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Ajahn Brahmavamso discusses the 60th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Apannaka Sutta, "the Incontrovertible Teaching".

Click here to read MN60 on Sutta Central.

"The Buddha teaches a group of uncommitted householders how to use a rational reflection to arrive at practices and principles that are guaranteed to have a good outcome, even if we don’t know all the variables," Sutta Central.

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Ajahn Brahmali  discusses sutta 35.241 from the Samyutta Nikaya: Pathamadarukkhandhopama Sutta -The Simile of the Great Log. The 241st sutta of the Salayatana Samyutta (in the Samyutta Nikaya).

Click here to read SN35.241 on Sutta Central.

"The Buddha gives a parable of a large log floating downstream, which, if it steers clear of the many obstacles, will eventually reach the ocean. A mendicant asks for an explanation, and the Buddha clarifies each item. A cowherd named Nanda was listening, and determined to go forth", Sutta Central. 

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Ajahn Appichato discusses the 135th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya - the Culakammavibhanga Sutta - Shorter Exposition on Action.

Click here to read MN135 on Sutta Central.

"The Buddha explains to a brahmin how your deeds in past lives affect you in this life," Sutta Central.

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Ajahn Brahmali discusses the 7th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, the Vatthupama Sutta - the Simile of the Cloth.

Read MN7 on Sutta Central or Access To Insight. 

"The many different kinds of impurities that defile the mind are compared to a dirty cloth. When the mind is clean we find joy, which leads to states of higher consciousness. Finally, the Buddha rejects the Brahmanical notion that purity comes from bathing in sacred rivers," Sutta Central.

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Ajahn Brahm discusses the 30th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, the Culasaropama Sutta - the Shorter Simile of the Heartwood.

Click here to read MN30 on Sutta Central.

"Similar to the previous. After the incident with Devadatta, the Buddha cautions the mendicants against becoming complacent and points to liberation as the true heart of the teaching," Sutta Central. 

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Ajahn Brahm discusses the 74th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, the Dighanakha Sutta - Advice to the ascetic Dighanakha.

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"Deftly outmaneuvering an extreme skeptic, the Buddha discusses the outcomes of belief and disbelief. Rather than getting stuck in abstractions, he encourages staying close to the feelings one experiences," Sutta Central.

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Ajahn Brahm discusses the 64th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: Mahamalunkyaputta Sutta, "the Greater Discourse to Malunkyaputta".

Click here to read MN64 on Sutta Central.

"A little baby has no wrong views or intentions, but the underlying tendency for these things is still there. Without practicing, they will inevitably recur," Sutta Central. 

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Ajahn Nissarano discusses the 19th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya; Dvedhāvitakka Sutta, "Two Kinds of Thought". 

Click here to read MN19 on Sutta Central.

"Recounting his own experiences in developing meditation, the Buddha explains how to understand harmful and harmless thoughts and how to go beyond thought altogether," Sutta Central. 

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Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta 43 from the Majjhima Nikaya: Mahavedalla Sutta - The Greater Set of Questions-and-Answers. 

Read MN43 here on Sutta Central.

"A series of questions and answers between Sāriputta and Mahākoṭṭhita, examining various subtle and abstruse aspects of the teachings," Sutta Central. 

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Ajahn Khemavaro discusses the 126th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: - the Bhumija Sutta, "With Bhumija".

Click here to read MN126 on Sutta Central.

"Success in the spiritual life does not depend on any vows you may or may not make, but on whether you practice well," Sutta Central.

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Ajahn Brahm discusses the 121st sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, the Culasunnata Sutta - The Shorter Discourse on Emptiness.

"The Buddha describes his own practice of the meditation on emptiness," Sutta Central. Read MN121 here on Sutta Central.

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Ajahn Dhammasiha discusses the 54^th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya – Potaliya Sutta, "With Potaliya The Wanderer."

Read MN54 here on Sutta Central.

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Ajahn Brahmali discusses the 50th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Marattajjaniya Sutta - The Rebuke of Mara.

"Mara, the trickster and god of death, tried to annoy Moggallāna. He not only failed but was subject to a stern sermon warning of the dangers of attacking the Buddha’s disciples," Sutta Central.

Click here to read MN50 on Sutta Central.

This sutta class was meant to be a continuation of the DN1: Brahmajala Sutta - The Prime Net, which Ajahn Brahmali is currently teaching. However Ajahn Brahmali changed it to MN50 the Marattajjaniya Sutta - The Rebuke of Mara because there was no volunteer to record it, however it was recorded because we have an automatic backup audio recorder.  

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Ajahn Chandako discusses sutta 35.28 from the Samyutta Nikaya: Aditta Sutta - Burning.

Read SN35.28 here on Sutta Central here.

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Ajahn Brahm discusses the 59th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, the Bahuvedaniya Sutta, "The Many Types of Feeling".

Read MN59 on Sutta Central and Access to Insight. 

"The Buddha resolves a disagreement on the number of kinds of feelings that he taught, pointing out that different ways of teaching are appropriate in different contexts and should not be a cause of disputes. He goes on to show the importance of pleasure in developing higher meditation," Sutta Central.

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Ajahn Brahmali discusses the famous simile of the saw in the 21st sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, the Kakacupama Sutta. 

Click here to read MN21 on Sutta Central.

"A discourse full of vibrant and memorable similes, on the importance of patience and love even when faced with abuse and criticism. The Buddha finishes with the simile of the saw, one of the most memorable similes found in the discourses," Sutta Central. 

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Ajahn Brahm and Venerable Canda conduct a six day online mediation retreat, from the 19-24^th November 2020, entitled: "Bliss Upon Bliss Upon Bliss: A Deep Dive Into Breath Meditation." In this retreat, Ajahn Brahm guides us through the Anapanassati Sutta (MN: 118), using his own translation and powerful depth of meditation experience. In the evening sessions, Venerable Canda encourages skillful perceptions that can complement and empower meditation on the breath, such as loving kindness, joy, trust, letting go and contentment.

There are three sessions per day:

• 08:30 – 10:00 Dhamma talk, guided meditation and precepts (Ajahn Brahm)
• 12:00 – 13:30 Anapanassati Sutta teaching and discussion (Ajahn Brahm)
• 19:30 – 21:00 short talk, guided meditation and Q&A (Venerable Canda)

Track 1 – Day 1 Morning Talk & Guided Meditation_ Ajahn Brahm 19_11_20

Find the entire retreat here.

Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Advisor of Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project. 

Please visit Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project’s YouTube Channel here.

Donations towards Anukampa's aim to disseminate the Dhamma and develop a nuns' monastery in England are extremely welcome. Please visit https://anukampaproject.org/donate/

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Teachings retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwnMlPNLZ2Q

Ajahn Brahm discusses the 50th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Marattajjaniya Sutta - The Rebuke of Mara.

"Mara, the trickster and god of death, tried to annoy Moggallāna. He not only failed but was subject to a stern sermon warning of the dangers of attacking the Buddha’s disciples," Sutta Central.

Click here to read MN50 on Sutta Central.

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Ajahn Brahmali discusses the first sutta from the Digha Nikaya, the Brahmajala Sutta, 'The Prime Net'. This is part 3.

Read DN1 on Sutta Central here. Find all parts on bswa.org here.

"While others may praise or criticize the Buddha, they tend to focus on trivial details. The Buddha presents an analysis of 62 kinds of wrong view, seeing through which one becomes detached from meaningless speculations," Sutta Central.

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Ajahn Brahmali discusses the 64th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: Mahamalunkyaputta Sutta, "the Greater Discourse to Malunkyaputta".

Click here to read MN64 on Sutta Central.

"A little baby has no wrong views or intentions, but the underlying tendency for these things is still there. Without practicing, they will inevitably recur," Sutta Central. 

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