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The Forest Path Podcast

by Sol Hanna

Narrated translations of meditation masters of the forest tradition of Theravada Buddhism.

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Episodes

  1. The Need To Bring Things Into The Heart - Ajahn Waen

    This episode is a talk given by Venerable Ajahn Waen Sucinno and is titled “The Need To Bring Things Into The Heart” . It was published as part of “The Life and Teachings of Luang Pu Waen Sucinno”. You can find links to the original text in the description below. --- Links: Forest Path Podcast...

  2. Knowing The World | Ajahn Chah

    This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “Knowing the World” . It was published as part of The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah. You can find links to the original text in the description below. A quick note on terminology in this talk: The Thai word...

  3. The Five Khandas | Ajahn Gunhah

    This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo and is titled “The Five Khandas”. It was published as part of Jai Dee - Jai Sabai - Delivery 42. You can find links to the original text in the description below. --- Forest Path Podcast Support the Forest Path...

  4. How The Body Is Where Dhammas Arise | Ajahn Waen Sucinno

    This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Waen and is titled “How the body is where Dhammas arise” . It was published as part of “The Life and Teachings of Luang Pu Waen Sucinno”. You can find links to the original text in the description below. --- Links: Forest Path...

  5. Monastery of Confusion | Ajahn Chah

    This episode is a talk given by Ajahn Chah called “Monastery of Confusion”. It was published as part of “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah”. You can find the original text in the description below. Links: The Place of Coolness (text) Forest Path Podcast Everyday Dhamma Network Support this...

  6. Practicing the Dhamma by Being Happy | Ajahn Gunhah

    Welcome to the Forest Path Podcast - a podcast sharing the teachings of Awakened meditation masters of the modern era. This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo and is titled “Practicing the Dhamma by Being Happy”. It was published as part of Jai Dee…

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  7. Looking At One's Own Mind and Heart | Ajahn Funn Acaro

    This episode is a talk given by Ajahn Funn Ācāro and it’s titled “Looking at One’s Own Mind and Heart”. --- Forest Path Podcast Everyday Dhamma Network Support this podcast via Ko-fi

  8. The Place of Coolness | Ajahn Chah

    This episode is a talk given by Ajahn Chah called “The Place of Coolness”. It was published as part of “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah”. You can find the original text in the description below. Links: The Place of Coolness (text) Forest Path Podcast Everyday Dhamma Network Support this...

  9. The Foundation of Samadhi - Ajahn Gunhah

    This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo and is titled “The Foundation of Samadhi”. It was published as part of Jai Dee - Jai Sabai - Delivery 42. You can find links to the original text in the description below. --- Forest Path Podcast Support the…

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  10. Dhamma for Ordinary Sick People | Ajahn Buddhadasa

    Welcome to the Forest Path Podcast - a podcast sharing the teachings of Awakened meditation masters of the modern era. This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Buddhadasa and is titled “Dhamma for Ordinary Sick People” . It was translated by Venerable Santikaro and...

  11. The Path In Harmony | Ajahn Chah

    This episode is a talk given by Ajahn Chah called “The Path in Harmony”. It was published as part of “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah”. You can find links to the original text in the description below. Links: Forest Path Podcast Everyday Dhamma Network Support this podcast via Ko-fi This…

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  12. Hell Is In The Heart Of People Who Worry | Ajahn Gunhah

    This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo and is titled “Hell is in the heart of people who worry”. It was published as part of Jai Dee - Jai Sabai - Delivery 42. You can find links to the original text in the description below. --- Forest Path Podcast...

  13. The Prison of Life | Ajahn Buddhadasa

    This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Buddhadasa and is titled “The Prison of Life” . It was translated by Venerable Santikaro and published for free distribution. --- The Prison of Life (text) by Ajahn Buddhadasa Forest Path Podcast Support the Forest Path Podcast…

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  14. 'Training This Mind' and 'Tranquillity and Insight' | Ajahn Chah

    This episode is a compilation of two talks given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Chah. The first is called “Training This Mind” and the second is “Tranquillity and Insight”. They werer published as part of “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah”. You can find links to the original text in…

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  15. How To Give And Renounce | Ajahn Gunhah

    This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo and is titled “How to give and renounce”. It was published as part of Jai Dee - Jai Sabai - Delivery 42. You can find links to the original text in the description below. --- Forest Path Podcast Support the Forest...

  16. Detachment Within Activity | Ajahn Chah

    This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “Detachment Within Activity” . It was published as part of “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah”. You can find links to the original text in the description below. Links: Forest Path Podcast Everyday Dhamma...

  17. Looking Within | Ajahn Buddhadasa

    This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Buddhadasa and is titled “Looking Within” . It was translated by Rod Bucknell and published under a Creative Commons Licence by the Buddhadasa Foundation in 2020. --- Looking Within (text) by Ajahn Buddhadasa Forest Path Podcast...

  18. A Method For Healing People With A Broken Heart | Ajahn Gunhah

    This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo and is titled “A Method For Healing People With A Broken Heart”. It was published as part of Jai Dee - Jai Sabai - Delivery 42. You can find links to the original text in the description below. --- Forest Path...

  19. Steady Practice | Ajahn Chah

    This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “Steady Practice” . It was published as part of “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah”. --- Links: Forest Path Podcast Everyday Dhamma Network Support this podcast via Ko-fi This work is licenced under the...

  20. Santi | Ajahn Liem

    This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Liem and is titled “Santi” which is the Pali word for “peace” . It was published as part of the book “Santi - Peace beyond delusion”. You can find links to the original text in the description below. May you all benefit from...

  21. Restraint by Sila | Ajahn Gunhah

    This episode is a talk given by the nephew of Ajahn Chah, Ajahn Gunhah. The talk called “Restraint by Sila”, ‘sila’ meaning virtue or morality. It was published as part of the book “Jai Dee - Jai Sabai - Delivery 42” and made available for free distribution by Wat Pah Subthaweedhammaram. You can...

  22. Questions & Answers | Ajahn Chah

    This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “Questions and Answers”. Whilst it was a talk directed at monks, it still has much that makes it valuable for lay practice also.You can find links to the original text in the description below. Links…

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  23. Watch Your Mind and Escape Mara's Snare | Ajahn Liem

    This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Liem and is titled “Watch Your Mind and Escape Mara’s Snare” . It was published as part of the publication “Santi - Peace Beyond Delusion”. --- You can view this episode and the original text Forest Path Podcast website. If you…

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  24. The Urgent Task | Ajahn Sim Buddhacaro

    This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Sim Buddhacaro and is titled “The Urgent Task” . It was published on the website “Access to Insight”. --- You can view this episode and the original text Forest Path Podcast website. If you have enjoyed this podcast and you'd like...

  25. Just Do It! | Ajahn Chah

    This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “Just do it!” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find links to the original text in the description below....

  26. For Luang Por Laai - Dhamma for the Living and the Dead (talk 1)

    This episode is a talk given by Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo in commemoration of one of his senior disciples, Niphon Upakaro Bhikkhu, also known as Luang Por Laai. This talk comes from a booklet called “Dhamma for the Living and the Dead” which commemorates senior disciples that have died. Luang Por is...

  27. This Is The Path | Ajahn Dtun

    This episode is a talk given by Ajahn Dtun Thiracitto and is titled “This is the Path” . It was published as part of the anthology of teachings also titled “This is the Path”. Links: This is the Path - Ajahn Dtun (original text) Forest Path Podcast Everyday Dhamma Network Support this podcast via...

  28. Reading the Natural Mind | Ajahn Chah

    This episode is a talk given by the Venerable Ajahn Chah titled “Reading the Natural Mind”. It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find the original text in the description below. Links: Forest Path…

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  29. Wisdom and Happiness | Ajahn Gunhah

    This episode is a short dhamma talk by Venerable Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo. The talk is called “Wisdom and Happiness”. It comes from the book Jai Dee - Jai Sabai - Delivery 2019. These talks were given to a mostly Thai lay audience and have been translated here by Samaneri Viveka at Wat Pah…

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  30. Living With The Cobra | Ajahn Chah

    This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “Living With The cobra” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find links to the original text in the…

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  31. Right View and Understanding | Ajahn Gunhah

    This episode is a short dhamma talk by Venerable Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo. The talk is called “Right View and Understanding”. It comes from the book Jai Dee - Jai Sabai - Delivery 2019. These talks were given to a mostly Thai lay audience and have been translated here by Samaneri Viveka at Wat Pah...

  32. Come and See | Ajahn Funn Ācāro

    This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Funn Ācāro and it’s titled “Come and See”. The Lord Buddha described the Dhamma as ehipassiko. That is, it’s open for anyone to come and see the nature of existence for themselves. Ajahn Funn gives a clear dhamma talk on how…

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  33. A Gift Of Dhamma | Ajahn Chah

    This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “A Gift of Dhamma” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find links to the original text in the description...

  34. Fundamentals of Meditation | Ajahn Plien

    This episode is a talk given by the meditation master Ajahn Plien and is titled “The Fundamentals of Meditation”. I accessed this free distribution publication via the Buddha Sasasa website. You can find links to the original text in the description below. Links: Fundamentals of Meditation by…

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  35. Unity and Harmony | Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo

    This episode is a short dhamma talk by Venerable Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo. The talk is called “Unity and Harmony”. It comes from the book Jai Dee - Jai Sabai - Delivery 2019. These talks were given to a mostly Thai lay audience and have been translated here by Samaneri Viveka at Wat Pah Subthawee...

  36. Fragments of a Teaching | Ajahn Chah

    This episode of the Forest Path Podcast is a talk by Ajahn Chah and is titled “Fragments of a Teaching” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find links to the original text in the description below.…

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  37. Every Action Receives Its Result | Ajahn Plien

    This episode is a talk given by the Venerable Ajahn Plien and is titled “Every Action Receives Its Result” . This is a free distribution publication that was sponsored by numerous generous people. There is a link to the original below. And a quick note: This text did unfortunately contain dozens…

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  38. Timeless Teachings | Ajahn Chah

    This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “Timeless Teachings” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find links to the original text in the description...

  39. The Corruption of Life & You Are Your Own Refuge | Ajahn Gunhah

    This episode is a compilation of two short teachings by Venerable Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo. The first is The Corruption of Life and the second is titled You Are Your Own Refuge. Both teachings come from the book Jai Dee - Jai Sabai - Delivery 2019. These talks were given to a mostly Thai lay…

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  40. The Quickest Way | Ajahn Gunhah

    This episode is a series of quotes attributed to Ajahn Gunhah. It’s titled “The Quickest Way” and has been translated by Ajahn Nyanadhammo. As this is a series of quotes rather than a dhamma talk, there will be a brief two or three second pause between each quote. This is so that you can...

  41. Transcendence | Ajahn Chah

    This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “Transcendence” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. Links: Everyday Dhamma Network Support this podcast via Ko-fi…

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  42. A Witness To An Extraordinary Event | Ajahn Chob

    Welcome to the Forest Path Podcast - a podcast sharing the teachings of Awakened meditation masters of the modern era. This episode is not a dhamma talk. It is a witness account by Venerable Ajahn Chob when he was a young monk under the training of the great Venerable Ajahn Mun. It is his...

  43. Tuccho Potila "Venerable Empty Scripture" | Ajahn Chah

    This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and it’s titled “Tuccho Potila - Venerable Empty Scripture” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find links to the original...

  44. The Ever-present Truth | Ajahn Mun

    This episode is a talk given by a monk considered to be the founding father of the modern Thai Forest Tradition: Venerable Ajahn Mun Bhuridatta. The talk is called “The Ever-present Truth”. For free distribution Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 Unported License. Links The…

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  45. The Venerable Acariya Mun's Mode of Practice | Ajahn Maha Boowa

    This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Maha Boowa and is titled “The Venerable Acariya Mun’s Mode of Practice”. It was first publish as part of the book “kammaṭṭhāna - the basis of practice” which was translated by monks at Wat Pah Ban Taad. For free…

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  46. Living in the World | Ajahn Chah

    This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “Living in the World” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find links to the original text in the description...

  47. Walking Meditation | Ajahn Maha Boowa

    This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Maha Boowa and is titled “Walking Meditation”. It was first publish as part of the book “kammaṭṭhāna - the basis of practice” which was translated by monks at Wat Pah Ban Taad. For free distribution No part of this…

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  48. The Four Noble Truths | Ajahn Chah

    This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “The Four Noble Truths” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find links to the original text in the…

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  49. Our Real Home | Ajahn Chah

    This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “Our Real Home” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find links to the original text in the description…

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  50. No Worries (part 2) - Ajahn Liem

    This episode is a follow up on the previous episode. It is a translation of teachings by Ajahn Liem, who is the successor of Ajahn Chah as abbott of Wat Pah Pong, titled “No Worries”. These teachings which were given when Ajahn Liem was visiting Australia in 2004. As he can only speak Thai, he...

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Narrated translations of meditation masters of the forest tradition of Theravada Buddhism.

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