Sutta Meditation Series

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseriesMettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon.In this session, we continue to examine the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54)*and the Buddha's instructions on how to develop liberation of the mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti) and mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others.These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome.These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.comBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseriesMettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon.In this session, we continue to examine the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54)*and the Buddha's instructions on how to develop liberation of the mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti) and mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others.— Timestamp — 00:00 Mettā Lab - 29 March 202502:09 How to get the best out this session05:33 Brief summary of where we've got to in our slow sessions09:04 Recap of the meditation to reach liberation of the mind by loving kindness33:45 Short meditation on liberation of the mind by loving kindness48:58 Recap of how we fortify liberation of the mind by loving kindness by the seven factors of enlightenment57:08 Development of noble supernormal power or potency (ariya iddhi)1:32:47 Venerable Sariputta's noble power and taking him as a role model for mindfulness regarding the body and giving up the obsession with anger or ill will.1:51:27 Comments on next session1:52:55 Sharing the merit and blessingsThese are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome.To watch the YouTube livestream - https://youtube.com/live/B1CVlrO_cQYThese are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.comBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.A short extract or audio clip from a recent Dhamma Half-Day Program, held on 17 March 2025, where we intensely developed sutta meditations to understand the Physical Nutriment (form). This short audio clip serves as an encouragement to anyone developing the insight pathways or sutta meditations following the Buddha's instructions.External challenges are usually obvious, but what is less apparent is how we self-sabotage ourselves when it comes to developing or meditating on the Buddha's instructions.Take what is useful. Theruwan saranai. Blessings of the Triple Gem.To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseriesFor all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.comBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseriesMettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon.In this session, we continue to examine the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54)*and the Buddha's instructions on how to develop liberation of the mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti) and mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others.— Timestamp — 00:00 Mettā Lab - 15 March 202501:38 How to get the best out this session04:42 Recap of Buddha's words on what should be asked with respect to liberation of the mind by loving kindness when asked about differences in this teaching08:25 Similarities in the way Buddha answers when asked about the difference in teachings on five hindrances and the seven factors of enlightenment10:51 What is liberation of the mind by loving kindness?12:34 Buddha's words on how liberation of the mind by loving kindness is developed13:44 Why are the factors of enlightenment needed?21:02 Noble eightfold path becomes noble tenfold path23:27 What does it mean "based on seclusion, dispassion and cessation, maturing in release"?27:21 How do we develop the liberation of the mind by loving kindness starting with painful practice with slow realisation and then contemplating impermanence?59:26 Circling back to explain how we arouse and develop the enlightenment factors as part of developing this insight pathway01:16:19 How liberation of the mind by loving kindness is fortified by the seven factor so enlightenment01:34:26 Comments on next session01:35:08 Sharing the merit and blessingsThese are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome.To watch the YouTube livestream - https://youtube.com/live/cZ-R61RLjrEThese are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.comBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseriesMettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon.In this session, we begin to examine the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54)*and the Buddha's instructions on how to develop liberation of the mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti) and mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others.— Timestamp — Mettā Lab - 15 March 2025Start of sessionHow to get the best out this sessionShort meditation: loving kindness (mettā)Sutta Architecture: Mettāsahagata Sutta Begin our "deep dive" into Mettāsahagata Sutta What is liberation of the mind by loving kindness?Why should we develop liberation of the mind by loving kindness?"You should train yourselves thus"Encouragement for Metta Sutta (AN 8.1)Comments on next session and Sharing the merit and blessingsThese are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome.To watch the YouTube livestream - https://youtube.com/live/FfNuoDTvqzoThese are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.comBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseriesMettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon.In this session, we recap the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation which culminates in immeasurable mettā, and Q&A on this insight pathway.— Timestamp — 00:00 Mettā Lab - 8 March 202504:18 Start of session06:19 How to get the best out this session08:39 First Profitable Direction & Noble Eightfold Path 11:17 First Unprofitable Direction14:55 Recap of the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation 50:42 Short meditation on Karaṇīyametta Sutta1:02:37 Question on why it's easier to meditate on the unprofitable directions over the profitable directions1:14:26 Question on struggles with illness and having challenges to cultivating metta, despite earlier easeful practice1:25:22 Question on forgetting steps halfway through the meditation1:26:54 Question on developing the asubha meditation and not finishing with loving kindness1:29:53 Question on certain key points in the meditation associated with higher concentration1:35:07 Comments on next session and Sharing the merit and blessingsNext session, we will start to examine and practise the Buddha's instructions on (3) how to develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti)These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.*Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome.*To watch the YouTube livestream - https://youtube.com/live/7bIiAeV1sRgFor all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.comBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseriesMettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. We recommence Metta Lab with a recap of Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8), and Q&A on this insight pathway.— Timestamp — 00:00 Mettā Lab - 1 March 202500:11 Start of session00:40 What to expect over the next few Metta Labs07:00 How to get the best out this session11:10 Recap of Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) insight pathway46:02 Short meditation on Karaṇīyametta Sutta55:26 Question whether it is okay not to strictly follow the insight pathway1:10:39 Question on past memories of people doing wrong (to us) arising in our metta meditation1:16:55 Question on taking sides in a dispute due to moral righteousness, while acknowledging there's a hole in the metta bucket.1:26:57 Question on after developing loving kindness, how to sustain it.1:37:10 What we'll cover in our next Metta Lab1:38:08 Sharing the merit and blessings*Following the next recap session, we will start to examine and practise the Buddha's instructions on* *(3) how to develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti)*These are purposely *"slow sessions"* to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation.*Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome.*To watch the YouTube livestream - https://youtube.com/live/jgZ9CuNisuwFor all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.comBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.An opportunity to come together to hear the Buddha's words and practice on the second uposatha of 2025. In this session, we examine and practice the teaching given by Venerable Sāriputta in the Dutiyaāghātapaṭivinaya Sutta (AN 5.162) on removing anger or resentment.*the five 5min meditation periods have been included*The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/2t927zewBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseriesFor all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. We continue our Profitable Perceptions Series with Part VII: Perception of not self in what is suffering (dukkhe anattasaññā) explained in the Dutiyasaññā Sutta (AN 7.49). * Please note this is part of an insight pathway we develop by applying this particular sequence of profitable perceptions from the Buddha. So how we develop the perception of not self in what is suffering is finely tuned to what we have already developed in the earlier profitable perceptions, as well as how it is framed with developing a mind devoid of I-making, mine-making, and conceit regarding this conscious body and all external objects. Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to: — Rāgapeyyāla (AN 7.615-1124) — Samādhi-bhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5) — Ānanda Sutta (SN 22.159) — Anusaya Sutta (SN 18.21) — Apagata Sutta (SN 18.22) — Ānanda Sutta (AN 3.32) — Khema Sutta (AN 6.49) — Petakopadesa (Pe 5, 6, 8) — Nettipakarana (Ne 21) — Chachakka Sutta (MN 148) The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1rtNx49G4w Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. A very impromptu opportunity to come together to catch up on updates and hear the Buddha's words and practice the Samādhi-bhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5) on the first uposatha of 2025. *short meditation periods have been removed* The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/2u5nt8dn Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. A short extract from the FULL Dhamma session on "The Third Doorway to Nibbana" or Pleasant Practice with Slow Realisation on 5 October 2023. This extract is a brief explanation on the contemplation of mind (cittānupassanā), which is the third establishment of mindfulness as set out by the Buddha in the Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta (MN 10). The Buddha encouraged us to contemplate the mind as mind. It is fundamentally about understanding our mind states - how they come to arise and how they pass away. We have already learned enough from our sutta meditations to understand how to develop this practice. When we establish mindfulness regarding the mind and insight into the true nature of the mind, we would not cling to the mind. I referred to this Dhamma part in our recent live session on "How to be the best among the best" based on the Sekha-paṭipadā Sutta (MN 53), when we examined the good quality of mindfulness (one of the 15 caranadhamma) in the trainee's path of practice. For the FULL Dhamma session on the Third Doorway to Nibbana - https://tinyurl.com/yu52259m (video) or https://tinyurl.com/yem5zr2c (audio) To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. A short extract from the FULL Dhamma live session on "The Buddha's advice on meditation practice for busy people" based on the Mahānāma Sutta (AN 11.11) on 20 July 2024. This extract is the explanation of the EIGHT DIRECTIONS that makes the Buddha the "unsurpassed trainer of persons to be tamed" or in pali "anuttaro purisadammasārathi". When we develop these eight directions, we see through the gross and subtle things that we attached to that bind us to suffering. We have learned most of this Dhamma through our sutta meditations in order to train. And by developing in these eight directions, we sharpen our spiritual faculties and would naturally incline towards Nibbana as our goal and Nibbana as our object. For the FULL Dhamma session - https://t.ly/j504j (video) OR https://t.ly/AyXKt (audio) To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this livestream Dhamma session on Binara full moon poya, we examine the "HOW TO BE THE BEST OF THE BEST" based on the Venerable Ānanda's teaching in the Sekha-paṭipadā Sutta (MN 53). We begin with the verse: “The ruling elite is the best among people For those whose standard is the clan, But one accomplished in knowledge and conduct Is best among devas and humans.” and examine the full teaching in the Sekha-paṭipadā Sutta (MN 53) on a trainee's mode of practice to be accomplished in knowledge and conduct (vijjācaraṇasampanno), in other words "the best among the best". ― TIMESTAMPS ― 00:00 How to be the best among the best 03:16 Homage to the Triple Gem 03:37 What we'll cover 04:45 How to get the best out of this session 06:28 Verse uttered by Brahmā Sanaṅkumara 11:55 Why is this teaching beneficial? 14:12 Overview of the Sekha-paṭipadā Sutta 15:56 Who is a trainee (sekha)? 22:32 Introduction to the discourse 25:51 Perfect in true knowledge (3) and conduct (15) 30:26 Possessed of virtue (sīlasampanno) 39:50 Guards the doors to the sense faculties (indriyesu guttadvāro) 48:02 Moderate in eating (bhojane mattaññū) 57:37 Devoted to wakefulness (jāgariyaṁ anuyutto) 01:08:27 Intro to the seven good qualities 01:09:20 The Buddha's simile of the citadel 01:11:28 Conviction (saddho) 01:24:00 (Moral) Shame (hirimā) 01:32:50 Fear of wrongdoing (ottappī) 01:42:35 Learned (heard) much (bahussuto) 01:53:55 Energetic (āraddhavīriyo) 02:03:07 Mindfulness (satimā) 02:15:53 Wise (paññavā) 02:23:29 The Four Jhanas (catunnaṁ jhānānaṁ) 02:32:11 Simile of the hen with eggs 02:34:00 First True Knowledge 02:37:03 Second True Knowledge 02:41:38 Third True Knowledge 02:57:47 Sharing the merit and blessings **Much merit (bohoma pin) to the person who requested this sutta** The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://t.ly/7JfIy Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this livestream Dhamma session on Esala full moon poya, we examine the "BUDDHA'S ADVICE ON MEDITATION PRACTICE FOR BUSY PEOPLE" based on the Buddha's teaching in the Mahānāma Sutta (AN 11.11). In this session: 00:00 Start of the session 06:25 Overview of the Mahānāma Sutta (AN 11.11) 07:50 Why this teaching is beneficial and fruitful 11:49 Similar teachings to monastic and lay disciples of the Buddha 17:20 Who was Mahānāma the Sakyan? 19:25 Mahānāma's question to the Buddha and his brief response 21:00 Establishing the five spiritual faculties 24:05 The six things to be developed 27:58 How it connects to noble attainment (path and fruit) 31:31 “Deep dive” into the recollection of the Buddha 38:07 What happens when we recollect the Buddha's qualities? 40:05 Qualities of the Buddha - first three 59:12 Qualities of the Buddha - middle three 01:22:34 Qualities of the Buddha - last three 01:27:41 Short meditation - recollection of the Buddha (10 mins) 01:37:55 Deepening our understanding the meaning of "one who sees the Dhamma sees me" 01:41:35 “Deep dive” into the recollection of the Dhamma 01:53:44 Short meditation - recollection of the Dhamma (5 mins) 01:59:38 “Deep dive” into the recollection of the Sangha 02:02:25 Eight persons and Eight qualities 02:11:44 Short meditation - recollection of the Sangha (5 mins) 02:16:19 “Deep dive” into the recollection of our own virtuous behaviour 02:24:49 Short meditation - recollection of our own virtuous behaviour (5 mins) 02:30:21 “Deep dive” into the recollection of our own generosity 02:40:25 Short meditation - recollection of our own generosity (5 mins) 02:45:18 “Deep dive” into the recollection of the devas 03:02:54 Short meditation - recollection of the devas 03:07:23 Encouragement 03:10:20 Sharing the merit and Blessings **Much merit (bohoma pin) to the person who requested this sutta** The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://t.ly/j504j Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseries Mettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. — Timestamp — 00:00 Mettā Lab - First Doorway to Nibbāna - 6 July 2024 04:00 Recap on the first four steps of Painful practice with slow realisation to reach the heavenly or divine abode 19:58 First right striving (including the connection to Āneñjasappāya Sutta) to protect reaching the divine abode 22:22 Thoroughly contemplating the Noble Truth of Suffering 37:45 With the insight and wisdom up to this point, making the Determination for Truth (for Nibbāna) 45:05 Fulfilling the Concentration due to Desire 48:20 Why restraint of the sense faculties is needed to protect our mind and what we've developed in this insight pathway 55:04 Connecting to the Karaṇīyametta Sutta at "controlled at the sense faculties" (santindriyo) to reach immeasurable loving kindness 57:20 How a deeper understanding of the noble truth of suffering provides a strong foundation for the development of immeasurable loving kindness 01:00:38 How to reach the Beautiful Liberation (subhavimutti) from immeasurable loving kindness 01:01:15 Advice on developing the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation and other resources on Sutta Meditation Series 01:04:33 Brief overview of the key inflection points in this insight pathway 01:09:30 Revisiting the Dhammapada verse 40 01:14:20 Taking a break from Mettā Lab weekly slow sessions to develop and practice these meditations (Karaṇīyametta Sutta and Painful Practice with Slow Realisation) towards immeasurable loving kindness 01:16:03 Sharing the merit and blessings The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon. (1) We will begin with the Buddha's instructions on how to develop mettā in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (2) Then we will develop the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation which culminates in immeasurable mettā, based on the Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) and Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9). It also draws on what we learn in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (3) Then we will develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti) These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation. Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome. To watch the YouTube livestream - https://t.ly/ZHHq3 For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this livestream Dhamma session on Poson full moon poya, we examine the Buddha's teaching in the Āneñjasappāya Sutta (MN 106) on the way to the imperturbable. (timestamps to be updated) In this session we cover: — What is “āneñja” and the context for this teaching? — Examples of the Buddha and the imperturbable — Overview of the Āneñjasappāya Sutta (MN 106) — “Deep dive” into the Buddha's gradual teaching on sensuality, the higher concentrations and noble liberation — Encouragement from the Buddha towards investigating Bohoma pin to the person who requested this sutta. The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://t.ly/q3Bwi Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseries Mettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. — Timestamp — 00:00 Mettā Lab - First Doorway to Nibbāna - 15 June 2024 03:32 Recap on the four profitable directions (modes of practice) 09:30 Painful practice with slow realisation 14:05 The five contemplations or profitable perceptions 31:34 Activating or developing the noble eightfold path 32:43 Fulfilling the first jhāna 38:14 Buddha's simile for the first jhāna 46:29 Context within higher training 48:22 Short meditation 1:01:07 First establishment of mindfulness 01:03:24 Arising and passing away of form 01:13:15 Heavenly abiding 01:21:52 Sharing the merit and blessings The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon. (1) We will begin with the Buddha's instructions on how to develop mettā in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (2) Then we will develop the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation which culminates in immeasurable mettā, based on the Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) and Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9). It also draws on what we learn in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (3) Then we will develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti) These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation. Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome. To watch the YouTube livestream - https://t.ly/SBjai For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseries Mettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. — Timestamp — 00:00 Mettā Lab - Mettā Q&A - 8 June 2024 05:11 Session begins 10:20 Short meditation - Karaṇīyametta Sutta 20:59 Mettā Q&A 1:09:00 First Doorway to Nibbāna - context and overview 1:35:58 Sharing the merit and blessings The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon. (1) We will begin with the Buddha's instructions on how to develop mettā in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (2) Then we will develop the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation which culminates in immeasurable mettā, based on the Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) and Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9). It also draws on what we learn in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (3) Then we will develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti) These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation. Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome. To watch the YouTube livestream - https://t.ly/NSZmV For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. This unique Dhamma session was held over Vesak via zoom on "DISPELLING BUDDHIST MYTHS". In this session, we tackled about 6 common Buddhist myths, though we had a longer list of Buddhist myths. One of our kalyanamittas was keen to have an interactive and fun session during Vesak to debunk or dispel some of the common Buddhist myths that exist, particularly in Buddhist countries. As always, take what is useful. — TIMESTAMPS — 00:00 Dispelling Buddhist Myths 01:25 Introduction 05:09 Buddhist myth 01 - Only the wealthy can make merit 16:05 Buddhist myth 02 - Buddha only taught Dhamma to monastic disciples and not lay people 35:35 Buddhist myth 03 - Lay people cannot attain path and fruit 49:43 Buddhist myth 04 - Buddhism is for those worried about life after death, and irrelevant to wellbeing in the present 1:02:59 Buddhist myth 05 - Buddhism is not for the youth, you have to wait till your hair turns grey 1:17:18 Buddhist myth 06 - A child's interest in Dhamma should not be encouraged as they will lose interest in life 1:34:16 Sharing of merit and blessings Much merit (bohoma pin) for the invitation to be part of this session, coming up with our initial list of Buddhist myths and helping to facilitate this session for the benefit of others. The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://t.ly/TGlaR Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseries Mettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. — Timestamp — 00:00 Metta Lab - Karaṇīyametta Sutta - 1 June 2024 03:18 Session begins 08:57 Insight pathway and where we ended in the last session on 25 May 2024 11:34 Understanding and applying Buddha's example of a mother and her one and only child 19:30 How we spread loving kindness in all directions without obstruction, hate and hostility 21:30 Four postures, without drowsiness 24:22 Remembering or being mindful - what we have developed is a "divine abode" 27:57 Virtuous - 9 skilled states 31:09 How we get to the insight (wisdom) of developing this Karaṇīyametta Sutta meditation and noble attainment (path and fruit of non-return) 45:57 Recap of insight pathway meditation - 15 steps 54:41 Short meditation 1:12:40 Info on Upcoming session - First Doorway to Nibbana (Painful Practice with Slow Realisation) 1:16:40 Sharing the merit & blessings The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon. (1) We will begin with the Buddha's instructions on how to develop mettā in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (2) Then we will develop the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation which culminates in immeasurable mettā, based on the Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) and Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9). It also draws on what we learn in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (3) Then we will develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti) These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation. Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome. To watch the YouTube livestream - https://t.ly/P214s For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast Updated on 5 June 2024 for extended version to include Q&A This is the guided meditation, Dhamma talk and Q&A with Metta Centre (SYD) on "The Mastery of Buddha's Instructions - How it leads to noble attainment and freedom from suffering". This session was conducted via zoom. — TIMESTAMPS — 00:00⁠ The Mastery of Buddha's Instructions ⁠04:47⁠ Guided meditation on loving kindness based on Karaṇīyametta Sutta ⁠24:35⁠⁠ Dhamma talk on the Mastery of Buddha's Instructions ⁠53:32⁠⁠⁠ Q&A ⁠1:30:39⁠⁠⁠ Sharing of merit and blessings The Buddha praised the mastery of instruction over the mastery of psychic power and the mastery of telepathy because it leads to noble attainment and culminates in complete liberation. Lay people received gradual instructions from the Buddha and attained the fruit of stream entry and more. Now more than 2,500 years after the parinibbāna of the Buddha, if we have faith or conviction in the Buddha, incline towards understanding the Buddha's gradual instructions and diligently practice in accordance with them, we can still expect wonderful results. In this Dhamma session we will examine the Buddha's gradual instructions from the Pali Canon and why they are so valuable and powerful. Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai The full Dhamma session is available on Metta Centre's YT channel - https://t.ly/r8O3d To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseries Mettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. — Timestamp — 00:00 Metta Lab - Karaṇīyametta Sutta - 25 May 2024 04:33 Session begins 09:19 Quick recap 24:54 Short meditation - up to "May all beings be happy" 34:42 Loving kindness and the noble eightfold path 38:04 Right view leads to Right thought (understanding twofold thought) 42:07 Range or spectrum of living beings 48:54 "Let no one deceive another" 52:09 "Nor despise anyone anywhere" 56:44 "With anger or ill will, one should not wish another to suffer" 58:12 How do we remove anger (byārosanā)? 1:05:00 How do we remove ill will (paṭighasañña)? 1:14:03 Sharing the merit & blessings The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon. (1) We will begin with the Buddha's instructions on how to develop mettā in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8)(2) Then we will develop the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation which culminates in immeasurable mettā, based on the Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) and Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9). It also draws on what we learn in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8)(3) Then we will develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti) These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation. Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome. To watch the YouTube livestream - https://t.ly/YSxB1 For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this livestream Dhamma session on Vesak full moon poya, we examine the Buddha's teaching in the Dhammadāyāda Sutta (MN 3) that encouraged "Be my heirs in Dhamma, not my heirs in material things." In this session we cover: — Overview of the Dhammadāyāda Sutta (MN 3) — Buddha's teaching on “Be my heirs in the Dhamma, not heirs in material things” — “Deep dive” into the Venerable Sāriputta's elaboration of the Buddha's teaching highlighting the importance of training in seclusion — Important connection to the Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7) The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://t.ly/jzyyH Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseries Mettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon. (1) We will begin with the Buddha's instructions on how to develop mettā in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (2) Then we will develop the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation which culminates in immeasurable mettā, based on the Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) and Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9). It also draws on what we learn in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (3) Then we will develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti) These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation. Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome. To watch the YouTube livestream - https://t.ly/NUzgJ For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseries Mettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon. (1) We will begin with the Buddha's instructions on how to develop mettā in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (2) Then we will develop the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation which culminates in immeasurable mettā, based on the Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) and Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9). It also draws on what we learn in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (3) Then we will develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti) These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation. Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome. To watch the YouTube livestream - https://t.ly/Db_F3 For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseries Mettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon. (1) We will begin with the Buddha's instructions on how to develop mettā in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (2) Then we will develop the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation which culminates in immeasurable mettā, based on the Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) and Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9). It also draws on what we learn in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (3) Then we will develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti) These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation. Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome. To watch the YouTube livestream - https://t.ly/Pag3h For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseries Mettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon. (1) We will begin with the Buddha's instructions on how to develop mettā in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (2) Then we will develop the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation which culminates in immeasurable mettā, based on the Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) and Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9). It also draws on what we learn in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (3) Then we will develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti) These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation. Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome. * This is the updated session (without sound issues)* To watch the YouTube livestream - https://t.ly/93vbr For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. We continue our Profitable Perceptions Series with Part VI: Perception of impermanence (aniccasaññā) explained in the Dutiyasaññā Sutta (AN 7.49). * Please note this is part of an insight pathway we develop by applying this particular sequence of profitable perceptions from the Buddha. So how we develop the perception of impermanence is finely tuned to what we have already developed in the earlier profitable perceptions, as well as how it is framed with the mind shrinking away from gain, honour and praise. — Rāgapeyyāla (AN 7.615-1124) — Samādhi-bhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5) — Sīla Sutta (SN 46.3) — Pañcamacchariyasutta (AN 5.254) — Girimānanda Sutta (AN 10.60) — Lābhasakkārasaṁyutta (SN 17) — Assāda Sutta (AN 6.112) — Aniccasaññā Sutta (SN 22.102) — Pheṇapiṇḍūpama Sutta (SN 22.95) The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SogIxOGAxb4 Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. This question "Why does Buddhism talk so much about suffering?" is often asked by people who are not-so familiar with the Buddha's teachings and also people who are practising the Buddha's teachings and wish to help people who ask them this question. This was a recent offering to a kalyanamitta that might be of benefit to others. Wishing you well. A transcribed note can be found on our Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries/758 Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. We continue our Profitable Perceptions Series with Part V: Perception of tnon-delight in the entire world (sabbaloke anabhiratasaññā) explained in the Dutiyasaññā Sutta (AN 7.49). In this session we go through some ways for developing this profitable perception of non-delight in the entire world, as well as why it's important to do so. Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to: — Rāgapeyyāla (AN 7.615-1124) — Loka Sutta (SN 12.44) — Girimānanda Sutta (AN 10.60) — Khattiya Sutta (AN 6.52) — Haliddakāni Sutta (SN 22.3) — Pahāna Sutta (SN 36.3) — Chachakka Sutta (MN 148) — Puttamaṁsa Sutta (SN 12.63) — Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9) — Ādittapariyāya Sutta (SN 35.28) — Samādhi-bhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5) — Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta (MN 140) — Cunda Sutta (Ud 8.5) — Saṅgīti Sutta (DN 33) — Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9) — Gaṇḍa Sutta (AN 9.15) — Āsavakkhaya Sutta (AN 5.70) — Nibbhedika Sutta (AN 6.63) The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - http://tinyurl.com/pcrbauup Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this Dhamma session on Navam full moon poya, we examine the "Buddha's advice on caring for the sick". This is in response to a request from one of our kalyanamittas. This will be based on Upaṭṭhāka Sutta (AN 5.124) and we will draw on other teachings, as well as highlighting the benefit of some of the sutta meditations we already practise. Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to: — Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) — Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7) — Anumāna Sutta (MN 15) — Paṭhamadāna Sutta (AN 8.31) — Dānamahapphalasutta (AN 7.52) — Cūḷakammavibhaṅga Sutta (MN 135) — Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta (MN 10) — Gaṇḍa Sutta (AN 9.15) — Vijaya Sutta (Snp 1.11) — Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) — Udāyī Sutta (AN 5.159) — Nakulapitu Sutta (AN 6.16) — Gilāna Sutta (SN 55.54) — Gilāna Vagga (SN 46.14 to 46.16) — Paṭhamaupaṭṭhāka Sutta (AN 5.123) — Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9) — Ādittapariyāya Sutta (SN 35.28) — Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Kd 6) — Sattamavagga (AN 1.264) — Kusalākusalabalavatarapañha (Mil 6.3.3) — Pathavicalanapañha (Mil 5.1.4) The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - http://tinyurl.com/4ypfy6d2 Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. We continue our Profitable Perceptions Series with Part IV: Perception of the repulsiveness of food (āhāre paṭikūlasaññā) explained in the Dutiyasaññā Sutta (AN 7.49). In this session we go through some ways for developing this profitable perception of the repulsiveness of food, as well as why it's important to do so. We also reference the Story of Venerable Belatthasisa Thera and the Buddha's Dhammapada verse to help us to understand this Noble Dhamma. Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to: — Rāgapeyyāla (AN 7.615-1124) — Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) — Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Sn1.8) — Samādhi-bhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5) — Saṅgīti Sutta (DN 33) — Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9) — Gaṇḍa Sutta (AN 9.15) — Puttamaṁsa Sutta (SN 12.63) — Sekha Pāṭipada Sutta (MN 53) — Atthirāga Sutta (SN 12.64) — Suttatthasamuccayabhūmi (Pe 6) — Belatthasisatheravatthu (Dhp 92) — Sannidhikāraka (Bu Pc 38) The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - http://tinyurl.com/pcrbauup Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. We continue our Profitable Perceptions Series with Part III: Perception of death (maraṇasaññā) explained in the Dutiyasaññā Sutta (AN 7.49). In this session we go through some ways for developing this profitable perception of death, as well as why it's important to do so. We also reference some of the Buddha's teachings on mindfulness of death, as well as the Buddha's sayings with regard to the story of the weaver girl and also Venerable Paṭācārā Theri for inspiration and encouragement. Previous talks referenced in this session: — Dhamma Q&A on overcoming challenges with the maranasati meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVywqneHZ8I (video) or — The Story of the Weaver Girl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdYG1SfGqM4 (video) or — The Story of Paṭācārā Therī: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLWx1jZwkAU (video) or Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to: — Rāgapeyyāla (AN 7.615-1124) — Paṭhamavagga (AN 1.303) — Aparaaccharāsaṅghātavagga (AN 1.466) — Jarāmaraṇa Sutta (SN 12.71) — Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7) — Abhiṇhapaccavekkhitabbaṭhāna Sutta (AN 5.57) — Jarāmaraṇa Sutta (SN 3.3) — Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) — Samādhi-bhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5) — Saṅgīti Sutta (DN 33) — Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9) — Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta (MN 10) — Gaṇḍa Sutta (AN 9.15) — Paṭhamamaraṇassati Sutta (AN 6.19) — Dutiyamaraṇassati Sutta (AN 6.20) The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/3ttcue9k Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. We continue our Profitable Perceptions Series with Part II: Perception of unattractiveness (asubhasaññā) explained in the Dutiyasaññā Sutta (AN 7.49). In this session we go through some ways for developing this profitable perception of unattractiveness, as well as why it's important to do so. And we look into the powerful story of Venerable Nandā Theri, who the Buddha declared “the foremost of my bhikkhunī disciples among meditators or those who practice absorption (or jhānas)” for encouragement and inspiration. Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to: — Āhāra Sutta (SN 46.51) — Saṅgīti Sutta (DN 33) — Suttatthasamuccayabhūmi (Pe 6) — Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9) — Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) — Samādhi-bhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5) — Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta (MN 10) — Gaṇḍa Sutta (AN 9.15) — Janapadakalyāṇīrūpanandātherīvatthu (Dhp 150) — Sundarīnandātherīgāthā (Thig 5.4) — Vijaya Sutta (Snp 1.11) The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/pz2ks9ap Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. We begin our Profitable Perceptions Series with Part I: An Introduction to the set of seven perceptions explained in the Dutiyasaññā Sutta (AN 7.49). This short session provides some context for why it's fruitful and beneficial to develop and cultivate this set of seven profitable perceptions. Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to: — Lobha Sutta (Iti 1) — Lobhapariññā Sutta (Iti 9) — Rāgapeyyāla (AN 7.615-1124) — Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) — Gilāna Sutta (AN 5.121) — Samādhi-bhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5) The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/wa8p728y Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. Blessings of the Triple Gem - In today's uposatha Dhamma session we examine “THE HARM OF INSULTING DHAMMA TEACHERS AND THEIR DISCIPLES” based on the Buddha's teaching to Venerable Dhammika in the Dhammika Sutta (AN 6.54). In this teaching, the Buddha highlights the harm that we can do to ourselves and to others, if we insult, scold and argue with spiritual teachers and disciples of other religions or traditions or with noble disciples of the Buddha. Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to: — Akkosaka Sutta (AN 5.211) — Dhātusosaṁsandana Sutta (Iti 78) — Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7) — Anumāna Sutta (MN 15) — Anaṅgaṇa Sutta (MN 5) — Sattasūriya Sutta (AN 7.66) — Mūgapakkhajātaka (Ja 538) — Kuddālajātaka (Ja 70) — Hatthipālajātaka (Ja 509) — Mahāgovinda Sutta (DN 19) — Sunetta Sutta (AN 7.73) — Paṭhamakhata Sutta (AN 4.3) — Hāliddakāni Sutta (SN 22.3) — Puggala Sutta (AN 9.9) — Gūthakhādakapetavatthu (Pv 43) — Dhātuvivaṇṇapetavatthu (Pv 35) — Acinteyyasutta (AN 4.77) — Dhammaññūsutta (AN 7.88) — Kokasunakhaluddakavatthu (Dhp 125) — Maṇikārakulūpakatissattheravatthu (Dhp 126) — Voropita Sutta (AN 6.87) — Suppabuddhasakyavatthu (Dhp 128) — Kokālikasutta (SN 6.10), (AN 10.89) — Turūbrahmasutta (SN 6.9) — Kokālikavatthu (Dhp 363) — Kacchapa Jātaka (Ja 215) — Akkosa Sutta (SN 7.2) — Chaddantajotipālārabbhapañha (Mil 5.5.6) — Byasana Sutta (AN 11.6) — Sikkhāsutta (AN 5.5) — Dutiyalakuṇḍakabhaddiya Sutta (Ud 7.2) Bohoma pin (much merit) to those who requested this talk. The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/2hmzra9z Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this Dhamma session, we wisely contemplate in a progressive way, wholesome and unwholesome states (Kusala Sutta), blameable and blameless states (Sāvajja Sutta), inferior and superior states (Cūḷakammavibhaṅga Sutta), and dark and bright states with their counterparts (Chaḷabhijāti Sutta) referencing key teachings of the Buddha, to deepen our understanding of kamma. This will also enable us to grow in wisdom and deepen our understanding of wrong view and right view, and more importantly, we'll be nourishing the right view that is “noble, taintless, supramundane, a factor of the path”. Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to: — Mahacattarisaka Sutta (MN 117) — Kāya Sutta (SN 46.2) — Bala Sutta (AN 9.5) — Kammanirodha Sutta (SN 35.146) — Kusala Sutta (AN 10.180) — Sammādiṭṭhi Sutta (MN 9) — Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) — Paṭhamanirayasagga Sutta (AN 10.211) — Kammanidāna Sutta (AN 10.174) — Sāsanapaṭṭhānadutiyabhūmi (Pe 2) — Samādhi-bhāvana Sutta (SN 22.5) — Sāvajja Sutta (AN 10.140) — Ānaṇya Sutta (AN 4.62) — Cūḷakammavibhaṅga Sutta (MN 135) — Anussatiṭṭhāna Sutta (AN 6.25) — Duccaritavipāka Sutta (AN 8.40) — Puggala Sutta (AN 3.21) — Tamotama Sutta (AN 4.85) — Chaḷabhijāti Sutta (AN 6.57) — Hārasampātabhūmi (Pe 8) — Abhiṇhapaccavekkhitabbaṭhāna Sutta (AN 5.57) The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/28ewv3z6 Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this Dhamma session, we examine the Third Doorway to Nibbāna — Pleasant Practice with Slow Realisation (sukhā paṭipadā dandhābhiññā). This is the Buddha's medicine for Mental Volition as Nutriment. This is part of the supramundane path and practice. This is a powerful insight pathway, and is suitable for those "who are not strongly prone to lust, hatred and delusion, and don't often experience pain and dejection born of lust, hatred and delusion". We will be drawing on some of the meditations we have practised before. Consider these as pre-requisites to help with this Third Doorway to Nibbāna: (1) Understanding of developing the Four Jhānas - https://tinyurl.com/38ejcbdz or https://tinyurl.com/y87ma9ea (2) Understanding the Four Nutriments (or Four Unprofitable Directions rooted in greed, hatred and delusion) - https://tinyurl.com/3aajdpza (3) Ability to purify the mind (Vatthūpama Sutta, MN 7 or similar) (4) Understanding the Exposition of the Elements (Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta, MN 140) - https://tinyurl.com/yfunf5n2 (5) Understanding the Pathway of Renunciation (Saḷāyatanavibhaṅga Sutta, MN 137) - https://tinyurl.com/5cm6u83u (6) Seven factors of enlightenment - https://tinyurl.com/ymcveve4 (Intro and Overview) and https://tinyurl.com/yfa9fhdz (Sīla Sutta (SN 46.3) In this session we look at: — Pre-requisites for the 3rd doorway to Nibbāna — Recap of the Four Nutriments and Four Modes of Practice — What kind of spiritual faculties and powers are associated with this mode of practice? — What underpins this 3rd doorway to Nibbāna? — "Deep dive" into the insight pathway for pleasant practice with slow realisation — Recap of the meditation instructions Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to: — Paṭipadāvagga, (AN 4.161-70) — Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) — Puttamaṁsa Sutta (SN 12.63) — Saṅgīti Sutta (DN 33), — Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9) — Vitthāra Sutta (AN 4.162) — Ubhaya Sutta (AN 4.166) — Brahmājala Sutta (DN 1) — Sekha-pāṭipada Sutta (MN 53) — Nagaropama Sutta (AN 7.67) — Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta (MN 10) — Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7) — Anupubbanirodha Sutta (AN 9.31): — Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) — Uposatha Sutta (AN 4.190) — Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta (MN 140) — Saḷāyatanavibhaṅga Sutta (MN 137) — Anumāna Sutta (MN 15) — Cakkavattirāja Sutta (SN 55.1) — Anathapindikaputtakala Vatthu (Dhp 178) — Padhāna Sutta (AN 4.13) — Āḷavaka Sutta (SN 10.12) — Silavanta Sutta (SN 22.122) — Nibbānarūpasaṇṭhānapañha (Mil 6.3.10) — Nibbānasannihitapañha (Mi. 6.3.12) — Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta (SN 56.11) — Sammādiṭṭhi Sutta (MN 9) — Tathāgata Sutta (SN 56.12) — Samādhi-bhāvana Sutta (SN 22.5) — Mettagūmāṇavapucchāniddesa (Cnd 8) — Chandasamādhi Sutta (SN 51.13) — Bhikkhu Sutta (SN 46.5) — Sīla Sutta (SN 46.3) — Kūṭāgāra Sutta (SN 46.7) — Dutiyamettā Sutta (AN 4.126) Bohoma pin (much merit) to those who requested this insight pathway meditation The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/yu52259m Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. This is an easy check, once we have developed the 10 skilled states through the insight pathway in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) and are radiating loving kindness to all living beings. I like to call it the "stickiness" check. This is how we can diagnose if there are flaws in our metta practice. If so, we can go back to purify and ensure we truly have the 10 skilled states. Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In Part III of our Bojjhaṅga Series, we address some questions on developing the seven factors of enlightenment: 1. Is it possible to develop the bojjhaṅgas at work or while going about daily activities? 2. Can someone arouse the bojjhaṅgas without any desire for enlightenment? 3. Is it possible to develop the bojjhaṅgas by hearing the teachings of someone other than the Buddha? 4. How are bojjhaṅgas aroused through developing the other sutta meditations? 5. Can we develop the bojjhaṅgas in any order? 6. What is the difference between the enlightenment factors of tranquillity, concentration and equanimity? 7. Once we develop the bojjhaṅgas, what is developed beyond them? Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to: — Sīla Sutta (SN 46.3) — Pariyāya Sutta (SN 46.52) — Pīti Sutta (AN 5.176) — Mahāsuññata Sutta (MN 122) — Paviveka Sutta (AN 3.93) — Kuṇḍaliya Sutta (SN 46.6) — Bhikkhu Sutta (AN 46.5) — Kūṭāgāra Sutta (SN 46.7) — Taṇhakkhaya Sutta (SN 46.26) — Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9) — Vattha Sutta (SN 46.4) — Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7) — Samādhi-bhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5) — Cūḷasuññata Sutta (MN 121) — Āneñjasappāya Sutta (MN 106) — Vammika Sutta (MN 23) — Nibbedhabhāgiya Sutta (SN 46.28) — Avijja Sutta (AN 10.61) — Anupādāparinibbāna Sutta (SN 45.48) Bohoma pin (much merit) to the people who asked questions on the bojjhaṅgas. The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/usmwsnhr Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. A short extract from the FULL Dhamma session on "The progressive development of the Seven Factors of Enlightenment" based on the Sīla Sutta (SN 46.3) on 31 August 2023. This extract is only a *SUMMARY* OF THE PROGRESSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEVEN FACTORS OF ENLIGHTENMENT. Just as in the Kūṭāgāra Sutta (SN 46.7) with the simile of all the rafters of a peaked house that slant, slope, and incline towards the roof peak, if we are developing and cultivating the bojjhangas correctly (in accordance with the Buddha's instructions), we slant, slope, and incline towards Nibbāna. With wisdom developed through the bojjhangas, Nibbāna is our only goal. For the FULL Dhamma session - video (https://tinyurl.com/yfa9fhdz) or audio (https://tinyurl.com/yv79kzxh) Bohoma pin (much merit) to the people who requested the bojjhaṅgas. Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. A short extract from the FULL Dhamma session on "The progressive development of the Seven Factors of Enlightenment" based on the Sīla Sutta (SN 46.3) on 31 August 2023. This extract is on "WHAT NOURISHES THE BOJJHANGAS?" referencing the Kundaliya Sutta (SN 46.6). This is very helpful for establishing a good foundation in order to develop the seven factors of enlightenment, as well as diagnosing where we can have problems or challenges with our development. For the FULL Dhamma session - video (https://tinyurl.com/yfa9fhdz) or audio (https://tinyurl.com/yv79kzxh) Bohoma pin (much merit) to the people who requested the bojjhaṅgas. Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In Part II of our Bojjhaṅga Series, we examine the Sīla Sutta (SN 46.3) and the Buddha's progressive pathway for developing the seven factors of enlightenment. In this session we look at: — Overview of the Sīla Sutta (SN 46.3) — What nourishes the bojjhaṅgas? — “Deep dive” into how to arouse and develop each bojjhaṅga — Summary of the progressive development of the bojjhaṅgas — Fruit and benefits of cultivating the bojjhaṅgas in this way Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to: — Bojjhaṅgā Saṁyutta (SN 46) — Kuṇḍaliya Sutta (SN 46.6) — Nālanda Sutta (SN 47.12) — Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7) — Sīlalakkhaṇapañha (Mil 3.1.9) — Pīti Sutta (AN 5.176) — Upaḍḍha Sutta (SN 45.2) — Mahākassapasaddhivihārikavatthu — Paṭhamasūriyūpama Sutta (SN 46. 12) — Yonisomanasikāra Sutta (SN 46.35) — Ajjhattikaṅga Sutta (SN 46.49) — Āhāra Sutta (SN 46.51) — Āsāduppajahavagga (AN 2.126) — Mahāvedalla Sutta (MN 43) — Dutiyavagga (AN 1.311) — Desanāhāravibhaṅga (Ne 4) — Micchatta Sutta (AN 10.103) — Ānanda Sutta (SN 22.159) — Cūḷarāhulovāda Sutta (MN 147) — Pariyesana Sutta (AN 4.255) — Cunda Sutta (SN 47.13) — Vidhā Sutta (SN 46.41) — Hāravibhaṅgapañcamabhūmi (Pe 5) — Bojjhaṅgapañha (Mil 3.7.6) — Samādhi-bhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5) — Anumāna Sutta (MN 15) — Anaṅgaṇa Sutta (MN 5) — Dvedhāvitakka Sutta (MN 19) — Saḷāyatana-vibhaṅga Sutta (MN 137) — Passaddhi Sutta (AN 9.58) Bohoma pin (much merit) to the people who requested the bojjhaṅgas. The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/yfa9fhdz Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. We begin our Bojjhaṅga Series with Part I : An Introduction to the Factors of Enlightenment. In this session we look at: — Understanding ”bhāvanā“ — What makes the factors of enlightenment unique? — Why are they called factors of enlightenment ? — The Buddha's simile of the rafters of a peaked roof — Hindrances vs factors of enlightenment — Important attributes and application of the factors of enlightenment Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to: — Bojjhaṅgā Saṁyutta (SN 46) — Kimatthiya Sutta (SN 45.5) — Paṭhamauppāda Sutta (SN 45.14) — Paṭhamaparisuddha Sutta (SN 45.16) — Viraddha Sutta (SN 45.33) — Saṁvara Sutta (AN 4.14) — Sabbāsava Sutta (MN 2) — Pancasatabhikkhu Vatthu (Dhp 274) — Hārasampātabhūmi (Pe 7) — Pancangika Sutta (AN 5.18) — Udumbarika Sutta (DN 25) — Cūḷasaccaka Sutta (MN 35) — Kosambiya Sutta (MN 48) — Avijjā Sutta (AN 10.61) — Uttiya Sutta (AN 10.95) — Nibbedhika Sutta (AN 6.63) — Āsava Sutta (AN 6.58) — Khīṇāsava Sutta (AN 10.90) — Pāraṅgama Sutta (SN 45.34) — Pañcasataāgantukabhikkhuvatthu (Dhp 87-89) Bohoma pin (much merit) to the people who requested the bojjhaṅgas. The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/ymcveve4 Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this Dhamma session, we examine a selection of the Buddha's teachings on walking meditation and its benefits, including the Caṅkama Sutta (AN 5.29) . In this session we look at: — Evidence of walking meditation being practised by the Buddha(s) and noble disciples — How it connects with wakefulness and helps to overcome the hindrance of dullness and drowsiness — Buddha's instructions on walking meditation in the suttas — What are the five benefits of walking meditation? Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to: — Cara Sutta (AN 4.11), (Iti 110) — Caṅkama Sutta (AN 5.29) — Āmaṇḍaphaladāyakattheraapadāna (Tha Ap 531) — Kesarapupphiyattheraapadāna (Tha Ap 366) — Maggadattikattheraapadāna (Tha Ap 178) — Sudatta Sutta (SN 10.8) — Supati Sutta (SN 4.7) — Sekha-patipada Sutta (MN 53) — Aggañña Sutta (DN 27) — Bāhiya Sutta (Ud 1.10) — Māratajjanīya Sutta (MN 50) — Dhammacetiya Sutta (MN 89) — Aparihāniya Sutta (AN 4.37) — Apaṇṇaka Sutta (AN 3.16) — Pacalāyamāna Sutta (AN 7.61) — Āhāra Sutta (SN 46.51) — Pamādavihāri Sutta (SN 35.97) — Samādhi-bhāvana Sutta (SN 22.5) — Karaniyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) — Kosambhiya Sutta (MN 48) — Sīla Sutta (AN 4.12) — Anuruddhamahāvitakka Sutta (AN 8.30) — Padhāna Suttas (AN 4.13), (AN 4.69) — Saṁvara Sutta (AN 4.14) — Samaya Sutta (AN 5.54) — Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Kd 6.11) — Khuddakavatthukkhandhaka (Kd 15) — Padhāniyaṅga Sutta (AN 5.53) — Kaṇṇakatthala Sutta (MN 90) — Paṭhamapatthanā Sutta (AN 5.135) Bohoma pin (much merit) to the person who requested this talk. Apologies for the delay **A graphic with "The five benefits of walking meditation" from the Caṅkama Sutta (AN 5.29) as discussed in this Dhamma session has already been posted to our Telegram channel (https://t.me/suttameditationseries/636) The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/2p9pfpt9 Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this Dhamma session, we examine the Vammika Sutta (MN 23) and how to contemplate the riddle given to Venerable Kumārakassapa and the teaching he received from the Buddha, which eventually culminated in this noble disciple of the Buddha realising nibbāna. It's a powerful teaching and we will be drawing on some of the meditations we have practised before. These earlier sessions are helpful as pre-requisites to this meditation: — Exposition of the Elements - Part 1 (https://tinyurl.com/38jeuxe5) — Q&A on how to contemplate the elements (https://tinyurl.com/4fea3s6j) — Arising and passing away of the five aggregates (https://tinyurl.com/43ardjy4) — Understanding the simile of the fruits on a tree in the Potaliya Sutta (https://tinyurl.com/s4hv8kwr) — The medicine for the five hindrances (https://tinyurl.com/bdhvpmf2) In this session we look at: — Overview of the Vammika Sutta (MN 23) — Who is Venerable Kumārakassapa? — The deity's riddle for Venerable Kumārakassapa — “Deep dive” into the Buddha's explanation of how to understand the meaning the deity's riddle — Summary of how to contemplate the Buddha's words towards complete liberation Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to: — Mahāsamaya Sutta (DN 20) — Kevaddha Sutta (DN 11) — Sammāsambuddha Sutta (SN 22.58) — Dhātuvibhanga Sutta (MN 140) — Cunda Sutta (Ud 8.5) — Puggala Sutta (AN 9.9) — Avijja Sutta (SN 45.1) — Potaliya Sutta (MN 54) — Anusaya Sutta (SN 45.175) — Avijja Sutta (AN 10.61) — Āvaraṇanīvaraṇa Sutta (SN 46.37) — Āhāra Sutta (SN 46.51) — Āneñjasappāya Sutta (MN 106) — Karanīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) — Pacalāyamāna Sutta (AN 7.61) — Samādhi-bhāvana Sutta (SN 22.5) — Mahāsaḷāyatanika Sutta (MN 149) — Pathamasukha Sutta (AN 10.65) — Nandikkhaya Sutta (SN 22.51) — Sekha-patipada Sutta (MN53) Bohoma pin (much merit) to the person who requested this talk. **A slide with a "Summary of Vammika Sutta Meditation" from the Vammika Sutta (MN 23) as shown in this Dhamma session has been posted to our Telegram channel (https://t.me/suttameditationseries/717) The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/yjhs4f4f Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

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 and the Perfectly Enlightened One. And there are also many noble and great disciples of the Buddha.   In this session we delve into the story of Venerable Kumārakassapa Thera, who was born to a young bhikkhuni. After being brought up under the care of King Pasenadī of Kosala, he took novice ordination at seven years old. Later on, after taking full ordination, he was given a riddle from a non-returner deity from the Pure Abodes and asked the Buddha to explain its meaning and instruction on how to contemplate it (Vammika Sutta, MN 23). He subsequently realised the fruit of arahantship by contemplating it and penetrating the Dhamma. We will study the Vammika Sutta (MN 23) in an upcoming Dhamma session. Some of the suttas referred to in this Dhamma talk: — Mahākhandhaka (Kd 1) — Etadaggavagga (AN 1.217) — Vammika Sutta (MN 23) — Pāyāsi Sutta (DN 23) — Nigrodhamigajātaka (Ja 12) — Kumārakassapattheraapadāna (Tha Ap 537) — Kumārakassapattheragāthā (Thag 2.41) — (Uttara) Pāyāsivimānavatthu (Vv 74 or Vv 6.1) — Kumārakassapamātuttherivatthu (Dhp 160) In learning about such noble beings, we can delight in their lives and accomplishments; recognise the importance of seeing them as worthy role models; and use it as inspiration towards progress on the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path. The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/2xj3rj7y Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this Dhamma session, we look at a question that has been asked by one of our kalyāṇamittas: “I was wondering if you could do a teaching on the four jhāna similes as found in the Samādhaṅga (Pañcaṅgika) Sutta among many others and how they relate to the development of jhana. The bath attendant, lake, lotuses and white cloth.” In answering this question, we take the opportunity to go through the whole sutta, which has a total of 8 similes given by the Buddha. This is a very powerful teaching from the Buddha on developing the noble five-factored right concentration. It emphasises: how we direct the mind to develop the jhāna concentrations, using the Buddha's jhāna similes as skillful means; having attained the jhāna concentrations, by reviewing we "know" we possess certain important attributes (including the noble eightfold path, the enlightenment factors); and with the noble five-factored right concentration, we now have the basis or foundation to direct the mind towards the special knowledges or supernormal powers, and are capable of realising them. Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to: — Dvedhāvitakka Sutta (MN 19) — Pāsarāsi Sutta (MN 26) — Vicayahārasampāta (Ne 21) — Āneñjasappāya Sutta (MN 106) — Kāya Sutta (SN 46.2) — Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7) — Culapanthakavatthu (Dhp 25) Bohoma pin (much merit) to the person who asked this question. **A slide with a "Summary of the Buddha's 8 similes from the Samādhaṅga (Pañcaṅgika) Sutta (AN 5.28) as shown in this Dhamma session has been posted to our Telegram channel (https://t.me/suttameditationseries/712) The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/2s3vumw5 Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. Following on from our Dhamma session on the Second Doorway to Nibbana - Painful Practice with Quick Realisation, we examine why envy is a block to developing Immeasurable Compassion.This is a good example of the power of abandoning defilements or mental stains, as we have been practiing with the Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7) and Anumāna Sutta (MN 15). Some of the suttas that are directly or indirectly referred to: — Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7) — Anumāna Sutta (MN 15) — Abhinanda Sutta (SN 22.29) — Āneñjasappāya Sutta (MN 106) — Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) Bohoma pin (much merit) to the person who asked this question. Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. We live streamed this Dhamma session on our YouTube channel on 14 May 2023. This was based on the Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) and Petakopadesa. ** Please note, it's helpful if you have already practised the insight pathway meditation for the First Doorway to Nibbāna — Painful practice with slow realisation (https://bit.ly/3GzEkpy), as well as being able to develop loving kindness (mettā). And to be familiar with the Potaliya Sutta (MN 54) via the recent sessions on noble retirement ** The format for this livestream: Recap of the Four Modes of Practice What kind of spiritual faculties and powers are associated with this mode of practice? Venerable MahāMoggallāna What underpins this 2nd Doorway to Nibbāna? "Deep dive" into the insight pathway for painful practice with quick realisation Meditation instructions Some of the suttas covered directly or indirectly in this session: — Paṭipadāvagga, (AN 4.161-70) — Kīṭāgiri Sutta (MN 70) — Pahārāda Sutta (AN 8.19) — Puttamaṁsa Sutta (SN 12.63) — Mahāmoggallāna Sutta (AN 4.167) — Pacalāyamāna Sutta (AN 7.61) — Saṅgīti Sutta (DN 33), — Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9) — Potaliya Sutta (MN 54) — Vitthata Sutta (AN 5.2) — Kūṭa Sutta (AN 5.12) — Paṭhamavibhaṅga Sutta (SN 48.9) — Āsavakkhaya Sutta (SN 48.20) — Dutiyasaññā Sutta (AN 7.49) — Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta (MN 10) — Gandha Sutta (AN 9.15) — Vijaya Sutta (Snp 1.11) — Girimananda Sutta (AN 10.60) — Hāliddakāni Sutta (SN 22.3) — Cunda Sutta (Ud 8.5) — Pheṇapiṇḍūpama Sutta (SN 22.95) — Khajjanīya Sutta (SN 22.79) — Dutiyajhānapañhā Sutta (SN 40.2) — Samādhibhāvanā Sutta (AN 4.41) — Samādhibhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5) — Abhinandana Sutta (SN 22.29) — Paññā Sutta (AN 8.2) — Venāgapura Sutta (AN 3.63) — Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta (MN 140) — Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) — Padhāna Sutta (AN 4.13) — Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta (SN 56.11) — Sammādiṭṭhi Sutta (MN 9) — Tathāgata Sutta (SN 56.12) — Mettagūmāṇavapucchāniddesa (Cnd 8) — Chandasamādhi Sutta (SN 51.13) — Apāra Sutta (SN 51.1) — Dutiyamettā Sutta (AN 4.126) Bohoma pin (much merit) to those who requested this insight pathway meditation The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/3IuDrj3 Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. We live streamed this Dhamma session on our YouTube channel on 5 May 2023 The main purpose of today's livestream is to understand the perfection of a fully enlightened Buddha, and why a Buddha is superior to other living beings, including humans, devas and even noble disciples who have realised the fruit of arahantship. The format for this livestream will be: (1) The Tathāgata, bhikkhus liberated by wisdom, other teachers, brahmins and wanderers (2) The importance of conviction in the Tathāgata (3) Qualities of the Buddha, including short meditation (buddhānusati) (4) The danger of slandering the Buddha (5) Asking for forgiveness In clarifying some of these things, we hope to arouse more conviction, confidence and faith towards the Buddha(s). Bohoma pin (much merit) to those assisted with the research for this Dhammadāna The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/3UsOJsV Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suttameditationseries/message