Inviting Feedback | Constructive Criticism | Pavarana Ceremony | End Rains Retreat | Ajahn Dhammasiha
Dhamma talk by Ajahn Dhammasiha on occasion of Pavarana Full Moon. It is important to be able to receive feedback on our actions. We can learn much from constructive criticism, if it is done with good...
6 Okt 202546min
Anatta: Empty of Self or Belonging to Self, even Thoughts | Emptiness Sunyata | Ajahn Dhammasiha
Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Dhammasīha, offering reflections on the Buddha's teaching:"Suññam idaṃ attena vā attanīyena vā!"= "Empty of Self and Empty of Anything belonging to Self"e.g. Majjhima Nikāya/Middl...
2 Okt 202530min
Be Aware, Don't React and Let Go | Buddhist Guided Meditation | Vipassana | Insight | Ajahn Dhammasiha
In this guided meditation, Ajahn Dhammasiha encourages us to simply be aware of what we experience in the present moment. Observing, knowing, being mindful of what is, without trying to change the exp...
29 Sep 202532min
Crisis Intervention: Remembering the Buddha | Buddhanussati | Recollection of the Buddha | Ajahn Dhammasiha
Ajahn Dhammasiha talks about the benefits of Buddhānussati, recollecting the Buddha. This meditation object can be particular helpful if we're finding ourselves overwhelmed by emotions. Reciting "Iti ...
26 Sep 202526min
Wrong Direction: Desire, Anger, Confusion, Fear | Don't Let Toxic Emotions Highjack Your Mind | Ajahn Dhammasiha
Ajahn Dhammasiha talks about the 4 'Agati', the 4 wrong courses of action: Chanda-Gāmini = Going in Direction of DesireDosa-Gāmini = Going in Direction of AversionMoha-Gāmini = Going in Direction of C...
22 Sep 202535min
Devoted to Persuit of Pleasure | Loving Kindness as Source of Happiness | Metta | Ajahn Dhammasiha
Amazingly, the Buddha stated in Pāsādika Sutta (Dīgha Nikāya/Long Discourses #29) that his followers are devoted to the persuit of happiness. However, it has to be qualified what kind of happiness we'...
19 Sep 202524min
Mindfulness in Daily Life | Sati | Satipatthana | Foundations of Mindfulness | Ajahn Dhammasiha
Ajahn Dhammasiha shares reflections how to cultivate mindfulness (Sati) in daily life. He points out the importance of being aware/mindful of our intentions, as intention (cetana) is what creates karm...
15 Sep 202530min
BAD Meditation: It actually Teaches Us a Lot | Vipassana | Self Knowledge | Ajahn Dhammasiha
What we consider a 'bad' meditation session, e.g. the mind can't settle down and is struggling with strong emotions like anger, lust and anxiety, can be very useful to gain insight into our own charac...
12 Sep 202527min
