Deeper Dhamma

MN48 Kosambiya Sutta - The Mendicants of Kosambi | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 12-12-2004

Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta 48 from the Majjhima Nikaya: Kosambiya Sutta - The Mendicants of Kosambi. (Believed to be given on the 12-12-2004)

Read MN48 here on Sutta Central.

"Despite the Buddha’s presence, the monks of Kosambi fell into a deep and bitter dispute. The Buddha taught the reluctant monks to develop love and harmony, reminding them of the state of peace that they sought," Sutta Central.

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MN139 Aranavibhanga Sutta - The Analysis of Non-Conflict | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 14-11-2004

Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta 139 of the Majjhima Nikaya - Aranavibhanga Sutta: The Analysis of Non-Conflict. Ajahn Brahm begins with an introductory talk about suttas.

Read MN139 here on Sutta Central.

"Achieving peace is no simple matter. The Buddha explains how to avoid conflict through contentment, right speech, understanding pleasure, and not insisting on local conventions," Sutta Central. 

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MN109 Mahapunnama Sutta | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 25-07-2004

Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta 109 of the Majjhima Nikaya - Mahapunnama Sutta - The Longer Discourse on the Full Moon Night. Read MN109 here on Sutta Central.

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Word of the Buddha (Part 11) | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 11-03-2018

Part 11: Ajahn Brahm takes the 11th sutta class working from the book "Word of the Buddha" by Venerable Nyanatiloka. 

 

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MN75 Magandiya Sutta | Ajahn Visuddhi | 30-05-2004

Ajahn Visuddhi discusses the 75th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Magandiya Sutta, "With Magandiya".

Read MN75 here on Sutta Central.

"Accused by a hedonist of being too negative, the Buddha recounts the luxury of his upbringing, and his realization of how little value there was in such things. Through renunciation he found a far greater pleasure," Sutta Central. 

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MN54 Potaliya Sutta | Ajahn Dhammasiha | 13-06-2004

Ajahn Dhammasiha discusses the 54^th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya – Potaliya Sutta

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MN140: Dhatuvibhanga Sutta - The Exposition of the Elements | Ajahn Visuddhi | 25-04-2004

Ajahn Visuddhi discusses sutta 140 of the Majjhima Nikaya - Dhatuvibhanga Sutta; The Exposition of the Elements. Read MN140 here on Sutta Central. .

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MN118 Anapanasati Sutta: Mindfulness of Breathing | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 14-03-2004

Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta 118 of the Majjhima Nikaya – Anapanasati Sutta: Mindfulness of Breathing.

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Word of the Buddha (Part 10) | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 25-02-2018

Part 10: Ajahn Brahm takes the 10th sutta class working from the book "Word of the Buddha" by Venerable Nyanatiloka. Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta 118 of the Majjhima Nikaya – Anapanasati Sutta: Mindfulness of Breathing. Read MN 118 - Anapanasati Sutta on Sutta Central.

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MN82: Ratthapala Sutta | Ajahn Visuddhi | 25-01-2004

Ajahn Visuddhi discusses 82nd sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: Ratthapala Sutta, "To Ratthapala".

"A wealthy young man, Raṭṭhapala, has a strong aspiration to go forth, but has to prevail against the reluctance of his parents. Even after he became a monk, his parents tried to persuade him to disrobe. The discourse ends with a moving series of teachings on the fragility of the world." Sutta Central. 

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General Overview of Buddhist Scriptures | Ajahn Sujato | 14-12-2003

Ajahn Sujato gives a general overview of the Buddhist scriptures, especially an historical and comparative view of the Buddhist scriptures.  

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DN16: Mahaparinibbana Sutta - The Discourse on the Great Emancipation (part 7) | Ajahn Brahmali | 11-02-2018

Ajahn Brahmali discusses the 16th sutta of the Digha Nikaya about the final days of the Lord Buddha - the Mahaparinibbana Sutta - the Discourse on the Great Emancipation. This is the seventh part dealing with the long and moving sutta.  

 

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AN57 Themes Sutta | Ajahn Santutthi | 28 January 2018

Ajahn Santutthi discusses Sutta 57 'Themes' from the Anguttara Nikaya The Book of the Fives. This sutta reflects on karma and the realities of life; sickness, old age and death and how all things, beloved and dear to us, will be seperated from us one day. You can read this sutta online here: https://suttacentral.net/en/an5.57

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Word of the Buddha (Part 9) | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 14-01-2018

Part 9: Ajahn Brahm takes the 9th sutta class working from the book "Word of the Buddha" by Venerable Nyanatiloka. 

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DN16: Mahaparinibbana Sutta - The Discourse on the Great Emancipation (part 6) | Ajahn Brahmali | 26-11-2017

Ajahn Brahmali discusses the 16th sutta of the Digha Nikaya about the final days of the Lord Buddha - the Mahaparinibbana Sutta - the Discourse on the Great Emancipation. This is the sixth part dealing with the long and moving sutta. Ajahn explains the Four Noble Truths in depth.

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DN16: Mahaparinibbana Sutta - the Discourse on the Great Emancipation (part 5) | Ajahn Brahmali | 12-11-2017

Ajahn Brahmali discusses the 16th sutta of the Digha Nikaya about the final days of the Lord Buddha - the Mahaparinibbana Sutta - the Discourse on the Great Emancipation. This is the fifth part dealing with the long and moving sutta. Ajahn explains the 5 disadvantages of living immorally.

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MN128: Upakkilesa Sutta - Imperfections | Venerable Hasapanna | 24 December 2017

Venerable Hasapanna discusses the 128th sutta from Majjhima Nikaya: Upakkilesa Sutta, "Imperfections" or "Corruptions". 

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"A second discourse set at the quarrel of Kosambi, this depicts the Buddha, having failed to achieve reconciliation between the disputing mendicants, leaving the monastery. He spends time in the wilderness before encountering an inspiring community of practicing monks. There he discusses in detail obstacles to meditation that he encountered before awakening," Sutta Central. 

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Word of the Buddha (Part 8) | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 10-12-2017

Part 8: Ajahn Brahm takes the 8th sutta class working from the book "Word of the Buddha" by Venerable Nyanatiloka. This class focuses on right mindfulness, where one should direct their mindfulness and how the 5 hindrances affect our mindfulness.

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Word of the Buddha (Part 7) | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 22-10-2017

Ajahn Brahm takes the 7th sutta class working from the book “Word of the Buddha” compiled by Venerable Nyanatiloka.

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2017 October | 21. Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Brahmavamso

Bodhinyana Singapore Retreat with Ajahn Brahm held at Jhana Grove, Western Australia (2017 October)

Track 21 of 23: Sutta Class