Monastic Teachings
Dhamma reflections and guided meditations by visiting monastics.
Ayya Santussikā: Directing the Mind, Cooling the Heart Guided Meditation Sep 27 2020 044
- September 29, 2020
- Ayya Santussika, Monastic Teachings
- Jocelyn White
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Meditators at Work
- April 22, 2020
- Ajahn Thanissaro, Learning New Skills, Monastic Teachings, Observer
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By Thanissaro Bhikkhu When the Buddha taught meditation, he would often illustrate his lessons with similes that involved people at work or developing skills. A person engaged in mindfulness of breathing, for example, was like a carpenter turning a piece of wood on a lathe, sensitive to whether he was making a short or a […]
Ayya Santussika: Six Recollections to Lift the Heart March 8, 2020 039
- March 12, 2020
- Ayya Santussika, Monastic Teachings
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Read moreAyya Santussika: Where Does Joy Come From? March 7, 2020 038
- March 12, 2020
- Ayya Santussika, Monastic Teachings
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Read moreAyya Santussika: The Deep, Peaceful Clarity of Joy March 7, 2020 037
- March 12, 2020
- Ayya Santussika, Monastic Teachings
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Read moreAyya Santussika: Happy and Giving in Every Moment March 6, 2020 036
- March 12, 2020
- Ayya Santussika, Monastic Teachings
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Read moreAjahn Sudanto: Generate Your Own Light Nov 15 2019 018
- December 2, 2019
- Ajahn Sudanto, Monastic Teachings
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Read moreAjahn Thanissaro: Right View Right Attention Nov 3 2019 009
- November 3, 2019
- Ajahn Thanissaro, Monastic Teachings
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Read moreAjahn Thanissaro: Right View Part 2 Nov 2 2019 008
- November 2, 2019
- Ajahn Thanissaro, Monastic Teachings
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Ajahn Thanissaro: Right View Study Part 1 Nov 2 2019 007
- November 2, 2019
- Ajahn Thanissaro, Monastic Teachings
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