Dhammagiri Buddhist Podcasts

Ajahn Dhammasiha is asked how we can let go of attachments.

He explains that letting go can not be done by an act of willpower.

We need wisdom, insight, in order to let go.

If we can see that anyth…

Ajahn Dhammasiha talks about three main events in the Buddha's life that we commemorate on Āsāḷhā Full Moon Day:

1. Teaching of the first formal discourse, the 'Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta'
2. Conceptio…

When we stand barefoot with our feet in the water at the beach, we can notice how the waves are washing away the sand from under our feet. We don't stand on firm ground, the sand we stand on is const…

Ajahn Dhammasiha is asked how much good karma we generate if we are doing the good action not voluntary, but we are forced to do it by external circumstance, like for instance a court order for 'comm…

Dhammatalk by Ajahn Amaro about seeing impermanence and how it can help us to be liberated from self-view, on the occasion of his first Australia visit at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage, Queensland, Bri…

Q&A session with Venerable Ajahn Amaro during his visit to Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage, Brisbane, Australia.

Tan Ajahn Ajahn is asked if it was tough for him in the beginning, when he was a newly ord…

We can train ourselves to enjoy meditation, or actually any kind of activity.

Perception is not-self, it depends on conditions, and if we cultivate the right conditions, then our perception will chan…

After his return to Dhammagiri, Ajahn Dhammasiha shares some experiences from his travels.

Some photos can be seen here:

https://travel-pics-ajahn-2.dhammagiri.net

He first attended the huge event…

The term ‘bhikkhu’ is defined as ‘almsman’, or ‘mendicant’. One who depends on the generosity of others for his material needs. What kinds of requisits are buddhist monks allowed to have and how shou…

Ajahn Dhammasiha compares spiritual practice and meditation with the task of cleaning to show how they are related to each other.

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Ajahn Dhammasiha explains about the various benefits of developing Metta (loving-kindness), especially to motivate ourselves.

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Sañña, usually translated as perception, is one of the 5 Aggregates (Khandha), one of the central teachings of the Buddha. Learn more about the meaning of the Pali word and how it relates to the orig…

A Dhammatalk by Ajahn Dhammasiha about the numerous benefits of associating with people who have noble qualities and realized awakening.

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Guided Meditation and Question & Answer session at Dhammagiri with Ajahn Vajiro, currently abbot of Sumedharama monastery in Portugal on Sunday, 25th February.

Ajahn Vajiro first gives a short guid…

On occasion of Visākhā Pūjā, Ajahn Dhammasiha relates the events leading up to the Buddha's Supreme Awakening under the Bodhi Tree.

Initially, the Bodhisatta practised extreme austerities in the bel…

During his visit at Dhammagiri, Ajahn Vajiro responds to a question from the audience:

What's the reason that apparently only so few practitioners actually succeed to attain Nibbana?

Ven. Ajahn Vaji…

Before departure to the large gathering of Sangha at Amaravati Ajahn Dhammasiha shares reflections on the importance of Sangha meeting in harmony for the longevity of the Sasana.

More than 140 monks …

To commence free distribution of our Dhammagiri Tees 2nd batch, Ajahn Dhammasiha goes through the meaning of every symbol and writing on the shirt:

1. Twelve spoked Dhammacakka (Dhamma Wheel)

2. Tira…

Ajahn Dhammasiha responds to a question about the meaning of 'akāliko' (timeless).

Timelessness is one of the qualities of the Dhamma, as described by the Buddha in the well known formula:

• "Svākkhā…