The Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast

This episode is the 24nd sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Rathavinīta sutta which is known in English the “prepared chariots”. This teaching principally involves the Venerable Sariputta and the Venerable Punna from Mantani engaging in a discussion about the purpose of living the holy life. This translation of the Rathavinīta sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. Click her...

This episode is the 23nd sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Vammika Sutta which is known in English the “ant hill”. In a curious teaching full of evocative imagery, a deity lights up the Dark Forest to present Venerable Kassapa the Prince with a complex riddle. He goes on to seek an explanation of the riddle from the Buddha. This translation of the Vammika Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced...

This episode is the 22nd sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Alagaddūpama sutta which is known as the “simile of the snake”. In this teaching one of the monks denies that breaking the rules of conduct is really a problem. The monks go to great lengths to persuade him to change his views. Then the Buddha compares someone who understands only the letter of the teachings to someone who grabs a snake by...

This episode is the 21th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Kakacūpama Sutta which is known as the “simile of the saw”. This teaching has several memorable similes on the importance of patience and love even when faced with abuse and criticism. The Buddha finishes with the simile of the saw, one of the most memorable similes found in the Suttas. This translation of the Kakacūpama Sutta is by Bhikkh...

This episode is the 20th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Vitakkasaṇṭhānasutta which is about “how to stop thinking”. In this practical teaching the Lord Buddha offers five methods by which to stop thinking and thereby lead into a tranquil meditation. This translation of the Vitakkasaṇṭhāna Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central . Click here if you'd like to find out more a...

This episode is the 19th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Dvedhāvitakkasutta which translates as “two types of thought”. In this teaching the Lord Buddha recollects how he was practicing in the lead up to his Awakening. This teaching recounts how he divided his thoughts into two classes: reflecting upon how sensual, malicious and cruel thoughts lead to suffering, and thoughts of renunciation, goo...

This episode is the 18th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Madhupiṇḍikasutta Sutta which translates as “the honey cake”. In this teaching the Buddha gives a brief explanation about how the view of self underlies a variety of perceptions that lead to conflict, and how by practicing the teaching of the Lord Buddha a person can end all quarrels, arguments and disputes, and arrive at the supreme peace...

This episode is the 15th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Vanapattha Sutta - “Jungle Thickets” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato , and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. Click here if you'd like to find out more about what is on offer on the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast or to choose your favourite method to subscribe to the podcast (on the right hand side of the linked page). If...

This episode is the 15th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Cetokhila Sutta - “Emotional Barrenness” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato , and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. Click here if you'd like to find out more about what is on offer on the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast or to choose your favourite method to subscribe to the podcast (on the right hand side of the linked page)...

This episode is the 15th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Anumāna Sutta - “Measuring Up” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato , and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. Click here if you'd like to find out more about what is on offer on the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast or to choose your favourite method to subscribe to the podcast (on the right hand side of the linked page). If you'd...

This episode is the thirteenth sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Culadukkhakkhanda Sutta - “The Shorter Discourse on the Mass of Suffering” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato , and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. This sutta is narrated as it is translated. If you are looking for an in depth explanation of this sutta, you can listen to Ajahn Brahm's explanation of the Culad...

This episode is the thirteenth sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Mahadukkhakkhanda Sutta - “The Longer Discourse on the Mass of Suffering” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato , and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. This sutta is narrated as it is translated. If you are looking for an in depth explanation of this sutta, you can listen to Ajahn Brahm's explanation of the Mahadu...

This episode is the eleventh sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Mahasihanada Sutta - “The Longerer Discourse on Mindfulness Meditation” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato , and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. This sutta is narrated as it is translated. If you are looking for an in depth explanation of this sutta, you can listen to Ajahn Brahm's explanation of the Mahasihana...

This episode is the eleventh sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Culasihanada Sutta - “The Shorter Discourse on Mindfulness Meditation” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato , and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. This sutta is narrated as it is translated. If you are looking for an in depth explanation of this sutta, you can listen to Ajahn Brahmali's explanation of the Satipatt...

This episode is the tenth sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Mahasatipatthana Sutta - “Mindfulness Meditation” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato , and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. This sutta is narrated as it is translated. If you are looking for an in depth explanation of this sutta, you can listen to Ajahn Brahmali's explanation of the Satipatthana Sutta here. Click h...

This episode is the third sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Sammaditthi Sutta - “Right View” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato , and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. This sutta is narrated as it is translated. If you are looking for an in depth explanation of this sutta, you can listen to Ajahn Brahm's explanation of the Sammaditthi Sutta here. Click here if you'd like to...

This episode is the th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Sallekha Sutta - "Self-Effacement" - translated by Bhikkhu Sujato , and narrated by Sol Hanna. In this sutta the Buddha explains methods for developing insight that lead to abandoning doctrines and philosophies which are concocted around the view of self. Click here if you'd like to find out more about what is on offer on the Buddha's Wisdom...

This episode is the 7th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Vattha Sutta - "Simile of the Cloth" - translated by Bhikkhu Sujato , and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. Click here if you'd like to find out more about what is on offer on the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast or to choose your favourite method to subscribe to the podcast (on the right hand side of the linked page). I...

This episode is the 6th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Akankeyya Sutta - "One Might Wish" - translated by Bhikkhu Sujato , and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. Click here if you'd like to find out more about what is on offer on the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast or to choose your favourite method to subscribe to the podcast (on the right hand side of the linked page). If...

This episode is the 5th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Anangana Sutta - "Unblemished" - translated by Bhikkhu Sujato , and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. Click here if you'd like to find out more about what is on offer on the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast or to choose your favourite method to subscribe to the podcast (on the right hand side of the linked page). If you'...

This episode is the third sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Bhayaberava Sutta - “Fear and Dread” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato , and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. This sutta is narrated as it is translated. If you are looking for an in depth explanation of this sutta, you can listen to Ajahn Brahmali's explanation of the Bhayabherava Sutta here. Click here if you'd...

This episode is the third sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Dhammadayada Sutta - “Hiers in the Teaching” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato , and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. This sutta is narrated as it is translated. If you are looking for an in depth explanation of this sutta, you can listen to Ajahn Hasapanna's explanation of the Dhammadayada Sutta here. Click here...

Welcome to the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast. This is series two of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast in which is a narration of the Majjhima Nikaya - the Middle Discourses of the Buddha. This episode is the second sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Sabbasava Sutta - “All the Defilements” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato , and narrated by Sol Hanna. It has be copied below for convenience. This sutta is narrated as...

This episode is the first sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Mulapariyaya Sutta - “the Root of All Things” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato, and narrated by Sol Hanna for the Everyday Dhamma Network. Links: the Mulapariyaya Sutta - “the Root of All Things” translated by Bhikkhu Sujato The Buddha's Wisdom Podcast (website including transcription)

The Dhammapada - Sayings of the Dhamma 26. The Holy Man   Translated by Acariya Buddharakkhita (1985) and available on Sutta Central . Narrated by Sol Hanna. You can find out more (including transcriptions) at the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast website . This is a production of the Everyday Dhamma Network .