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The Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast

by Sol Hanna

Narrated teachings of the Buddha based on translations of the Sutta Pitaka.

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  1. By Way of the Four Noble Truths - In The Buddha's Words (S3E30)

    This episode is on the topic “By way of the Four Noble Truths”. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu...

  2. By Way of Dependent Origination - In The Buddha's Words [S3E29]

    This episode is on the topic of “by way of dependent origination”. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by…

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  3. By Way Of The Elements - In The Buddha's Words [S3E28]

    The topics of this episode is about how wisdom is developed by way of the elements. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original...

  4. The Domain of Wisdom (part 2) - In the Buddha’s Words [S3E27]

    This episode is on the topic of the Domain of Wisdom - part 2. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu...

  5. The Domain of Wisdom - In the Buddha’s Words [S3E26]

    This episode is on the topic of the domain of wisdom. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and...

  6. Cultivating Wisdom - In the Buddha’s Words [S3E25]

    This episode is on the topic of cultivating wisdom. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and…

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  7. Mindfulness of Breathing - In the Buddha’s Words (S3E24)

    This episode is on the topic of mindfulness of breathing. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi...

  8. Four Establishments of Mindfulness - In the Buddha’s Words [S3E23]

    The topics in this episode include: a mind of loving-kindness, the six recollections and the four establishments of mindfulness Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali...

  9. The Hindrances to Mental Development - In The Buddha's Words (S3E22)

    This episode is on the topic of the Hindrances to Mental Development. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by...

  10. Mastering the Mind - In The Buddha's Words (S3E21)

    This episode is on the topic of Mastering the Mind. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and…

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  11. An Analysis of the Eightfold Path | In the Buddha's Words (S3E20)

    This episode is on the topic of an analysis of the Eightfold Path Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by…

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  12. Why does one enter the path? | In the Buddha's Words (S3E19)

    This episode is on the topic of why does one enter the path? Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu…

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  13. The Danger In Views & The Perils of Samsara - In the Buddha’s Words (S3E18)

    This episode is on the topics the danger in views and the perils of samsara Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are...

  14. Life is Short and Fleeting - In the Buddha’s Words (S3E17)

    Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and can be sourced from Sutta Central which uses a…

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  15. The Pitfalls in Sensual Pleasures - In The Buddha's Words (S3E16)

    This episode is on the topic of the pitfalls of sensual pleasures. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by…

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  16. Gratification, Danger and Escape - In The Buddha's Words (S3E15)

    This episode is on the topic of Gratification, Danger and Escape. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by…

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  17. Moral Discipline - In The Buddha's Words (S3E14)

    This episode is on the topic of Moral Discipline. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and can…

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  18. Merit: The Key to Good Fortune - In The Buddha's Words (S3E12)

    This episode is on the topic of merit: the key to good fortune. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu...

  19. The Way to a Fortunate Rebirth - In the Buddha’s Words (S3E11)

    This episode is on the topic of the way to a fortunate rebirth. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu...

  20. Bringing Peace to the Community - In The Buddha's Words (S3E11)

    This episode is on the topic of Bringing Peace to the Community Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu...

  21. Present Welfare, Future Welfare - In the Buddha’s Words (S03E10)

    This episode is on the topic of present welfare and future welfare. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by...

  22. Happiness Visible In This Present Life - In The Buddha's Words (S3E09)

    This episode is on the topic of happiness visible in this present life. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by...

  23. Approaching the Dhamma - In the Buddha's Words (S3E08)

    This episode is on the topic of “approaching the Dhamma”. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi...

  24. The Decision to Teach - In the Buddha's Words (S3E07)

    This episode is on the topic of the Buddha’s decision to teach. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu...

  25. The Quest for Enlightenment - In the Buddha’s Words (S06E06)

    This episode describes the Bodhisatta’s quest for enlightenment. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu...

  26. The Bringer of Light - In the Buddha’s Words (S3E05)

    This episode is about the Bringer of Light. The arising of a Buddha in the world. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original…

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  27. Without Discoverable Beginning - In the Buddha’s Words

    This episode is on the topic ‘Without Discoverable Beginning’. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu...

  28. A World In Turmoil - In The Buddha's Words (S03E03)

    This episode is on the topic of a world in turmoil. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and…

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  29. The Tribulations of Unreflective Living - In the Buddha’s Words (S3E02)

    This episode is on the topic of the tribulations of an unreflective life. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are…

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  30. Old Age, Sickness and Death (S3E01)

    This episode is on the topic of Old Age, Sickness and Death. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu…

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  31. MN50. Condemnation of Mara - Māratajjanīya Sutta

    This episode is a narration of the 50th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Māratajjanīya Sutta, which is about the time when Māra, the trickster and god of death, tried to annoy Moggallāna. He not only failed but was subject to a stern sermon warning of the dangers of attacking the...

  32. MN49. Invitation to Brahma - Brahmanimantanika Sutta

    This episode is a narration of the 49th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Brahmanimantanika Sutta. In this sutta the Buddha ascends to a high heavenly realm where he engages in a cosmic contest with a powerful divinity, who had fallen into the delusion that he was eternal and...

  33. MN48. The Mendicants of Kosambi - Kosambiya Sutta

    This episode is a narration of the 48th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Kosambiya Sutta, which is about the mendicants of Kosambi. Despite the Buddha’s presence, the monks of Kosambi fell into a deep and bitter dispute. The Buddha taught the reluctant monks to develop love and...

  34. MN47. The Inquirer - Vīmaṁsaka Sutta

    This episode is a narration of the 47th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Vīmaṁsaka Sutta, which translates as “The Inquirer”. While some spiritual teachers prefer to remain in obscurity, the Buddha not only encouraged his followers to closely investigate him, but gave them a...

  35. MN46. The Greater Discourse on Taking Up of Practices - Mahādhammasamādāna Sutta

    This episode is a narration of the 46th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Mahadhammasamādāna Sutta, which translates as “The Great Discourse on Taking Up of Practices”. In this sutta the Buddha explains that, whilst we all want to be happy, we often find the opposite happens. The...

  36. MN45. The Shorter Discourse on Taking Up of Practices - Cūḷadhammasamādāna Sutta

    This episode is a narration of the 45th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Cūḷadhammasamādāna Sutta, which translates as “The Shorter Discourse on Taking Up of Practices”. The Buddha explains how taking up different practices may have harmful or beneficial results. The memorable...

  37. MN44. The Shorter Elaboration - Cūḷavedalla Sutta

    This episode is a narration of the 44rd Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Cūḷavedalla Sutta, which translates as “The Shorter Elaboration”. This discourse the layman Visākha asks the Awakened nun Dhammadinnā about various difficult matters, including some of the highest meditation...

  38. MN43. The Great Classification - Mahāvedalla Sutta

    This episode is a narration of the 43rd Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Mahāvedalla Sutta, which translates as “The Great Classification”. This discourse involves a series of questions and answers between the Venerable Sariputta and the Venerable Mahakotthita examing various...

  39. MN42. The People of Verañja - Verañjaka Sutta

    This episode is a narration of the 42nd Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Verañjaka Sutta, which translates as “The People of Verañja ”. This sutta is very similar to the previous sutta. Here the Buddha explains the conduct leading to rebirth in higher or lower states, including...

  40. MN41. The People of Sāla - Sāleyyaka Sutta

    This episode is a narration of the 41st Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Sāleyyaka Sutta, which translates as “The People of Sālā ”. In this discourse the Buddha explains to a group of brahmins the conduct leading to rebirth in higher or lower states, including detailed...

  41. MN40. The Shorter Discourse at Assapura - Cūḷaassapura Sutta

    This episode is a narration of the 40th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Cūḷaassapura Sutta, which translates as “The Shorter Discourse at Assapura ”. In this discourse the Buddha explains how the labels of being a spiritual practitioner don’t just come from external trappings…

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  42. MN39. The Longer Discourse at Assapura - Mahāassapura Sutta

    This episode is a narration of the 39th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Mahāassapura Sutta, which translates as “The Longer Discourse at Assapura ”. In this discourse the Buddha encourages the monks to live up to their name, by actually practicing in a way that meets or exceeds...

  43. MN38. The Longer Discourse on the Ending of Craving - Mahātaṇhāsaṅkhaya Sutta

    This episode is a narration of the 38th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Mahātaṇhāsaṅkhaya Sutta, which translates as “the Longer Discourse on the Ending of Craving”. In this discourse the Buddha teaches dependent origination, showing that consciousness arises dependent on...

  44. MN37. The Shorter Discourse on the Ending of Craving - Cūḷataṇhāsaṅkhaya Sutta

    This episode is a narration of the 37th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Cūḷataṇhāsaṅkhaya Sutta, which translates as “the Shorter Discourse on the Ending of Craving”. In this discourse one of the Buddha’s chief disciples, Venerable Maha Moggallāna visits the heaven of Sakka, the...

  45. MN36. The Longer Discourse With Saccaka - Mahāsaccaka Sutta

    This episode is a narration of the 36th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Mahasaccaka Sutta, which translates as “the Longer Discourse with Saccaka”. In this discourse the Buddha and Saccaka discuss the difference between physical and mental development. The Buddha gives a long...

  46. MN35. The Shorter Discourse with Saccaka - MN35. Cūḷasaccaka Sutta

    This episode is a narration of the 35th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Cūḷasaccaka Sutta, which translates as “the Shorter Discourse with Saccaka”. In this sutta the Buddha is challenged by a debater named Saccaka who challenges the Buddha to a contest. Despite Saccaka’s…

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  47. MN34. The Shorter Discourse on the Cowherd - Cūḷagopālaka Sutta

    This episode is a narration of the 34th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Cūḷagopālaka Sutta, which translates as “the Shorter Discourse on the Cowherd”. In this sutta the Buddha draws parallels between a cowherd guiding his herd across a dangerous river and crossing over to...

  48. MN33. The Longer Discourse on the Cowherd - Mahāgopālaka Sutta

    This episode is a narration of the 33rd Sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, The Mahāgopālaka Sutta, which translates as “the longer discourse on the cowherd”. In this sutta the Buddha enumerates eleven reasons a cowherd is not able to properly look after a herd. The Buddha then compares this to the...

  49. MN32. The Longer Discourse at Gosigna - Mahāgosiṅga Sutta

    This episode is a narration of the 32nd Sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, The Mahāgosiṅga Sutta, which translates as “the longerer discourse at Gosinga”. In this sutta several senior monks, reveling in the beauty of the night, discuss what kind of practitioner would adorn the park. They take their...

  50. MN31. The Shorter Discourse at Gosinga - Cūḷagosiṅga Sutta

    This episode is the 31st Sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, The Cūḷagosiṅga Sutta, which translates as “the shorter discourse at Gosinga”. In this sutta the Buddha comes across three mendicants practicing diligently and harmoniously, and asks them how they do it. Reluctant to disclose their higher...

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Narrated teachings of the Buddha based on translations of the Sutta Pitaka.

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