Everyday Dhamma Network Podcasts

This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Tate and is titled “Reflection on Nibbana”. In this dhamma talk, Ajahn Tate reflects upon the profound peace and infinite benefit of the highest possible achievement - Nibbana. This teaching was translated by Steven Towler and was made available for free distribution in the pub…

Meditation is the path to enlightenment. Enlightenment is a state of mind where you no longer measure yourself against others, and you find inner peace. Enlightenment is the state of finally understanding the answers to life's big questions. It's possible for everyone, and it's a part of the Buddhist path. This talk is about the Buddha's enlightenm…

This episode is based on a talk given by esteemed forest meditation master Ajahn Maha Boowa and is titled Heart of a Samana. It was first publish as a A Forest Dhamma Publication in March 2011. The full translated text and more information can be found on the Forest Path Podcast webpage. This audio version is narrated by Sol Hanna. If you'd like to…

The Buddha taught that meditation is a way to gain Insight into the nature of our mind and to overcome our sufferings. Buddhism is a tolerant religion that has never fought a war in its name. When Buddhism spread, it created three great traditions which have a lot of similarities. Practices and customs vary significantly among Buddhist traditions, …

This talk is about the Origins of Buddhism. --- You can find the text transcription and other related information on the Ajahn Brahm Podcast website. This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size (because internet connections were slow back then - remember dialup?) on 2nd May 2003. It has now been remastered …

This episode is based on a talk given by esteemed forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled No Abiding. It was published as part of the Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah published by Aruna Publications. The full translated text and more information can be found on the Forest Path Podcast webpage. This audio version is narrated by Sol Hanna.…

Compassion is essential to overcoming loneliness. Compassion is a disposition towards life that can change whether it's enemies into friends. Compassion is wishing well for somebody or something. It can be an impersonal emotion. You can be at peace with life by practicing compassion and kindness. Saying there's something wrong with me, being sick, …

This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Tate and is titled “Sati Protects the Citta”. A quick note on translation: in this talk the Pali word “sati” will be used extensively, and this means “mindfulness”; also, the word “citta” is used a lot, and this refers to the “mind” or “heart”. This talk gives instructions on h…

Fear can create sickness and death. Fear creates a narrow state of awareness and can create the world you think exists. Focusing on the bad bricks in the wall instead of the good bricks can lead to irrational thoughts and behaviors. Our minds can create sickness, death, and fear. Fear can be dangerous. To overcome fear, we need to focus on the good…

When things go wrong in life, it's a chance to show the beauty of the heart. Take the time to cherish life and to learn from the experiences that we have in life. Grief is a feeling of sadness or regret in response to something bad that's happened. As Buddhists we can challenge all the conditioned responses we have to events in our life, and see th…

This episode is based on a talk given by esteemed forest meditation master Ajahn Maha Boowa and is titled The Work of a Contemplative. It was first publish as a A Forest Dhamma Publication in March 2011. The full translated text and more information can be found on the Forest Path Podcast webpage. This audio version is narrated by Sol Hanna. If you…

In silence, you find inner peace and wisdom. Meditation is a central part of Buddhist teachings, teaching people to find out truths for themselves and to find ways to cope with the challenges of life. Meditation is about having insight into the big picture, about understanding and realizing the truths of life for yourself. When you become one point…

This episode is based on a talk given by esteemed forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled Convention and Liberation. It was published as part of the Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah published by Aruna Publications. The full translated text and more information can be found on the Forest Path Podcast webpage. This audio version is narrate…

Measurement is how we get into control and lose our perception of love. Buddhism teaches us to stop measuring so we can love. Judging and measuring creates control and ill will, which keeps us from experiencing love. Don't measure others; stop trying to control them. Learn how to be at peace with yourself and with life. The opposite of love is hatr…

Buddhism can offer help in coping with the challenges of life, including illness and death. Sometimes we can help other people with our wisdom, with our Dharma. Sometimes in helping others, we take away their power and independence, which isn't always in their best interest. It's important to remember that when one helps others, they need to be act…

Optimize the mind-body system to find freedom in the world! Discusses practices for improving health, fitness, resilience, and physical preparedness in daily life. Diet, exercise, and a morning routine are explored alongside Japanese Shugendo, meditation, purification rituals, and martial arts. The importance of embracing paradoxes with equanimity,…

Buddhism teaches us to solve world problems through our wisdom and compassion. Hatred doesn't lead to peace, violence doesn't lead to peace. This talk is about the mundane and the super mundane, the world and what lies beyond. It explores what real freedom is and what the fake freedom is. Meditation helps us to feel life more deeply, to understand …

This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Tate and is titled “Marana-sati - Mindfulness of Death”. In this dhamma talk Ajahn Tate explains the benefits of maransati, and gives advice on how to practice it. This is a really strong talk that will be of benefit for those who’ve been practicing meditation for some time and…

Judging other people can get you into a cycle of depression and negativity. Insisting on rightness is delusional and can lead to violence. We can learn to cooperate in our family, workplace, or in our relationships instead of always competing or trying to be right. Don't get stressed about arguments. Just investigate that stress and see if it's ste…

Michael McKay, inventor of the GravityPal inversion table and author of two books, discusses the Terrain versus Virus theories of sickness and health. He describes a new paradigm for physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness using specific modalities and programs that have helped him recover from chronic illness, fatigue, and other injuries. More…

Buddhism says that sometimes people die young because of their karma, sometimes people become millionaires because of their karma, and sometimes people get sick because of their karma. This talk is about good and evil cloning and how to solve the world's problems. Karma is the cause and effect of your actions, so don't blame others for the situatio…

This episode is based on a talk given by esteemed forest meditation master Ajahn Maha Boowa and is titled An Heir In The Dhamma. It was first publish as a A Forest Dhamma Publication in March 2011. The original text can be found on Dhammatalks.net. The full translated text and more information can be found on the Forest Path Podcast webpage. This a…

Jokes can be a way to heal and learn from traumatic experiences. Old age, sickness, and death can teach us valuable lessons in life, and they can be viewed as Buddha nature. Peace and goodwill towards all beings is a central message of Christianity. People come to teachers for guidance, not to be lectured to. Stay true to your beliefs and help thos…

The Buddha’s teachings can help you change your attitude and stop suffering. When encountering a problem in life, focus on learning from it, not exterminating the problem. Check your expectations and take on board that everything is a teaching opportunity. Sometimes people try to abuse you in order to upset you, but don't let them succeed. Just be …

This episode is based on a talk given by esteemed forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled The Peace Beyond. It was published as part of the Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah published by Aruna Publications. The full translated text and more information can be found on the Forest Path Podcast webpage. This audio version is narrated by Sol …

This episode is a dhamma talk given by the Thai meditation master Ajahn Tate and is titled “Khanda” which translates as “The Aggregates of Existence”. According to the Buddha and to the Awakened meditation masters of all ages, a human being is made up of five aggregates or “groups of existence”, namely: physical form or the body; consciousness; fee…

Mindfulness is having a guard on your mind and remembering what you are supposed to be doing. To be mindful, instruct your gatekeeper what to do in order to keep negativity out of your mind. Mindfulness can help you stop being angry, because you become more alert to what's happening inside. Mindfulness is the ability to know and be aware. It's deve…

This episode is based on a talk given by esteemed forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled The Middle Way Within. It was published as part of the Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah published by Aruna Publications. The full translated text and more information can be found on the Forest Path Podcast webpage. This audio version is narrated by…

To find out the origins of your consciousness of mind, you can test it out and find out where you come from. The mind is the biggest thing in the world because it can see everything and everything can fit in the mind. An origins talk is beneficial for many reasons, including that it reminds us of the importance of the mind. Mind is comprised of del…

Ajahn Brahm gives a talk about how to deal with loss and the death of loved ones. --- You can find the transcription and other related information on the Ajahn Brahm Podcast website. This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size on 18th October 2002. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dh…

This episode is based on a talk given by esteemed forest meditation master Ajahn Maha Boowa and is titled The Middleness of the Middle Way. It was first publish as a A Forest Dhamma Publication in March 2011. The original text can be found on Dhammatalks.net. The full translated text and more information can be found on the Forest Path Podcast webp…

Happiness means being good, and the benefits of being good are immense. Allow other people to be kind to you and it will make you happy. Happiness comes when we give without expecting anything in return, and it's one of the first ways to develop in our lives. Happiness is found by letting go and learning how to meditate. Enlightenment is the ultima…

This episode is based on a talk given by esteemed forest meditation master Ajahn Chah Subhaddo and is titled Let Your Aim Be Nibbana. The original text can be found on Dhammatalks.net. The full translated text and more information can be found on the Forest Path Podcast webpage. This audio version is narrated by Sol Hanna. More information about th…

Keeping precepts gives you freedom from worry, anxiety and other negative qualities. In meditation, the more you try and control, the worse the meditation gets. The deeper you go in meditation, the more still and silent it becomes, until you find freedom from desires. Keep moral precepts in your life to feel freedom. Freedom is being where you want…

This episode is based on a talk given by esteemed forest meditation master Ajahn Maha Boowa and is titled Ignorance and Emptiness. It was first publish as a A Forest Dhamma Publication in March 2011. The original text can be found on Dhammatalks.net. The translations in this book were compiled from the spoken discourses of Ajahn Maha Boowa. For the…

In the first half of 2002 Ajahn Brahm spent six months on a silent meditation retreat in his hut. He didn't speak to anyone - not a single word. He just spent time meditating. The result was six months of bliss. In this talk Ajahn Brahm speaks quite openly about the experience and encourages us all to find bliss within. --- You can find the transcr…

This episode is based on a talk given by esteemed forest meditation master Ajahn Maha Boowa and is titled Birth and Death. It was first publish as a A Forest Dhamma Publication in March 2011. The original text can be found on Dhammatalks.net. The translations in this book were compiled from the spoken discourses of Ajahn Maha Boowa. For the most pa…

Boredom can be overcome with practice in understanding bodily sensations. People are always looking for things to do because they don't know how to do nothing, but peace is more important than anything. The practice of mindfulness is focused on the body in order to free the mind, develop wisdom, and create peace in life. Focus on the body to overco…

This episode is based on a talk given by esteemed forest meditation master Ajahn Maha Boowa and is titled Right Here In The Heart. It was first publish as a A Forest Dhamma Publication in March 2011. The original text can be found on Dhammatalks.net. The translations in this book were compiled from the spoken discourses of Ajahn Maha Boowa. For the…

When you change your perception, you can find the end of all suffering inside yourself. The perception we have of ourselves and others often limits us and leads to suffering. Perceptions matter, and they can be limiting. Whenever you get a project to do, just do it. Don't think about it. Whenever it's time to meditate, just meditate. Don't think ab…

This episode is based on a talk given by esteemed forest meditation master Ajahn Maha Boowa and is titled Medicine For The Mind. It was first publish as a A Forest Dhamma Publication in March 2011. The original text can be found on Dhammatalks.net. The translations in this book were compiled from the spoken discourses of Ajahn Maha Boowa. For the m…

Ajahn Brahm gives a talk about what is real Buddhism, as opposed to what is just faddish, pseudo-Buddhism. --- You can find the transcription and other related information on the Ajahn Brahm Podcast website. This dhamma talk was originally recorded on cassette tape on 9th December 2001. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamm…

This episode is based on a talk given by esteemed forest meditation master Ajahn Maha Boowa and is titled Visions of a Samana. It was first publish as a A Forest Dhamma Publication in March 2011. The original text can be found on Dhammatalks.net. The translations in this book were compiled from the spoken discourses of Ajahn Maha Boowa. For the mos…

Buddhism's practice of mindfulness can help us in our daily lives, our spiritual lives, and our relationships. Buddhism teaches that it's important to be mindful in our daily lives and in our spiritual lives. Being mindful can help to increase our happiness and understanding. Mindfulness can help you be more alert and less reactive to things, which…

This episode is based on a talk given by esteemed forest meditation master Ajahn Maha Boowa and is titled Visions of a Samana. It was first publish as a A Forest Dhamma Publication in March 2011. The original text can be found on Dhammatalks.net. The translations in this book were compiled from the spoken discourses of Ajahn Maha Boowa. For the mos…

Buddhism and science can be balanced and used for good in our lives. Dogmatism leads to suffering, especially when it prevents you from seeing reality. Buddhism and science are complementary and interdependent, and are growing in popularity due to their combined successes in solving problems. Buddhism teaches that one must check experience against …

Sometimes pain and suffering are an opportunity for us to grow and learn. When you criticize yourself, you inhibit your ability to succeed. Praise uplifts people and has a positive effect on relationships. The power of precepts lie in the fact that when we are guided by them, the mind moves in the direction of truth and calmness. Charles Martin spo…

Conflicts come from a sense of injustice and injustice comes from a sense of karma. Start learning to accept life as it is and not what we want it to be. The law of karma tells us that we always get what we deserve, which often results in feelings of injustice. When we take control of our destiny, these feelings of injustice dissipate. There is kar…

The first type of love we hear all about in our culture is romantic love, which involves an infatuation with one person. The second type of love is a detached love which is greater because it allows you to be at peace with separation, with death and with all the bad things that life can bring. In the loving-kindness meditation, you open the door to…

Rebirth is a very useful way to review our life, to reflect on our relationships, and to gain perspective on what is important. This talk is about how deep, beautiful meditation can reveal the truth of things, and also how deep, beautiful meditation can be fun. Rebirth is a reality which can be found out for yourself through the practice of meditat…