Path of Wisdom: Dhamma Talks by Bhikkhu Dhammānanda
Dhamma Talks by Bhikkhu Dhammānanda, a Theravāda Buddhist monk offering insights into the timeless spiritual teachings of the Abhidhamma and Buddhist philosophy. Each episode presents reflective Dhamma teachings on meditation, spiritual development, and the nature of reality. Whether you’re new to Buddhism or deepening your practice, these talks provide practical insights for cultivating a more mindful and meaningful life.
Visit my website (https://highermindart.info) for more Dhamma talks, articles, books, and spiritual resources. See more talks on my YouTube channel: @bhikkhu-dhammananda
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 18
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Why Impermanence Matters - A Reflection on Vigata Paccaya
Impermanence is everywhere—in the things we own, in the people we love, in our thoughts and memories, and even in our very character. In this brief talk, I explore Vigata-paccaya, the Abhidhamma cond…
Why the Wise Think About Duration Rather Than Momentariness (Avigata Paccaya)
In this brief Dhamma talk, I explore the idea of “duration”—and why, in many cases, it might be more helpful to reflect on endurance and continuity rather than simply contemplating that all things ar…
Nissaya Paccaya - The Foundations of the World
In this Dhamma talk, I explore the foundations of the world—how everything arises based on a foundation of something else. As part of my Paṭṭhāna series, I translate the Pāli word nissaya as “foundat…
Aññamañña Paccaya - Correspondences in Nature and the Power of thinking in Analogies
In this Dhamma talk, I discuss correspondences in nature and how thinking in analogies can be a valuable aid on the path to enlightenment. This talk is part of my Paṭṭhāna series, focusing on the Paṭ…
Universality of Sequences - A talk on Samanantara Paccaya
In this Dhamma Talk, I explore the ‘Universality of Sequences,’ showing how sequences are a phenomenon that exists throughout existence (broken down into matter, mind, consciousness, and Nibbāna) and…
Hetu Paccaya - Inner Establishments (or Roots) in Buddhist Thought
Hetu Paccaya, usually translated as the condition of Roots, is the Paṭṭhāna condition which describes the nature of an inner establishment in relation to mind, matter and consciousness. This Dhamma t…
The Four Noble Truths
The Four Noble Truths are the central tenet of Buddhism. This foundational teaching offers profound insights into the nature of existence and the path to inner peace.
For more teachings on Buddhist Ph…
Latency and Manifestation in Buddhist Philosophy
The Patthãna Conditions of Abhidhamma basically constitute the Grammar of insight in Buddhist Philosophy.
In this talk I explore the dual nature of all phenomena, both material and mental, through the…
Being or Being Not - An exploration of the Patthana Conditions Atthi and Natthi
For a better understanding of my rather untraditional way of understanding the Patthana conditions, I suggest to have a look at my website, or to read my book "Paramattha" which can be downloaded for…
The Spiritual Side to Giving - A Talk on the Nature of Donation
In this talk I explore the inner nature of donation or "giving", and the use the practice has for our spiritual path.
You can find various writings and other talks on similar subjects on my website: h…
Imagination and Visualisation - What is their difference and What is their purpose?
This talk explores the difference between Visualisation and Imagination, and how both relate to the spiritual path.
How to Balance the Four Elements
In this short Dhamma talk, I explain how to balance the four elements both in meditation and in daily life. This is a follow up talk to the previous talk on the Four Elements.
The Four Elements of Wisdom
Throughout the ancient world the concept of the four elements has been used, not only to better understand and classify matter, but indeed for understanding the wholeness of an individual's experienc…
Repetition as a Universal Fact of Existence (The Patthana condition of Repetition)
A talk on Repetition as a universal fact of existence. Part of my Patthana series, in this talk I explore the Patthana condition of Repetition, Asevana Paccaya. As usual I try to explore this Patthan…
Kamma Paccaya - A step-by-step approach to understanding Kamma
This Dhamma talk explores how Kamma (/ Karma) operates. How our intentions, habits, and attachments will condition our future and what we become.
If you have an interest in understanding the law of Ka…
The Twenty Two Faculties of Buddhist Philosophy
This talk explores the 22 Indriyas of Buddhist Abhidhamma philosophy. These 22 Indriyas (faculties / powers) are important mental and physical phenomena that influence the functioning of mind and bod…
Patthana - The Grammar of Insight
'The Patthana', traditionally regarded as the quintessence of the Buddha's wisdom and as the surest proof of his omniscience; is a system which, in mathematical order, seeks to expand the comprehensi…
Basics of Buddhist Philosophy - An Introduction to Abhidhamma
In this small talk, I try to outline the basics of Buddhist philosophy (Abhidhamma). It introduces and explains the 4 Paramattha. The basic framework I give in here may be regarded as the vocabulary …