(Thanks to the Dhamma friends and teachers for sharing / pointing these out) The Autobiography and Dhamma Teachings of Ajahn Dtun — dedicated and relentless practice Obstructions to concentration (based on the Upakkilesa Sutta) The Tip of the Fingernail — Nakhasikhā Sutta (SN 13:1) — https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/SN/SN13_1.html To Kaccāna Gotta – Kaccānagotta Sutta (SN 12:15) — Therīpadāna —Continue reading “Recent Dhamma Vibes — Aug 2026”
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“Happiness” Chapter 11 (Part 2) From Buddhadhamma: The Laws Of Nature And Their Benefits To Life
Due to the size of this chapter this is part 2 of the eleventh chapter “Happiness” (starting with subchapter 11.9 “Happiness and Ethics” to the end of Chapter 11) from the book: Buddhadhamma: The Laws Of Nature And Their Benefits To Life by Bhikkhu P. A. Payutto (Somdet Phra Buddhaghosacariya) Published by Buddhadhamma FoundationCopyright ©Continue reading ““Happiness” Chapter 11 (Part 2) From Buddhadhamma: The Laws Of Nature And Their Benefits To Life”
Breath as an Anchor & Refuge for the Digital Age | Anapanasati Series With Jacques Rutzky
[ original unedited version: https://youtu.be/rJlxn1OZkms ] (Ai assisted:) In this fourth episode of the anapanasati series Integrating Presence welcomes meditation teacher Jacques Rutzky for a deep, personal conversation on mindfulness of breathing (anapanasati) and its role in daily life. Jacques shares his 50+ year journey into meditation—starting at age 16 in Detroit, discovering the PaliContinue reading “Breath as an Anchor & Refuge for the Digital Age | Anapanasati Series With Jacques Rutzky”
Breath, Light, The Inner Teacher And The Vastness Of Samadhi | Anapanasati Series With Richard Shankman
(Ai Assist:) Richard Shankman, author of the seminal book The Experience of Samādhi, gives a deep exploration of mindfulness of breathing (anapana), samadhi, jhana, and the fluid, often misunderstood nature of deep meditative states. Key Themes Discussed: Anapana as a Universal Doorway: Richard shares his 55-year practice rooted in breath meditation, emphasizing its accessibility andContinue reading “Breath, Light, The Inner Teacher And The Vastness Of Samadhi | Anapanasati Series With Richard Shankman”
“Calm And Insight” Chapter 8 From Buddhadhamma: The Laws Of Nature And Their Benefits To Life
This is the eighth chapter “Calm And Insight” from the book: Buddhadhamma: The Laws Of Nature And Their Benefits To Life by Bhikkhu P. A. Payutto (Somdet Phra Buddhaghosacariya) Published by Buddhadhamma FoundationCopyright © Buddhadhamma Foundation 2021Translated by Robin Philip Moore Editor: Bhikkhu Kovilo, typesetting: Bhikkhu Gambhīro Download this e-book in PDF, EPUB and MOBI formats atContinue reading ““Calm And Insight” Chapter 8 From Buddhadhamma: The Laws Of Nature And Their Benefits To Life”
The Most Superior Kind Of Offering (Rejoicement Talk to Donors, Organizers and Helpers) (Knowing & Seeing–Talk 9 by Pa-Auk Sayadaw)
This is the ninth and final talk from the book Knowing and Seeing by the most Venerable Pa-Auk Tawya Sayadaw read by me and is a gift not for sale / to be sold. It is from the Fifth Revised Edition via: https://static.sariputta.com/pdf/tipitaka/1221/1pas-01-knowing-and-seeing-5th-rev-ed-pamc-032019pdf.pdf More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhaddanta_Āciṇṇa https://www.paaukforestmonastery.org https://www.paaukforestmonastery.org/ebooks More English Dhamma Books by the MostContinue reading “The Most Superior Kind Of Offering (Rejoicement Talk to Donors, Organizers and Helpers) (Knowing & Seeing–Talk 9 by Pa-Auk Sayadaw)”
The Buddha’s Wishes for His Disciples and His Teachings (Knowing & Seeing–Talk 8 by Pa-Auk Sayadaw)
This is the eight talk from the book Knowing and Seeing by the most Venerable Pa-Auk Tawya Sayadaw read by me and is a gift not for sale / to be sold. It is from the Fifth Revised Edition via: https://static.sariputta.com/pdf/tipitaka/1221/1pas-01-knowing-and-seeing-5th-rev-ed-pamc-032019pdf.pdf More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhaddanta_Āciṇṇa https://www.paaukforestmonastery.org https://www.paaukforestmonastery.org/ebooks More English Dhamma Books by the Most Venerable Pa-AukContinue reading “The Buddha’s Wishes for His Disciples and His Teachings (Knowing & Seeing–Talk 8 by Pa-Auk Sayadaw)”
How You Develop the Vipassanā Knowledges to See Nibbāna (Knowing & Seeing–Talk 7 by Pa-Auk Sayadaw)
This is the seventh talk from the book Knowing and Seeing by the most Venerable Pa-Auk Tawya Sayadaw read by me and is a gift not for sale / to be sold. It is from the Fifth Revised Edition via: https://static.sariputta.com/pdf/tipitaka/1221/1pas-01-knowing-and-seeing-5th-rev-ed-pamc-032019pdf.pdf More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhaddanta_Āciṇṇa https://www.paaukforestmonastery.org https://www.paaukforestmonastery.org/ebooks More English Dhamma Books by the Most Venerable Pa-AukContinue reading “How You Develop the Vipassanā Knowledges to See Nibbāna (Knowing & Seeing–Talk 7 by Pa-Auk Sayadaw)”
How You See the Links of Dependent Origination (Knowing & Seeing – Talk 6 by Pa-Auk Sayadaw)
This is the sixth talk from the book Knowing and Seeing by the most Venerable Pa-Auk Tawya Sayadaw read by me and is a gift not for sale / to be sold. It is from the Fifth Revised Edition via: https://static.sariputta.com/pdf/tipitaka/1221/1pas-01-knowing-and-seeing-5th-rev-ed-pamc-032019pdf.pdf More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhaddanta_Āciṇṇa https://www.paaukforestmonastery.org https://www.paaukforestmonastery.org/ebooks More English Dhamma Books by the Most Venerable Pa-AukContinue reading “How You See the Links of Dependent Origination (Knowing & Seeing – Talk 6 by Pa-Auk Sayadaw)”
How You Discern Mentality (Knowing & Seeing – Talk 5 by Pa-Auk Sayadaw)
This is the fifth talk from the book Knowing and Seeing by the most Venerable Pa-Auk Tawya Sayadaw read by me and is a gift not for sale / to be sold. It is from the Fifth Revised Edition via: https://static.sariputta.com/pdf/tipitaka/1221/1pas-01-knowing-and-seeing-5th-rev-ed-pamc-032019pdf.pdf More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhaddanta_Āciṇṇa https://www.paaukforestmonastery.org https://www.paaukforestmonastery.org/ebooks More English Dhamma Books by the Most Venerable Pa-AukContinue reading “How You Discern Mentality (Knowing & Seeing – Talk 5 by Pa-Auk Sayadaw)”
