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Ajahn Dhammasiha encourages us to connect with nature, and to contemplate the 4 Great Elements externally as we experience them in the natural environment.Earth Element (Hardness, Rocks, Stones, Sand, Feeling the Ground while Walking or Sitt
Ven Jinaratana There offers guidance how we can experience and contemplate the four elements ('Cātu-mahā-bhūtikā') in in our own bodies.Paṭhavī-dhātu = Earth Element /SolidityĀpo-dhātu = Water Element / LiquidityTejo-dhātu = Fire Element
In this sutta, the Buddha compares the work of a goldsmith to the work of a meditator trying to purify their mind.Both have to pay attention to 3 qualities at the appropriate time, without overdoing any of them:Calming the mind with samādhi
Bhante Jinaratana explains how we can starve the 5 hindrances ('anāhāra pañca-nīvaraṇa') in order to gradually weaken and overcome their obstructive influence on our mental development. Like all sankhāras, the five hindrances are conditioned, i
Ajahn Thee Sabbajayanto shares his experience of arriving in Australia at age 16 for school and further studies.He didn't know any English, and had to start learning it by 'being thrown in at the deep end'. Naturally, it wasn't easy, and altho
On occasion of Easter, Ajahn Dhammasiha talks about a subject that is common to virtually all religions: Loving Kindness.Loving Kindness, in Pali known as 'Mettā', is the intention of unconditional good will to all beings without exeception or
Ajahn Dhammasiha responds to a question on the meaning of Bhava Taṇhā & Vibhava Taṇhā.In the four Noble Truths, the Buddha explains three forms of craving (taṇhā):Sensual Craving (Kāma Taṇhā)Carving for Existence/Being/Becoming (Bhava Taṇ
For our Full Moon Program, a student group from University of Queensland ('UQBUDS') has joined with many interesting questions.Subjects brought up include:Anxiety about UncertaintyOverindulgence'Good' attachements?Benefits of Samatha
Ajahn Dhammasiha is asked about:Pariyatti = StudyPaṭipatti = PracticePativeda = RealizationHe offers reflections on this subject with an emphasis on the real meaning of 'study' as encouraged by the Buddha:Not just learning and intell
Ajahn Dhammasiha shares fond memories of one of his personal spiritual heros, who has strongly influenced his approach to Dhamma practice right at the start of his monastic life in Sri Lanka.He provides some background info about Ven. Nyanavi
After the meditation session, Ajahn Dhammasiha offers reflections on the realationship of Samatha/Samādhi (Calmness/Concentration) & Vipassana (Insight).After the samatha meditation has weakened the mental hindrances, and suffused our mind wit
Ajahn Dhammasiha is asked about the rules prohibiting shows, entertainments and music for monks and nuns; and how that would relate to lay life.What to do if we come back after a hard days work, and are feeling very tired - is it fine to indu
Luang Por Vajiro is asked how one can maintain motivation in one's daily Dhamma practice, without getting distracted by the numerous duties, responsibilities and issues inherent in lay life.Luang Por also responds to a variety of other questio
Ajahn Vajiro is asked what to do when we experience pain in the body while meditating: Should we pay attention to the pain, or should we just change posture to be comfortable again?From that, a lively Dhamma discussion develops about different
On the occasion of Māgha Puja 2024, Ajahn Vajiro shares from his experience living with Ajahn Chah in the early 1980ies. Luang Por Chah put strong emphasis on the Sangha doing work together, to maintain harmony in the community. Regular daily o
Luang Por Vajiro talks about 'Mindfulness of Breathing' (Ānāpāṇasati), and responds to questions from the audience, during his visit to Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage.Ven. Ajahn Vajiro was born in Malaysia in 1953 and has been a Buddhist monk fo
Ajahn Dhammasiha presents a short teaching of the Buddha explaining that Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha are supreme, and that those with faith/conviction in what is supreme will receive supreme results.Anguttara Nikāya/Numerical Discourses, Book of
One of the most eagerly anticipated fashion events of 2024 is going to take place during our Magha Puja Event at Dhammagiri 😉: We're launching our free distribution Dhammagiri T-Shirt! Ajahn Dhammasiha gives a little sneak preview of the shi
The best thing we can possibly do for the benefit of all other beings is to free our heart from greed, hatred and delusion, and realize Nibbāna.When we are generous, we generate good karma for ourselves, and at the same time others receive mat
Celebrating Chinese/Vietnamese New Year, everyone is usually hoping for good luck, health, long life, beauty, success and happiness for the new year.However, can we really achieve these things by means of blessings, auspicious times, fortune
Sunday evening Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Dhammasiha during his visit to Singapore at Wat Palelai.We can all relate to the problem of suffering, as we all know the experience of pain, frustration and hurt in our own heart. That's why the Buddha's te
The final goal of our practice, release, is not something that can be described in words, as it lies beyond the range of thoughts, perceptions and concepts. In fact, the final goal is to experience the complete cessation of thoughts and all oth
Lively Question and Answer session with Young Working Adults (DAYWA) in Singapore, Wat Palelai.Ajahn Dhammasiha responds to a range of questions:How to balance ambition and Dhamma practice? Dealing with LonelinessIs Travel good or bad
A guided Meditation for practicing mindfulness of breathing.More about Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage:https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsOur Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@dhammatalksatdhammagiri8724Our email Newsletter:
A guided meditation to develop compassion (Karunā).More about Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage:https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsOur Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@dhammatalksatdhammagiri8724Our email Newsletter:https://tin
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