Dhamma-Vinaya Patipadā Podcast

This ovāda discusses how practice can build through consistent effort. At a certain point, however, acute effort may be required. If one puts forth intense effort at the right times, one can gain significant breakthroughs in one's practice.

A Dhamma discussion based on the question (paraphrased)... "How does the intellectual framework of the Four Noble Truths apply to practice?'

This ovāda compares the use of different meditative strategies to different types of warfare. In particular it contrasts, meditation techniques and stately warfare with rules, with total warfare and the skills that experienced meditators are required to develop.

A Dhamma discussion based on the question (paraphrased)... "What's the best way to give dāna?"

This ovāda discusses the importance of developing contentment in a balanced way

A Dhamma discussion based on the question (paraphrased) ... "How can I overcome a fear of ghosts?"

This ovāda discussion the importance of associating with others to develop a lifestyle.

This talk discusses finding a good place to practice and the qualities one should aim to develop in going there

A Dhamma discussion based on the question... "How does one discern when to listen to those (anxious) thoughts, and when to just ignore them. For there may be instances that require one to act on those thoughts. So in a way, it becomes a fear of not making the right decision in regards to those thoughts."

A discussion based on the question (paraphrased and generalized)... 'How do I stop escalating negative mental behaviors from tipping over to the point where they make it hard to function?'

This ovāda discusses strategies for taking on the larger dirty areas in one's mind

A Dhamma discussion based on the question... "How can we be more aware of identifying with thoughts of me and mine when the body is experiencing chronic pain that is crippling and then adds more pain (2nd arrow).? I do practice when calm, but some days the entire body starts up and the mind melts down, gets hijacked." For an authoritative talk on practicing with pain, see the talk 'Arahattamagga'...

This ovāda discusses some of the historical trends that led to the decline of Buddhism in India. It discusses some of the causes of this decline and how we can abandon them in our own practice.

A Dhamma discussion based on the question... "Would it be possible to talk about Buddhism's conventional and ultimate truths? "As I understand it, conventional truth is how most people experience the world, and the ultimate truth is seen when doing correct Vipassana meditation. And practitioners well versed in Abhidhamma will understand between the two truths. I sometimes use the Mahasi method (no...

This ovāda discusses the importance of developing in areas that are difficult. Areas of weakness can remain hidden. However, sometimes slight, changes in circumstances bring them to light. It can be important to practice in ways such that expose one's weaknessess, so they can be overcome.

A Dhamma discussion based on the question (paraphrased and generalized)... "I realize how attached I am to my work. I need it for income, but would like to approach it differently. Do you have any advice?"

This ovāda discusses some of the ways delusion can arise. It also provides strategies for countering delusion.

A Dhamma discussion based on the question (paraphrased).. "These days, there's a lot of talk about how the mind and body are interconnected, and a healthy body leads to a healthy mind. If you're sitting in meditationfor seven or eight hours a day, how do you maintain your health?"

This ovāda discussed how, although meditation is primarily internal, practicing also requires us to navigate the human element. It discusses some of the reasons the human element is important and gives some strategies for navigating it.

A Dhamma discussion based on the question... "May I request for a Dhamma talk on cultivating wholesome mind states, especially for times when the senses are overloaded like in public, mecia etc when the nervous system is hijacked and Sati is present (due to practice) however the body is in the modes if the animal either defending or escaping, how to cultivate the truth of Dukkha in times of of qui...

This ovāda emphasizes using the perception of impermanence to spur one on, even when situations are difficult

A Dhamma discussion based on the question... (I)t seems to me, the more I sit the less concentrated I am. And, while I 'know' a number of strategies, I sometimes feel as though I cannot access them? The landscape becomes quite flat, and my body feels quite agitated. I am wondering if you might offer a suggestion?

A Dhamma talk with Dhammadharani on the Buddha's meditation objects and their use. https://www.facebook.com/dhammadharanii?mibextid=ZbWKwL

A Dhamma discussion based on the question (paraphrased)... "It's said that craving is the cause of suffering and ignorance is behind craving. What does that mean?... What is wisdom and what is liberating insight?"