Sutta Meditation Series

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.This is a recording of a half-day Dhamma Program held with a group of kalyanamittas back in June 2025.We meditated on the 16 mental stains covered in the Vatthupama Sutta (MN7), and ended with a a shorter (steps 1 to 7) guided metta meditation using the Karaniymetta Sutta (Snp 1.8).Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.This is the second Dhamma session on "The Great Dhamma Inquiry" between Venerable Sāriputta and Venerable Mahā Koṭṭhita. This session was conducted via zoom. Venerable Mahā Koṭṭhita is the questioner (pucchaka) and Venerable Sāriputta is the clarifier (vissajjaka) as they weave through many important areas of Dhamma. At the heart of this teaching is the four noble truths.In this session we examine a further 11 questions out of 34 in this sutta, covering 4 out of the 11 subject areas. This session mainly focused on existence, first jhana, five faculties and vital formations.The video is available on the Sutta Meditation Series YT channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SahofEzsBSQBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.This is the Dhamma session on "The Great Dhamma Inquiry" between Venerable Sāriputta and Venerable Mahā Koṭṭhita. This session was conducted via zoom. Venerable Mahā Koṭṭhita is the questioner (pucchaka) and Venerable Sāriputta is the clarifier (vissajjaka) as they weave through many important areas of Dhamma. At the heart of this teaching is the four noble truths.In this session we examine 13 questions out of 34 in this sutta, covering 5 out of the 11 subject areas. This session mainly focused on wisdom, consciousness, feeling, perception, right view and knowable by the mind alone.Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.This is the Dhamma session on "Developing an Unblemished Mind", which was was conducted via zoom. We deep-dive into Venerable Sāriputta and Venerable MahāMoggallāna’s teaching in the Anaṅgaṇa Sutta (MN 5). In this teaching, Venerable Sāriputta spoke of four persons - with and without blemishes and knowing it and not knowing it - explaining which were called inferior and superior using a simile of a bronze dish. He then gives a masterclass on evil, unwholesome wishes associated with anger and bitterness as blemishes, with some powerful similes to help us understand how to develop an unblemished mind.And Venerable MahāMoggallāna contributes as the questioner to Venerable Sāriputta's clarifier in this teaching, as well as providing a comprehensive summary at the end rejoicing in Venerable Sāriputta's instruction to the bhikkhus.Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series PodcastThis is the Dhamma talk with Metta Centre (SYD) on "The Buddha's Antidote for War". This session was conducted via zoom on 18 August 2025.Whether we find ourselves heading towards the next world war, or getting into physical fights, or an online battle infused with hate speech, or even verbal sparring with colleagues, friends or family, or simply the war that goes on in our mind, the Buddha has the antidote for all wars. In this session, we will look at what war means in the context of the Buddha's teachings, the challenges of getting pulled into different kinds of wars (in body, speech and mind), and explore the Buddha's antidote for all wars, which starts with the supramundane practice of loving kindness based on the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8).Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai**The full Dhamma session with Q&A will be published to Metta Centre's YT channel**https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series PodcastThis is the Dhamma talk with Metta Centre (SYD) on "Why we should become skilled in the ways of our own mind". This session was conducted via zoom. Drawing from the Sacitta Sutta (AN 10.51), we will examine the Buddha's teaching on how to become skilled in the ways or nature of our own mind. The Buddha taught to train our minds as if our clothes or head were on fire. Through this, and another simile, he highlighted the benefit of regular self-examination towards abandoning unskilled states and developing skilled states of the mind. In this session, we will explore how we can apply this powerful teaching, which helps us to establish contemplation of the mind, undertake noble washing and activate the noble eightfold path.Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai**The full Dhamma session with Q&A will be published to Metta Centre's YT channel**https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.A recent Dhamma session on deepening our practice of the Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7) with a focus on two insight pathways (links). References are made to the Noble Eightfold Path, development of the brahmaviharas, bases of spiritual power and enlightenment factors and further advice on development of this sutta meditation.*There are 2 short meditations in this session.The YT video can be accessed here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_eeRh1KkQsBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.A recent Dhamma session via zoom on instructions to meditate on the Noble Eightfold Path with the Samādhi-bhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5).Bohoma pin (much merit) to the kalyanamitta who kindly sent the recording.Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.A recent Dhamma session on how to meditate on the Buddha's simile of the cloth in the Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7), also referred to as the Vattha Sutta . References are made to the Noble Eightfold Path, stream entry and advice on development of this sutta meditation.Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseriesMettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon.In this session, we continue to examine the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54)*and the Buddha's instructions on how to develop liberation of the mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti) and mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others.These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome.These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.For all enquiries - [email protected] of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseriesMettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon.In this session, we continue to examine the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54)*and the Buddha's instructions on how to develop liberation of the mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti) and mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others.— Timestamp — 00:00 Mettā Lab - 29 March 202502:09 How to get the best out this session05:33 Brief summary of where we've got to in our slow sessions09:04 Recap of the meditation to reach liberation of the mind by loving kindness33:45 Short meditation on liberation of the mind by loving kindness48:58 Recap of how we fortify liberation of the mind by loving kindness by the seven factors of enlightenment57:08 Development of noble supernormal power or potency (ariya iddhi)1:32:47 Venerable Sariputta's noble power and taking him as a role model for mindfulness regarding the body and giving up the obsession with anger or ill will.1:51:27 Comments on next session1:52:55 Sharing the merit and blessingsThese are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome.To watch the YouTube livestream - https://youtube.com/live/B1CVlrO_cQYThese are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.For all enquiries - [email protected] of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.A short extract or audio clip from a recent Dhamma Half-Day Program, held on 17 March 2025, where we intensely developed sutta meditations to understand the Physical Nutriment (form). This short audio clip serves as an encouragement to anyone developing the insight pathways or sutta meditations following the Buddha's instructions.External challenges are usually obvious, but what is less apparent is how we self-sabotage ourselves when it comes to developing or meditating on the Buddha's instructions.Take what is useful. Theruwan saranai. Blessings of the Triple Gem.To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected] of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseriesMettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon.In this session, we continue to examine the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54)*and the Buddha's instructions on how to develop liberation of the mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti) and mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others.— Timestamp — 00:00 Mettā Lab - 22 March 202501:38 How to get the best out this session04:42 Recap of Buddha's words on what should be asked with respect to liberation of the mind by loving kindness when asked about differences in this teaching08:25 Similarities in the way Buddha answers when asked about the difference in teachings on five hindrances and the seven factors of enlightenment10:51 What is liberation of the mind by loving kindness?12:34 Buddha's words on how liberation of the mind by loving kindness is developed13:44 Why are the factors of enlightenment needed?21:02 Noble eightfold path becomes noble tenfold path23:27 What does it mean "based on seclusion, dispassion and cessation, maturing in release"?27:21 How do we develop the liberation of the mind by loving kindness starting with painful practice with slow realisation and then contemplating impermanence?59:26 Circling back to explain how we arouse and develop the enlightenment factors as part of developing this insight pathway01:16:19 How liberation of the mind by loving kindness is fortified by the seven factor so enlightenment01:34:26 Comments on next session01:35:08 Sharing the merit and blessingsThese are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome.To watch the YouTube livestream - https://youtube.com/live/cZ-R61RLjrEThese are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.For all enquiries - [email protected] of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseriesMettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon.In this session, we begin to examine the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54)*and the Buddha's instructions on how to develop liberation of the mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti) and mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others.— Timestamp — 00:00 Mettā Lab - 15 March 202501:53 How to get the best out this session04:32 Short meditation: loving kindness (mettā)14:18 Sutta Architecture: Mettāsahagata Sutta 18:02 Begin our "deep dive" into Mettāsahagata Sutta 24:26 What is liberation of the mind by loving kindness?29:07 Why should we develop liberation of the mind by loving kindness?52:04 "You should train yourselves thus"59:42 Encouragement for Metta Sutta (AN 8.1)1:01:09 Comments on next session and Sharing the merit and blessingsThese are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome.To watch the YouTube livestream - https://youtube.com/live/FfNuoDTvqzoThese are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.For all enquiries - [email protected] of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseriesMettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon.In this session, we recap the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation which culminates in immeasurable mettā, and Q&A on this insight pathway.— Timestamp — 00:00 Mettā Lab - 8 March 202504:18 Start of session06:19 How to get the best out this session08:39 First Profitable Direction & Noble Eightfold Path 11:17 First Unprofitable Direction14:55 Recap of the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation 50:42 Short meditation on Karaṇīyametta Sutta1:02:37 Question on why it's easier to meditate on the unprofitable directions over the profitable directions1:14:26 Question on struggles with illness and having challenges to cultivating metta, despite earlier easeful practice1:25:22 Question on forgetting steps halfway through the meditation1:26:54 Question on developing the asubha meditation and not finishing with loving kindness1:29:53 Question on certain key points in the meditation associated with higher concentration1:35:07 Comments on next session and Sharing the merit and blessingsNext session, we will start to examine and practise the Buddha's instructions on (3) how to develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti)These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.*Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome.*To watch the YouTube livestream - https://youtube.com/live/7bIiAeV1sRgFor all enquiries - [email protected] of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseriesMettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. We recommence Metta Lab with a recap of Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8), and Q&A on this insight pathway.— Timestamp — 00:00 Mettā Lab - 1 March 202500:11 Start of session00:40 What to expect over the next few Metta Labs07:00 How to get the best out this session11:10 Recap of Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) insight pathway46:02 Short meditation on Karaṇīyametta Sutta55:26 Question whether it is okay not to strictly follow the insight pathway1:10:39 Question on past memories of people doing wrong (to us) arising in our metta meditation1:16:55 Question on taking sides in a dispute due to moral righteousness, while acknowledging there's a hole in the metta bucket.1:26:57 Question on after developing loving kindness, how to sustain it.1:37:10 What we'll cover in our next Metta Lab1:38:08 Sharing the merit and blessingsFollowing the next recap session, we will start to examine and practise the Buddha's instructions on (3) how to develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti)These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.*Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome.*To watch the YouTube livestream - https://youtube.com/live/jgZ9CuNisuwFor all enquiries - [email protected] of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.An opportunity to come together to hear the Buddha's words and practice on the second uposatha of 2025. In this session, we examine and practice the teaching given by Venerable Sāriputta in the Dutiyaāghātapaṭivinaya Sutta (AN 5.162) on removing anger or resentment.*the five 5min meditation periods have been included*The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/2t927zewBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.We continue our Profitable Perceptions Series with Part VII: Perception of not self in what is suffering (dukkhe anattasaññā) explained in the Dutiyasaññā Sutta (AN 7.49). * Please note this is part of an insight pathway we develop by applying this particular sequence of profitable perceptions from the Buddha. So how we develop the perception of not self in what is suffering is finely tuned to what we have already developed in the earlier profitable perceptions, as well as how it is framed with developing a mind devoid of I-making, mine-making, and conceit regarding this conscious body and all external objects. Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to:— Rāgapeyyāla (AN 7.615-1124)— Samādhi-bhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5)— Ānanda Sutta (SN 22.159) — Anusaya Sutta (SN 18.21)— Apagata Sutta (SN 18.22)— Ānanda Sutta (AN 3.32) — Khema Sutta (AN 6.49)— Petakopadesa (Pe 5, 6, 8)— Nettipakarana (Ne 21)— Chachakka Sutta (MN 148)The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1rtNx49G4wBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.A very impromptu opportunity to come together to catch up on updates and hear the Buddha's words and practice the Samādhi-bhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5) on the first uposatha of 2025.*short meditation periods have been removed*The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/2u5nt8dnBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.A short extract from the FULL Dhamma live session on "The Buddha's advice on meditation practice for busy people" based on the Mahānāma Sutta (AN 11.11) on 20 July 2024.This extract is the explanation of the EIGHT DIRECTIONS that makes the Buddha the "unsurpassed trainer of persons to be tamed" or in pali "anuttaro purisadammasārathi".When we develop these eight directions, we see through the gross and subtle things that we attached to that bind us to suffering. We have learned most of this Dhamma through our sutta meditations in order to train. And by developing in these eight directions, we sharpen our spiritual faculties and would naturally incline towards Nibbana as our goal and Nibbana as our object.For the FULL Dhamma session - https://t.ly/j504j (video) OR https://t.ly/AyXKt (audio)To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected] of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.A short extract from the FULL Dhamma session on "The Third Doorway to Nibbana" or Pleasant Practice with Slow Realisation on 5 October 2023.This extract is a brief explanation on the contemplation of mind (cittānupassanā), which is the third establishment of mindfulness as set out by the Buddha in the Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta (MN 10). The Buddha encouraged us to contemplate the mind as mind. It is fundamentally about understanding our mind states - how they come to arise and how they pass away. We have already learned enough from our sutta meditations to understand how to develop this practice. When we establish mindfulness regarding the mind and insight into the true nature of the mind, we would not cling to the mind.I referred to this Dhamma part in our recent live session on "How to be the best among the best" based on the Sekha-paṭipadā Sutta (MN 53), when we examined the good quality of mindfulness (one of the 15 caranadhamma) in the trainee's path of practice.For the FULL Dhamma session on the Third Doorway to Nibbana - https://tinyurl.com/yu52259m (video) or https://tinyurl.com/yem5zr2c (audio)To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected] of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.In this livestream Dhamma session on Binara full moon poya, we examine the "HOW TO BE THE BEST OF THE BEST" based on the Venerable Ānanda's teaching in the Sekha-paṭipadā Sutta (MN 53).We begin with the verse: “The ruling elite is the best among people For those whose standard is the clan, But one accomplished in knowledge and conduct Is best among devas and humans.”and examine the full teaching in the Sekha-paṭipadā Sutta (MN 53) on a trainee's mode of practice to be accomplished in knowledge and conduct (vijjācaraṇasampanno), in other words "the best among the best".― TIMESTAMPS ―00:00 How to be the best among the best03:16 Homage to the Triple Gem03:37 What we'll cover04:45 How to get the best out of this session06:28 Verse uttered by Brahmā Sanaṅkumara11:55 Why is this teaching beneficial?14:12 Overview of the Sekha-paṭipadā Sutta15:56 Who is a trainee (sekha)?22:32 Introduction to the discourse25:51 Perfect in true knowledge (3) and conduct (15)30:26 Possessed of virtue (sīlasampanno)39:50 Guards the doors to the sense faculties (indriyesu guttadvāro)48:02 Moderate in eating (bhojane mattaññū) 57:37 Devoted to wakefulness (jāgariyaṁ anuyutto) 01:08:27 Intro to the seven good qualities 01:09:20 The Buddha's simile of the citadel01:11:28 Conviction (saddho) 01:24:00 (Moral) Shame (hirimā)01:32:50 Fear of wrongdoing (ottappī)01:42:35 Learned (heard) much (bahussuto) 01:53:55 Energetic (āraddhavīriyo)02:03:07 Mindfulness (satimā) 02:15:53 Wise (paññavā)02:23:29 The Four Jhanas (catunnaṁ jhānānaṁ) 02:32:11 Simile of the hen with eggs02:34:00 First True Knowledge02:37:03 Second True Knowledge02:41:38 Third True Knowledge02:57:47 Sharing the merit and blessings**Much merit (bohoma pin) to the person who requested this sutta**The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://t.ly/7JfIyBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this livestream Dhamma session on Esala full moon poya, we examine the "BUDDHA'S ADVICE ON MEDITATION PRACTICE FOR BUSY PEOPLE" based on the Buddha's teaching in the Mahānāma Sutta (AN 11.11). In this session: 00:00 Start of the session 06:25 Overview of the Mahānāma Sutta (AN 11.11) 07:50 Why this teaching is beneficial and fruitful 11:49 Similar teachings to monastic and lay disciples of the Buddha 17:20 Who was Mahānāma the Sakyan? 19:25 Mahānāma’s question to the Buddha and his brief response 21:00 Establishing the five spiritual faculties 24:05 The six things to be developed 27:58 How it connects to noble attainment (path and fruit) 31:31 “Deep dive” into the recollection of the Buddha 38:07 What happens when we recollect the Buddha's qualities? 40:05 Qualities of the Buddha - first three 59:12 Qualities of the Buddha - middle three 01:22:34 Qualities of the Buddha - last three 01:27:41 Short meditation - recollection of the Buddha (10 mins) 01:37:55 Deepening our understanding the meaning of "one who sees the Dhamma sees me" 01:41:35 “Deep dive” into the recollection of the Dhamma 01:53:44 Short meditation - recollection of the Dhamma (5 mins) 01:59:38 “Deep dive” into the recollection of the Sangha 02:02:25 Eight persons and Eight qualities 02:11:44 Short meditation - recollection of the Sangha (5 mins) 02:16:19 “Deep dive” into the recollection of our own virtuous behaviour 02:24:49 Short meditation - recollection of our own virtuous behaviour (5 mins) 02:30:21 “Deep dive” into the recollection of our own generosity 02:40:25 Short meditation - recollection of our own generosity (5 mins) 02:45:18 “Deep dive” into the recollection of the devas 03:02:54 Short meditation - recollection of the devas 03:07:23 Encouragement 03:10:20 Sharing the merit and Blessings **Much merit (bohoma pin) to the person who requested this sutta** The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://t.ly/j504j Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseriesMettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. — Timestamp — 00:00 Mettā Lab - First Doorway to Nibbāna - 6 July 202404:00 Recap on the first four steps of Painful practice with slow realisation to reach the heavenly or divine abode19:58 First right striving (including the connection to Āneñjasappāya Sutta) to protect reaching the divine abode22:22 Thoroughly contemplating the Noble Truth of Suffering 37:45 With the insight and wisdom up to this point, making the Determination for Truth (for Nibbāna)45:05 Fulfilling the Concentration due to Desire 48:20 Why restraint of the sense faculties is needed to protect our mind and what we've developed in this insight pathway55:04 Connecting to the Karaṇīyametta Sutta at "controlled at the sense faculties" (santindriyo) to reach immeasurable loving kindness57:20 How a deeper understanding of the noble truth of suffering provides a strong foundation for the development of immeasurable loving kindness01:00:38 How to reach the Beautiful Liberation (subhavimutti) from immeasurable loving kindness01:01:15 Advice on developing the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation and other resources on Sutta Meditation Series01:04:33 Brief overview of the key inflection points in this insight pathway01:09:30 Revisiting the Dhammapada verse 4001:14:20 Taking a break from Mettā Lab weekly slow sessions to develop and practice these meditations (Karaṇīyametta Sutta and Painful Practice with Slow Realisation) towards immeasurable loving kindness01:16:03 Sharing the merit and blessingsThe focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon.(1) We will begin with the Buddha's instructions on how to develop mettā in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (2) Then we will develop the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation which culminates in immeasurable mettā, based on the Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) and Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9). It also draws on what we learn in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8)(3) Then we will develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti)These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome.To watch the YouTube livestream - https://t.ly/ZHHq3For all enquiries - [email protected] of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.In this livestream Dhamma session on Poson full moon poya, we examine the Buddha's teaching in the Āneñjasappāya Sutta (MN 106) on the way to the imperturbable.— TIMESTAMPS — 00:00 The Way to the Imperturbable01:40 What we'll cover04:11 What is “āneñja” and the context for this teaching?18:35 Examples of the Buddha and the imperturbable22:30 Overview of the Āneñjasappāya Sutta (MN 106)23:45 “Deep dive” into the Buddha’s teaching on sensuality46:04 "Deep dive" into the Buddha's teaching on the three ways directed to the imperturbable1:01:58 "Deep dive" into the Buddha's teaching on the three ways directed to the base of nothingness1:33:52 "Deep dive" into the Buddha's teaching on the three ways directed to the base of neither-perception-nor-non-perception1:45:28 "Deep dive" into the Buddha's teaching on noble liberation2:00:35 Encouragement towards investigating2:03.38 Sharing the merit and blessingsIn this session we cover:— What is “āneñja” and the context for this teaching?— Examples of the Buddha and the imperturbable— Overview of the Āneñjasappāya Sutta (MN 106)— “Deep dive” into the Buddha’s gradual teaching on sensuality, the higher concentrations and noble liberation— Encouragement from the Buddha towards investigatingBohoma pin to the person who requested this sutta.The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://t.ly/q3BwiBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseriesMettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. — Timestamp —00:00 Mettā Lab - First Doorway to Nibbāna - 15 June 202403:32 Recap on the four profitable directions (modes of practice)09:30 Painful practice with slow realisation14:05 The five contemplations or profitable perceptions31:34 Activating or developing the noble eightfold path32:43 Fulfilling the first jhāna38:14 Buddha's simile for the first jhāna46:29 Context within higher training48:22 Short meditation 1:01:07 First establishment of mindfulness01:03:24 Arising and passing away of form 01:13:15 Heavenly abiding01:21:52 Sharing the merit and blessingsThe focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon.(1) We will begin with the Buddha's instructions on how to develop mettā in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (2) Then we will develop the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation which culminates in immeasurable mettā, based on the Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) and Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9). It also draws on what we learn in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8)(3) Then we will develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti)These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome.To watch the YouTube livestream - https://t.ly/SBjaiFor all enquiries - [email protected] of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseriesMettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. — Timestamp —00:00 Mettā Lab - Mettā Q&A - 8 June 202404:43 Short meditation - Karaṇīyametta Sutta 15:55 Mettā Q&A16:02 What meditations would you recommend to prepare the mind for loving kindness?23:56 What should I do if my mind wanders off while I am taking my own example?27:40 What's the best way to teach my children Buddha's loving kindness? Do they have to be a certain age to understand?34:28 Do you have any advice on how to overcome grudges as part of developing mettā?50:50 Can I spread loving kindness to a relative or friend who has passed away?53:30 Can you comment on the flow of how we're supposed to develop this Karaṇīyametta Sutta? How much time developing the qualities and then spreading loving kindness?56:54 When we develop mettā using this method (Karaṇīyametta Sutta) is it linked to the jhānas?1:03:50 First Doorway to Nibbāna - context and overview1:30:53 Sharing the merit and blessingsThe focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon.(1) We will begin with the Buddha's instructions on how to develop mettā in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (2) Then we will develop the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation which culminates in immeasurable mettā, based on the Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) and Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9). It also draws on what we learn in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8)(3) Then we will develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti)These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome.To watch the YouTube livestream - https://t.ly/NSZmVFor all enquiries - [email protected] of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.This unique Dhamma session was held over Vesak via zoom on "DISPELLING BUDDHIST MYTHS". In this session, we tackled about 6 common Buddhist myths, though we had a longer list of Buddhist myths.One of our kalyanamittas was keen to have an interactive and fun session during Vesak to debunk or dispel some of the common Buddhist myths that exist, particularly in Buddhist countries. As always, take what is useful.— TIMESTAMPS —00:00 Dispelling Buddhist Myths01:25 Introduction05:09 Buddhist myth 01 - Only the wealthy can make merit16:05 Buddhist myth 02 - Buddha only taught Dhamma to monastic disciples and not lay people35:35 Buddhist myth 03 - Lay people cannot attain path and fruit49:43 Buddhist myth 04 - Buddhism is for those worried about life after death, and irrelevant to wellbeing in the present1:02:59 Buddhist myth 05 - Buddhism is not for the youth, you have to wait till your hair turns grey1:17:18 Buddhist myth 06 - A child's interest in Dhamma should not be encouraged as they will lose interest in life1:34:16 Sharing of merit and blessingsMuch merit (bohoma pin) for the invitation to be part of this session, coming up with our initial list of Buddhist myths and helping to facilitate this session for the benefit of others.The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://t.ly/TGlaRBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseriesMettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. — Timestamp —00:00 Metta Lab - Karaṇīyametta Sutta - 1 June 202405:50 Insight pathway and where we ended in the last session on 25 May 202408:26 Understanding and applying Buddha's example of a mother and her one and only child16:22 How we spread loving kindness in all directions without obstruction, hate and hostility19:07 Four postures, without drowsiness21:15 Remembering or being mindful - what we have developed is a "divine abode"24:48 Virtuous - 9 skilled states27:31 How we get to the insight (wisdom) of developing this Karaṇīyametta Sutta meditation and noble attainment (path and fruit of non-return)42:48 Recap of insight pathway meditation - 15 steps53:34 Short meditation 1:09:12 Info on Upcoming session - First Doorway to Nibbana (Painful Practice with Slow Realisation)1:13:27 Sharing the merit & blessingsThe focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon.(1) We will begin with the Buddha's instructions on how to develop mettā in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8)(2) Then we will develop the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation which culminates in immeasurable mettā, based on the Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) and Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9). It also draws on what we learn in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8)(3) Then we will develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti)These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome.To watch the YouTube livestream - https://t.ly/P214sFor all enquiries - [email protected] of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series PodcastUpdated on 5 June 2024 for extended version to include Q&AThis is the guided meditation, Dhamma talk and Q&A with Metta Centre (SYD) on "The Mastery of Buddha's Instructions - How it leads to noble attainment and freedom from suffering". This session was conducted via zoom. — TIMESTAMPS —00:00⁠ The Mastery of Buddha's Instructions⁠04:47⁠ Guided meditation on loving kindness based on Karaṇīyametta Sutta ⁠24:35⁠⁠ Dhamma talk on the Mastery of Buddha's Instructions⁠53:32⁠⁠⁠ Q&A⁠1:30:39⁠⁠⁠ Sharing of merit and blessingsThe Buddha praised the mastery of instruction over the mastery of psychic power and the mastery of telepathy because it leads to noble attainment and culminates in complete liberation. Lay people received gradual instructions from the Buddha and attained the fruit of stream entry and more. Now more than 2,500 years after the parinibbāna of the Buddha, if we have faith or conviction in the Buddha, incline towards understanding the Buddha’s gradual instructions and diligently practice in accordance with them, we can still expect wonderful results. In this Dhamma session we will examine the Buddha’s gradual instructions from the Pali Canon and why they are so valuable and powerful.Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiThe full Dhamma session is available on Metta Centre's YT channel - https://t.ly/r8O3dTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseriesMettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. — Timestamp —00:00 Metta Lab - Karaṇīyametta Sutta - 25 May 202405:02 Quick recap20:38 Short meditation - up to "May all beings be happy"30:21 Loving kindness and the noble eightfold path33:45 Right view leads to Right thought (understanding twofold thought)37:47 Range or spectrum of living beings44:35 "Let no one deceive another"47:50 "Nor despise anyone anywhere"52:24 "With anger or ill will, one should not wish another to suffer"53:53 How do we remove anger (byārosanā)?1:00:44 How do we remove ill will (paṭighasañña)?1:09:45 Sharing the merit & blessingsThe focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon.(1) We will begin with the Buddha's instructions on how to develop mettā in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8)(2) Then we will develop the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation which culminates in immeasurable mettā, based on the Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) and Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9). It also draws on what we learn in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8)(3) Then we will develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti)These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome.To watch the YouTube livestream - https://t.ly/YSxB1For all enquiries - [email protected] of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.In this livestream Dhamma session on Vesak full moon poya, we examine the Buddha's teaching in the Dhammadāyāda Sutta (MN 3) that encouraged "Be my heirs in Dhamma, not my heirs in material things."In this session we cover:— Overview of the Dhammadāyāda Sutta (MN 3)— Buddha’s teaching on “Be my heirs in the Dhamma, not heirs in material things”— “Deep dive” into the Venerable Sāriputta’s elaboration of the Buddha’s teaching highlighting the importance of training in seclusion— Important connection to the Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7)The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://t.ly/jzyyHBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseriesMettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. — Timestamp — (to be updated)00:00 Metta Lab - Karaṇīyametta Sutta - 18 May 202405:43 Quick recap09:13 What is noble washing?13:24 Guided meditation - up to prudent40:36 Courteous (appagabbho)41:27 How do we become courteous?48:27 How do we not yearn to associate with families or groups (kulesvananugiddho)?55:38 Understanding supramundane loving kindness, right view (not me and mine) activates the noble eightfold path1:11:14 Not do the slightest wrong (not to fall from skilled states, not backslide)1:12:08 Understanding the three kinds of authority helpful to not being reproved or blamed1:18:26 "May all beings be happy"1:22:21 Sharing the merit & blessingsThe focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon. (1) We will begin with the Buddha's instructions on how to develop mettā in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (2) Then we will develop the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation which culminates in immeasurable mettā, based on the Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) and Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9). It also draws on what we learn in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (3) Then we will develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti)These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome.To watch the YouTube livestream - https://t.ly/NUzgJFor all enquiries - [email protected] of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseriesMettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. — Timestamp — (to be updated)00:00 Metta Lab - Karaṇīyametta Sutta -27 April 202405:35 Session begins09:59 Quick recap12:23 Transcending of unskilled states applying the Saṅkhadhama Sutta (SN 42.8)28:05 Guided meditation up to easy to instruct36:53 Gentle (mudu)38:00 How do we become gentle?44:57 Short meditation - gentle49:25 Not arrogant (anatimānī) vs arrogant53:05 How do we become humble or not arrogant?56:39 Short meditation - not arrogant1:03:53 Good friendship helps to abandon what is unwholesome1:05:54 Sharing the merit & blessingsThe focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon. (1) We will begin with the Buddha's instructions on how to develop mettā in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (2) Then we will develop the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation which culminates in immeasurable mettā, based on the Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) and Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9). It also draws on what we learn in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (3) Then we will develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti)These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome.To watch the YouTube livestream - https://t.ly/Db_F3For all enquiries - [email protected] of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseriesMettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. — Timestamp — (to be updated)00:00 Metta Lab - Karaṇīyametta Sutta -20 April 202406:05 Quick recap of our last session09:46 Association of like elements12:44 Recap of upright15:40 Three kinds of full comprehension or understanding17:45 Mundane (worldly) vs Supramundane20:24 Short meditation - purifying our bodily and verbal actions29:22 Recap of thoroughly upright (understanding the importance of virtue)30:19 Understanding easy to instruct (suvaco) via Anumāna Sutta (MN 15)41:13 How do we become easy to instruct?42:07 Abandoning derogation46:43 Links to developing brahmaviharas47:48 Abandoning envy50:58 Abandoning disparaging54:01 Abandoning stinginess (5 kinds)1:00:19 Link to unprofitable perceptions1:05:09 Short meditation - easy to instruct1:14:24 Deeds of merit that yield long-lasting happiness1:16:09 Sharing the merit & blessingsThe focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon.(1) We will begin with the Buddha's instructions on how to develop mettā in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8)(2) Then we will develop the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation which culminates in immeasurable mettā, based on the Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) and Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9). It also draws on what we learn in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8)(3) Then we will develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti)These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome.To watch the YouTube livestream - https://t.ly/Pag3hFor all enquiries - [email protected] of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseriesMettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. — Timestamp — (to be updated)00:00 Metta Lab - Karaṇīyametta Sutta -14 April 202409:44 Background to the Buddha's teaching on loving kindness15:45 Why did the Buddha teach loving kindness?18:20 What is more fruitful (meritorious)?26:17 The eleven blessings of loving kindness35:17 Foremost of female lay followers among those who dwell in loving kindness37:17 Insight pathway for loving kindness in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta39:47 Loving kindness and the noble eightfold path42:10 What is of benefit and good (ten skilled states) leading to Nibbana?49:00 Upright (ujū)52:18 The results of bad actions54:21 How do we become upright?56:39 Contemplating our bodily actions with our own examples1:04:44 Short meditation - purifying our bodily actions1:10:20 Contemplating our verbal actions with our own examples1:19:42 Short meditation - purifying our bodily actions1:25:34 Thoroughly upright (sujū)1:27:44 Sharing the merit & blessingsThe focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon.(1) We will begin with the Buddha's instructions on how to develop mettā in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8)(2) Then we will develop the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation which culminates in immeasurable mettā, based on the Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) and Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9). It also draws on what we learn in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8)(3) Then we will develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti)These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome.* This is the updated session (without sound issues)*To watch the YouTube livestream - https://t.ly/93vbrFor all enquiries - [email protected] of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.We continue our Profitable Perceptions Series with Part VI: Perception of impermanence (aniccasaññā) explained in the Dutiyasaññā Sutta (AN 7.49). * Please note this is part of an insight pathway we develop by applying this particular sequence of profitable perceptions from the Buddha. So how we develop the perception of impermanence is finely tuned to what we have already developed in the earlier profitable perceptions, as well as how it is framed with the mind shrinking away from gain, honour and praise.Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to: — Rāgapeyyāla (AN 7.615-1124) — Samādhi-bhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5) — Sīla Sutta (SN 46.3) — Pañcamacchariyasutta (AN 5.254) — Girimānanda Sutta (AN 10.60) — Lābhasakkārasaṁyutta (SN 17) — Assāda Sutta (AN 6.112) — Aniccasaññā Sutta (SN 22.102) — Pheṇapiṇḍūpama Sutta (SN 22.95)The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SogIxOGAxb4Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.This question "Why does Buddhism talk so much about suffering?" is often asked by people who are not-so familiar with the Buddha's teachings and also people who are practising the Buddha's teachings and wish to help people who ask them this question. This was a recent offering to a kalyanamitta that might be of benefit to others. Wishing you well.Based on a transcribed note published to our YT channel.Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.We continue our Profitable Perceptions Series with Part V: Perception of tnon-delight in the entire world (sabbaloke anabhiratasaññā) explained in the Dutiyasaññā Sutta (AN 7.49). In this session we go through some ways for developing this profitable perception of non-delight in the entire world, as well as why it's important to do so. Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to:— Rāgapeyyāla (AN 7.615-1124)— Loka Sutta (SN 12.44)— Girimānanda Sutta (AN 10.60)— Khattiya Sutta (AN 6.52)— Haliddakāni Sutta (SN 22.3) — Pahāna Sutta (SN 36.3)— Chachakka Sutta (MN 148)— Puttamaṁsa Sutta (SN 12.63)— Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9)— Ādittapariyāya Sutta (SN 35.28)— Samādhi-bhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5)— Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta (MN 140)— Cunda Sutta (Ud 8.5)— Saṅgīti Sutta (DN 33)— Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9) — Gaṇḍa Sutta (AN 9.15)— Āsavakkhaya Sutta (AN 5.70) — Nibbhedika Sutta (AN 6.63) The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - http://tinyurl.com/pcrbauupBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.In this Dhamma session on Navam full moon poya, we examine the "Buddha's advice on caring for the sick". This is in response to a request from one of our kalyanamittas. This will be based on Upaṭṭhāka Sutta (AN 5.124) and we will draw on other teachings, as well as highlighting the benefit of some of the sutta meditations we already practise.Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to:— Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8)— Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7)— Anumāna Sutta (MN 15)— Paṭhamadāna Sutta (AN 8.31)— Dānamahapphalasutta (AN 7.52)— Cūḷakammavibhaṅga Sutta (MN 135)— Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta (MN 10)— Gaṇḍa Sutta (AN 9.15) — Vijaya Sutta (Snp 1.11) — Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163)— Udāyī Sutta (AN 5.159)— Nakulapitu Sutta (AN 6.16)— Gilāna Sutta (SN 55.54)— Gilāna Vagga (SN 46.14 to 46.16)— Paṭhamaupaṭṭhāka Sutta (AN 5.123)— Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9)— Ādittapariyāya Sutta (SN 35.28)— Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Kd 6)— Sattamavagga (AN 1.264)— Kusalākusalabalavatarapañha (Mil 6.3.3) — Pathavicalanapañha (Mil 5.1.4)The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - http://tinyurl.com/4ypfy6d2Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.We continue our Profitable Perceptions Series with Part IV: Perception of the repulsiveness of food (āhāre paṭikūlasaññā) explained in the Dutiyasaññā Sutta (AN 7.49). In this session we go through some ways for developing this profitable perception of the repulsiveness of food, as well as why it's important to do so. We also reference the Story of Venerable Belatthasisa Thera and the Buddha's Dhammapada verse to help us to understand this Noble Dhamma.Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to:— Rāgapeyyāla (AN 7.615-1124)— Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163)— Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Sn1.8)— Samādhi-bhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5)— Saṅgīti Sutta (DN 33)— Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9) — Gaṇḍa Sutta (AN 9.15)— Puttamaṁsa Sutta (SN 12.63)— Sekha Pāṭipada Sutta (MN 53)— Atthirāga Sutta (SN 12.64)— Suttatthasamuccayabhūmi (Pe 6)— Belatthasisatheravatthu (Dhp 92)— Sannidhikāraka (Bu Pc 38) The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - http://tinyurl.com/pcrbauupBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.We continue our Profitable Perceptions Series with Part III: Perception of death (maraṇasaññā) explained in the Dutiyasaññā Sutta (AN 7.49). In this session we go through some ways for developing this profitable perception of death, as well as why it's important to do so. We also reference some of the Buddha's teachings on mindfulness of death, as well as the Buddha's sayings with regard to the story of the weaver girl and also Venerable Paṭācārā Theri for inspiration and encouragement.Previous talks referenced in this session:— Dhamma Q&A on overcoming challenges with the maranasati meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVywqneHZ8I (video) or — The Story of the Weaver Girl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdYG1SfGqM4 (video) or — The Story of Paṭācārā Therī: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLWx1jZwkAU (video) or Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to:— Rāgapeyyāla (AN 7.615-1124)— Paṭhamavagga (AN 1.303)— Aparaaccharāsaṅghātavagga (AN 1.466)— Jarāmaraṇa Sutta (SN 12.71)— Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7)— Abhiṇhapaccavekkhitabbaṭhāna Sutta (AN 5.57)— Jarāmaraṇa Sutta (SN 3.3)— Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163)— Samādhi-bhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5)— Saṅgīti Sutta (DN 33)— Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9) — Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta (MN 10)— Gaṇḍa Sutta (AN 9.15)— Paṭhamamaraṇassati Sutta (AN 6.19) — Dutiyamaraṇassati Sutta (AN 6.20) The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/3ttcue9kBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.We continue our Profitable Perceptions Series with Part II: Perception of unattractiveness (asubhasaññā) explained in the Dutiyasaññā Sutta (AN 7.49). In this session we go through some ways for developing this profitable perception of unattractiveness, as well as why it's important to do so. And we look into the powerful story of Venerable Nandā Theri, who the Buddha declared “the foremost of my bhikkhunī disciples among meditators or those who practice absorption (or jhānas)” for encouragement and inspiration.Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to:— Āhāra Sutta (SN 46.51)— Saṅgīti Sutta (DN 33)— Suttatthasamuccayabhūmi (Pe 6)— Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9) — Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163)— Samādhi-bhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5)— Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta (MN 10)— Gaṇḍa Sutta (AN 9.15)— Janapadakalyāṇīrūpanandātherīvatthu (Dhp 150)— Sundarīnandātherīgāthā (Thig 5.4)— Vijaya Sutta (Snp 1.11)The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/pz2ks9apBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.We begin our Profitable Perceptions Series with Part I: An Introduction to the set of seven perceptions explained in the Dutiyasaññā Sutta (AN 7.49). This short session provides some context for why it's fruitful and beneficial to develop and cultivate this set of seven profitable perceptions.Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to:— Lobha Sutta (Iti 1)— Lobhapariññā Sutta (Iti 9)— Rāgapeyyāla (AN 7.615-1124)— Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163)— Gilāna Sutta (AN 5.121)— Samādhi-bhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5)The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/wa8p728yBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.Blessings of the Triple Gem - In today’s uposatha Dhamma session we examine “THE HARM OF INSULTING DHAMMA TEACHERS AND THEIR DISCIPLES” based on the Buddha’s teaching to Venerable Dhammika in the Dhammika Sutta (AN 6.54).In this teaching, the Buddha highlights the harm that we can do to ourselves and to others, if we insult, scold and argue with spiritual teachers and disciples of other religions or traditions or with noble disciples of the Buddha. Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to:— Akkosaka Sutta (AN 5.211)— Dhātusosaṁsandana Sutta (Iti 78)— Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7)— Anumāna Sutta (MN 15)— Anaṅgaṇa Sutta (MN 5)— Sattasūriya Sutta (AN 7.66)— Mūgapakkhajātaka (Ja 538) — Kuddālajātaka (Ja 70)— Hatthipālajātaka (Ja 509)— Mahāgovinda Sutta (DN 19)— Sunetta Sutta (AN 7.73)— Paṭhamakhata Sutta (AN 4.3)— Hāliddakāni Sutta (SN 22.3)— Puggala Sutta (AN 9.9)— Gūthakhādakapetavatthu (Pv 43)— Dhātuvivaṇṇapetavatthu (Pv 35)— Acinteyyasutta (AN 4.77)— Dhammaññūsutta (AN 7.88)— Kokasunakhaluddakavatthu (Dhp 125)— Maṇikārakulūpakatissattheravatthu (Dhp 126)— Voropita Sutta (AN 6.87)— Suppabuddhasakyavatthu (Dhp 128)— Kokālikasutta (SN 6.10), (AN 10.89)— Turūbrahmasutta (SN 6.9)— Kokālikavatthu (Dhp 363)— Kacchapa Jātaka (Ja 215)— Akkosa Sutta (SN 7.2)— Chaddantajotipālārabbhapañha (Mil 5.5.6)— Byasana Sutta (AN 11.6)— Sikkhāsutta (AN 5.5) — Dutiyalakuṇḍakabhaddiya Sutta (Ud 7.2)Bohoma pin (much merit) to those who requested this talk.The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/2hmzra9zBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.In this Dhamma session, we wisely contemplate in a progressive way,wholesome and unwholesome states (Kusala Sutta), blameable and blameless states (Sāvajja Sutta), inferior and superior states (Cūḷakammavibhaṅga Sutta), anddark and bright states with their counterparts (Chaḷabhijāti Sutta)referencing key teachings of the Buddha, to deepen our understanding of kamma. This will also enable us to grow in wisdom and deepen our understanding of wrong view and right view, and more importantly, we’ll be nourishing the right view that is “noble, taintless, supramundane, a factor of the path”.Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to:— Mahacattarisaka Sutta (MN 117)— Kāya Sutta (SN 46.2)— Bala Sutta (AN 9.5)— Kammanirodha Sutta (SN 35.146)— Kusala Sutta (AN 10.180)— Sammādiṭṭhi Sutta (MN 9)— Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8)— Paṭhamanirayasagga Sutta (AN 10.211)— Kammanidāna Sutta (AN 10.174)— Sāsanapaṭṭhānadutiyabhūmi (Pe 2)— Samādhi-bhāvana Sutta (SN 22.5)— Sāvajja Sutta (AN 10.140)— Ānaṇya Sutta (AN 4.62)— Cūḷakammavibhaṅga Sutta (MN 135)— Anussatiṭṭhāna Sutta (AN 6.25)— Duccaritavipāka Sutta (AN 8.40)— Puggala Sutta (AN 3.21) — Tamotama Sutta (AN 4.85)— Chaḷabhijāti Sutta (AN 6.57)— Hārasampātabhūmi (Pe 8) — Abhiṇhapaccavekkhitabbaṭhāna Sutta (AN 5.57)The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/28ewv3z6Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.In this Dhamma session, we examine the Third Doorway to Nibbāna — Pleasant Practice with Slow Realisation (sukhā paṭipadā dandhābhiññā). This is the Buddha's medicine for Mental Volition as Nutriment. This is part of the supramundane path and practice.This is a powerful insight pathway, and is suitable for those "who are not strongly prone to lust, hatred and delusion, and don't often experience pain and dejection born of lust, hatred and delusion".We will be drawing on some of the meditations we have practised before. Consider these as pre-requisites to help with this Third Doorway to Nibbāna:(1) Understanding of developing the Four Jhānas - https://tinyurl.com/38ejcbdz or https://tinyurl.com/y87ma9ea(2) Understanding the Four Nutriments (or Four Unprofitable Directions rooted in greed, hatred and delusion) - https://tinyurl.com/3aajdpza(3) Ability to purify the mind (Vatthūpama Sutta, MN 7 or similar)(4) Understanding the Exposition of the Elements (Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta, MN 140) - https://tinyurl.com/yfunf5n2(5) Understanding the Pathway of Renunciation (Saḷāyatanavibhaṅga Sutta, MN 137) - https://tinyurl.com/5cm6u83u(6) Seven factors of enlightenment - https://tinyurl.com/ymcveve4 (Intro and Overview) and https://tinyurl.com/yfa9fhdz (Sīla Sutta (SN 46.3)In this session we look at:— Pre-requisites for the 3rd doorway to Nibbāna— Recap of the Four Nutriments and Four Modes of Practice— What kind of spiritual faculties and powers are associated with this mode of practice?— What underpins this 3rd doorway to Nibbāna?— "Deep dive" into the insight pathway for pleasant practice with slow realisation— Recap of the meditation instructionsSome of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to:— Paṭipadāvagga, (AN 4.161-70)— Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) — Puttamaṁsa Sutta (SN 12.63)— Saṅgīti Sutta (DN 33), — Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9) — Vitthāra Sutta (AN 4.162)— Ubhaya Sutta (AN 4.166) — Brahmājala Sutta (DN 1) — Sekha-pāṭipada Sutta (MN 53)— Nagaropama Sutta (AN 7.67)— Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta (MN 10)— Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7)— Anupubbanirodha Sutta (AN 9.31):— Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8)— Uposatha Sutta (AN 4.190)— Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta (MN 140)— Saḷāyatanavibhaṅga Sutta (MN 137)— Anumāna Sutta (MN 15)— Cakkavattirāja Sutta (SN 55.1)— Anathapindikaputtakala Vatthu (Dhp 178) — Padhāna Sutta (AN 4.13)— Āḷavaka Sutta (SN 10.12)— Silavanta Sutta (SN 22.122)— Nibbānarūpasaṇṭhānapañha (Mil 6.3.10)— Nibbānasannihitapañha (Mi. 6.3.12)— Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta (SN 56.11) — Sammādiṭṭhi Sutta (MN 9)— Tathāgata Sutta (SN 56.12)— Samādhi-bhāvana Sutta (SN 22.5)— Mettagūmāṇavapucchāniddesa (Cnd 8)— Chandasamādhi Sutta (SN 51.13)— Bhikkhu Sutta (SN 46.5)— Sīla Sutta (SN 46.3)— Kūṭāgāra Sutta (SN 46.7)— Dutiyamettā Sutta (AN 4.126)Bohoma pin (much merit) to those who requested this insight pathway meditationThe video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/yu52259mBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.This is an easy check, once we have developed the 10 skilled states through the insight pathway in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) and are radiating loving kindness to all living beings.I like to call it the "stickiness" check. This is how we can diagnose if there are flaws in our metta practice. If so, we can go back to purify and ensure we truly have the 10 skilled states.Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.In Part III of our Bojjhaṅga Series, we address some questions on developing the seven factors of enlightenment:1. Is it possible to develop the bojjhaṅgas at work or while going about daily activities? 2. Can someone arouse the bojjhaṅgas without any desire for enlightenment?3. Is it possible to develop the bojjhaṅgas by hearing the teachings of someone other than the Buddha?4. How are bojjhaṅgas aroused through developing the other sutta meditations?5. Can we develop the bojjhaṅgas in any order? 6. What is the difference between the enlightenment factors of tranquillity, concentration and equanimity? 7. Once we develop the bojjhaṅgas, what is developed beyond them? Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to:— Sīla Sutta (SN 46.3)— Pariyāya Sutta (SN 46.52) — Pīti Sutta (AN 5.176) — Mahāsuññata Sutta (MN 122)— Paviveka Sutta (AN 3.93)— Kuṇḍaliya Sutta (SN 46.6)— Bhikkhu Sutta (AN 46.5)— Kūṭāgāra Sutta (SN 46.7)— Taṇhakkhaya Sutta (SN 46.26)— Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9) — Vattha Sutta (SN 46.4)— Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7)— Samādhi-bhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5)— Cūḷasuññata Sutta (MN 121)— Āneñjasappāya Sutta (MN 106)— Vammika Sutta (MN 23) — Nibbedhabhāgiya Sutta (SN 46.28)— Avijja Sutta (AN 10.61)— Anupādāparinibbāna Sutta (SN 45.48)Bohoma pin (much merit) to the people who asked questions on the bojjhaṅgas.The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/usmwsnhrBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - [email protected]