Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā Podcast

This ovāda discusses how overly-simplified and pre-planned paths of practice can be a hindrance

A Dhamma discussion based on the question... "How do you balance practicing metta and asubha meditation?"

The ovāda touches on the extraordinary accomplishments of the foreign monks of the Island Hermitage in Sri Lanka. Using their examples, It discusses how practice can become powerful when all the aspects of life become turned towards the Dhamma.

A Dhamma discussion based on the question... "I have a question about doubt in the practice. When I first started practicing I was quite enamored with (a certain monk's) work. I still am to a degree but after learning about the conflict of views between him and (another monk) in regards to ... "not self strategy". This back and forth writing of essays refuting each other's views has created a lot...

This ovāda discusses the role of patience, balance, and investigation in Buddhist practice.

A Dhamma discussion based on the question... "I am struggling to control my anger in certain circumstances. I am able to control most of the time, however when certain situations arise in the family sometimes it becomes hard and I lose my temper. Despite my efforts in meditation, I feel like I have made little progress in this aspect of reducing anger. I would like some practical advice on how can...

This ovāda discusses the five topics for frequent recollection. In particular, it focuses on the reflection: "All that is mine, beloved, and pleasing will become otherwise; it will become separated from me." It explores how contemplating separation can serve as a path that leads beyond separation.

A Dhamma discussion based on the question... "I wanted to share something interesting that happened and ask for clarifications. "Recently I've been having lots of dreams where in the dream I am doing chanting, meditating and in one dream I was paying respects to (a Venerable)... In another dream, I dreamt about another Buddhist monk from Romania... The dreams were very clear, detailed and I can re...

This ovāda discusses the seeming paradox of how the intense application of effort in practice can lead to almost immediate peace and ease.

Dhamma discussion based on the question... "I’ve recently come across a post by (a Venerable)... that has raised some concerns for me. In the post, he describes a growing “ultra-right extremist Buddhism” and characterizes a broad range of views—including "incel culture, anti-feminism, vaccine skepticism, fans of Jordan Peterson, opposition to bhikkhuni ordination, transphobia, homophobia, and clim...

This ovāda discusses the importance of staying in the present moment to give strength to one's practice.

A Dhamma discussion based on the questions... 1. How do you get rid of arrogance? 2. How can you practice to be more humble? 3. How can you avoid feeling condescending toward people who are less spiritual?

This talk discusses the ways in which concentration and insight practices complement one another and when to switch between them

A Dhamma discussion based on the question (paraphrased)... "I've had an experience where I just see things arising and passing away, but I don't know how to cross beyond that. Do you have any advice?"

This ovāda discusses the importance of staying with goodness during difficult times

A Dhamma discussion based on the questions... What is the citta nimitta? What are nimittas in general?

This ovāda discusses the importance of spontaneity in developing the Buddhist path

A Dhamma Discussion based on the question... "Something that I have struggled with for many years is the way practice bears so much fruit. The more... meditation I do the more energy and good ideas and better relationships I have get me caught up in the world, it can be a bit of a vicious cycle. Do you have any advice on how to balance practice with the energy for the world that it brings?"

This ovāda discusses how hatred arises in individuals, groups, and society. It explores the negative consequences of hatred and examines the benefits of seeking and practicing ways to escape it.

A Dhamma discussion based on the following questions (paraphrased)... What is the role of Samvega? Terror. Is that always a bad thing? Should one go towards it or should one go against it if one feels depression, despair, or terror?

This ovāda describes the cultivation of right view as something more than just the development of overt philosophies through thinking and pre-planning. It also emphasizes the more subtle levels of right view that one needs to cultivate by experimenting and training the mind to confront the defilements that cause suffering in real time. This is "right view of a warrior".

A Dhamma discussion revolving around kamma, free will, and determinism.

This ovāda uses refers to suttas and to living traditons to discuss how the fruit of stream entry is a sudden occurrence that leaves a lasting impression on the mind. It contrasts this with a trend in modern Western Buddhism in which the fruit of stream entry is presented as something gradual and almost indiscernible. -AN 3:12 -- To Be Remembered

A Dhamma discussion based on the topic (paraphrased): "I was discussing with my mother about the impermanence of the five khandhas. She could see how each of them were impermanent, except for consciousness. What proof is there, for example, that there isn't some little man hiding behind, in the mind, and observing everything? How can one contemplate consciousness as impermanent, since it's conscio...

This ovāda discusses the purpose one should have in meeting inspiring monks. It discusses how one should seek to meet inspiring figures to take on their good qualities. One shouldn't seek to meet them just to feel inspired.