Sutta Meditation Series

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this segment, we look at the question of " IS IT IMPORTANT TO MEMORISE THE KARANIYAMETTA SUTTA? " by:  examining what Buddha states leads to the decline and disappearance of True Dhamma and what leads to its preservation and continuance;  looking into the trainee (sekha) quality of very learned (bahussuta);  highlighting what m...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this segment, we look at the question of " HOW CAN YOU MEASURE SOMEONE'S METTA PRACTICE? " by: highlighting the perfection of metta by the Buddha and the Noble Arahants mentioning Queen Samavati who declared by the Buddha as the foremost lay female disciple in dwelling in loving kindness recognising higher virtue ( adhisīla ), higher thought...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this segment, we look at the question of " CAN YOU BRIEFLY EXPLAIN THE 1ST PROFITABLE DIRECTION LEADING TO IMMEASURABLE METTA? " by:  briefly reviewing the four modes of practice (patipada) and the learner's powers and spiritual faculties;  highlighting the mode of practice through which Venerables Sariputta and MahaMoggallana were...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this segment, we look at the question of " WHAT HAPPENS IF WE DON'T PRACTISE METTA? " and the difficulty of overcoming ill will (rooted in Hatred) and if we don't apply the medicine of loving kindness, then we continue to breed this defilement and hindrance which will hinder the Path. Suttas mentioned in this segment:  Karaṇīyametta Sutt...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this segment, we look at the question of " SHOULD WE CULTIVATE METTA TO OURSELVES? " by  taking a look at the Universal Wellbeing Chant, where this practice is encouraged;   look at two suttas that are also used to infer this method of practice;   revisit the Buddha's instructions in the Karaniyametta Sutta and briefly explain...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. This is a GUIDED MEDITATION ON LOVING KINDNESS (METTA) for our YOUNGER AUDIENCE , based on the Buddha's Teaching of the Karaniyametta Sutta (Sn1.8).   We develop loving kindness (metta) in 15 steps, like going to METTA SCHOOL, using the grading system as a way to gradually develop the virtues and qualities of loving kindness.   Find a...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. This session was conducted on POYA for a YOUNGER AUDIENCE (and their parents and grandparents) to LEARN HOW TO CULTIVATE LOVING KINDNESS (metta) in 15 steps, like going to METTA SCHOOL. It's based on the Buddha's Teaching of the Karaniyametta Sutta (Sn1.8). A VIDEO of this session with presentation slides has been uploaded to the Sutta Meditatio...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast . THIS EPISODE focuses on THREE KINDS OF CONCEIT (including ARROGANCE) - omāna, māna and atimāna It is a GUIDED MEDITATION with a specific focus on our Dhamma Practice and how we can't see the dirty, defiled, ugly and nasty side in how we practice and manifest, despite doing what is good. We look with honesty where we may not see how we breed def...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. Following a request to provide short instructions to meditate on the Anumāna Sutta (MN 15) , this short talk gives a brief summary of the sequential steps to abandon unwholesome " duvaco" qualities that make us difficult to instruct and cultivate more wholesome " suvaco " qualities that make us easy to instruct. Venerable MahaMoggallana encourag...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. This talk is part of a multi-part series titled "Unlocking the Buddha's Code", examining the importance of meditating on suttas, or the Buddha's specific instructions contained in the suttas. We look into the Buddha's instructions before he passed away; what he foretold when it comes to the decline and disappearance of the teachings; the unique...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. Role models play an important part in all of our lives, whether we seek them out or not. And whether we walk the Buddhist Path or not, they can have the power to shape the direction we take and the ability to influence the decisions that follow on from there. For Buddhist practitioners,  the Buddha is our most eminent role model, teacher an...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. Following a request to provide short instructions to activate the knowledge pathway in the Karaniyametta Sutta (Sn1.8), this podcast gives a brief summary of the 15 sequential steps to cultivate loving kindness. It's useful to have listened to the longer session(s) that goes into a detailed study of the Buddha's instruction in the Karaniyametta...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. This Dhamma Talk is the FINAL (part 8/8) of a complete session on the Buddha's Teaching on HOW TO CULTIVATE LOVING KINDNESS, as instructed in the Karaniyametta Sutta (Sn1.8). The complete session is a detailed study of the Buddha's specific instructions and knowledge pathway contained in the Karaniyametta Sutta (Sn1.8), which: leads to an authen...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. This Dhamma Talk is the seventh part (7/8) of a complete session on the Buddha's Teaching on HOW TO CULTIVATE LOVING KINDNESS, as instructed in the Karaniyametta Sutta (Sn1.8). The complete session is a detailed study of the Buddha's specific instructions and knowledge pathway contained in the Karaniyametta Sutta (Sn1.8), which: leads to an auth...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. This Dhamma Talk is the sixth part (6/8) of a complete session on the Buddha's Teaching on HOW TO CULTIVATE LOVING KINDNESS, as instructed in the Karaniyametta Sutta (Sn1.8). The complete session is a detailed study of the Buddha's specific instructions and knowledge pathway contained in the Karaniyametta Sutta (Sn1.8), which: leads to an authen...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. This Dhamma Talk is the fifth part (5/8) of a complete session on the Buddha's Teaching on HOW TO CULTIVATE LOVING KINDNESS, as instructed in the Karaniyametta Sutta (Sn1.8). The complete session is a detailed study of the Buddha's specific instructions and knowledge pathway contained in the Karaniyametta Sutta (Sn1.8), which: leads to an authen...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. This Dhamma Talk is the fourth part (4/8) of a complete session on the Buddha's Teaching on HOW TO CULTIVATE LOVING KINDNESS, as instructed in the Karaniyametta Sutta (Sn1.8). The complete session is a detailed study of the Buddha's specific instructions and knowledge pathway contained in the Karaniyametta Sutta (Sn1.8), which: leads to an authe...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. This Dhamma Talk is the third part (3/8) of a complete session on the Buddha's Teaching on HOW TO CULTIVATE LOVING KINDNESS, as instructed in the Karaniyametta Sutta (Sn1.8). The complete session is a detailed study of the Buddha's specific instructions and knowledge pathway contained in the Karaniyametta Sutta (Sn1.8), which: leads to an authen...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast . This is an edited version of the second session conducted on poya full moon, 28 January 2021, specifically the questions from grandparents, parents and children and corresponding answers. The meditation periods have been purposely omitted from this recording. Q1 - What's the best way to share Dhamma with kids?  Q2 - If you're a grandparent...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. This Dhamma Talk is the second part (2/8) of a complete session on the Buddha's Teaching on HOW TO CULTIVATE LOVING KINDNESS, as instructed in the Karaniyametta Sutta (Sn1.8). The complete session is a detailed study of the Buddha's specific instructions and knowledge pathway contained in the Karaniyametta Sutta (Sn1.8), which: leads to an authe...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. This Dhamma Talk is the first part (1/8) of a complete session on the Buddha's Teaching on HOW TO CULTIVATE LOVING KINDNESS, as instructed in the Karaniyametta Sutta (Sn1.8). The complete session is a detailed study of the Buddha's specific instructions and knowledge pathway contained in the Karaniyametta Sutta (Sn1.8), which: leads to an authen...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. *** Apologies for the uneven audio sound levels - this is mainly due to this session being recorded live and then with final editing*** Instruction and guidance on HOW TO MEDITATE TO OVERCOME THE FIVE HINDRANCES as the basis for the "BUDDHA'S ADVICE ON HOW TO SUCCEED AT LEARNING AND EXAMS". It is applicable to educational, skill-based, job-relat...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast . THIS EPISODE focuses on STUBBORNNESS or MENTAL RIGIDITY (thambo) It is a GUIDED MEDITATION with a specific focus on our Dhamma Practice and how we can't see the dirty, defiled, ugly and nasty side in how we practice and manifest, despite doing what is good. We look with honesty where we may not see how we breed defilements even within Dhamma -...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast . THIS EPISODE focuses on TRICKERY or FRAUD ( sāṭheyyaṃ ) It is a GUIDED MEDITATION with a specific focus on our Dhamma Practice and how we can't see the dirty, defiled, ugly and nasty side in how we practice and manifest, despite doing what is good. We look with honesty where we may not see how we breed defilements even within Dhamma - with our...

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast . Today we look at a Saying by the Buddha contained in the Itivuttaka - Vitakka Sutta (Iti 80) on the THREE KINDS OF UNWHOLESOME THOUGHTS : A thought concerned with not being despised ( anavaññattipaṭisaṃyutto vitakko );  A thought concerned with gain, honour, and fame ( lābhasakkārasilokapaṭisaṃyutto vitakko ); and A thought concerned with...