Dhammarato Dhamma

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These audios are recorded Skype calls with Dhammarato and friends. The Buddhist Religion has been prepared for a mass audience. The Supra-mundane Dhamma of the Buddha is best taught in a private setting where the spiritual friends can assist the students in correct understanding by way of question and answers, sutta comparisons, and instruction on correct practice that will lead to your joy, well being, and happiness for a long time. This Podcast has been started with the permission and full knowledge of Bhikkhu Achan Pho, abbot emeritus, Wat Shan Mokkh, Chai-ya Thailand, Home of Bhikkhu Buddh...

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Dhammarato Dhamma

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Mental Conflict & Choosing Wisdom | Corey #3 | 4.22.22 21.05.2022 1:27:13

Corey and Dhammarato discuss wholesome and unwholesome, discursive thought and other thoughts, the role of rites, rules and rituals in anxiety and panic, maintaining a state of relaxation, and satisfaction as not wanting. #anxiety #panic #mindfulnessofbreathing See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLrZ4wJy9Jc Find the full video chats on...

Knowledge and Vision | Alek #2 | 4.22.22 20.05.2022 1:02:29

Alek and Dhammarato talk about the nature of the knowledge and vision that arise from the practice of ānāpānasati. #mindfulnessofbreathing #meditation #nobleeightfoldpath Majjhima Nikāya 48 Kosambiyasutta - The Mendicants of Kosambi https://suttacentral.net/mn48/en/sujato?layout=sidebyside&reference=none&notes=asterisk&highlight=false&script=latin (Bhikkhu Sujato) https://suttacen...

Playful Dhamma | The Sangha UK #45 | 4.20.22 19.05.2022 1:05:53

The Sangha discuss sharing practice in everyday life, and the importance of health, exercise, diet, the awareness of body posture and adapting to the impermanence of physical sensation. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXC0tyLroGA Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/D...

Becoming Whole | Parker #31 | 4.18.22 18.05.2022 1:26:23

Parker and Dhammarato discuss the Buddhist concepts of gratification, danger and escape (from the Anguttara Nikaya 3) in the context of Freud’s theory of the five stages of psychosexual development. #developmentalpsychology #freud #transactionalanalysis Aṅguttara Nikāya 3 103. Pubbevasambodhasutta - Before Awakening https://suttacentral.net/an3.103/en/sujato?layout=sidebyside&reference=none&a...

Handling Things Wisely (Ānāpānasati) | Aljoscha #2, Asher | 4.18.22 17.05.2022 48:39

Aljoscha, Asher and Dhammarato talk about how we use the 16 steps of ānāpānasati (mindfulness of breathing) to fulfill the satipatthāna (the four foundations of mindfulness) and to perfect the Eightfold Noble Method (Ariya Atthangika Magga) in the sambojjhanga (seven factors of awakening) thus achieving freedom through wisdom (vijjāvimutti). #mindfulness #mindfulnessofbreathing #wisdom Majjhima Ni...

Empty, Nothing to It | The Sangha UK #44 | 4.17.22 16.05.2022 1:24:37

The Sangha discuss emptiness as a concept and in practice. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFmFbOOB63M Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome. ►The Sangha US, Friday 7PM PDT with Dhammarato - https://join.skype...

The Human Condition & Horrible Histories | The Sangha US #33 | 4.16.22 15.05.2022 2:08:21

In a wide-ranging discussion the Sangha look at the differences between Christian contemplation and prayer and Buddhist meditation; the importance of continued investigation, belief and reliance on magical stories, and compare love, lust and anticipation. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9PVL_wIq0k Find the full video chats on the Dha...

Philosophy, Morality, Buddhadhamma | Eno #16 | 4.15.22 14.05.2022 1:38:42

Eno and Dhammarato discuss the origin or morality from the viewpoints of philosophy, psychology, theology, and Buddhadhamma. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u31yQAsXZk Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome. ►T...

The Real Job | Alex P #30 | 4.13.22 13.05.2022 45:31

Alex and Dhammarato talk about the benefits of seclusion; maintaining good practice in daily life; dealing with others in a work environment; jealousy and competition; right action and right speech; understanding that karma is usually mixed; and responding to dukkha with friendliness and dukkha-nirodha. Majjhima Nikāya 57 Kukkuravatikasutta - The Ascetic Who Behaved Like a Dog https://suttacentra...

Things Fall into Place | Corey #2 | 4.6.22 12.05.2022 51:23

Corey and Dhammarato talk about how we tend to be so obsessed with insights derived through what is arising (attainments or achievements) that we fail to take account of the richness of things passing away. Dhammarato offers advice on practicing ānāpānasati immediately before sleeping and on waking. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd9...

Generosity & Community (The Open Sangha Foundation) | Tyler #7 | 4.12.22 11.05.2022 18:23

Tyler and Dhammarato discuss the benefits of practice within a larger community of friends. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVwoMqvhj7k Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome. ►The Sangha US, Friday 7PM PDT wit...

Life on Automatic Pilot | Laurent #4 | 4.9.22 10.05.2022 35:47

Lauren and Dhammarato talk about the foundations of good practice. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzABJRK4_Wo Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome. ►The Sangha US, Friday 7PM PDT with Dhammarato - https://joi...

Safety, Security, Comfort, & Satisfaction | The Sangha US #32 | 4.8.22 09.05.2022 1:42:28

The Sangha discuss the daily practice of living in first jhāna with its qualities of safety, security, comfort, and satisfaction. #nobleeightfoldpath #buddha #enlightenment Majjhima Nikāya 36 Mahāsaccakasutta - The Longer Discourse With Saccaka https://suttacentral.net/mn36/en/sujato?layout=sidebyside&reference=none&notes=asterisk&highlight=true&script=latin The Buddha said: “Then...

Zen Mind, Winner’s Mind | Aljoscha #1 | 4.7.22 08.05.2022 56:53

Aljoscha and Dhammarato talk about Zen practice, the Zen stick, gathering the factors for unification of mind (samādhi), the over-concentration on concentration, hard work, and struggle, and the benefits of good practice. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GFTStUrUNo Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►Y...

Self Care & Playful Practice | The Sangha UK #43 | 4.13.22 07.05.2022 1:14:04

The Sangha discuss experiences of the relationship between emotions and pain in the body; exercising at home and in the gym; dark humour and vulnerability, self-care and playful practice. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4s2rbAkyDU Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c...

Look at the Body from the Inside | Scott #7 | 4.5.22 06.05.2022 51:44

Scott and Dhammarato talk about playful and joyful approaches to being in the body. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwBCPlii4GI Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYz...

Be Here Now in the Body | Brandon #10 | 4.5.22 05.05.2022 42:20

Brandon and Dhammarato talk about the practice of being in the body. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23l6-Ptcg5Q Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The S...

Wholesome Desire | The Sangha UK #42 | 4.2.22 04.05.2022 1:19:49

The Sangha discuss nurturing a playful attitude as a counter to Western dryness; just letting go; just stopping; wholesome desire; no-fap superpowers; and what is real. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji6JZAMXtfA Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma W...

Metta and Intention | Alex P #29 | 4.4.22 03.05.2022 25:29

Alex and Dhammarato talk about metta, seeing intention, and consulting other teachers. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X02gPZD4BQs Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/u...

Becoming a Winner | The Sangha UK #41 | 4.3.22 02.05.2022 1:36:49

The Sangha talk about developing the discernment or wisdom-in-action to see the danger in gratification; anxiety as a rule-induced habit; seeing dukkha as early as possible, and being happy with being happy. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HQOhWdGgcs Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https...

Misery is Optional | Daniel R #3 | 4.3.22 01.05.2022 1:37:17

Daniel and Dhammarato talk about replacing belief with investigation and how thoughts lead to feelings and feelings lead to wanting and clinging. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCuIw9Ud_Fs Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, eve...

Direct Knowledge | The Sangha US #31 | 4.1.22 30.04.2022 1:52:42

The Sangha discuss direct knowledge compared to beliefs, traditions, and superstitions. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLq9vmEdxbY Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/...

Awesome Practice | Alek #1 | 3.29.22 29.04.2022 1:02:05

Alek and Dhammarato talk about the right foundations for awesome practice. #meditation #mindfulness #breathing See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUuSKqCDehc Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US -...

Meditation is not Deep | Scott #6 | 3.25.22 28.04.2022 1:36:54

Scott and Dhammarato discuss the characteristics and importance of the first jhāna, the subtle and fragile nature of the 2nd, 3rd, amd 4th jhāna, and the drawbacks of a worldview lacking meaningful foundations. #meditation #jhana #Buddhism See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3mxq8h8o4I Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma Y...

Guided Meditation & Hypnosis | Robert Ca #5 | 3.24.22 27.04.2022 1:05:05

Robert and Dhammarato talk about guided medtation and hypnosis in the context of the Dhamma, personal development, cults, and therapy. #meditation #hypnosis #cults See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc-qDJZLOCo Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly...