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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Having Permission | Alex P #25 | 3.4.22 08.04.2022 39:21

Alex and Dhammarato talk about losing the critical mind, the development of practice, the origin of the “traditional” retreat in 1950s Burma, and the comparison with temple life. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WptKjuw5SA Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/Dhammar...

Following the Rules | The Sangha UK #33 | 3.3.22 08.04.2022 1:28:41

The Sangha discuss how to deal with negative emotions and the hindrances. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zKXFfbDFww 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 ►...

Stop Struggling | Alex P #27 | 3.9.22 08.04.2022 1:12:23

Alex and Dhammarato talk about doubt, struggling, asking too much, compatibility issues, and stubbornness. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3v-TDEzRNc 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 - http...

Enthusiasm & Satisfaction | Alex P #24 | 3.1.22 08.04.2022 40:03

Alex and Dhammarato talk about enthusiasm for the path and evidence of satisfaction. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_KoiVfco0k 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/uyY...

Missing in Mahasi | The Sangha US #27 | 2.27.22 08.04.2022 1:45:37

The Sangha discuss elements that are lacking in the Western practice of Mahasi Sayadaw’s vipassanā techinque. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcV_t5eOY7A 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 - h...

Developing Sangha | Alex P #23 | 2.25.22 08.04.2022 54:32

Alex and Dhammarato discuss the unusual way in which the Dhamma spread in the West, the flaws in English-language translations of the Pali suttas, the need for a Sangha in the West, and efforts underway to provide a richer environment for teachers, prospective teachers, and students. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py8YVyT7bMc Find th...

Anapanasati: Formal and Informal | James H #2 | 2.25.21 08.04.2022 54:23

James and Dhammarato talk about the four foundations of mindfulness and the difficulty of conveying the ancient concepts of the Dhamma in modern terms whilst simultaneously avoiding the Western obsession with attainments. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJGlQ-Ygvow Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►Y...

Skillful Practice | The Sangha UK #31 | 2.24.22 08.04.2022 1:31:17

The Sangha discuss experiences of practice, developing skills, differences between relaxation and investigation, and comparisons with martial arts, language learning, gaming, and social media. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od-3l9wDtQI Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube....

Attitudes & Attainments | Alex P #21 | 2.22.22 08.04.2022 57:54

Alex and Dhammarato discuss the difference between attitudes and attainments, the pervasiveness of the first three fetters, and seeing that the present moment is good enough. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79Z31IoWF2M Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDh...

Knowing Every Thing | The Sangha US #26 | 2.19.22 08.04.2022 1:17:24

The Sangha discuss how the core teaching of dependent origination pervades the whole Dhamma. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt29G7msQyw 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...

Hold Things Lightly | Alex P #20 | 2.22.22 08.04.2022 46:23

Alex and Dhammarato explore the joy that comes from holding things lightly and the energy released when the internal battle subsides. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUi8mS5R-cM Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is wel...

Anxiety & Catching Whaboutisms | The Sangha UK #25 | 2.21.22 08.04.2022 1:17:44

The Sangha discuss the foundations of mindfulness in the context of dependent origination (paticcasamuppāda). See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4YjVM87GUk 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 - h...

Desire and Paticca Samuppada | Stefan #2 | 2.21.22 08.04.2022 1:03:47

Dhammarato and Stefan talk about desire how it relates to paticca samuppada. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81BCBE6BZ_A 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/uyYzUwJ3e3T...

Powerful Dhamma | Scott #3 | 2.21.22 08.04.2022 59:38

Scott and Dhammarato talk about the loss of a relationship in the context of wanting, clinging, and how to be satisfied without what we want. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ_u_LADZZc Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyon...

Understanding Needy States | The Sangha US #25 | 2.19.22 08.04.2022 54:55

The Sangha discuss the conditions behind needy states and how to change causes and conditions to form wise feelings. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOc_4alvAuE 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...

Finding the Balance | Alex P #19 | 2.18.22 08.04.2022 56:15

Alex and Dhammarato discuss the wisdom that leads to skilful choices and how lineage supports passing on the spark of Dhamma. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX4g0Ho8JzE 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...

Selfishness vs. Win-Win | The Sangha UK #30 | 2.17.22 08.04.2022 56:18

The Sangha discuss right effort, right livelihood, and ethical approaches to dealing with other people. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW5z9Edkw-0 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:/...

Don’t Try Your Best | Alex P #18 | 2.17.22 08.04.2022 24:29

Alex and Dhammarato talk about the ups and downs of practice and being satisfied. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdVnrc6M2bA 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/uyYzUw...

Anapanasati: Formal and Informal | James H #1 | 2.17.22 08.04.2022 1:21:23

James and Dhammarato discuss control of the breath and gladdening the mind as the route to a change of attitude and fulfilment of the factors of awakening. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIkQeCte15c Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha...

Feeling Good Enough | Eric R #4 | 2.15.22 08.04.2022 38:08

Eric and Dhammarato discuss the perception of tiredness, making friends on the inside, and the benefits of Sangha. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeydGbUDBbw 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 U...

A Mind Fit for Work | Alex P #17 | 2.14.22 08.04.2022 1:12:50

Alex and Dhammarato discuss the properties of a mind fit for work and wisdom at the point of contact with reference to greed, ill-will, and confusion conditioned by rule-bound perception. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w5LU2qFYH4 Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c...

No Labels Necessary | Alex P #16 | 2.20.22 08.04.2022 1:22:05

Alex and Dhammarato discuss how doubts and fears become imaginary survival issues and how the wisdom of situational awareness and being in the senses restores our sense of safety and security. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymeiQUCKQiE Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube....

No Worries | The Sangha US #25 | 2.12.22 08.04.2022 1:24:31

The Sangha discuss satisfaction and enthusiasm as core skills of practice, friendliness as our approach to the world, and the difference between causality and conditionality. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He71rmtJcDE Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDh...

Sankara and Introduction to Paticca Samuppada | DJ #1 | 2.11.22 08.04.2022 58:24

DJ and Dhammarato talk about the three types of Sankara and how they fit into Paticca Samuppada. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOjUh0C950M 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.s...

There’s No Struggle | Alex P #15 | 2.11.22 08.04.2022 1:09:03

Alex and Dhammarato talk about changing a goal-oriented perspective into being present right now. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8x2Obzilyo 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....