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Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastFocus on the Process to Get the ResultsThis ovāda discusses setting goals and dealing with expectations of results in one's practice.2025-07-3115 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastOvercoming the Fear of RenunciationA Dhamma discussion based on the question...Do you ever feel fear from what the Buddha teaches? How long this has been going on, how many lives this ball has been picking up speed. How many times has it been slowed but never fully stopped, leading onto suffering for a long long time.I suppose that is the pessimistic view, one could also hold to that the ball has been slowing for a long time, and this life during a time of a Buddha's dispensation is one of the...2025-07-2424 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastCooling the WorldThe ovāda discusses how the world burns with passion at the eyes, ear, nose, tongue, body, and mind, and the importance of seeing the cooling of this passion as peace.2025-07-1716 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastDeepening the Perception of ImpermanenceA Dhamma discussion based on the question..."While practicing I believe I can sometimes glimpse the impermanent nature of all determinations. For example, I can establish my mind on the impermanence of the breath and recognize that the breath depends on the body as its necessary basis which is in itself also determined by consciousness and thus also impermanent and not worth holding onto. This principle can be extended to everything in experience like the aggregates and sense domains.What would be the reason that this is still something...2025-07-1112 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastAssociating With Solitary PlacesThis ovāda discusses how to associate with solitary places. It was given at the ancient monastery of Situl Pawa inside Yala National Park.2025-07-0408 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastWhat Observes Pressure and Its Abscence Is Not Supreme Peace | DiscussionA Dhamma discussion based on the question..."Is the mindfulness that recognizes the absence of pressure when it is absent, and the presence of pressure when it is present, without being deceived by it, that supreme peace? Or something moving in that direction?"Suttas Referenced: -MN 137 (Equanimity based on multiplicity)-MN 22 (Let go of what's not yours)-SN 51:15 (Four bases of psychic power, desire allayed through desire)Video Referenced:Away From...2025-06-2615 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastAll Beings Have the Same GoalThis ovāda discusses how all beings have happiness as their goal and gives some of the Buddha's strategies to achieve it.2025-06-1820 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastDid the Buddha Teach Intense Focus On a Single Object? | Sutta StudyThis video is a sutta study evaluating whether the meditation method of intense focus on a single object, such as the breath, is recommended by the Buddha.It is a follow-up to the video “Is Meditation Only for Stream Enterers or Those Who Are Close?” In particular, it builds on the points made in that video—that the Buddha did teach the Satipaṭṭhānas to laypeople, and breath meditation is part of that framework.2025-06-1333 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastWhen You Want to Meditate, Meditate. When You Don't Want to Meditate, MeditateThis Ovāda discusses how experienced practitioners can lose motivation in meditation and how to overcome it.2025-06-0615 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastIs Meditation Only For Stream Enterers or Those Who Are Close?A Dhamma discussion based on the question (condensed and paraphrased)...'Bhante, thank you for giving me the chance to clarify my thoughts in writing—it’s something I rarely do.When I refer to “‘the form (of the Satipatthanas) practiced’ today,” I mean the common methods most meditators now use, such as watching the breath for extended periods. I believe these approaches often address only the surface of suffering by temporarily “shutting down” the citta, rather than helping one truly understand and tame it through precepts and virtue first. As a result, som...2025-05-3032 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastA Secure RefugeThis ovāda discusses different levels of refuge and their effectiveness.2025-05-2117 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastBeyond the Allness of the All | DiscussionA Dhamma Discussion based on the question... "if thinking of samsara as a process or activity; is nibanna the only process or possibility other than samsara? I'm trying to understand nibanna and whether it is an eternal, unchanging state of peaceful existence, or an eternal state of nothingness. If it's not either of these things, what else is it? And specifically, I'm trying to make sense of what happens to an arahant after death of the body."2025-05-1521 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastTwo Pillars of PracticeThis ovāda discusses the role of effort and endurance as foundational elements of practice.2025-05-0822 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastMemories in MeditationA Dhamma discussion based on the question... "Often during meditation, I continuously experience a dreamy type of state when old memories become vivid and captivating. There is a level of comfort and warmth to this, but also some unease as I feel it's a distraction from my main object. I do my best to pull my mind out of these experiences, but they usually continue to come back moments later within the same sitting session. I've noticed that the less "rote" of a meditation technique I'm using, the less this occurs. But even with something like breath meditation when my...2025-05-0114 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastInto the MistThis ovāda discusses the way that calm can arises if one perseveres beyond agitation in one's practice. It discusses how to see patterns in what gives rise to states of calm vs states of agitation. It also discusses how to use that knowledge to gain the confidence to step forward in one's practice and into the unknown.2025-04-2418 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā Podcast'Bliss' Is Not a Sensual PleasureA Dhamma discussion based on the question... "I'm curious to confirm if the bliss referred to (as that which may lie behind the perception of mind), is that which is referred to in the Pali as *piti*. Often the English term "bliss" may be generally (mis)interpreted as intensely pleasurable feeling, like some hugely pleasant esctatic sensation.....perhaps like an overwhelmingly pleasant and long lasting dopamine rush. If intensely pleasurable sensations such as this arise in meditation, I understand this is not the same 'bliss' to which is referred to as that which may lie behind the perception of mind...2025-04-1716 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastThis is The Path to PurityAn ovāda based on the Dhammapada verse: All compounded things are impermanent When with wisdom this is seen (One) develops dispassion for the world This is the path to purity 2025-04-1020 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastBreath Meditation —Discernment and InsightA Dhamma discussion based on the question... "Bhante, can you please explain how anapanasati can develop insight or discernment, or to removal of the defilements? Do you think that the modern variations of mindfulness of breathing can lead to the same "great fruits and great benefits" as how the Buddha taught it?"2025-04-1020 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastNot a Simple FrameworkThis ovāda discusses how overly-simplified and pre-planned paths of practice can be a hindrance 2025-03-2619 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastWhen to Change From Mettā to AsubaA Dhamma discussion based on the question... "How do you balance practicing metta and asubha meditation?"2025-03-2217 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastGathering the Strands TogetherThe ovāda touches on the extraordinary accomplishments of the foreign monks of the Island Hermitage in Sri Lanka. Using their examples, It discusses how practice can become powerful when all the aspects of life become turned towards the Dhamma.2025-03-1319 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastPracticing With DoubtA Dhamma discussion based on the question... "I have a question about doubt in the practice. When I first started practicing I was quite enamored with (a certain monk's) work. I still am to a degree but after learning about the conflict of views between him and (another monk) in regards to ... "not self strategy". This back and forth writing of essays refuting each other's views has created a lot of doubt in my own practice. I am just curious how you deal with your own doubt in the practice in this day and age where there is no longer...2025-03-0420 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastWatch, Wait, DiscoverThis ovāda discusses the role of patience, balance, and investigation in Buddhist practice.2025-02-2716 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastStrategies for AngerA Dhamma discussion based on the question... "I am struggling to control my anger in certain circumstances. I am able to control most of the time, however when certain situations arise in the family sometimes it becomes hard and I lose my temper. Despite my efforts in meditation, I feel like I have made little progress in this aspect of reducing anger. I would like some practical advice on how can I train my mind to remain calm and not let anger persuade me in difficult family circumstances. Thank You Venerable for your guidance 🙏🏼... Regarding this, I was under the impres...2025-02-1917 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastA Road Beyond SeparationThis ovāda discusses the five topics for frequent recollection. In particular, it focuses on the reflection: "All that is mine, beloved, and pleasing will become otherwise; it will become separated from me." It explores how contemplating separation can serve as a path that leads beyond separation.2025-02-1419 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastIs There a Significance to Dreams?A Dhamma discussion based on the question... "I wanted to share something interesting that happened and ask for clarifications. "Recently I've been having lots of dreams where in the dream I am doing chanting, meditating and in one dream I was paying respects to (a Venerable)... In another dream, I dreamt about another Buddhist monk from Romania... The dreams were very clear, detailed and I can remember them exactly which doesn't happen with me with other dreams. "Yesterday, a Venerable from a temple that I visited in North Italy in 2021 messaged me... interestingly just last week I was thinking to...2025-02-0424 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastIntense, Focused Effort Leads to Peace and EaseThis ovāda discusses the seeming paradox of how the intense application of effort in practice can lead to almost immediate peace and ease.2025-01-3023 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastExtreme Left-Wing Buddhism?Dhamma discussion based on the question... "I’ve recently come across a post by (a Venerable)... that has raised some concerns for me. In the post, he describes a growing “ultra-right extremist Buddhism” and characterizes a broad range of views—including "incel culture, anti-feminism, vaccine skepticism, fans of Jordan Peterson, opposition to bhikkhuni ordination, transphobia, homophobia, and climate change denial"—as part of this trend. He also criticizes the idea that Buddhists should focus solely on the Dhamma and avoid worldly concerns, labeling this perspective “elevationism” and equating it with covert support for right-wing ideologies. ... This raises a question for me: is such a...2025-01-2433 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastDelight in Non-Expansion | OvādaThis ovāda discusses the importance of staying in the present moment to give strength to one's practice.2025-01-1612 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastOvercoming Arrogance and ConceitA Dhamma discussion based on the questions... 1. How do you get rid of arrogance? 2. How can you practice to be more humble? 3. How can you avoid feeling condescending toward people who are less spiritual?2025-01-1024 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastConcentration and UnderstandingThis talk discusses the ways in which concentration and insight practices complement one another and when to switch between them 2025-01-0414 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastBeyond Arising and Passing AwayA Dhamma discussion based on the question (paraphrased)... "I've had an experience where I just see things arising and passing away, but I don't know how to cross beyond that. Do you have any advice?"2024-12-2816 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastGoodness is More Powerful Than EvilThis ovāda discusses the importance of staying with goodness during difficult times 2024-12-2026 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastThemes of the Mind | DiscussionA Dhamma discussion based on the questions... What is the citta nimitta? What are nimittas in general?2024-12-1212 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastSolutions Through SpontaneityThis ovāda discusses the importance of spontaneity in developing the Buddhist path 2024-12-0730 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastThe Paradox of ConsumptionA Dhamma Discussion based on the question... "Something that I have struggled with for many years is the way practice bears so much fruit. The more... meditation I do the more energy and good ideas and better relationships I have get me caught up in the world, it can be a bit of a vicious cycle. Do you have any advice on how to balance practice with the energy for the world that it brings?"2024-11-2719 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastOnly Non-Hate Dispels HateThis ovāda discusses how hatred arises in individuals, groups, and society. It explores the negative consequences of hatred and examines the benefits of seeking and practicing ways to escape it.2024-11-2120 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastOn SamvegaA Dhamma discussion based on the following questions (paraphrased)... What is the role of Samvega? Terror. Is that always a bad thing? Should one go towards it or should one go against it if one feels depression, despair, or terror?2024-11-1416 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastA Warrior's Right View | OvādaThis ovāda describes the cultivation of right view as something more than just the development of overt philosophies through thinking and pre-planning. It also emphasizes the more subtle levels of right view that one needs to cultivate by experimenting and training the mind to confront the defilements that cause suffering in real time. This is "right view of a warrior".2024-11-0808 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastKamma and Free Will | DiscussionA Dhamma discussion revolving around kamma, free will, and determinism.2024-11-0821 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastA Moment to Be RememberedThis ovāda uses refers to suttas and to living traditons to discuss how the fruit of stream entry is a sudden occurrence that leaves a lasting impression on the mind. It contrasts this with a trend in modern Western Buddhism in which the fruit of stream entry is presented as something gradual and almost indiscernible. -AN 3:12 -- To Be Remembered 2024-10-2525 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastConscious of ConsciousnessA Dhamma discussion based on the topic (paraphrased): "I was discussing with my mother about the impermanence of the five khandhas. She could see how each of them were impermanent, except for consciousness. What proof is there, for example, that there isn't some little man hiding behind, in the mind, and observing everything? How can one contemplate consciousness as impermanent, since it's consciousness that observes? Do you have any advice on how I could answer her Bhante?"2024-10-1913 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastDon't Eat InspirationThis ovāda discusses the purpose one should have in meeting inspiring monks. It discusses how one should seek to meet inspiring figures to take on their good qualities. One shouldn't seek to meet them just to feel inspired.2024-10-1218 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastTaking Birth to Practice | DiscussionA Dhamma discussion based on the question... "Could you please say something about the preciousness of human rebirth. According to the scriptures it is very rare to be born in the human realm and we are very fortunate to be so. What are the causes of such a rebirth and what should we do to ensure that if we don’t reach awakening in this life, to be reborn again into the human realm."2024-10-0217 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastResilience Through Two Types of FaithThis ovāda discusses developing resilience by cultivating both rational and intuitive faith.2024-09-2812 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastPracticing to Abandon the Khandas in the PresentA Dhamma discussion based on the question (punctuation and line breaks added)... Bhagyawathun Wahansa said, "Let go of the past—because it has already happened. Let go of the future—since it has not yet arrived and is full of uncertainty." So, this means we only have the present moment to come to and practice Dhamma (Sutha, Dhatha, Wachasa Parichitha). And also, Bhagyawathun Wahanse said, "Sankiththena Pancha Upadanskandha Dukka." So, this means I only have this exact present moment to have awabodhaya about Pancha Upadanskandha. So Bhanthe, I would like to know how one should look at Pancha Upadanskandha in the...2024-09-2024 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastTrue and Right | OvādaThis ovāda explores the practice of finding balance and skillfulness in various situations. It discusses how to navigate the intersection of what's right—the rules and guidelines that apply in a given context—with what's true -- the broader principles of the Dhamma.2024-09-1214 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastDoes Suffering Come From Resistance? | DiscussionA Dhamma discussion based on the question (paraphrased)... 'Suffering is an underlying attitude of resistance to the way things are / wanting things to be different which again leads to disappointment, frustration, more bad feeling?2024-09-0919 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastStilling the Background | OvādaOur life is made up of many moments that lend significance and give us a sense of time. These milestones can include things like the first day of school, winning an award, getting a first job, receiving a promotion, getting married, and so on. These events and their significance form what we might call the background of our life. However, when a person begins to practice the Dhamma and devotes more of their time to meditation, the things that lead up to these small milestones—such as parties, the development of relationships, etc.—start to fade away. As this happens, our...2024-08-3014 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastGradual Renunciation for LaypeopleA Dhamma discussion based on the question (paraphrased)... 'How can I see clearly which lifestyle or hobbies or engagement as a lay person is not harming to others or oneself on a very subtle level?'2024-08-2219 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastMeditation SurgeryThis ovāda compares 'bhava' or 'becoming' to a cyst. It’s something that starts small but grows and spreads. This is one of the meanings of the word 'papancha'—expansion or proliferation. In our meditation practice, we sometimes need to act like surgeons, removing the cyst of becoming. We take out what is harmful and leave behind what is good. Ultimately, however, our skills as surgeons must lead us to remove all forms of becoming to discover something beyond.2024-08-1312 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastLest We Forget: The Disappearance of Arahantship in Ancient Sri LankaIn Sri Lanka, there is a strong cultural memory of the existence of large numbers of arahants. There is a folk tale that so many arahants used to fly through the sky at a monastery in the south of Sri Lanka that farmers found it hard to grow crops in the vicinity. The existence of large numbers of Sinhalese arahants is now a thing of the past. What caused the loss of living arahants in ancient Sri Lanka? What can we do to prevent such a thing from happening again in the future? In this session, we will explore these...2024-07-271h 27

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastAway From the Source: A History of the Disappearance of Buddhism in Ancient IndiaIndia was the birthplace of the Buddha. It gave rise to the Buddhist religion. The Buddha and his greatest disciples lived and taught there. How did Buddhism disappear from its homeland? What can we learn from Buddhsim's fate in India? In this talk, we will explore these questions to find out what lessons history holds for our own practice.2024-07-271h 16

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastPainful Practice | OvādaIn some cases, one needs to practice with difficulty in order to progress. In fact, these situations can be among the most important for advancement in the path. However, it's important to know the difference between practice that is painful and advancing, and practice that is painful and heading towards an injury. In this discussion, we address some of the issues around progressing with pain.2024-07-2716 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastA Path of RenunciationThe Buddha taught a path of renunciation. To create space in the mind, one must give things up. To achieve the highest goals of one's practice, one must be prepared to relinquish everything.2024-07-131h 32

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastA Penetrative Path | DiscussionA Dhamma discussion with the Dhamma Vijaya community, given on the weekend of Poson Poya in Sydney, Australia.2024-06-261h 55

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastDeveloping the Paramis | DiscussionA Dhamma discussion based on the question .. "How should one practice the Paramis ( also a way to develop wholesome mind states I would think). Should one concentrate on a few of them and develop say a couple throughout life or try and fulfill all ten of them in one go. I like to practice dana and mettā, which resonates with me."2024-06-1814 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastTwo Types of EffortThis ovāda discusses how practice can build through consistent effort. At a certain point, however, acute effort may be required. If one puts forth intense effort at the right times, one can gain significant breakthroughs in one's practice.2024-06-1210 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastApplying the Four Noble Truths | DiscussionA Dhamma discussion based on the question (paraphrased)... "How does the intellectual framework of the Four Noble Truths apply to practice?'2024-06-0518 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastTotal War | OvādaThis ovāda compares the use of different meditative strategies to different types of warfare. In particular it contrasts, meditation techniques and stately warfare with rules, with total warfare and the skills that experienced meditators are required to develop.2024-05-2912 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastBest Ways to Give | DiscussionA Dhamma discussion based on the question (paraphrased)... "What's the best way to give dāna?"2024-05-2511 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastBalanced Contentment | OvādaThis ovāda discusses the importance of developing contentment in a balanced way 2024-05-1417 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastFear of Ghosts | DiscussionA Dhamma discussion based on the question (paraphrased) ... "How can I overcome a fear of ghosts?"2024-05-0921 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastRight Association | OvādaThis ovāda discussion the importance of associating with others to develop a lifestyle.2024-05-0214 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastRight Place, Right PracticeThis talk discusses finding a good place to practice and the qualities one should aim to develop in going there 2024-04-2414 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastStrategies for AnxietyA Dhamma discussion based on the question... "How does one discern when to listen to those (anxious) thoughts, and when to just ignore them. For there may be instances that require one to act on those thoughts. So in a way, it becomes a fear of not making the right decision in regards to those thoughts."2024-04-2420 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastStopping Dangerous Slides in Mental HealthA discussion based on the question (paraphrased and generalized)... 'How do I stop escalating negative mental behaviors from tipping over to the point where they make it hard to function?'2024-04-0919 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastTackling Big Messes | OvadaThis ovāda discusses strategies for taking on the larger dirty areas in one's mind 2024-04-0218 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastPracticing With Pain | DiscussionA Dhamma discussion based on the question... "How can we be more aware of identifying with thoughts of me and mine when the body is experiencing chronic pain that is crippling and then adds more pain (2nd arrow).? I do practice when calm, but some days the entire body starts up and the mind melts down, gets hijacked." For an authoritative talk on practicing with pain, see the talk 'Arahattamagga' in the link below... https://forestdhamma.org/ebooks/english/pdf/Arahattamagga_-_Arahattaphala.pdf For an excellent talk on practicing with pain see: https://youtu.be/UlWrEW5LlD0?si=bEQqQtWV6...2024-03-2516 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastSo the Dhamma Might Last | OvādaThis ovāda discusses some of the historical trends that led to the decline of Buddhism in India. It discusses some of the causes of this decline and how we can abandon them in our own practice.2024-03-1730 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastQuestionable Ultimate Reality | DiscussionA Dhamma discussion based on the question... "Would it be possible to talk about Buddhism's conventional and ultimate truths? "As I understand it, conventional truth is how most people experience the world, and the ultimate truth is seen when doing correct Vipassana meditation. And practitioners well versed in Abhidhamma will understand between the two truths. I sometimes use the Mahasi method (noting thoughts, sensations, etc.) when doing insight meditation, but I find my mind to be a little unruly. However, there are the rare exceptions of mental clarity, which encourages me to continue."2024-03-1131 min

The Conscious PerspectiveThe Buddhist Path of Practice with Bhante Joe | The Conscious Perspective [#209]Bhante Joe is the creator of Dhamma Vinaya Patipada where he produces insightful dhamma talks and teachings for anyone on The Path. Bhante's Links: https://linktr.ee/dhamma.vinaya.patipada 2024-03-071h 01

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastDifficult Places to Exercise | OvādaThis ovāda discusses the importance of developing in areas that are difficult. Areas of weakness can remain hidden. However, sometimes slight, changes in circumstances bring them to light. It can be important to practice in ways such that expose one's weaknessess, so they can be overcome.2024-03-0312 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastDiversifying the Risk of WorkA Dhamma discussion based on the question (paraphrased and generalized)... "I realize how attached I am to my work. I need it for income, but would like to approach it differently. Do you have any advice?"2024-02-2711 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastExamining Delusion | OvādaThis ovāda discusses some of the ways delusion can arise. It also provides strategies for countering delusion.2024-02-1915 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastMaintaining Health Over Longer Practice Periods | DiscussionA Dhamma discussion based on the question (paraphrased).. "These days, there's a lot of talk about how the mind and body are interconnected, and a healthy body leads to a healthy mind. If you're sitting in meditationfor seven or eight hours a day, how do you maintain your health?"2024-02-1113 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastOvāda -- Navigating the Human ElementThis ovāda discussed how, although meditation is primarily internal, practicing also requires us to navigate the human element. It discusses some of the reasons the human element is important and gives some strategies for navigating it.2024-02-0419 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastDiscussion -- Flight or Fight From OverconsumptionA Dhamma discussion based on the question... "May I request for a Dhamma talk on cultivating wholesome mind states, especially for times when the senses are overloaded like in public, mecia etc when the nervous system is hijacked and Sati is present (due to practice) however the body is in the modes if the animal either defending or escaping, how to cultivate the truth of Dukkha in times of of quiet for times of disquiet, please?"2024-01-2818 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastOvāda -- Like There's No TomorrowThis ovāda emphasizes using the perception of impermanence to spur one on, even when situations are difficult 2024-01-2111 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastBlockages for Long-Term MeditatorsA Dhamma discussion based on the question... (I)t seems to me, the more I sit the less concentrated I am. And, while I 'know' a number of strategies, I sometimes feel as though I cannot access them? The landscape becomes quite flat, and my body feels quite agitated. I am wondering if you might offer a suggestion?2024-01-1314 min

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastObjects of Development -- The Buddha's Meditation Teachings | Bhante JoeA Dhamma talk with Dhammadharani on the Buddha's meditation objects and their use. https://www.facebook.com/dhammadharanii?mibextid=ZbWKwL 2024-01-051h 30

Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā PodcastDiscussion -- Ignorance, Wisdom and Liberating InsightA Dhamma discussion based on the question (paraphrased)... "It's said that craving is the cause of suffering and ignorance is behind craving. What does that mean?... What is wisdom and what is liberating insight?"2024-01-0415 min

Finding Perspective PodcastLeaving University to Become a Practicing MonkIn this episode Kapil sits down with Bhante Joe. Bhante Joe is a practicing Buddhist monk who is based out of the Toronto, Canada area. Bhante Joe was once a business student at Ryerson University, but as time went on he decided that his life had a different purpose. He embarked on a new path, and trained to become a monk, and was eventually ordained. In this interview Bhante Joe talks about becoming a monk, teachings that he has learned along his journey, and more!2021-02-081h 16

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