Be a Refuge Unto Yourself

Based on faith one may ask for success in various things. However, the Buddha taught that all phenomena arise based on causes. Therefore, whether in worldly activities or Dhamma, one needs to put in the appropriate causes in order to gain success. Throug

An episode of the Ajahn Anan Podcast podcast, hosted by Ajahn Anan Akiñcano, titled "Be a Refuge Unto Yourself" was published on July 2, 2021 and runs 42 minutes.

July 2, 2021 ·42m · Ajahn Anan Podcast

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Based on faith one may ask for success in various things. However, the Buddha taught that all phenomena arise based on causes. Therefore, whether in worldly activities or Dhamma, one needs to put in the appropriate causes in order to gain success. Through the path of sila, samadhi and panna, we can succeed in the practice and know the Dhamma for ourselves, realizing true refuge in our own hearts. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email [email protected] for the link. Daily live sessions at 7pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

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Based on faith one may ask for success in various things. However, the Buddha taught that all phenomena arise based on causes. Therefore, whether in worldly activities or Dhamma, one needs to put in the appropriate causes in order to gain success. Through the path of sila, samadhi and panna, we can succeed in the practice and know the Dhamma for ourselves, realizing true refuge in our own hearts. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email [email protected] for the link. Daily live sessions at 7pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

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