Dhammagiri Buddhist Podcasts

Ajahn Dhammasiha explains how to contemplate the Four Noble Truths ('Cattāri Ariyasaccāni') within the framework of Breath Meditation ('Ānāpāṇasati'):

1. We start by mindfully observing, feeling and exp…

This is the story of the Buddha's greatest miracle presented by Ajahn Moneyyo: The Fire Sermon (Adittapariyaya Sutta) and the conversion of the three Kassapa brothers and their 1000 disciples. Chapte…

Ajahn Dhammasiha encourages us to give more importance to developing forms of wholesome joy. Like muditā, rejoicing in other beings good actions and accomplishments.

However dark the world sometimes m…

Ajahn Dhammasiha provides some advice for those who are just starting their meditation practice:

• If sitting crosslegged is too difficult, just sit on a chair or stool
• Do lots of walking meditation, if …

This talk gives an overview of the Anattā-Lakkhana Sutta, the Buddha's second discourse and how we can use the Buddha's teaching on Non-Self (Anattā) to free our hearts from clinging to what is imper…

After the Buddha realized awakening he remained for several weeks meditating at Bodhgaya to fathom his realization in all aspects. Hear more about how the Buddha reflected, how he saw the cosmos and …

The account of the Buddha's awakening according to the most ancient sources, the Sutta and Vinaya Pitaka told by Ajahn Moneyyo. Hear how the Buddha was striving and succeeded in his quest to realize …

Hear about the spiritual quest for awakening of the Buddha - His noble search for peace & liberation beyond birth, ageing and death. What motivated the Buddha to leave behind his life in luxury as pr…

The story of the birth of the Bodhisatta (the being who would become the Buddha) in Lumbini told by Ajahn Moneyyo.

The appearance of a Buddha, a perfectly awakened one who teached the path to liberat…

Before his supreme awakening, the Bodhisatta tried to reach enlightenment by extreme self mortification. He becomes so emaciated and weakened that he collapses and almost dies.

At this crisis moment,…

Ajahn Dhammasiha leads a guided Buddhist meditation on the subject of Buddhānussati, recollection of the Buddha and his unique qualities.

Ajahn suggests to use his favourite Buddha-mantra, silently r…

On occasion of the consecration of our Saddhamma Cetiya and Relic Enshrinement Ceremony, Ajahn Kalyano shares the story how Buddha Relics appeared in Ajahn Anan's shoulder bag while meditating on top…

Ajahn Dhammasiha leads our community on Vesak Day in asking forgiveness from Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha;

and in reciting the passage in Anguttara Nikaya / Numerical Discourses, Book of Ones, extolling…

Today is the most important day in the Buddhist calendar: Vesak / Visakha Puja, celebrating the birth, Supreme Awakening, and final Parinibbāna of the Buddha.

As it's also Mother's Day in the Western…

Dhamma Talk by Luang Por Anan on occasion of the relic enshrinement ceremony at our Saddhamma Cetiya on the summit of Dhammagiri hill, Friday 2nd May 2025.

The talk was delivered after the Paritta cha…

Dhamma Talk by Luang Por Anan.

English translation by Ajahn Varadhammo, abbot of Bodhisaddha Monastery, Wilton near Sydney.

Venerable Ajahn Anan, abbot of Wat Marp Jan, Rayong, Thailand, has kindly ag…

Ajahn Dhammasiha explains about the upcoming Inauguration and Relic Enshrinement Events for our Saddhamma Cetiya with LP Anan & LP Kalyano & LP Lai next week, Fri 2nd, Sat 3rd & Sun 4th of May.

He als…

This guided meditation prepares our mind to enjoy the full benefits of having 15 monks lead by Luang Por Anan visiting for our Stupa Relic Enshrinement Ceremony next week, 2nd to 4th of May.

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On the occasion of Venerable Thaniyo's (Alex Oliver) passing away yesterday afternoon Thursday 24 April 2025, we're re-publishing this episode of LP Liem's last visit at Dhammagiri, with the translat…

Please Note: Spotify deletes many of our Buddhist Chanting podcasts, claiming that they are 'Music', and that pure music tracks may not be uploaded to Spotify Podcasts. Personally, I disagree that ou…