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Dhammagiri Buddhist Podcasts
Dhamma Talks, Chanting, Precepts and Meditation with Ajahn Dhammasiha, Ajahn Moneyyo, and other experienced Senior Buddhist Monks in the Theravada Forest Tradition of Ajahn Chah. Recorded at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage, Brisbane, Australia. Our website: https://www.dhammagiri.net Our Youtube Channel, including regular live streams on the weekend "Dhammatalks at Dhammagiri": https://www.youtube.com/@dhammatalksatdhammagiri8724 Our email Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter Our…
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Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsVerses of Sharing and Aspiration | Dhammagiri Sunday Afternoon Merit Sharing | Buddhist Chanting in English
This is a new stereo recording of the chanting we do at the end of every Sunday afternoon session at 5.00 pm, called "Verses of Sharing and Aspiration" You can…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsNot-Self: Contemplating Anatta | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
The Buddha's teaching on Anattā (Non-Self) is not meant to establish a doctrine or philosophy. It's not meant for mental gymnastics, to think about it in a…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsAnatta: Not-Self | 2nd Teaching of the Buddha | Dhammagiri | Ajahn Dhammasiha
Anattā / Not-Self is one of the more difficult, even challenging aspects of the Dhamma. Even long term Buddhists often feel uncertain or even confused what…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsDeveloping All 4 Divine Abodes: Metta, Karuna, Mudita, Upekkha | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
Ajahn Dhammasiha points out the benefits of developing all four 'Brahmavihāras': 1. Mettā = Loving Kindness 2. Karuṇā = Compassion 3. Muditā = Sympathetic Joy…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsLoving Kindness Metta | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Talk on Buddhism at Dhammagiri
Mettā is unconditional, non-judgemental friendliness to all beings. Without distinction or discrimination, without any expectations or demands, without any…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsTo Stop Thinking, we First have to Think Wholesome Thoughts | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
Meditators often complain that they just can't stop thinking in their meditation. However, thoughts are not really the problem. The problem is only unwholesome…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsIs Rebirth for Real? | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri | Buddhism
We all know that the Buddha teaches Karma and Rebirth. However, unless we have special psychic powers, we have to admit that we do not know for sure what…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsThe Serpent | Buddhist Pali Chanting | Sutta Nipata 1.1, Uraga Sutta | Dhammagiri
Buddhist Pāli Chanting of the very first Sutta in the Suttanipāta: "The Serpent" / "Uragasutta". Snakes regularly have to shed their old skin, as it becomes…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsDukkha Patipada: Using Challenges in Meditation for Insight | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
Often we're not experiencing rapture and bliss in our meditation, but lots of challenges, painful memories, fears, and pain. That doesn't mean there's anything…
Dhammagiri Buddhist Podcasts4 Noble Truths in 3 Circles | First Teaching of the Buddha | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta
On Āsāḷhā Full Moon, the Buddha taught his first formal discourse, the "Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta" ("Discourse on Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dhamma") In…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsObsering how Craving creates Suffering | Guided Meditation | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
The Buddha's teaching on the Four Noble Truths are eminently practical. They are not just a theory or mental gymnastics, but they are directly applicable to…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsMiddle Way is More than just Moderation | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri | Majjhima Patipada
The Buddha mentions the Middle Way (Majjhimā Paṭipadā) right in the beginning of his very first formal discourse, the Sutta on "Setting in Motion the Wheel of…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsEnhancing Our Dhamma Practice during Rains Retreat | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
The annual three months 'Rains Retreat' period ('Vassa') abserved by the monks and nuns is also an excellent opportunity for the lay community to enhance their…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsSamadhi through Gladness, Tranquility and Bliss | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
Many times the Buddha explains how the mind can unify in Samādhi via the following steps: Gladness (pāmojja) Rapture (pīti) Tranquility (passaddhi) Bliss…
Dhammagiri Buddhist Podcasts8 Fold Path in Daily Life | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhamma Talk at BUBS, KL, Malaysia
Ajahn Dhammasiha was invited to share some Dhamma at Bandar Uttama Buddhist Society (BUBS), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He talks about the Noble Eightfold Path…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsBreaking the Circle of Anger & Bad Karma | Ajahn Dhammasiha
Our Podcast on our own Dhammagiri Website, no need for any special app, just listen in any browser: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast More about…
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Happiness from Metta Leads to Samadhi | Ajahn Dhammasiha
Our Podcast on our own Dhammagiri Website, no need for any special app, just listen in any browser: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast More about…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsHow to Deal with Those Unreceptive to Dhamma | Dhammagiri Dhammatalk
Our Podcast on our own Dhammagiri Website, no need for any special app, just listen in any browser: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast More about…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsThe Pointlessness of Worldly Life | Ajahn Dhammasiha at Nalanda Buddhist Society, Kuala Lumpur, Feb 2023
Our Podcast on our own Dhammagiri Website, no need for any special app, just listen in any browser: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast More about…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsAwareness of Emotions and how they affect our mind | Dhammatalk at Dhammagiri
Our Podcast on our own Dhammagiri Website, no need for any special app, just listen in any browser: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast More about…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsLearning to enjoy Meditation and making Puññā | Dhammagiri
Our Podcast on our own Dhammagiri Website, no need for any special app, just listen in any browser: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast More about…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsMidnight Paritta Chanting at Wat Pah Nanachat | Buddhist Pali Chanting | Ajahn Dhammasiha
On occasion of Ajahn Chah's birthday on 18th June, we publish a Patitta chanting at Wat Pah Nanachat, recorded by Ajahn Dhammasiha during his last visit there…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsRecollection of the Sangha | Sanghanussati | Ajahn Dhammasiha at Dhammagiri
A Dhammatalk about recollecting the Sangha, one of the 6 recollection that the Buddha frequently encourages to develop…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsAmaravati Vesak Chanting | Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta | The Buddha's First Teaching | Pali Chanting
Ajahn Dhammasiha joins the Vesak Full Moon prgram at Amaravati. We chant the 'Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta', the first formal teaching of the Buddha after his…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsLUANG POR THONG DAENG | Growing in our Dhamma Practice by supporting the Buddha Sasana | Thai with Engl. Translation
English Translation starts at 11:05 0:00 LPT Thai:Growing in our Dhamma Practice by supporting the Buddha Sasana 11:05 Aj M Engl Trsl:English Translation by…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsLUANG POR THONG DAENG | Meditation instructions and Q&A | Thai with engl. Translation
Luang Por Tongdaeng Varapañño is the abbot of Wat Doi Phra Jao Ton Luang near Chiang Mai. He was born in Sakon Nakhon Province in the Northeast of Thailand in…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsUsing Travel to Contemplate Impermanence | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhamma Talk | Dhammagiri
Ajahn Dhammasiha shares how we can contemplate impermanence (Pali: Anicca) when we set out on a journey. We're all exited and look forward to what we're going…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsAjahn Dhammasiha Travel Itinerary Europe and Asia | Dhammagiri
Ajahn Dhammasiha shares some information about his upcoming travels to Europe and Asia. If any of our global podcast audience likes to catch up personally…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsLUANG POR THONG DAENG | Refuge & Precepts Ceremony and Meditation Instructions | Dhammagiri | LP Tongdaeng
Luang Por Tongdaeng was so kind to perform for us the traditional ceremony of taking refuge in the 'Triple Gem' (Buddha, Dhamma & Sangha), and to observe the 8…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsSupreme Enlightenment of the Buddha | Vesak at Dhammagiri | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Visakha Puja
Vesak is the most important day in the Buddhist calendar. We remember, commemorate, celebrate and rejoice in three main events in the Buddha's life, which all…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsParitta Chanting | Luang Por Thong Daeng | Dhammagiri Sangha | Buddhist Pali Chanting | LP Tongdaeng | Ajahn Dhammasiha
Luang Por Thongdang, Ajahn Dhammasiha, Ajahn Moshe, Ajahn Khantiko, Ajahn Moneyyo and Tan Niddaro recite auspicious Paritta during Luang Por's visit to…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsSleep, Pleasure, Indulgence and Defilements | Dhamma Talk at Dhammagiri | Ajahn Dhammasiha
Responding to questions and comments of the audience, Ajahn Dhammasiha talks about falling asleep mindfully, directing awareness to the point of rising. He…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsLUANG POR THONG DAENG | Uplift Your Heart and Mind | Trsl Ajahn Moshe | Dhammagiri | LP Tongdaeng
We've put the English translation by Ajahn Moshe first, as our podcast audience are mainly English speakers. You can listen to the complete Thai original from…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsLUANG POR THONG DAENG | Blessing and Sanghadana | Buddhist Pali Chanting | Dhammagiri | LP Tongdaeng
Luang Por Thong Dang, Ajahn Dhammasiha, Ajahn Moshe, Ajahn Khantiko and Tan Niddaro receive 'Sanghadāna' (Offerings dedicated to the Sangha of the four…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsLUANG POR THONG DAENG: Accumulating Goodness | Trsl: Ajahn Moshe | Dhammagiri | LP Tongdaeng
Luang Por Thong Dang provides very comprehensive Dhamma Guidelines during a one day meditation retreat at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage. Luang Por explains…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsDon't Get Caught Up in the Movie called Consciousness | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri Dhamma Talk
The Buddha used the simile of a magic show for consciousness. In his time there were no movies yet, otherwise he may well have used watching movie or TV or…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsNot Good Luck or Bad Luck, but Karma | Dhamma Talk on Buddhism | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
We hope for "Good Luck" and are worried that we may end up "unlucky". However, if we truly have confidence in the Buddha Dhamma, we know that there is actually…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsDangers of AI Artificial Intelligence | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
Ajahn Dhammasiha responds to a question about AI ('Artificial Intelligence'). He points out the most important difference between AI and a living human being…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsBetter Rebirth vs No Rebirth | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhamma Talk on Buddhism at Dhammagiri Monastery
The Buddha teaches a gradual training. Most beings are not ready yet to completely let go of everything and end the circle of Saṃsāra, the endless wheel of…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsWe Become What We Worship | Dhammagiri | Dhamma Talk | Buddhist Reflections by Ajahn Dhammasiha
When we respect and admire a person, like for example the Buddha, when we revere a certain quality, like wisdom or compassion, our mind will incline into that…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsLP Tongdaeng, LP Plien & the Most Powerful Mantra: "Iti pi so Bhagava..." | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
Ajahn Dhammasiha shares some info about Luang Por Tongdaeng, who will visit Dhammagiri in three weeks time 23rd to 25th April, including a one day retreat on…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsMeditate More, as Puja to Teacher | Dhammagiri | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhamma Talk on Buddhism
The Buddha himself explained that the highest form of puja is to practise the Dhamma in line with Dhamma. The same applies to any teacher I know of, they all…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsWhat's the Result of Letting Go? | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhamma Talk on Buddhism at Dhammagiri
Ajahn Dhammasiha points out how Luang Por Liem in his recent Dhamma talks interprets terms like 'Going Forth' ('Pabbajjā'), or 'Generosity/Giving' ('Cāga'), in…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsLUANG POR LIEM: Taking Goodness as Our Basis | Trsl: Alex Oliver | Dhamma Talk at Dhammagiri | Buddhism
English translation first. Full Talk in Original Thai from 18 min 00 sec. Luang Por Liem is the successor of Ajahn Chah as the abbot of Wat Nong Pah Pong…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsEnduring Patience Incinerates Defilements | Magha Puja Ovadapatimokkha | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhamma Talk at Dhammagiri
On Magha Puja, the full moon in March, 1,250 Arahant disciples spontaneously gathered around the Buddha in the Bamboo Grove Monastery in Rājagaha. The Buddha…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsBuddha's Teaching in a Nutshell - Ovadapatimokkha | Dhamma Talk on Magha Puja | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
On Magha Puja Full Moon, in the first year after the Buddha's supreme awakening, 1,250 of his most outstanding Arahant discpiles gathered in a spontaneous…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsThursday Challange: Who can Disturb my Loving Kindness? | Dhammagiri | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhamma Talk | Metta
Mettā, 'Loving Kindness', is the intention of unconditional good will to all beings, without distinction or discriminatiton, without bargaining, without…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsBuddhism is a Science of the Mind | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhamma Talk at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage
Ajahn Dhammasiha points out that Dhamma is not something we simply have to belief, to take on blind faith. Instead, all the teachings of the Buddha are open to…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsWhy Walking Meditation is so Beneficial and Important | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri | Cankama /Jongrom / Sakman Bhavana
Ajahn Dhammasiha reminds us that walking meditation is not in any way inferior to sitting meditation. Monks have realized full awakening while walking…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsRaise Your Mind to Connect with Visiting Senior Ajahns | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
Ajahn Dhammasiha encourages us to uplift our mind to a higher level, to better connect with Luang Por Liem during his visit in three weeks time. The purer our…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsMeeting Krooba Ajahns and Reconnecting with Sangha in Thailand | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
Ajahn Dhammasiha shares his joyful experience of meeting senior monks and monastic kalyāna mittas (spiritual friends) in various forest monasteries during his…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsRemorse after Bombing Campaign | Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage
Ajahn Dhammasiha shares the fascinating story related by Ajahn Amaro of meeting an old Air Marshall who organized bombing campaigns in second world war. Coming…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsMorning Chanting SBS Sasanarakkha Part 02 | Pali & English Recitation | Bhante Ariyadhammika | Ajahn Dhammasiha
Listen to Part 01 on Apple/iTunes Listen to Part 01 on Spotify During his stay at Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary (SBS), Taiping, Malaysia, Ajahn Dhammasiha…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsWatching the Mind | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Talk on Buddhism at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage
Ajahn encourages us to watch our mind all the time. Even when we meditate, we're careful not to focus exclusively on the meditation object, but to…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsSkillful Response to Anger, Pain and Sickness | Ajahn Dhammasiha
More about Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage: https://www.dhammagiri.net/news Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJINt0JJBfFm_x0FZcU9QJw Our email…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsNirvana is NOT Nothing | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhamma Talk on Buddhism at Dhammagiri
To counter the misleading idea that Nibbāna is simply nothing, Ajahn Dhammasiha quotes the well known passage in Udāna 8.3: "There is, monks, an unborn…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsSubconcious Learning - Overt vs Hidden Curriculum | Ajahn Dhammasiha
More about Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage: https://www.dhammagiri.net/news Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJINt0JJBfFm_x0FZcU9QJw Our email…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsMahāsamaya Sutta Recitation | Ajahn Moneyyo | Dhammagiri | Buddhist Pali Chanting
The Mahāsamaya Sutta (Dīgha Nikāya/Long Discourses #20) is a very famous chant. It is considered supremely auspicious, and particularly liked by all 'Devas'…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsParitta Chanting New Uposatha Hall Wat Pah Nanachat | Maha Sangha 100 Monks | Ajahn Dhammasiha | New Sima Bot
Auspicious recitation of Paritta ('Protective Verses & Blessings') at the inauguration of the new Uposatha Hall and Sima ('monastic boundary') at Wat Pah…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsHappy Dhamma Practice | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Buddhist Talk at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage
There is heaps of happiness for us to enjoy in our Dhamma practice. The discourses of the Buddha are full of specific terms for different flavours of happines…