Dhammarato Dhamma

Martin and Dhammarato talk about the implications of the five aggregates for the sense of self and the capactiy for change and also as an introduction to dependent origination. #fiveaggregates #dependentorigination #self Suttas mentioned in this discussion https://suttacentral.net/mn117 https://suttacentral.net/mn22 Confirmation bias Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, favo...

Daniel and Dhammarato explore the questioning mind. #questions #seekingthetruth #delusion Suttas mentioned in this discussion https://suttacentral.net/mn22 https://suttacentral.net/mn121 https://suttacentral.net/mn122 See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u041MrUkKpw Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome.  ►The Sangha US - https://join.s...

The Sangha discuss the four foundations of mindfulness or alertness as presented in the Mahāsatipaṭṭhānasutta of the Majjhima Nikāya 10. #mindfulness #awakening #mindfulnessofbreathing  Suttas mentioned in this discussion https://suttacentral.net/mn10 See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M04P1_9tj4 Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome...

Tessa and Dhammarato talk about feeling safe, secure, happy, and satisfied as a practical activity. #change #develop #grow See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS_vljzC8Go Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome.  ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma frien...

The Sangha talk about being in the moment in seclusion and in the world. #beinginthemoment #seclusion #buddhadhamma  See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp-EBwT5AAk Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome.  ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends, ha...

The Sangha look at the nature of the four jhānas and what they tell us about practice. #jhana #sotapan #beinginthemoment  Suttas mentioned in this discussion https://suttacentral.net/mn111 See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfPQ7p4xE7k Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome.  ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sa...

Jonas and Dhammarato discuss the two Buddhisms, magical and supermundane, and how the latter is founded on just three skills. #buddhism #mindfulness #supermundane See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04rWZP6RwwA Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome.  ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.sky...

The Sangha discuss the meaning of the Bhayabheravasutta (Fear and Dread) of the Majjhima Nikāya 4. #seclusion #fear #insight Suttas mentioned in this discussion https://suttacentral.net/mn4 See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDZhKnzGhYM Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome.  ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The S...

The Sangha discuss the impact on practice of dropping personality view and speeding up the mind through basic training. #mindfulness #anatta #dukkha  Suttas mentioned in this discussion https://suttacentral.net/mn2 See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8n4TvxUJ88 Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome.  ►The Sangha US - https://join.skyp...

Amit and Dhammarato talk about how the noble eightfold path develops into the seven factors of awakening when we use ānāpānasati to fulfil the four foundations of mindfulness to bring knowledge and deliverance.  #sambojjhanga #nibbana #atammayata See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fz9fAvL3NyI Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome.  ►T...

Laurens, Laurent, and Dhammarato talk about having less time in the day to worry. #worry #anxiety #insecurity See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KJYRWwy8HU Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome.  ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends, hang out,...

The Sangha discuss the Anaṅgaṇasutta (Unblemished) in which the concept of being aware or unaware of a blemish or lack of a blemish illustrates the great benefit of being aware of the here and now so that unwholseome thoughts can be changed or wholesome thoughts maintained as the foundation for nobility. #wholesome #unwholesome #awareness Suttas mentioned in this discussion https://suttacentral.ne...

David and Dhammarato talk about questions derived from magical stories, Westerners searching for magic, and finding satisfaction in daily practice. #magic #beinginthemoment #mindfulnessofbreathing  Suttas mentioned in this discussion: https://suttacentral.net/mn26 https://suttacentral.net/mn36 See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcRxTe0RX...

The Sangha discuss the Anaṅgaṇasutta (Unblemished) in which the concept of being aware or unaware of a blemish or lack of a blemish illustrates the great benefit of being aware of the here and now so that unwholseome thoughts can be changed or wholesome thoughts maintained as the foundation for nobility. #wholesome #unwholesome #awareness Suttas mentioned in this discussion https://suttacentral.ne...

Eric and Dhammarato look at the concepts of “importance” and “progress” as a way of understanding that there’s no place to go after first jhāna. #jhana #progress #enlightenment  See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkGGzJ6N9Mo Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome.  ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - h...

Michael and Dhammarato talk about finding space to nurture ourselves so we can become friends with ourselves and others. #nurturing #skilldevelopment #satisfaction  See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKANC1LE180 Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome.  ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.s...

Gregory and Dhammarato talk about waking up (sammā sati), looking at what you’re doing (sammā ditthi), making a change (sammā vayama), and building right attitude (sammā sankappa) as the foundations for right noble unification of mind (sammā samādhi). #samadhi #thusness #gladdeningthemind Suttas mentioned in this discussion https://suttacentral.net/mn48 See the video version of this call on YouTub...

Daniel and Dhammarato talk about skill development and gaining confidence in practice. #beinginthemoment #anapanasati #skilldevelopment  Suttas mentioned in this discussion https://suttacentral.net/mn117 See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5n3M0Rvwsg Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome.  ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzU...

Alex and Dhammarato discuss the depths of relationships and intimacy. #relationships #intimacy #buddhadhamma  Elisabeth Kübler-Ross https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisabeth_Kübler-Ross Sadie Hawkins Day https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sadie_Hawkins_Day See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irj7u9umfQY Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome. ...

The Sangha discuss what it means to see with the eye of the Dhamma. #buddhadhamma #gratification #identification  See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWNhqBOcI-o Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome.  ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends, hang...

Keyshawn and Dhammarato talk about seeing the dangers of arguing with people as a counterbalance to perceived benefits. #arguments #relationships #wisdom See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl1LHXWnY-g Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome.  ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6...

The Sangha discuss common misunderstandings of the Dhamma and how a more realistic understanding informs the basics of daily practice. #knowledge #understanding #freedom Yathā-bhūta-ñāna-dassana in context - the Upanisasutta (vital conditions for freedom) https://suttacentral.net/sn12.23 See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tON5iMQrRk Wee...

Michael and Dhammarato talk about aspects of the Triple Gem (Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha) in Eastern and Western socio-historical contexts as a foundation for understanding the process of becoming friends with ourselves so we can become friends with others. #buddhadhamma #friendship #wisdom Suttas mentioned in this discussion https://suttacentral.net/sn45.2 https://suttacentral.net/mn139 See the video...

Gregory and Dhammarato talk about the foundations of good practice with reference to the martial arts. #anapanasati #beinginthemoment #martialarts  See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wrp8QwDkT34 Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome.  ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra...

Laurent and Dhammarato talk about how the relationship with the sankhāras develops during practice. #dependentorigination #beinginthemoment #anapanasati  Suttas mentioned in this discussion https://suttacentral.net/mil See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIBkf62tPI0 Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome.  ►The Sangha US - https://join....