Dhammagiri Buddhist Podcasts

Ajahn Dhammasiha explains 5 powerful benefits we can receive from the simple ceremony of Taking Refuge in Buddha, Dhamma & Sangha, together with committing to the 5 precepts:

1. Taking Refuge reduces …

Ajahn Dhammasiha responds to a question how we can develop gratitude methodically.

Being grateful (Kataññū Katavedī) has been praised by the Buddha as belonging entirely to the sphere of a truly good…

This is the ceremony of taking refuge in the Triple Gem of Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, followed by taking of the FIVE precepts.

We do this ceremony at Dhammagiri:

• Every Saturday morning 07.30 am
• O…

This is the ceremony of taking refuge in the Triple Gem of Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, followed by taking of the EIGHT precepts.

We do this ceremony at Dhammagiri:

• Every Saturday morning 07.30 am
• …

When cultivating bhāvanā (meditation), naturally we have to be mindful of and focussed upon our meditation object; for instance 'Buddho', or the breath, or mettā; and so on...

However, if we try to e…

Ajahn Dhammasiha responds to the question how Karuṇā (Compassion) differs from Mettā (Loving Kindness).

Compassion is the wish for all beings to be free from pain and suffering in any form.

Loving K…

Ajahn Dhammasiha encourages us to connect with nature, and to contemplate the 4 Great Elements externally as we experience them in the natural environment.

1. Earth Element (Hardness, Rocks, Stones, S…

Ven Jinaratana Thera offers guidance how we can experience and contemplate the four elements ('Cātu-mahā-bhūtikā') in in our own bodies.

1. Paṭhavī-dhātu = Earth Element /Solidity
2. Āpo-dhātu = Water E…

In this sutta, the Buddha compares the work of a goldsmith to the work of a meditator trying to purify their mind.

Both have to pay attention to 3 qualities at the appropriate time, without overdoing…

Ven Jinaratana Thera explains how we can starve the 5 hindrances ('anāhāra pañca-nīvaraṇa') in order to gradually weaken and overcome their obstructive influence on our mental development. Like all s…

Ajahn Thee Sabbajayanto shares his experience of arriving in Australia at age 16 for school and further studies.

He didn't know any English, and had to start learning it by 'being thrown in at the de…

On occasion of Easter, Ajahn Dhammasiha talks about a subject that is common to virtually all religions: Loving Kindness.

Loving Kindness, in Pali known as 'Mettā', is the intention of unconditional …

Ajahn Dhammasiha responds to a question on the meaning of Bhava Taṇhā & Vibhava Taṇhā.

In the four Noble Truths, the Buddha explains three forms of craving (taṇhā):

1. Sensual Craving (Kāma Taṇhā)
2. Ca…

For our Full Moon Program, a student group from University of Queensland ('UQBUDS') has joined with many interesting questions.

Subjects brought up include:

• Anxiety about Uncertainty
• Overindulgenc…

Ajahn Dhammasiha is asked about:

1. Pariyatti = Study
2. Paṭipatti = Practice
3. Pativeda = Realization

He offers reflections on this subject with an emphasis on the real meaning of 'study' as encourage…

Ajahn Dhammasiha shares fond memories of one of his personal spiritual heros, who has strongly influenced his approach to Dhamma practice right at the start of his monastic life in Sri Lanka. He pro…

After the meditation session, Ajahn Dhammasiha offers reflections on the realationship of Samatha/Samādhi (Calmness/Concentration) & Vipassana (Insight).

After the samatha meditation has weakened the…

Ajahn Dhammasiha is asked about the rules prohibiting shows, entertainments and music for monks and nuns; and how that would relate to lay life.

What to do if we come back after a hard days work, an…

Luang Por Vajiro is asked how one can maintain motivation in one's daily Dhamma practice, without getting distracted by the numerous duties, responsibilities and issues inherent in lay life.

Luang Po…

Ajahn Vajiro is asked what to do when we experience pain in the body while meditating: Should we pay attention to the pain, or should we just change posture to be comfortable again?

From that, a live…