Podcast Episodes

AN 9.40 - 9.41 The Great Chapter Part 3

AN 9.40 A bull elephant, annoyed by living in the herd, goes off by himself. Similarly, a mendicant feeling crowded in a monastery goes off by themselves and happily meditates in seclusion.
AN 9.41 T…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

AN 9.36 - 9.39 The Great Chapter Part 2

AN 9.36 The ending of defilements happens due to the practice of absorption meditation.
AN 9.37 Ānanda exclaims how amazing it is that the Buddha has found a way to freedom while still experiencing t…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

AN 9.32 - 9.35 The Great Chapter Part 1

AN 9.32 Nine progressive meditation states.
AN 9.33 Nine progressive meditation states, explained in detail.
AN 9.34 Sāriputta declares that extinguishment is bliss, precisely because nothing is felt…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

AN 9.21 - 9.31 Abode of Sentient Beings

Episode 2

AN 9.21 A comparison of the people of India, of Uttarakuru, and of the heaven of the Thirty-Three.
AN 9.22 Nine kinds of horses are compared with nine kinds of monks.
AN 9.23 Nine things that are roo…

Published on 2 months ago

AN 9.11 - 9.20 The Lion's Roar

Episode 1

AN 9.11 After the rains season, Sāriputta takes leave of the Buddha. Another monk falsely accuses Sāriputta of hitting him before leaving. The Buddha calls Sāriputta to answer the accusation. Before …

Published on 2 months ago

AN 9.01 - 9.10 Awakening

AN 9.01 Beginning with good friendship, the Buddha teaches nine things that give rise to the qualities that lead to awakening.
AN 9.02 The things that a mendicant relies on as supports in spiritual p…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

AN 8.118 - 8.147 Abbreviated Texts Beginning with Greed

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

AN 8.91 - 8.117 Untitled Discourses with Various Laywomen

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago

AN 8.81 - 8.90 Mindfulness

AN 8.81 Mindfulness and situational awareness are a foundation for developing higher spiritual qualities leading to liberation.
AN 8.82 Venerable Puṇṇiya asks the Buddha why he sometimes feels like t…

Published on 5 months ago

AN 8.71 - 8.80 On Pairs

AN 8.71 Beginning with faith, a mendicant completes all good qualities that fulfill liberation.
AN 8.72 Beginning with faith, a mendicant completes all good qualities that fulfill liberation.
AN 8.73…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago