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Sutta Meditation Series — 390 episodes
DHAMMA PROGRAM (held June 2025)
THE GREAT DHAMMA INQUIRY (PART II)
THE GREAT DHAMMA INQUIRY (PART I)
DEVELOPING AN UNBLEMISHED MIND
SHARPENING OUR INSIGHT FROM PAINFUL PRACTICE WITH SLOW REALISATION (Reverse contemplation)
THE BUDDHA'S ANTIDOTE FOR WAR
WHY WE SHOULD BECOME SKILLED IN THE WAYS OF OUR OWN MIND
DEEPENING OUR PRACTICE OF THE VATTHUPAMA SUTTA - Contemplating the insight pathways (links)
NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH with the Samadhi-bhavana Sutta
INTRODUCTION TO THE VATTHUPAMA SUTTA - How to meditate on the Buddha's simile of the cloth
METTA LAB — Weekly Slow Session 16 — Noble supernormal power, Liberation of the beautiful, Doorway to Nibbana
METTA LAB — Weekly Slow Session 15 — Liberation of the mind by loving kindness (cont.), noble supernormal power
*SHORT EXTRACT* Overcoming self-sabotage in our sutta meditations
METTA LAB — Weekly Slow Session 14 — Liberation of the mind by loving kindness (cont.)
METTA LAB — Weekly Slow Session 13 — Liberation of the mind by loving kindness
METTA LAB — Weekly Slow Session 12 — Recap of Painful Practice with Slow Realisation
METTA LAB — Weekly Slow Session 11 — Recap of Karaniyametta Sutta and Metta Q&A
UPOSATHA - Removing resentment, strengthening loving kindness (livestream)
PROFITABLE PERCEPTIONS (PART VII) — Perception of not self in what is suffering
UPOSATHA — The Big Picture: arising and passing away phenomena (livestream)
*EXTRACT* Buddha's qualities: "unsurpassed trainer of persons to be tamed" — THE EIGHT DIRECTIONS
*EXTRACT* from The Third doorway to Nibbana — CONTEMPLATION OF MIND (cittanupassana)
HOW TO BE THE BEST OF THE BEST — Trainee's Mode of Practice (Binara livestream)
BUDDHA'S ADVICE ON MEDITATION PRACTICE FOR BUSY PEOPLE (Esala livestream)
METTA LAB — Weekly Slow Session 10 — Painful practice with slow realisation (cont.)
THE WAY TO THE IMPERTURBABLE (Poson livestream)
METTA LAB — Weekly Slow Session 09 — Painful practice with slow realisation
METTA LAB — Weekly Slow Session 08 — Karaniyametta Sutta Q&A
DISPELLING BUDDHIST MYTHS
METTA LAB — Weekly Slow Session 07 — Karaniyametta Sutta (final)
THE MASTERY OF BUDDHA'S INSTRUCTIONS (updated)
METTA LAB — Weekly Slow Session 06 — Karaniyametta Sutta (cont.)
WHAT MAKES US HEIRS IN DHAMMA (Vesak livestream)
METTA LAB — Weekly Slow Session 05 — Karaniyametta Sutta (cont.)
METTA LAB — Weekly Slow Session 03 — Karaniyametta Sutta (cont.)
METTA LAB — Weekly Slow Session 02 — Karaniyametta Sutta (cont.)
METTA LAB — Weekly Slow Session 01 — Karaniyametta Sutta
PROFITABLE PERCEPTIONS (PART VI) — Perception of impermanence
WHY DOES BUDDHISM TALK SO MUCH ABOUT SUFFERING?
PROFITABLE PERCEPTIONS (PART V) — Perception of non-delight in the entire world
BUDDHA'S ADVICE ON CARING FOR THE SICK
PROFITABLE PERCEPTIONS (PART IV) — Perception of the repulsiveness of food
PROFITABLE PERCEPTIONS (PART III) — Perception of death
PROFITABLE PERCEPTIONS (PART II) — Perception of unattractiveness
PROFITABLE PERCEPTIONS (PART I) — Introduction to the Dutiyasaññā Sutta
THE HARM OF INSULTING DHAMMA TEACHERS AND THEIR DISCIPLES
A DEEPER CONTEMPLATION OF KAMMA
THE THIRD DOORWAY TO NIBBANA — Pleasant practice with slow realisation
HOW CAN I CHECK IF I'M DEVELOPING LOVING KINDNESS CORRECTLY? - The "Stickiness" Check
BOJJHANGA (PART THREE) — BOJJHANGA Q&A
*EXTRACT* from Bojjhanga (Part II) — Summary of the progressive development of the Bojjhangas
*EXTRACT* from Bojjhanga (Part II) — What nourishes the bojjhangas?
BOJJHANGA (PART TWO) — Progressive development of the Seven Factors of Enlightenment
BOJJHANGA (PART ONE) — Introduction to the Factors of Enlightenment
THE BENEFITS OF WALKING MEDITATION
SIMILE OF THE ANT-HILL (Insight pathway to Nibbana)
WHO ARE OUR ROLE MODELS? — Bhikkhu Kumarakassapa (foremost with variegated speech, arahant)
NOBLE FIVE-FACTORED RIGHT CONCENTRATION (including the Jhāna Similes)
WHY IS ENVY A BLOCK TO IMMEASURABLE COMPASSION? — Dhamma Q&A
THE SECOND DOORWAY TO NIBBANA — Painful practice with quick realisation (livestream)
TATHAGATA (PART TWO) — Understanding the perfection of a fully enlightened Buddha (livestreamed)
TATHAGATA (PART ONE) — Understanding the perfection of a fully enlightened Buddha (livestreamed)
NOBLE RETIREMENT (Insight pathway to Nibbana) — PART TWO (livestreamed)
NOBLE RETIREMENT — PART ONE (livestreamed)
FIVE SUBJECTS TO FREQUENTLY CONTEMPLATE (livestreamed)
THE ATTRIBUTES OF HOUSEHOLD LIFE THAT CAN POISON THE MIND (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
PRECIOUS HUMAN BIRTH (livestreamed)
Guided meditation — CULTIVATING LOVING KINDNESS (livestreamed)
PURIFYING THE MIND TOWARDS WISDOM (livestreamed)
THE POWER OF AN UNHINDERED MIND
Prioritising Dhamma, not Kamma
Contemplating Dhamma at the hospital
REMOVING WHAT BLOCKS SPIRITUAL PROGRESS (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
SPIRITUAL PROGRESS AND ATTAINMENT (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
THE EXPOSITION OF THE ELEMENTS - PART TWO
EXTRACT - EXPERIENCING THE HAPPINESS OF MEDITATION OVER THE PULL OF THE INTERNET AND FRIVOLOUS TALK (EXTRACT from Dhamma Session)
DEVELOPING IMMEASURABLE LOVING KINDNESS (SUPRAMUNDANE METTA)
EXTRACT - THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS, FOUR DETERMINATIONS AND FOUR CONCENTRATIONS (EXTRACT from Poya Session)
EXTRACT - THE CONTEXT FOR BUDDHA'S EXPOSITION OF THE SIX ELEMENTS (EXTRACT from Poya Session)
THE EXPOSITION OF THE ELEMENTS - PART ONE (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
GRATITUDE AND JOY FOR GOOD FRIENDS
EXTRACT - SEVEN KNOWLEDGES AND THE FRUIT OF STREAM ENTRY (EXTRACT from Poya Session)
THE STRENGTH OF LIVING IN HARMONY AS SUPPORT TO DEVELOP THE NOBLE PATH (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
Growth, not a standstill or deterioration
WHO ARE OUR ROLE MODELS? - Jivaka Komarabhacca (foremost who people had confidence in, stream entry)
WHAT IS WRONG WITH SINGING THE DHAMMA? - Dhamma Q&A
THE FRUIT OF OFFERING LAMPS (LIGHT)
SKILLED MENTAL STATES
THE MAGNITUDE OF SAMSARA (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
EXTRACT - DEVELOPING THE THREE KNOWLEDGES (EXTRACT from Poya Session)
HOW TO MEDITATE ON THE DVEDHAVITAKKA SUTTA AND NAVIGATE THE JHANAS?
WHAT IS THE TRUE PURPOSE OR REASON FOR DEVELOPING THE JHANAS? - Dhamma Q&A
EXTRACT - ENTERING THE FOUR JHANAS (EXTRACT FROM FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
SKILLED THOUGHTS, JHANAS & THE RIGHT PATH (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
UNDERSTANDING THE GREAT MISFORTUNE OF TISSA THERA (CASE STUDY) - Dhammapada verse 240
HOW AND WHY DO ONLY MISFORTUNES REGARDING VIRTUE AND VIEW LEAD TO REBIRTH IN LOWER REALMS? - Dhamma Q&A
HOW DO WE BALANCE EAGERNESS WITH SPIRITUAL MATURITY? - Dhamma Q&A
OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIBERATION
EXTRACT - WHY DO WE MEDITATE AND WHAT MAKES BUDDHA'S TEACHING UNIQUE FROM OTHERS? (EXTRACT FROM FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
EXTRACT - UNDERSTANDING THE PATHWAY TO RENUNCIATION (EXTRACT FROM FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
HOW DO WE DEVELOP NOBLE RIGHT CONCENTRATION WITH THE EIGHTFOLD PATH? (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
LIVING BY THE DHAMMA
THE STORY OF VENERABLE SĀRIPUTTA HONOURING VENERABLE ASSAJI - Dhammapada verse 392
CAN YOU GIVE MORE INSIGHT INTO THE AGGREGATE OF CONCENTRATION DESCRIBED IN THE SUBHA SUTTA? - Dhamma Q&A
IS IT MISLEADING TO THINK OF DUKKHA AS INCOMPLETE OR NEVER RESOLVED? Dhamma Q&A
HOW DO WE MEDITATE ON THE ELEMENTS IN THE DHATUVIBHANGA SUTTA? - Dhamma Q&A
DESIRE FOR OUR LOVED ONES TO VALUE BUDDHA DHAMMA
IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO REFERENCES TO MINDFULNESS IN THE AVIJJA SUTTA WHOLESOME PATH? - Dhamma Q&A
How do we translate what we learn in our meditation into everyday life? - Dhamma Q&A
Post meditation retreat guidance - Dhamma Q&A
THE MISERY OF CORRUPTION
WHO BENEFITS FROM OUR SPIRITUAL PRACTICE?
WHAT ARE OTHER WAYS TO REACH THE DIMENSION OF INFINITE CONSCIOUSNESS? - Dhamma Q&A
CAN TOO MUCH CONCERN FOR OTHERS BLOCK THE FORMLESS ATTAINMENTS? - Dhamma Q&A
WHAT ARE OTHER WAYS TO REACH THE DIMENSION OF INFINITE SPACE? - Dhamma Q&A
REAL EMPTINESS (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Esala Poya)
TIMELY GIVING
The gradual progression of giving
Overcoming aversion to sickness
6.4 RENOUNCING A SMALL HAPPINESS FOR A GREATER ONE (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
6.3 THOSE WHO DELIGHT IN THE PEACE OF RENUNCIATION (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
6.2 HOW THE BUDDHA FULFILLED THE HIGHER PERFECTION OF RENUNCIATION (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
BUDDHIST PILGRIMAGE - Dhamma Q&A
THE TRUE GOAL OF SPIRITUAL LIFE - with meditation practice (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Vesak Poya)
DHAMMA-FOLLOWER, FAITH-FOLLOWER & STREAM ENTRY - Dhamma Q&A
THE BENEFITS OF THOROUGHLY LEARNING THE DHAMMA
THE STORY OF NANDA, THE HERDSMAN - Dhammapada verse 42
HOW TO LIVE LONGER
WHAT IS THE IDEAL WAY TO LISTEN TO DHAMMA?
THE STORY OF A BHIKKHU WHO WISHED TO TAME THE MIND - Dhammapada verse 35
6.1 THE GREAT FRUIT AND BENEFIT OF OBSERVING THE UPOSATHA (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
APPLYING THE MEDICINE FOR THE FIVE HINDRANCES AND THE VITAKKASAṆṬHĀNA SUTTA - Dhamma Q&A
CAN YOU GET TO THE HIGHER CONCENTRATION* OF MIND BY FOLLOWING A GUIDED MEDITATION? - Dhamma Q&A
CAN YOU CONFIRM WHEN TO APPLY THE SIGNS & WHEN IT'S APPROPRIATE TO SWITCH MEDITATION? - Dhamma Q&A
TAMING THE MIND (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
"DO NOT POLLUTE YOURSELF"
"ON RETREAT"
6.0 BUDDHA'S GRADUAL INSTRUCTIONS TO LAY PEOPLE ON THE BLESSINGS OF RENUNCIATION (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
"ALL THE FEELS"
Take a closer look at non-metta
DEPOPULATION
UNFAVOURABLE CONDITIONS FOR SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
KNOWING WHAT BRINGS DOWNFALL & MAKING WISE CHOICES (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
WHAT BRINGS DOWNFALL?
A CONTEMPLATION ON "WHAT IS HAPPINESS? WHAT IS SUFFERING?"
5.6 SIMPLIFIED POTALIYA SUTTA Guided Meditation - Developing Wisdom (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
THE GREAT DREAMS OF KING PASENADI OF KOSALA
Diffusing the war in our mind…
5.5 HOW TO MEDITATE ON THE SIMILES IN THE POTALIYA SUTTA - SIMPLIFIED VERSION (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
5.4 SENSUAL PLEASURES, POVERTY & DEBT (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
5.3 THE STORY OF BĀLANAKKHATTA FESTIVAL - Dhammapada verses 26-27 (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
BENEFICIAL TALK (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
WHO ARE OUR ROLE MODELS? - Venerable Nanda Thera (foremost who guard the sense doors)
4.11 THE REALM OF NĀGAS - Dhamma Q&A (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
5.2 REPROGRAMMING THE PLEASURE SEEKER (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
How do you start your day?
5.1 STORIES ON WHAT IS BELOVED - Dhammapada verses 212-216 (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
5.0 BUDDHA'S GRADUAL INSTRUCTIONS TO LAY PEOPLE ON DANGER IN SENSUAL PLEASURES (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
4.10 DETAILS OF THE FORMLESS REALMS - Dhamma Q&A cont. (Youth Dhamma Session)
THE STORY OF NIGAMAVĀSITISSA THERA - Dhammapada verse 32
HOW TO CONTEMPLATE NEGLIGENCE VS VIGILANCE THROUGH EACH SENSE FACULTY (Extract from Full Dhamma Session)
WHAT WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT INSIGHT FROM YOUR SPIRITUAL PRACTICE LAST YEAR? - Part 2
HAPPINESS & JOY (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
WHO ARE OUR ROLE MODELS? - Ghatikāra, the Potter (reborn to the Pure Abodes)
4.9 RECOLLECTION OF THE PURE ABODES Guided Meditation - Lifting the Mind (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
MAKING RESOLUTIONS TOWARDS OUR SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
WHAT WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT INSIGHT FROM YOUR SPIRITUAL PRACTICE LAST YEAR? - Part 1
4.8 NON-RETURNERS & THE PURE ABODES - Dhamma Q&A cont. (Youth Dhamma Session)
4.7 DETAILS OF THE HEAVENLY REALMS OF FORM - Dhamma Q&A cont. (Youth Dhamma Session)
HONOURING GOOD FRIENDSHIP
WHEN SPIRITUAL PRACTICE SEEMS DIFFICULT...
ARE YOU AFRAID OF PAIN? - A Carnival of Fear (Youth Dhamma Session)
THE STORY OF SAMANERA TISSA, THE FOREST DWELLER - Dhammapada verse 75
THE STORY OF THE WOODCUTTER'S SON - A Carnival of Fear (Youth Dhamma Session)
THE DANGER OF GAIN, HONOUR & PRAISE (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
THE STORY OF PRINCE BODHI - Dhammapada Verse 157
WHAT TO RECOLLECT TO ABANDON FEAR - A Carnival of Fear (2)
WHY ARE SO MANY PEOPLE AFRAID? - A Carnival of Fear (1)
Taking the non-stop train to Nibbāna
4.6 DETAILS OF THE SENSUAL HEAVENLY REALMS - Dhamma Q&A (Youth Dhamma Session)
THE STORY OF PRINCE ABHAYA - Dhammapada Verse 171
Meditation and the wandering mind - Part 3
3.6 WHAT IS CĀRITTAVĀRITTA? - Dhamma Q&A (Youth Dhamma Session)
WHO ARE OUR ROLE MODELS? - Hatthaka of Āḷavī, foremost at gathering a following (non-returner)
4.5 THE MIND IS THE FORERUNNER, THE LEADER (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
4.4 THE BENEFIT OF REGRET & ASKING FORGIVENESS (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
4.3 THE COMPLEXITY OF KAMMA (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
4.2 KAMMA & REBIRTH (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
UNDERSTANDING THE WORLDLY PATH AND THE BUDDHA'S NOBLE PATH
ON THE SPIRITUAL PATH WHY DO FRIENDS AND FAMILY FALL AWAY? - Dhamma Q&A
WHY IT'S DIFFICULT TO RENUNCIATE THE WORLD (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
4.1 THE STORY OF SUMANADEVI - Dhammapada Verse 18 (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
4.0 BUDDHA'S GRADUAL INSTRUCTIONS TO LAY PEOPLE ON HEAVENLY REALMS (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
Meditation and the wandering mind - Part 2
3.5 HOW CAN WE LIVE WITH EASE? (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
The challenges of being virtuous in a corrupt world...
Meditation and the wandering mind - Part 1
3.4 RECOLLECTION OF VIRTUOUS CONDUCT Guided Meditation - Protecting the Mind (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
3.3 THE STORY OF CUNDA, THE PORK BUTCHER - Dhammapada Verse 15 (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
3.2 VIRTUE AS A FACTOR OF STREAM ENTRY (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
3.1 THE SCENT OF VIRTUE - Dhammapada Verses 54-55 (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
3.0 BUDDHA'S GRADUAL INSTRUCTIONS TO LAY PEOPLE ON VIRTUE (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
ENERGETIC vs LAZY
WHO ARE OUR ROLE MODELS? - Bhikkhuni Soṇā (who ordained in old age and realised arahantship)
Guided Meditation - PAINFUL PRACTICE WITH SLOW REALISATION
ENERGETIC - Sekha-patipada Sutta (MN53) - Developing this accomplishment
2.5 THE STORY OF ANATHAPINDIKA (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
2.4 THE STORY OF VISAKHA (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
2.3 "MERIT BOOK" Guided Meditation - Brightening the Mind (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
THE PROFITABLE PATH (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
2.2 GENEROSITY AS A FACTOR OF STREAM ENTRY (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
2.1 KNOWING WHAT WE GIVE (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
FOUR MODES OF PRACTICE & FOUR IMMEASURABLES - Unlocking the Doorways to Nibbāna
2.0 BUDDHA'S GRADUAL INSTRUCTIONS TO LAY PEOPLE ON GIVING (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
"KEY INFLECTION POINTS" IN PAINFUL PRACTICE WITH SLOW REALISATION
Guided Meditation - TUNING INTO GOODNESS
1.0 INTRODUCTION TO THE BUDDHA'S GRADUAL INSTRUCTIONS TO LAY PEOPLE (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
Why we must choose our role models wisely...
MEDITATION ON FOUR NUTRIMENT SUFFERING - Part 6
CONSCIOUSNESS AS NUTRIMENT & GOING THE WRONG WAY DUE TO DELUSION - Part 5 - The Fourth Unprofitable Direction
THE STORY OF INCOMPARABLE ALMS-GIVING - Dhammapada Verse 177
ESTABLISHING UNWAVERING CONVICTION
WHO ARE OUR ROLE MODELS? - Velukantaki, lay role model for our daughters (non-returner)
MEDITATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAINFUL PRACTICE WITH SLOW REALISATION - Dhamma Q&A
WHY IS STINGINESS A BLOCK TO IMMEASURABLE METTĀ (LOVING KINDNESS)? - Dhamma Q&A
Guided Meditation - JOY
THE FIRST DOORWAY TO NIBBĀNA (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
See the danger in false narratives, theories and views
HOW DO YOU MEDITATE ON THE GREED PATH? - Dhamma Q&A
Recalibrating our view on birthdays and learning to honour them differently...
PORN, SEX ADDICTION AND THE GREED PATH - Dhamma Q&A
MENTAL VOLITION AS NUTRIMENT & GOING THE WRONG WAY DUE TO FEAR - Part 4 - The Third Unprofitable Direction
HOW DO WE RUIN OR OBSTRUCT WEALTH?
THE STORY OF THE TWO PICK-POCKETS - Dhammapada Verse 63
WHAT IS A PERSON'S BEST WEALTH?
HOW DOES SADNESS ARISE FROM SENSUAL PLEASURES? - Dhamma Q&A
Do I really understand anicca (impermanence)?
HOW CAN WE OVERCOME SADNESS & LONELINESS? - Dhamma Q&A
HOW DO YOU APPLY THE BUDDHA’S TEACHING TO FOOD OBSESSIONS & EATING DISORDERS? - Dhamma Q&A
CONTACT AS NUTRIMENT & GOING THE WRONG WAY DUE TO HATE - Part 3 - The Second Unprofitable Direction
THE STORY OF PATACARA THERI (Arising & Passing Away) - Dhammapada Verses 113, 288-289
Develop the sutta meditations that work best for you...
UNDERSTANDING IMPERMANENCE THROUGH ARISING & PASSING AWAY OF THE FIVE AGGREGATES - Dhamma Q&A
THE STORY OF SAKKA'S QUESTIONS TO THE BUDDHA - Dhammapada Verse 354
ABANDONING CRAVING THROUGH KNOWING THE ARISING & PASSING AWAY OF THE FIVE AGGREGATES (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
PHYSICAL NUTRIMENT & GOING THE WRONG WAY DUE TO DESIRE - Part 2 - The First Unprofitable Direction
WHY IS SUFFERING (DUKKHA) A NOBLE TRUTH? - Dhamma Q&A
THE FOUR NUTRIMENTS & THE FOUR WRONG WAYS - Part 1 Overview
THE IMPORTANCE OF HEARING TRUE DHAMMA
THE STORY OF THE BHIKKHU FROM VAJJI COUNTRY - Dhammapada Verse 302
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FULLY DEVELOP THE NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH? - Dhamma Q&A
WHO ARE OUR ROLE MODELS? - Nakula's Father and Mother, lay role models for happy marriage in Dhamma
IS THERE ANY UPSIDE TO MEDITATING ON BIRTH, OLD AGE, SICKNESS & DEATH? - Dhamma Q&A
WHY IS THE LINK BETWEEN BIRTH AND AGING IMPORTANT? - Dhamma Q&A
ANY ADVICE ON OVERCOMING CHALLENGES WITH MARANASATI MEDITATION? - Dhamma Q&A
HOW DO WE MEDITATE ON THE 1st NOBLE TRUTH OF SUFFERING? - Dhamma Q&A
DO I NEED TO DEEPEN & EXPAND ON MY VIVID CONTEMPLATION OF DEATH MEDITATION? - Dhamma Q&A
THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Esala Poya)
WHO ARE OUR ROLE MODELS? - Bhikkhu Soṇa Koḷivisa
THE STORY OF TISSA THERA, THE IDLE ONE - Dhammapada Verse 280
HOW DID THE BUDDHA SURVIVE FOR 49 DAYS AFTER HIS ENLIGHTENMENT? - Dhamma Q&A (YOUTH DHAMMA)
An aspiration for spiritual maturity
THE BUDDHA'S LEARNING SYSTEM
HOW CAN WE GRADUALLY LEARN & MEDITATE ON THE TAYODHAMMA SUTTA? - Dhamma Q&A
Encouragement towards learning Dhamma & developing the Buddha's meditations
HOW TO OVERCOME SLEEPINESS
THE VALUE OF MENTAL STRENGTH (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
WHAT MAKES US INCAPABLE OF REALISING NIBBANA? (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poson Poya)
Guided Meditation - DECONSTRUCTING ANGER AT HOME
Guided Meditation - DECONSTRUCTING ANGER AT WORK
ANGER 1.0 (Youth Dhamma Session)
ANGER 1.0 - A Buddhist Perspective on Exploring Anger through Lockdown
DEVELOPING THE BUDDHA'S QUALITIES OF A GOOD PERSON
WHY ASSOCIATING WITH GOOD PEOPLE IS SO IMPORTANT ON THE NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH
THE INSIGHT PATHWAY FOR IGNORANCE - PART 1 (Arising)
Guided Meditation - IS IT WORTH TAKING AS ME AND MINE?
You are not alone. We walk the Noble Eightfold Path together.
WHAT THINGS SHOULD BE WISELY CONTEMPLATED? - Sīlavanta Sutta (SN 22.122)
Vesak Poya - APPLICATION OF YONISO MANASIKĀRA: SIMILES FOR THE FIVE AGGREGATES
Vesak Poya - APPLICATION OF YONISO MANASIKĀRA: FIVE AGGREGATES SUBJECT TO CLINGING AS 11 CHARACTERISTICS
Vesak Poya - APPLICATION OF YONISO MANASIKĀRA: NOTICING THE FRUIT OF WISE CONTEMPLATION
Vesak Poya - APPLICATION OF YONISO MANASIKĀRA: WHY IS THERE OLD AGE AND DEATH?
Vesak Poya - APPLICATION OF YONISO MANASIKĀRA: IMPERMANENCE OF SENSE BASES & SENSE OBJECTS
Vesak Poya - APPLICATION OF YONISO MANASIKĀRA: IMPERMANENCE OF THE FIVE AGGREGATES
Vesak Poya - APPLICATION OF YONISO MANASIKĀRA: HINDRANCE OF ILL WILL
Vesak Poya - APPLICATION OF YONISO MANASIKĀRA: HINDRANCE OF SENSUAL DESIRE
Vesak Poya - WHY YONISO MANASIKARA IS ESSENTIAL TO THE NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH (Dhamma Talk only)
WHY YONISO MANASIKARA IS ESSENTIAL TO THE NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Vesak Poya)
HOW DO I DEVELOP & IMPROVE THE PERCEPTION OF LIGHT? - Dhamma Q&A
HOW CAN WE DEVELOP THE FOUR FACTORS LEADING TO STREAM ENTRY? - Stream Entry Q&A
THE STORY OF SAKKA - Dhammapada Verses 206-208
WHAT IS ABANDONED BY A STREAM-ENTERER? - Stream Entry Q&A
ARE DOUBTS ABOUT DHAMMA PRACTICE BLOCKING STREAM ENTRY? - Stream Entry Q&A
DO YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE FULL DEPENDENT ORIGINATION FOR STREAM ENTRY? - Stream Entry Q&A
DO WE NEED PERFECT VIRTUE FOR STREAM ENTRY? - Stream Entry Q&A
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF STREAM-ENTERERS? - Stream Entry Q&A
IS IT WRONG TO WANT TO BECOME A STREAM-ENTERER? - Stream Entry Q&A
CAN A STREAM-ENTERER BREAK THE FIVE PRECEPTS? - Stream Entry Q&A
HOW CAN YOU IDENTIFY A STREAM-ENTERER? - Stream Entry Q&A
I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH TIME. WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO STREAM ENTRY? - Stream Entry Q&A
THE STORY OF KALA, SON OF ANATHAPINDIKA - Dhammapada Verses 178
ADVICE TO LAY PEOPLE ON STREAM ENTRY (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
WHAT THE BUDDHA TAUGHT - Teachings grouped by one
Guided Meditation - FIVE FREQUENT CONTEMPLATIONS
THE STORY OF MAHAKALA THERA - Dhammapada Verses 7-8
WHO ARE OUR ROLE MODELS? - Bhikkhu Mahākaccāna - Teachings (Part 2)
WHO ARE OUR ROLE MODELS? - Bhikkhu Mahākaccāna - Intro & Background (Part 1)
THE STORY OF THE LAY DISCIPLE OF ALAVI - Dhammapada Verse 203
THE NOBLE SEARCH
AN ENCOURAGEMENT TOWARDS THE BUDDHA'S FIVE FREQUENT CONTEMPLATIONS
FIVE SUBJECTS WE MUST FREQUENTLY CONTEMPLATE
Guided Meditation - EMBRACING OUR PARENTS
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SUTTA MEDITATION AND OTHER FORMS OF BUDDHIST MEDITATION? - Dhamma Q&A
UNLOCKING THE BUDDHA'S CODE - Karaniyametta Sutta's Insight Pathway - Part 3
UNLOCKING THE BUDDHA'S CODE - Extracting Insight Pathways - Part 2
THE STRENGTH OF WAKEFULNESS (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
TIPS FOR DEVELOPING METTA IN DAILY LIFE? - Metta Q&A
Guided Meditation - TAPPING INTO GRATITUDE & GOODNESS
IS IT EASIER FOR A MONASTIC TO CULTIVATE METTA THAN A LAY PERSON? - Metta Q&A
Guided Meditation - COURAGE IN A POLARISED WORLD
WHY IS SENSE RESTRAINT SO IMPORTANT FOR METTA? - Metta Q&A
WHO ARE OUR ROLE MODELS? - Bhikkhunī Khemā
CAN WE BE TOO KIND & CARING THAT IT OBSTRUCTS DAILY LIFE? - Metta Q&A
GOOD SENSE RESTRAINT, BUT WHAT IF I'M ATTACKED? - Metta Q&A
CAN YOU EXPLAIN THE BRAHMAVIHARAS? - Metta Q&A
IS IT IMPORTANT TO MEMORISE THE KARANIYAMETTA SUTTA? - Metta Q&A
HOW CAN YOU MEASURE SOMEONE'S METTA PRACTICE? - Metta Q&A
CAN YOU BRIEFLY EXPLAIN THE 1ST PROFITABLE DIRECTION LEADING TO IMMEASURABLE METTA? - Metta Q&A
WHAT HAPPENS IF WE DON'T PRACTISE METTA? - Metta Q&A
SHOULD WE CULTIVATE METTA TO OURSELVES? - Metta Q&A
Guided Meditation - METTA SCHOOL (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)
"METTA SCHOOL" (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
Guided Meditation - CONCEIT - DIRTY DHAMMA PRACTICE - PART 7
SHORT INSTRUCTIONS ON ANUMANA SUTTA
UNLOCKING THE BUDDHA'S CODE - Why Sutta Meditation? - Part 1
WHO ARE OUR ROLE MODELS? - Queen Samavati, lay role model for dwelling in loving kindness (non-returner)
SHORT INSTRUCTIONS ON LOVING KINDNESS
MEDITATION INSTRUCTIONS (2ND) - HOW TO CULTIVATE LOVING KINDNESS - PART 8
MEDITATION INSTRUCTIONS (1ST) - HOW TO CULTIVATE LOVING KINDNESS - PART 7
INSIGHT - HOW TO CULTIVATE LOVING KINDNESS - PART 6
QUALITIES OF METTA - HOW TO CULTIVATE LOVING KINDNESS - PART 5
PRACTICE OF METTA - HOW TO CULTIVATE LOVING KINDNESS - PART 4
CORE VIRTUES (2nd) - HOW TO CULTIVATE LOVING KINDNESS - PART 3
POYA - Dhamma Q&A - 28 January 2021
CORE VIRTUES (1st) - HOW TO CULTIVATE LOVING KINDNESS - PART 2
INTRO & BACKGROUND - HOW TO CULTIVATE LOVING KINDNESS - PART 1
BUDDHA'S ADVICE ON HOW TO SUCCEED AT LEARNING & EXAMS (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)
Guided Meditation - STUBBORNNESS - DIRTY DHAMMA PRACTICE - PART 6
Guided Meditation - TRICKERY - DIRTY DHAMMA PRACTICE - PART 5
THREE KINDS OF UNWHOLESOME THOUGHTS - Itivuttaka 80
Dhamma Q&A - 21 January 2021
THE STORY OF RADHA THERA - Dhammapada Verse 76
WHY WE STRUGGLE TO UNDERSTAND DHAMMA - Anumana Sutta (MN15)
Guided Meditation - RIVALRY - DIRTY DHAMMA PRACTICE - PART 4
Guided Meditation - DECEIT - DIRTY DHAMMA PRACTICE - PART 3
THE STORY OF THE WEAVER GIRL - Dhammapada Verse 174
WHO ARE OUR ROLE MODELS? - Citta the Householder, lay role model for our sons
Guided Meditation - SELFISHNESS - DIRTY DHAMMA PRACTICE - PART 2
VERY LEARNED - Sekha-patipada Sutta (MN53) - Developing this accomplishment
MORAL SHAME & FEAR OF WRONGDOING - Sekha-patipada Sutta (MN53) - Developing these accomplishment
CONVICTION - Sekha-patipada Sutta (MN53) - Developing this accomplishment
Guided Meditation - DIRTY DHAMMA PRACTICE - PART 1
WHO ARE OUR ROLE MODELS? - Khujjutara, lay role model for our daughters (stream-enterer)
WAKEFULNESS - Sekha-patipada Sutta (MN53) - Developing this accomplishment
MODERATION IN EATING - Sekha-patipada Sutta (MN53) - Developing this accomplishment
GUARDING THE DOORS TO THE SENSE FACULTIES - Sekha-patipada Sutta (MN53) - Developing this accomplishment
CONSUMMATE IN VIRTUE - Sekha-patipada Sutta (MN53) - Developing this accomplishment
INTRODUCTION - Sekha-patipada Sutta (MN53) - Developing the Trainee's Mode of Progress
Guided Meditation - SCRATCHING THE SURFACE OF THE VATTHUPAMA SUTTA
SAFEGUARDING THE MIND BY DWELLING WITH VIGILANCE
SHARING THE MERIT AND BLESSINGS - Vatthupama Sutta (MN7)
RESULT OF BAD ACTIONS - Vatthupama Sutta (mn7)
NEGLIGENCE - Vatthupama Sutta (MN7)
VANITY - Vatthupama Sutta (MN7)
ARROGANCE - Vatthupama Sutta (MN7)
CONCEIT - Vatthupama Sutta (MN7)
COMPETITION - Vatthupama Sutta (MN7)
STUBBORNNESS - Vatthupama Sutta (MN7)
FRAUD - Vatthupama Sutta (MN7)
HYPOCRISY - Vatthupama Sutta (MN7)
STINGINESS - Vatthupama Sutta (MN7)
ENVY - Vatthupama Sutta (MN7)
DISPARAGING - Vatthupama Sutta (MN7)
DEROGATION - Vatthupama Sutta (MN7)
HOSTILITY - Vatthupama Sutta (MN7)
ANGER - Vatthupama Sutta (MN7)
ILL WILL - Vatthupama Sutta (MN7)
COVETOUSNESS & UNEQUAL GREED - Vatthupama Sutta (MN7)
BENEFITS, TIPS AND REMINDERS - Vatthupama Sutta (MN7)
INTRODUCTION AND BUDDHA'S WORDS - Vatthupama Sutta (MN7)