Dhamma as taught by the Buddha is simple and easy to practice. It is about ourselves and how we can be free from personal suffering. As suffering beings we are deluded about the truths of our body and mind. However, if we practice the Dhamma, we turn our attention to our body and our mind and unveil their true characteristics. Our suffering lessens as we gradually come to understand the Dhamma more and more.
Luang Por warns of some teachings that, although never taught by the Buddha, have made their way into Buddhism.
One of the beautiful things about Dhamma is how some teachings take on a deeper and deeper meaning as our understanding grows.
This is a little lesson on what we should and shouldn't do to achieve correct concentration.
Luang Por makes sure we have our minds straight about the correct reasons for the practice, and how to go about it.
Chapter 2 - Some of the day’s conversations with Luang Por Pramote
Translated teaching at Suan Santidham, November 12, 2010. Learn the difference between object-examination and characteristic-examination ways of Samadhi (Concentration).
Some helpful conversations with Luang Por Pramote from April 24, 2009
Translated teaching at Suan Santidham on April 3, 2009 "Dhamma is a subject of study. But it is to be learned by studying our- selves. The scope of our study is regarding how we can live with little …
Glossary, frequently used terms throughout the book
Beyond the World from Jan 24, 2014 at Wat Suan Santhidham. Luang Por reminds of the prime objective in Buddhism and how this is accomplished through the Middle Way.
We all have different characters, and so we each will enter Dhamma practice in a different way. We have to see what is most appropriate for us.
Chicago, June 1, 2013.
There are many ways that we can go wrong in our Dhamma practice. But with some help, diligence and self-evaluation we gradually find our way.
Different People have different minds, and thus the results come at different times for each individual. This is not a question of luck, but of karma.
In order to truly practice vipassana and walk the path that the Buddha set forth, we must understand how to achieve correct samadhi, not just hold the mind still.
Luangpor Pramote reminds us that wisdom can only be achieved by observing within the Four Foundations of Mindfulness.
Ajahn Pramote teaches to a Chicago audience that there are three types of wisdom, but it is only the third type -- seeing the truth in our own experience -- that is able to permanently reduce and eve…
An English translation of Luangpor Pramote's teaching at Wat Suansantidham, December 2012
This 18-minute audio book covers For You the Newcomer essay... Dhamma is ordinary, it is about ourselves, and can be learned by ourselves without much difficulty. So do not feel discouraged when you …