Deeper Dhamma

2022 October | 9 day Retreat (2/18)| Ajahn Brahm

9 day Retreat with  Ajahn Brahm at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 21st to 30th October 2022.

Track 2 :  Appreciating not having anything to do and just relax to the max – 22nd October 2022

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2022 October | 9 day Retreat (1/18)| Ajahn Brahm

9 day Retreat with  Ajahn Brahm at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 21st to 30th October 2022.

Track 1 : Introduction – 21st October 2022

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DN9 Potthapada Sutta - States of Consciousness (Part 1) | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 10 June 2018

Ajahn Brahmavamso discusses sutta 9 from the Dīgha Nikāya, the collection of long discourses: The Potthapada Sutta - With Potthapada. 

"The Buddha discusses with a wanderer the nature of perception and how it evolves through deeper states of meditation. None of these, however, should be identified with a self or soul.", Sutta Central.

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SN22.100: Dutiyagaddulabaddhasutta – The Leash (2nd) | Venerable Sunyo | 23 October 2022

Ajahn Sunyo discusses Sutta 22.100 of the Saṁyutta Nikāya: Dutiyagaddulabaddhasutta – The Leash (2nd).

Click here to read SN22.100 on Sutta Central.

A dog leashed to a post will always remain close to that post. In the same way, beings remain close to aggregates in this endless cycle of transmigration. The Buddha refers to a well-known painting called “Conduct”, and says the mind is even more diverse than that; and indeed, the animal realm is the most diverse of them all, and it is produced by the mind”, Sutta Central.

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MN 35: Culasaccaka Sutta - The Shorter Discourse to Saccaka | Ajahn Vayama | 27 May 2007

Ajahn Vayama discusses sutta 35 from the Majjhima Nikaya, the collection of middle-length discourses: Culasaccaka Sutta - The Shorter Discourse to Saccaka.

"Saccaka was a debater, who challenged the Buddha to a contest. Despite his bragging, the Buddha is not at all perturbed at his attacks." Sutta Central.

Read MN 35 on Sutta Central here.

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MN148 Chachakka Sutta: The Six by Six | Ajahn Nissarano | 30 January 2005

Ajahn Nissarano discusses sutta 148 from the Majjhima Nikaya, the collection of middle-length discourses  Chachakka Sutta: The Six by Six. 

"The Buddha analyzes the six senses from six perspectives, and demonstrates the emptiness of all of them.", Sutta Central.

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MN82 Ratthapala Sutta - To Ratthapala | Ajahn Visuddhi | 25 January 2004

Ajahn Visuddhi discusses sutta  82 from the Majjhima Nikaya, the collection of middle-length discourses: To Ratthapala.

"A wealthy young man, Raṭṭhapāla, 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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MN118 Anapanasati Sutta - Mindfulness of Breathing | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 30-06-2013

Ajahn Brahmavamso discusses sutta 1118 from the Majjhima Nikaya, the collection of middle-length discourses: Anapanasati Sutta - Mindfulness of Breathing.

"Surrounded by many well-practiced mendicants, the Buddha teaches mindfulness of breathing in detail, showing how they relate to the four kinds of mindfulness meditation.", Sutta Central.

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MN54: Potaliya Sutta - With Potaliya The Householder | Ajahn Dhammasiha | 13 June 2004

Ajahn Dhammasiha discusses sutta 54 from the Majjhima Nikaya, the collection of middle-length discourses: Potaliya Sutta, "Potaliya The Householder".

"When Potaliya got upset at being referred to as “householder”, the Buddha quizzed him as to the true nature of attachment and renunciation..", Sutta Central.

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MN66: Latukikopama Sutta - The Simile of the Quail | 11 January 2004

Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta 66 from the Majjhima Nikaya, the collection of middle-length discourses: Latukikopama Sutta - The Simile of the Quail.

"Again raising the rule regarding eating, but this time as a reflection of gratitude for the Buddha in eliminating things that cause complexity and stress. The Buddha emphasizes how attachment even to little things can be dangerous..", Sutta Central.

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MN56 Upali Sutta - Discourse with Upali | Ajahn Brahmali | 30 November 2003

Ajahn Brahmali discusses sutta 56 from the Majjhima Nikaya, the collection of middle-length discourses: Upali Sutta, "Discourse with Upali".

"The Buddha disagrees with a Jain ascetic on the question of whether physical or mental deeds are more important. When he hears of this, the Jain disciple Upāli decides to visit the Buddha and refute him, and proceeds despite all warnings.", Sutta Central.

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SN 56.11 Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta - Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dhamma | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 11 January 2015

Ajahn Brahmavamso discusses Sutta 56.11 of the Samyutta Nikaya, the collection of linked discourses: Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta - Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dhamma.

"The famous first discourse, taught at Varanasi to the group of five ascetics. It begins by rejecting the extremes of asceticism and indulgence and recommends the middle way of the eightfold path. Then it defines the four noble truths and analyzes them in twelve aspects. It ends with Venerable Kondañña becoming the first person apart from the Buddha to realize the Dhamma." Sutta Central. 

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MN142 Dakkinavibhanga Sutta - The Exposition of Offerings | Ajahn Appichato | 28 December 2014

Ajahn Appichato discusses sutta 142 from the Majjhima Nikaya, the collection of middle-length discourses: MN142 Dakkinavibhanga Sutta - The Exposition of Offerings.
"When his step-mother Mahāpajāpatī wishes to offer him a robe for his personal use, the Buddha encourages her to offer it to the entire Saṅgha instead. He goes on to explain that the best kind of offering to the Saṅgha is one given to the dual community of monks and nuns, headed by the Buddha.", Sutta Central.

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MN32 Mahagosinga Sutta - The Greater Discourse in Gosinga | Ajahn Brahmali | 08 March 2015

Ajahn Brahmali discusses sutta 32 from the Majjhima Nikaya, the collection of middle-length discourses: "Mahagosinga Sutta" The Greater Discourse in Gosinga.

"Several senior mendicants, reveling in the beauty of the night, discuss what kind of practitioner would adorn the park. They take their answers to the Buddha, who praises their answers, but gives his own twist", Sutta Central.

Read MN32 on Sutta Central here.

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2022 June | Weekend Retreat (6/6)| Venerable Sunyo

Weekend Retreat with  Venerable Sunyo at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 24th to 26th June 2022.

Track 6 :  –    How to quiet the thinking mind, Kindness , Guided Metta Meditation - 26th June 22 .

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2022 June | Weekend Retreat (4/6)| Venerable Sunyo

Weekend Retreat with  Venerable Sunyo at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 24th to 26th June 2022.

Track 4 :  –    Happiness & Suffering, What is the meaning of life , Guided Meditation - 26th June 22 .

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2022 June | Weekend Retreat (3/6)| Venerable Sunyo

Weekend Retreat with  Venerable Sunyo at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 24th to 26th June 2022.

Track 3 :    Guided Meditation , Q & A – 25th June 22 .

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2022 June | Weekend Retreat (2/6)| Venerable Sunyo

Weekend Retreat with  Venerable Sunyo at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 24th to 26th June 2022.

Track 2 :   –  How to be in the present moment, Perceptions, Guided Meditation - 25th June 22 .

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2022 June | Weekend Retreat (1/6)| Venerable Sunyo

Weekend Retreat with  Venerable Sunyo at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 24th to 26th June 2022.

Track 1 :  –  What is real peace of mind , Guided Meditation – 24th June 22 .

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AN7.66 Sattasuriya Sutta - The Seven Suns | Ajahn Sujato | 14 December 2014

Ajahn Sujato discusses sutta 7.66 of the Anguttara Nikaya: Sattasuriya Sutta - The Seven Suns.

Click here to read AN 7.66 on Sutta Central.

"A rare discourse on cosmic evolution. The Buddha describes the successive appearance of seven suns and how even the earth will be burned up.", Sutta Central.

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