  MN25. Fodder - Nivāpa Sutta

  This episode is the 25th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Nivapa sutta which is listed on Sutta Central with both the translated English titles of “Fodder” and also “Sowing”. In this sutta, The Buddha compares getting trapped by Māra...

  
• 08.26.2023

  MN24. Prepared Chariots - Rathavinīta Sutta

  This episode is the 24nd sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Rathavinīta sutta which is known in English the “prepared chariots”. This teaching principally involves the Venerable Sariputta and the Venerable Punna from Mantani engaging in a discussion about the...

  
• 08.18.2023

  MN23. The Ant Hill - Vammika Sutta

  This episode is the 23nd sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Vammika Sutta which is known in English the “ant hill”. In a curious teaching full of evocative imagery, a deity lights up the Dark Forest to present Venerable Kassapa...

  
• 07.30.2023

  MN22. Simile of the Snake - Alagaddūpama Sutta

  This episode is the 22nd sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Alagaddūpama sutta which is known as the “simile of the snake”. In this teaching one of the monks denies that breaking the rules of conduct is really a problem....

  
• 07.22.2023

  MN21. Simile of the Saw - Kakacupama Sutta

  This episode is the 21th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Kakacūpama Sutta which is known as the “simile of the saw”. This teaching has several memorable similes on the importance of patience and love even when faced with abuse...

  
• 07.01.2023

  MN20. How To Stop Thinking - Vitakkasaṇṭhāna Sutta

  This episode is the 20th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Vitakkasaṇṭhānasutta which is about “how to stop thinking”. In this practical teaching the Lord Buddha offers five methods by which to stop thinking and thereby lead into a tranquil...

  
• 06.17.2023

  MN19. Two Types of Thought - Dvedhāvitakka Sutta

  This episode is the 19th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Dvedhāvitakkasutta which translates as “two types of thought”. In this teaching the Lord Buddha recollects how he was practicing in the lead up to his Awakening. This teaching recounts...

  
• 06.03.2023

  MN18. The Honey Cake - Madhupiṇḍikasutta Sutta

  This episode is the 18th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Madhupiṇḍikasutta Sutta which translates as “the honey cake”. In this teaching the Buddha gives a brief explanation about how the view of self underlies a variety of perceptions that...

  
• 05.20.2023

  MN17. Jungle Thickets - Vanapattha Sutta

  This episode is the 15th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Vanapattha Sutta - “Jungle Thickets” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato, and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. Click here if you'd like to find out more...

  
• 05.13.2023

  MN16. Emotional Barrenness - Cetokhila Sutta

  This episode is the 15th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Cetokhila Sutta - “Emotional Barrenness” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato, and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. Click here if you'd like to find out more...

  
• 05.08.2023

  MN15. Measuring Up - Anumāna Sutta

  This episode is the 15th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Anumāna Sutta - “Measuring Up” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato, and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. Click here if you'd like to find out more...

  
• 05.03.2023

  MN14. The Shorter Discourse on the Mass of Suffering - Culadukkakkhanda Sutta

  This episode is the thirteenth sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Culadukkhakkhanda Sutta - “The Shorter Discourse on the Mass of Suffering” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato, and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. This sutta is...

  
• 04.22.2023

  MN13. The Longer Discourse on the Mass of Suffering - Mahadukkhakkhanda Sutta

  This episode is the thirteenth sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Mahadukkhakkhanda Sutta - “The Longer Discourse on the Mass of Suffering” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato, and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. This sutta is...

  
• 04.13.2023

  MN12. The Longer Discourse on the Lion’s Roar - Mahasihanada Sutta

  This episode is the eleventh sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Mahasihanada Sutta - “The Longerer Discourse on Mindfulness Meditation” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato, and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. This sutta is narrated as...

  
• 04.01.2023

  MN11. The Shorter Discourse on the Lion’s Roar - Culasihanada Sutta

  This episode is the eleventh sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Culasihanada Sutta - “The Shorter Discourse on Mindfulness Meditation” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato, and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. This sutta is narrated as...

  
• 03.26.2023

  MN10. Mindfulness Meditation - Mahasatipatthana Sutta

  This episode is the tenth sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Mahasatipatthana Sutta - “Mindfulness Meditation” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato, and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. This sutta is narrated as it is translated. If...

  
• 03.05.2023

  MN9. Right View - Sammaditthi Sutta

  This episode is the third sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Sammaditthi Sutta - “Right View” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato, and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. This sutta is narrated as it is translated. If...

  
• 02.26.2023

  MN8. Self-Effacement - Sallekha Sutta

  This episode is the th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Sallekha Sutta - "Self-Effacement" - translated by Bhikkhu Sujato, and narrated by Sol Hanna. In this sutta the Buddha explains methods for developing insight that lead to abandoning doctrines...

  
• 02.23.2023

  MN7. Simile of the Cloth - Vattha Sutta

  This episode is the 7th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Vattha Sutta - "Simile of the Cloth" - translated by Bhikkhu Sujato, and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. Click here if you'd like to...

  
• 02.08.2023

  MN6. One Might Wish - Ākaṅkheyya Sutta

  This episode is the 6th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Akankeyya Sutta - "One Might Wish" - translated by Bhikkhu Sujato, and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. Click here if you'd like to find...

  
• 01.31.2023

  MN5. Unblemished - Anangana Sutta

  This episode is the 5th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Anangana Sutta - "Unblemished" - translated by Bhikkhu Sujato, and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. Click here if you'd like to find out more...

  
• 01.26.2023

  MN4. Fear and Dread - Bhayabherava Sutta

  This episode is the third sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Bhayaberava Sutta - “Fear and Dread” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato, and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. This sutta is narrated as it is translated....

  
• 01.18.2023

  MN3. Hiers in the Teaching - Dhammadayada Sutta

  This episode is the third sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Dhammadayada Sutta - “Hiers in the Teaching” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato, and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. This sutta is narrated as it is...

  
• 01.13.2023

  MN2. All The Defilements - Sabbasava Sutta

  Welcome to the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast. This is series two of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast in which is a narration of the Majjhima Nikaya - the Middle Discourses of the Buddha. This episode is the second sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya:...

  
• 01.10.2023

  MN1. The Root of All Things - Mulapariyaya Sutta

  This episode is the first sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Mulapariyaya Sutta - “the Root of All Things” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato, and narrated by Sol Hanna for the Everyday Dhamma Network. Links: the Mulapariyaya Sutta - “the Root of All...

  
• 12.29.2022

  The Dhammapada | 26. The Holy Man

  The Dhammapada - Sayings of the Dhamma 26. The Holy Man   Translated by Acariya Buddharakkhita (1985) and available on Sutta Central. Narrated by Sol Hanna. You can find out more (including transcriptions) at the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast website. This is a production of the Everyday...

  
• 12.29.2022

  The Dhammapada | 25. The Monk

  The Dhammapada - Sayings of the Dhamma 25. The Monk Translated by Acariya Buddharakkhita (1985) and available on Sutta Central. Narrated by Sol Hanna. You can find out more (including transcriptions) at the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast website. This is a production of the Everyday Dhamma Network.

  
• 12.29.2022

  The Dhammapada | 24. Craving

  The Dhammapada - Sayings of the Dhamma 24. Craving Translated by Acariya Buddharakkhita (1985) and available on Sutta Central. Narrated by Sol Hanna. You can find out more (including transcriptions) at the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast website. This is a production of the Everyday Dhamma Network.

  
• 12.19.2022

  The Dhammapada | 23. The Elephant

  The Dhammapada - Sayings of the Dhamma 23. The Elephant Translated by Acariya Buddharakkhita (1985) and available on Sutta Central. Narrated by Sol Hanna. You can find out more (including transcriptions) at the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast website. This is a production of the Everyday Dhamma Network.

  
• 12.19.2022

  The Dhammapada | 22. Hell

  The Dhammapada - Sayings of the Dhamma 22. Hell Translated by Acariya Buddharakkhita (1985) and available on Sutta Central. Narrated by Sol Hanna. You can find out more (including transcriptions) at the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast website. This is a production of the Everyday Dhamma Network.

  
• 12.19.2022

  The Dhammapada | 21. Miscellaneous

  The Dhammapada - Sayings of the Dhamma 21. Miscellaneous Translated by Acariya Buddharakkhita (1985) and available on Sutta Central. Narrated by Sol Hanna. You can find out more (including transcriptions) at the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast website. This is a production of the Everyday Dhamma Network.

  
• 12.10.2022

  The Dhammapada | 20. The Path

  The Dhammapada - Sayings of the Dhamma 20. The Path Translated by Acariya Buddharakkhita (1985) and available on Sutta Central. Narrated by Sol Hanna. You can find out more (including transcriptions) at the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast website. This is a production of the Everyday Dhamma Network.

  
• 12.10.2022

  The Dhammapada | 19. The Just

  The Dhammapada - Sayings of the Dhamma 19. The Just Translated by Acariya Buddharakkhita (1985) and available on Sutta Central. Narrated by Sol Hanna. You can find out more (including transcriptions) at the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast website. This is a production of the Everyday Dhamma Network.

  
• 12.10.2022

  The Dhammapada | 18. Impurity

  The Dhammapada - Sayings of the Dhamma 18. Impurity Translated by Acariya Buddharakkhita (1985) and available on Sutta Central. Narrated by Sol Hanna. You can find out more (including transcriptions) at the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast website. This is a production of the Everyday Dhamma Network.

  
• 12.10.2022

  The Dhammapada | 17. Anger

  The Dhammapada - Sayings of the Dhamma 17. Anger Translated by Acariya Buddharakkhita (1985) and available on Sutta Central. Narrated by Sol Hanna. You can find out more (including transcriptions) at the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast website. This is a production of the Everyday Dhamma Network.

  
• 12.05.2022

  The Dhammapada | 16. Affection

  The Dhammapada - Sayings of the Dhamma 16. Affection Translated by Acariya Buddharakkhita (1985) and available on Sutta Central. Narrated by Sol Hanna. You can find out more (including transcriptions) at the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast website. This is a production of the Everyday Dhamma Network.