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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 PodcastsChanting to Remember Dhamma Next Rebirth | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
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Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsShakespeare, Art and Dhamma | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
Today, one of the visitors is a professor who is an expert on Shakespeare. He and Ajahn Dhammasiha engage in an interesting discussion about art, beauty and…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsConditioned vs Unconditioned | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri | Sankhata/Asankhata Lakkhanani AN 3.47
Ajahn Dhammasiha offers some reflections on the three characteristics of all conditioned phenomena, versus the three characteristics of the Unconditioned . 3…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsJust Stop! Everyone Can Change Themselves - Story of Anugulimala | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
Ajahn Dhammasiha shares the story of Angulimāla, the most infamous mass murderer ('terrorist') in the time of the Buddha. He had already killed 999 persons…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsBreath and Dispassion | Guided Buddhist Meditation | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri | Ananpanasati Viraganupassi
In this Guided Meditation, Ajahn Dhammasiha leads us to contemplate the forth foundation of mindfulness (4th Satipaṭṭhāna) in breath meditation (ānāpāṇasati)…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsRenunciation or Non-Attachment? | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhamma Talk at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage
Ajahn Dhammasiha responds to a question: "Is renunciation or non-attachment the better practice?" Ajahn explains that both terms are often used largely…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsLetting Go | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri | Why's the Mind Jumping away from the Meditation Object?
It's good to remind ourselves regularly of the final purpose of all our Dhamma practice. Whether it's offering dana, or keeping precepts, developing sense…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsRobe Offering Ceremony, Refuge, Precepts, Blessing | Ajahn Kalyano Visits Dhammagiri in Kathina Season
🔸️Intro (Ajahn Dhammasiha, MC) 🔸️Requesting Triple Refuge & 5 Precepts (Dr Mallik & Vijitha) 🔸️Taking Refuge in Buddha, Dhamma & Sangha (Conducted by Ajahn Dta…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsAJAHN KALYANO: Using Dhamma to Deal with Problems | Talk at Robe Offering Ceremony Dhammagiri
Our Robe Offering Ceremony took place amidst torrential downpours, severe weather warnings and major flooding. Defying floods and storms, some 150 Dhamma…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsParitta - Auspicious Protective Chants | Buddhist Pali Chanting | Dhammagiri | Ajahn Kalyano, Ajahn Saeng, Ajahn Dhammasiha & Sangha
At our Robe Offering Ceremony at Dhammagiri, Ajahn Saeng leads our Sangha of eight monks in the recitation of Paritta. Paritta are teachings of the Buddha with…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsHospitality | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri | Welcoming Visiting Monks to Support Long Life of the Buddha's Teaching
There are 7 conditions to make the teaching of the Buddha last a long time. At the same time, they support our own individual meditative development: Reverence…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsAccepting Advice to Overcome Delusion (Pavarana Ceremony) | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Buddhist Talk at Dhammagiri Monastery
On occasion of Pavāraṇā Full Moon, Ajahn Dhammasiha talks about the meaning and purpose of the 'Invitation Ceremony' ('pavāraṇā') the monks have to do at the…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsBowing - External Form Supports Mental Cultivation | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Talk on Buddhism at Dhammagiri Monastery
Ajahn Dhammasiha talks about Luang Por Kalyano's 60th birthday, and shares that he's really looking forward to having a senior monk visiting that he can bow…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsLoving Kindness - Metta | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Buddhist Dhamma Talk at Dhammagiri
Mettā, Loving Kindness, is the intention of unconditional good will to all living beings, without distinction or discrimination, without expectations or…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsIntro to Loving Kindness Meditation Metta | Buddhist Guided Meditation | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
Ajahn Dhammasiha leads an introduction to Mettā Meditation, 'Loving Kindness'. Mettā is the intention of unconditional good will to all beings, without…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsV Mahakassapa's First Meeting with the Buddha | Sutta Exploration | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri | SN 16.11
Ajahn Dhammasiha presents the story of Ven Mahākassapa's first encounter with the Buddha. [Saṃyutta Nikāya / Connected Discourses, 16. 'Kassapasamyutta', #11]…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsIntro to Breath Meditation | Guided Buddhist Meditation | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri | Mindfulness of Breathing Anapanasati
Mindfulness of Breathing, Ānāpāṇasati, was the Buddha's own favourite meditation. Ajahn Dhammasiha provides an introduction how to gradually settle our mind…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsExit World on Fire: Disenchantment, Not Aversion | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Reflections on Adittapariyaya Sutta Fire Sermon
Ajahn Dhammasiha offers reflections on the Ādittapariyāya Sutta, the 'Discourse on Burning', known as the third formal teaching of the Buddha. In this…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsMeditating with Joy and Happiness | Guided Buddhist Meditation | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
A crucial factor for progress and success in our meditation practice is learning to really enjoy meditating. Curiously, we often neglect that aspect, and…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsHow to Resist Desire? - Q&A at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage | Ajahn Dhammasiha
Ajahn Dhammasiha responds to a question in the audience: "How can we resist Desire?" Is it enough to simply mindfully watch disire arising and passing away in…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsMorning Chanting and Buddhist Refuge & Precepts Ceremony Dhammagiri | Buddhist Pali Chanting
This time we have included the full morning chanting we're doing for our regular Saturday Triple Refuge and Precepts Ceremony. Audio is improved (though still…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsI am NOT the Meditator - Anatta/Not Self | Talk on Buddhism by Ajahn Dhammasiha
One of the deepest delusions of all is the sense of 'Self' ('Attā'), 'I', 'me' and 'mine'. Whenever we identify with anything at all as I, me, mine or Self, it…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsBreath and Anatta / Not-Self | Guided Buddhist Meditation | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri | Anapanasati Anatta-Sañña
In this guided meditation, Ajahn Dhammasiha encourages us to use the breath as anchor for our awareness, and then to apply 'Anatta-Saññā' / 'Perception of…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsPeaceful, Untroubled and Unperturbed - Reflections on Verse 1054 from Parayanavagga 'Going Beyond' | Ajahn Dhammasiha
Inspired by Ajahn Moneyyo's recent recitation of the Pārāyanavagga' (Chapter on Going to the Further Shore in Suttanipāta), Ajahn Dhammasiha offers reflections…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsParayana Vagga - The Way to the Beyond | Suttanipata #1038 ff | Ajahn Moneyyo | Buddhist Pali Chanting
Ajahn Moneyyo recites the Pārāyana Vagga in the Sutta Nipāta (Verses 1038 ff), one of the oldest parts of the Pali Canon. 16 Brahmin spiritual seekers visit…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsSharing Merits with All Beings - "Through the Goodness that Arises from my Practice..." | Dhammagiri Conclusion of Sunday Afternoon Session | Buddhist Pali Chanting
This is a good quality stereo recording of the Chanting we do at the end of our Sunday afternoon session. Called "Verses of Sharing and Aspiration", you can…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsMara the Evil One, Karma, Rebirth and Judgement Scene after Death | Ajahn Dhammasiha
Ajahn Dhammasiha is asked about the power of Māra, 'The Evil One'. In Buddhist cosmology he is described as a powerful spirit, who is vehemently opposed to…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsWhat's the Real Dhamma? - The Buddha Advises His Own Step Mother How to Recognize His True Teachings | Ajahn Dhammasiha
Often we struggle with doubts which teachings or meditation techniques are genuinely coming from the Buddha, and which ones may be later ideas and additions…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsLoving Kindness to the Unborn Child | Buddhist Talk at Dhammagiri by Ajahn Dhammasiha
The environment children grow up in at an early age has a huge impact on their psychological well being for their whole life. If they consistantly receive…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsPresent Moment Awareness Bhaddekaratta Verses MN #131 | Ajahn Dhammasiha Discusses Fundamental Meditation Instructions of the Buddha
At the beginning of the Rains Retreat period, it is advisable to establish a firm foundation in our meditative Practice. The Buddha beautifully summarized core…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsReflections on Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path | Ajahn Dhammasiha
After the meditation session on Āsāḷhā Pūjā, Ajahn Dhammasiha shares some reflections on the 4 Noble Truths. He puts special emphasis on the Fourth Noble…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsThe Buddha's First Teaching: Middle Way and 4 Noble Truths | Asalha Full Moon Reflections on Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta by Ajahn Dhammasiha
Āsāḷhā Pūja, also known as Dhamma Day, is one of Buddhism's most important festivals, celebrating the Buddha's first formal teaching, the…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsMeditation is Not to Get Anything - We Meditate to Understand & Let Go | Ajahn Dhammasiha Talk on Buddhism
When we sit down to meditate, we often start with an attitude of trying to get something. To attain Samādhi. To get enlightened. Not surprising that we often…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsKindness Makes Us Happy - Try It Out! | Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Dhammasiha
The Buddha taught that kindness and geneorsity will bring joy and happiness. However, we do not have to simply believe that out of faith. The Buddha encouraged…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsMetta - Loving Kindness Equally to Oneself and Others | Ajahn Dhammasiha Dhamma Talk at Dhammagiri
Metta, Loving Kindness, is also known as 'Appamañña-Vihāra', a limitless abode, an unrestricted, unlimited dwelling place for our mind. We develop it to all…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsLoving Kindness - Metta to Me and Others 50/50 | Guided Buddhist Meditation | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
In this guided meditation, Ajahn Dhammasiha encourages us to cultivate Loving Kindness (Mettā) to both ourselves and others in a balanced way. Curiously, we…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsMudita and Metta to Uplift Our Mind in a World Troubled by Pain | Ajahn Dhammasiha
With so much negative news about wars and crises reching us all the time, it is easy for our mind to become dejected. But a dejected mind is an obstruction to…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsDon't Waste Your Good Karma - Make a Resolution! | Ajahn Dhammasiha
In the material world, if we want anything, it usually takes two things: We need to have sufficient money to buy it. We need to have the desire/intention to…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsEmotional Resonance with Meditation Object | Ajahn Dhammasiha
Ajahn Dhammasiha explains that we need to build up an emotional response to our meditation object. For example, if we practise Buddhānussati (Recollection of…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsIn the Seen, ONLY the Seen... | SUTTA EXPLORATION | Malunkyaputta SN 35, #95 | Ajahn Dhammasiha
Ajahn Dhammasiha discusses a text from Saṃyutta Nikāya / Connected Discourses, 35 Saḷāyatanasaṃyutta, Sutta #95 "Mālunkyaputta". An elderly monk asks the…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsBirth of the Buddha | Vesak at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage
Ajahn Dhammasiha relates the amazing, mind-blowing events surrounding the birth of the Bodhisatta as described by the Buddha himself in the…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsGreat Final Nirvana of the Buddha ('Maha-Parinibbana') | Vesak at Dhammagiri
Ajahn Dhammasiha offers reflections on the Final Parinibāana of the Lord Buddha on occasion of Vesak. He explains why the Buddha decided to spend his last…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsBhagava, Araham, Buddho - Recollection of the Buddha | Guided Buddhist Meditation | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri | Buddhanussati | Vesak
In this guided meditation, during the Vesak Full Moon program at Dhammagiri, Ajahn Dhammasiha uses the Mantra: "Bhagavā Araham Buddho - Buddho Araham Bhagavā"…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsThe Buddha's Great Renunciation | Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Dhammasiha
Ajahn Dhammasiha talks about the "Great Renunciation", how the Buddha left the pampered life as prince behind, and set out alone to find freedom from suffering…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsAJAHN KARUNIKO | Dhamma Discussion and Q&A at Dhammagiri
Venerable Ajahn Kāruṇiko has been a Bhikkhu for 37 years. He ordained at Cittaviveka Monastery as a disciple of Luang Por Sumedho in the early 80ies, and has…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsAJAHN KARUNIKO | The Refuge from Thinking: Body Awareness EdNormGMic
During his visit to Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage, Ajahn Kāruṇiko addresses a very common problem in meditation - too much thinking.Luang Por encourages us to…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsAJAHN KARUNIKO | GUIDED MEDITATION at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage
During his visit at Dhammagiri, Luang Por Kāruṇiko kindly agreed to lead a guided meditation for our regular Sunday afternoon program.He begins by reminding us…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsThe Chithurst Story: George Sharp's Commitment to Cittaviveka | Ajahn Dhammasiha
On occasion of Ajahn Karuniko's visit, Ajahn Dhammasiha talks about the foundation of Cittaviveka Monastery in 1979. Cittaviveka, in Sussex, England, is the…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsWe Have to Save Us Ourselves | Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Dhammasiha
"We ourselves have to be our own saviour, No one else can be our saviour. If we train ourselves well, We have found a Saviour that's hard to find." "Attā hi…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsBody Contemplation - Hair, Nails, Teeth, Skin | Ajahn Dhammasiha
Ajahn Dhammasiha responds to a question about the nature of the human body, and how to contemplate it. He brings up the first five mediation objects that are…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsLife Beyond Death | Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Dhammasiha
Ajahn Dhammasiha reminds us that death is not the end. We do not suddenly cease to exist at the moment of death.What we call 'mind', or 'consciousness', or…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsReviewing One's Meditation | Short Reflection by Ajahn Dhammasiha
Ajahn offers a short (11min) reflection on the theme of 'Paccavekkhana', reviewing one's own meditation.From time to time, we have to make our own meditation…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsAJAHN MONEYYO |32 Synonyms for Nibbana | ENGLISH SUTTA RECITATION:
Nibbāna is the unshakable liberation of the heart, when all desire, aversion and delusion have been completely and irreversibly abandoned. By this realisation…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsBenefits of Meditation and 5 Precepts | Ajahn Dhammasiha
A mother asks Ajahn Dhammasiha if he could explain the benefits of meditation to her kids.Ajahn explains that meditation ('bhāvanā') can provide us with the…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsBuddha Dhamma Points Directly to the Mind | Ajahn Dhammasiha
The normal tendency of the unenlightened mind is constantly directed outwards into the external world. The Dhamma of the Buddha points us in the opposite…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsDon't Run Out of Good Karma! | Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Dhammasiha
Most people are very careful that their mobile phone doesn't run out of battery. Or they worry that their Tesla is out of power before they reach the next…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsUnwavering Commitment to Non-Violence & Compassion | Ajahn Dhammasiha
When we see reports and videos of war and violence, we may experience feelings of helplessness that there's no possibility for us to stop all the carnage from…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsWise Media Consumption in Times of War & Disaster | Ajahn Dhammasiha
We have just experienced heavy flooding in Brisbane, and at the same time the war in Ukraine started. With twitter, facebook, TV and whole internet flooded by…
Dhammagiri Buddhist PodcastsThe Mind is Radiant, even if Clouded by Various Moods | Ajahn Dhammasiha
Brisbane has just experienced the most extreme rains event in decades, with more than 600 mm precipitation in three days! (For comparison, London receives…
Dhammagiri Buddhist Podcasts"Lost in the Fearful Flood, please point an Island out to Me" | Suttanipata #1092 f
As we have just experienced heavy flooding in Brisbane, Ajahn Dhammasiha discusses Suttanipāta Verses 1092 - 1095:[Kappa's question]Lost in the fearful flood…