AJAHN SABBAJAYANTO | How I Became a Buddhist Monk | Dhammagiri | Ajahn Thee
Ajahn Thee Sabbajayanto shares his experience of arriving in Australia at age 16 for school and further studies. He didn't know any English, and had to start learning it by 'being thrown in at the dee...
4 Apr 202458min
Loving Kindness Supported by Generosity & Virtue | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
On occasion of Easter, Ajahn Dhammasiha talks about a subject that is common to virtually all religions: Loving Kindness. Loving Kindness, in Pali known as 'Mettā', is the intention of unconditional g...
2 Apr 202445min
Craving for Existence & Non-Existence | Bhava Tanha Vibhava Tanha | Ajahn Dhammasiha
Ajahn Dhammasiha responds to a question on the meaning of Bhava Taṇhā & Vibhava Taṇhā. In the four Noble Truths, the Buddha explains three forms of craving (taṇhā): Sensual Craving (Kāma Taṇhā) Car...
28 Mar 202428min
Overindulgence | Q&A with Students from UQ | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
For our Full Moon Program, a student group from University of Queensland ('UQBUDS') has joined with many interesting questions. Subjects brought up include: Anxiety about Uncertainty Overindulgence...
25 Mar 20241h
Study, Practice, Realization | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Buddhism
Ajahn Dhammasiha is asked about: Pariyatti = Study Paṭipatti = Practice Pativeda = Realization He offers reflections on this subject with an emphasis on the real meaning of 'study' as encouraged...
21 Mar 202426min
Memories of Ven. Nyanavimala | Dhamma Reflection by Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
Ajahn Dhammasiha shares fond memories of one of his personal spiritual heros, who has strongly influenced his approach to Dhamma practice right at the start of his monastic life in Sri Lanka. He prov...
18 Mar 202439min
Not Me, Not Mine: Better Let Go | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Buddhist Teaching Dhammagiri
After the meditation session, Ajahn Dhammasiha offers reflections on the realationship of Samatha/Samādhi (Calmness/Concentration) & Vipassana (Insight). After the samatha meditation has weakened the ...
14 Mar 202429min
Entertainments: To Watch or Not to Watch? | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
Ajahn Dhammasiha is asked about the rules prohibiting shows, entertainments and music for monks and nuns; and how that would relate to lay life. What to do if we come back after a hard days work, and...
11 Mar 202423min
