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Is religion strictly textual? Jaś Elsner explores the art and artifacts of one of India's most notable Buddhist monuments in his recent book, "Amarāvatī." Matthew Peterson speaks with Jaś to better understand how visuals inform theological beliefs.Amaravati: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/A/bo214800056.html#amaravati #buddhism #stupa #amaravatistupa #jaselsner #religiousart #buddha #buddhistart

What does it take to develop and actually settle a new capital city? On May 2nd, PM Narendra Modi launched Amaravati, the proposed capital of Andhra Pradesh. But this wasn’t its first unveiling. Back in 2015, then CM Chandrababu Naidu had launched the same greenfield dream with the PM by his side. Now, after a political hiatus and a resounding mandate, Naidu is back and so is Amaravati. In this episode of The Morning Brief, ET’s host Nidhi Sharma speaks with State IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh and former Smart City mission director Kunal Kumar to explore the challenges of attracting investors, rebuilding trust, and turning a fertile riverfront into a functioning capital city. From the promise of land pooling to the pitfalls of political disruption, the conversation traces Andhra Pradesh’s reset to “one state, one capital,” drawing comparisons with Cyberabad and probing if this new push can meet its tight timelines.As India’s urban future accelerates and greenfield cities remain the exception, Amaravati may offer both a blueprint and a cautionary tale. Can Andhra Pradesh transform this dream into a thriving hub — or will Amaravati remain a story of ambition interrupted? Credits: Image Fosters + PartnersTune in Check out other interesting episodes like: Meme to Maverick: The Rise of Brand Rahul Gandhi, Polls on My Pod: The Adversaries in Punjab and Bengal, Polls on My Pod: Kashmir Finally Speaks Up!, Polls on My Pod: Ground Check on Delhi, Haryana Elections, and more! You can follow our hosts Nidhi Sharma on their social media: Twitter & Linkedin Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, we feature reports on the Supreme Court's order to liquidate Bhushan Power and Steel, affecting JSW Steel's acquisition plans. Apple diverts India-made iPhones to the US, and Adobe CEO's insights on India's creator economy. There's also a revival of Amaravati as a green capital project and an increase in corporate NPS as employees shift to the new tax regime. Plus, MC Insider covers unusual boardroom gossip, including chapatis in CTCs and a wedding-turned-warfare.

Ajahn Karunadhammo reflects on his transition from Amaravati back to Abhayagiri. He discusses how it made him notice the concepts that were built up around his original plan to stay there for a longer period of time. He then discusses how the conceptual mind creates the world we live in, and how that is both useful and can end up leading to suffering. He also talks about the notion of rebirth and other factors that are important to the practice. This talk was offered on March 22, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

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Conceptualised in 1941 and approved in 2005, the Polavaram project has encountered significant delays, cost overruns, and challenges like coffer dam leaks and diaphragm wall damage. Designed to irrigate 7.2 lakh acres and stabilise water for over 23.5 lakh acres, it plans to interlink the Krishna and Godavari rivers, promising water to Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh. As the central government releases over ₹2,300 crore to revive the Polavaram project and Andhra Pradesh moves closer to completing this massive irrigation initiative, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Deputy Editor Moushumi Das Gupta discuss the timeline and significance of the project. #cuttheclutter episode 1591 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read ‘Budget windfall for Naidu with Amaravati aid, Polavaram commitment. ‘TDP sold public short' — YSRCP': https://theprint.in/budget/budget-windfall-for-naidu-with-amaravati-aid-polavaram-commitment-tdp-sold-public-short-ysrcp/2187654/ Read ‘Understanding the D-Wall: Polavaram Project | Megha Engineering' here: https://theprint.in/india/governance/unfinished-after-20-yrs-andhras-polavaram-dam-plagued-by-technical-issues-funds-crunch-politics/1971332/ Watch '20 years & Rs 21,000 crore later, why Andhra's Polavaram project is still not complete' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6rSne_MVcU Read ‘Calling Jagan a ‘curse', Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu releases white paper on stalled Polavaram project' here: https://theprint.in/politics/calling-jagan-a-curse-andhra-pradesh-cm-naidu-releases-white-paper-on-stalled-polavaram-project/2153269/ Watch 'Understanding the D-Wall: Polavaram Project | Megha Engineering here': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO2YVxYIGDY 

Around 300 IAS, IPS & Indian Forest Service officers had paid Rs 25 lakh each for a 500-sq.yd plot in Amaravati during Naidu's previous term, before Jagan scrapped the capital project.  

Andhra Pradesh cabinet approved the policies in one go at Amaravati this week. The proposed incentives will attract industries back to the state, says CM Chandrababu Naidu. 

On occasion of his first visit to Australia at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage, Brisbane, Ajahn Amaro shares insights about the four noble truth, one of the most fundamental teachings of the Buddha. In particular, Ajahn provides guidance how to apply contemplation of the 4 Noble Truths in our daily life. Ajahn Amaro is the abbot of Amaravati Buddhist Monastery near London, UK. Born in England in 1956, Ven. Ajahn Amaro received a BSc. in Psychology and Physiology from the University of London. Spiritual searching led him to Thailand, where he went to Wat Pah Nanachat, a Forest Tradition monastery established for Western disciples of Thai meditation master Ajahn Chah, who ordained him as a bhikkhu in 1979. Soon afterwards he returned to England and joined Ajahn Sumedho at the newly established Chithurst Monastery. He resided for many years at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, making trips to California every year during the 1990s. In June 1996 he established Abhayagiri Monastery in Redwood Valley, California, where he was co-Abbot with Ajahn Pasanno until 2010. He then returned to Amaravati to become Abbot of this large monastic community. Ajahn Amaro has written a number of books, including an account of an 830-mile trek from Chithurst to Harnham Vihara called Tudong - the Long Road North, republished in the expanded book Silent Rain. His other publications include Small Boat, Great Mountain (2003), Rain on the Nile (2009) and The Island - An Anthology of the Buddha's Teachings on Nibbana (2009) co-written with Ajahn Pasanno, a guide to meditation called Finding the Missing Peace and other works dealing with various aspects of Buddhism. ⁠Dhammagiri Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Spotify Playlists⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dhammagiri Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pics⁠ .

O naszym gościu:Ajahn Brahmali urodził się w Norwegii w 1964 roku. Po raz pierwszy zainteresował się buddyzmem i medytacją po wizycie w Japonii, gdy miał dwadzieścia kilka lat. Po uzyskaniu dyplomów w dziedzinie inżynierii, a także finansów, rozpoczął mnisi trening jako anagārika (przestrzeganie ośmiu wskazań) w klasztorach buddyjskich Amaravati i Chithurst w Anglii.Po zetknięciu się z naukami Ajahna Brahma postanowił kontynuować swój trening w Australii w klasztorze Bodhinyana, dokąd przeniósł się w 1994 roku, a w 1996 został wyświęcony na bhikkhu (mnicha) – Ajahn Brahm został jego nauczycielem. W roku 2015, po 20 latach spędzonych jako wyświęcony mnich, uzyskał tytuł Maha Thera (pāḷi: Maha – wielki, Thera – starszy).Mnisi z Buddyjskiego Towarzystwa Zachodniej Australii (Buddhist Society of Western Australia) często zwracają się do niego po wyjaśnienia na temat Vinayi (reguły mnisiej) oraz sutt. Bardzo doceniają też jego wykłady dotyczące sutt i języka pāḷijskiego. Jasne i treściwe mowy Ajahna Brahmali sprawiają, że nauki Buddhy stają się łatwo dostępne dla wszystkich.Możesz nas też posłuchać na tych serwisach podkastowych -Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sasa…1592163368?uo=4Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/039TDu6Pil0s4jutio5VeARSS: www.spreaker.com/show/5199898/episodes/feedWspomóż prace Sasany: patronite.pl/sasanaplPomóż nam tłumaczyć teksty źródłowe: patronite.pl/TheravadaPLTłumaczenie: Piotr Płaneta (Sunyanando)

O naszym gościu:Ajahn Brahmali urodził się w Norwegii w 1964 roku. Po raz pierwszy zainteresował się buddyzmem i medytacją po wizycie w Japonii, gdy miał dwadzieścia kilka lat. Po uzyskaniu dyplomów w dziedzinie inżynierii, a także finansów, rozpoczął mnisi trening jako anagārika (przestrzeganie ośmiu wskazań) w klasztorach buddyjskich Amaravati i Chithurst w Anglii.Po zetknięciu się z naukami Ajahna Brahma postanowił kontynuować swój trening w Australii w klasztorze Bodhinyana, dokąd przeniósł się w 1994 roku, a w 1996 został wyświęcony na bhikkhu (mnicha) – Ajahn Brahm został jego nauczycielem. W roku 2015, po 20 latach spędzonych jako wyświęcony mnich, uzyskał tytuł Maha Thera (pāḷi: Maha – wielki, Thera – starszy).Mnisi z Buddyjskiego Towarzystwa Zachodniej Australii (Buddhist Society of Western Australia) często zwracają się do niego po wyjaśnienia na temat Vinayi (reguły mnisiej) oraz sutt. Bardzo doceniają też jego wykłady dotyczące sutt i języka pāḷijskiego. Jasne i treściwe mowy Ajahna Brahmali sprawiają, że nauki Buddhy stają się łatwo dostępne dla wszystkich.Możesz nas też posłuchać na tych serwisach podkastowych -Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sasa…1592163368?uo=4Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/039TDu6Pil0s4jutio5VeARSS: www.spreaker.com/show/5199898/episodes/feedWspomóż prace Sasany: patronite.pl/sasanaplPomóż nam tłumaczyć teksty źródłowe: patronite.pl/TheravadaPLTłumaczenie: Piotr Płaneta (Sunyanando)

Ajahn Brahmali urodził się w Norwegii w 1964 roku. Po raz pierwszy zainteresował się buddyzmem i medytacją po wizycie w Japonii, gdy miał dwadzieścia kilka lat. Po uzyskaniu dyplomów w dziedzinie inżynierii, a także finansów, rozpoczął mnisi trening jako anagārika (przestrzeganie ośmiu wskazań) w klasztorach buddyjskich Amaravati i Chithurst w Anglii.Po zetknięciu się z naukami Ajahna Brahma postanowił kontynuować swój trening w Australii w klasztorze Bodhinyana, dokąd przeniósł się w 1994 roku, a w 1996 został wyświęcony na bhikkhu (mnicha) – Ajahn Brahm został jego nauczycielem. W roku 2015, po 20 latach spędzonych jako wyświęcony mnich, uzyskał tytuł Maha Thera (pāḷi: Maha – wielki, Thera – starszy).Mnisi z Buddyjskiego Towarzystwa Zachodniej Australii (Buddhist Society of Western Australia) często zwracają się do niego po wyjaśnienia na temat Vinayi (reguły mnisiej) oraz sutt. Bardzo doceniają też jego wykłady dotyczące sutt i języka pāḷijskiego. Jasne i treściwe mowy Ajahna Brahmali sprawiają, że nauki Buddhy stają się łatwo dostępne dla wszystkich.Możesz nas też posłuchać na tych serwisach podkastowych -Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sasa…1592163368?uo=4Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/039TDu6Pil0s4jutio5VeARSS: www.spreaker.com/show/5199898/episodes/feedWspomóż prace Sasany: patronite.pl/sasanaplPomóż nam tłumaczyć teksty źródłowe: patronite.pl/TheravadaPLTłumaczenie: Piotr Płaneta (Sunyanando)

Luang Por Sumedho gave this Sunday Talk on 4 August 2024 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post The 40th Anniversary of Amaravati appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Luang Por Sumedho gave this Sunday Talk on 4 August 2024 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post The 40th Anniversary of Amaravati appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Question & Answer session with Ajahn Amaro on the occasion of his first Australia visit at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage, Queensland, Brisbane. Ajahn Amaro is the abbot of Amaravati Buddhist Monastery near London, UK. Born in England in 1956, Ven. Ajahn Amaro received a BSc. in Psychology and Physiology from the University of London. Spiritual searching led him to Thailand, where he went to Wat Pah Nanachat, a Forest Tradition monastery established for Western disciples of Thai meditation master Ajahn Chah, who ordained him as a bhikkhu in 1979. Soon afterwards he returned to England and joined Ajahn Sumedho at the newly established Chithurst Monastery. He resided for many years at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, making trips to California every year during the 1990s. In June 1996 he established Abhayagiri Monastery in Redwood Valley, California, where he was co-Abbot with Ajahn Pasanno until 2010. He then returned to Amaravati to become Abbot of this large monastic community. PHOTOS OF AJAHN AMARO AT DHAMMAGIRI Pics of Ajahn's visit at Dhammagiri can be seen here: https://www.dhammagiri.net/ajahnamaro and here: https://latest-pics.dhammagiri.net/ MORE INFORMATION Dhammagiri Website: https://www.dhammagiri.net Dhammagiri Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter Dhammagiri Podcasts: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast .

During his visit at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage in Brisbane, Australia, Ven. Ajahn Amaro is leading our community in taking the Triple Refuge (Tisaraṇa Gamana), and the 5 or 8 precepts. Ajahn Amaro is the abbot of Amaravati Buddhist Monastery near London, UK. Born in England in 1956, Ven. Ajahn Amaro received a BSc. in Psychology and Physiology from the University of London. Spiritual searching led him to Thailand, where he went to Wat Pah Nanachat, a Forest Tradition monastery established for Western disciples of Thai meditation master Ajahn Chah, who ordained him as a bhikkhu in 1979. Soon afterwards he returned to England and joined Ajahn Sumedho at the newly established Chithurst Monastery. He resided for many years at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, making trips to California every year during the 1990s. In June 1996 he established Abhayagiri Monastery in Redwood Valley, California, where he was co-Abbot with Ajahn Pasanno until 2010. He then returned to Amaravati to become Abbot of this large monastic community. By the way, we've got playlists of our Visiting Teachers, Chanting, Guided Meditations and Sutta Explorations available on our Spotify Profile here: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/user/8z4dmrysnbbnjtz9f0wzjgcre⁠⁠ Our Podcast is also available on our own Dhammagiri Website, no need for any special app, just listen in any browser: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast More about Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage: https://www.dhammagiri.net/news Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dhammatalksatdhammagiri8724 Our email Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter Our Podcasts on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SHWfWEGkO8OAtSWNJlqyD Our Podcasts on Apple/itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dhammagiri-buddhist-podcasts/id1534539834 .

A short Guided Meditation by Ajahn Amaro during his stay at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage, Brisbane, Australia. Ajahn Amaro is the abbot of Amaravati Buddhist Monastery near London, UK, the largest Western monastery in the lineage of Ajahn Chah. Born in England in 1956, Ven. Ajahn Amaro received a BSc. in Psychology and Physiology from the University of London. Spiritual searching led him to Thailand, where he went to Wat Pah Nanachat, a Forest Tradition monastery established for Western disciples of Thai meditation master Ajahn Chah, who ordained him as a bhikkhu in 1979. Soon afterwards he returned to England and joined Ajahn Sumedho at the newly established Chithurst Monastery. He resided for many years at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, making trips to California every year during the 1990s. In June 1996 he established Abhayagiri Monastery in Redwood Valley, California, where he was co-Abbot with Ajahn Pasanno until 2010. In 2010, he was invited to return to Amaravati, to become the successor of Luang Por Sumedho as abbot of this large monastic community. He was appointed an official 'Upajjhāya' (preceptor), with the authority to formally ordain Buddhist monks, and has since ordained and trained a large group of monks and nuns as his direct disciples. ⁠Pictures of Ajahn Amaro's visit at Dhammagiri⁠ ⁠Website of Ajahn's monastery, Amaravati⁠ ⁠Website of Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage⁠ ⁠Dhammagiri Youtube Channel .

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 23rd of July and here are today's headlines.Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget in Parliament today. Announcements were made for politically significant states such as Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, which are ruled by major NDA member parties. Rs 15,000 cr have been allocated for the development of Amaravati, the new capital of AP. No packages for Maharashtra or Haryana means the government is not too worried about near-term state elections and its focus is more on the full five years of its term.Meanwhile, Taxpayers falling in the highest tax bracket — those with a taxable income of Rs 15 lakh or more — will save Rs 7,500 on account of enhancement in the standard deduction limit under the NTR. The government has also said mechanisms will be introduced to facilitate the continuation of credit to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) facing stress, in an acknowledgment of the multiple headwinds faced by the sector. Further, to enhance revenue generation, a hike in Long Term Capital Gains tax has been announced, from 10% to 12.5%. The jump in equity investments and profit booking by investors is likely behind the move.Presenting the Union Budget 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced a reduction in Customs duty on a range of input materials such as critical minerals, electronics, chemicals, and precious metals, among others. The government has focused on streamlining Customs duties to enhance revenue and support domestic manufacturing, she added.The bench comprising Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra resumed nearly 40 pleas related to the alleged irregularities on NEET UG. The Supreme Court said the initial statements of some of the accused arrested in the NEET-UG case indicated that a “leak” may have occurred on the night of May 4, on the eve of the exam, but no evidence had been placed before it so far to establish that the breach was widespread, so as to warrant cancellation of the exam. Senior advocate Hooda told the top court that the paper leak took place through WhatsApp so it was impossible that it was confined only to Patna in Bihar.At least 157 people were killed in mudslides in a remote part of Ethiopia that has been hit with heavy rainfall, many of them as they tried to rescue survivors of an earlier mudslide, local authorities said today. Young children and pregnant women were among the victims of the mudslides in the Kencho Shacha Gozdi district of southern Ethiopia, said a local administrator. The death toll rose from 55 late Monday to 157 on Tuesday as search operations continued in the area.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Dhammatalk by Ajahn Amaro about seeing impermanence and how it can help us to be liberated from self-view, on the occasion of his first Australia visit at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage, Queensland, Brisbane. Ajahn Amaro is the abbot of Amaravati Buddhist Monastery near London, UK, the largest Western monastery in the lineage of Ajahn Chah. Born in England in 1956, Ven. Ajahn Amaro received a BSc. in Psychology and Physiology from the University of London. Spiritual searching led him to Thailand, where he went to Wat Pah Nanachat, a Forest Tradition monastery established for Western disciples of Thai meditation master Ajahn Chah, who ordained him as a bhikkhu in 1979. Soon afterwards he returned to England and joined Ajahn Sumedho at the newly established Chithurst Monastery. He resided for many years at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, making trips to California every year during the 1990s. In June 1996 he established Abhayagiri Monastery in Redwood Valley, California, where he was co-Abbot with Ajahn Pasanno until 2010. In 2010, he was invited to return to Amaravati, to become the successor of Luang Por Sumedho as abbot of this large monastic community. He was appointed an official 'Upajjhāya' (preceptor), with the authority to formally ordain Buddhist monks, and has since ordained and trained a large group of monks and nuns as his direct disciples. ⁠Pictures of Ajahn Amaro's visit at Dhammagiri⁠ ⁠Website of Ajahn's monastery, Amaravati⁠ ⁠Website of Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage⁠ ⁠Dhammagiri Youtube Channel⁠ .

Q&A session with Venerable Ajahn Amaro during his visit to Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage, Brisbane, Australia. Tan Ajahn Ajahn is asked if it was tough for him in the beginning, when he was a newly ordained monk at Ajahn Chah's monastery in Thailand in 1979. Ajahn answers that he didn't find it difficult at all in the first year, but quite the opposite, he could hardly believe his good fortune to have found exactly the place, lifestyle and community that he would aspire to. And people would even love to offer food and support to him, for doing exaclty what he likes to do anyhow himself! Ajahn Amaro also responds to a few other questions, for example about the highest happiness of Nibbāna: Who actually exxperiences this highest happiness, if the Buddha teaches that everything is not a Self? Ajahn Amaro is the abbot of Amaravati Buddhist Monastery near London, UK, the largest Western monastery in the lineage of Ajahn Chah. Born in England in 1956, Ven. Ajahn Amaro received a BSc. in Psychology and Physiology from the University of London. Spiritual searching led him to Thailand, where he went to Wat Pah Nanachat, a Forest Tradition monastery established for Western disciples of Thai meditation master Ajahn Chah, who ordained him as a bhikkhu in 1979. Soon afterwards he returned to England and joined Ajahn Sumedho at the newly established Chithurst Monastery. He resided for many years at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, making trips to California every year during the 1990s. In June 1996 he established Abhayagiri Monastery in Redwood Valley, California, where he was co-Abbot with Ajahn Pasanno until 2010. In 2010, he was invited to return to Amaravati, to become the successor of Luang Por Sumedho as abbot of this large monastic community. He was appointed an official 'Upajjhāya' (preceptor), with the authority to formally ordain Buddhist monks, and has since ordained and trained a large group of monks and nuns as his direct disciples. Pictures of Ajahn Amaro's visit at Dhammagiri Website of Ajahn's monastery, Amaravati Website of Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage Dhammagiri Youtube Channel .

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Monday, July 1, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started:Three days ago, Reliance Jio hiked its tariff rates across all its plans. Its closest competitors Airtel and Vodafone Idea soon followed suit. This is the third such hike in the last five years. Average rates for all plans were increased by 10 to 25 percent. Gulveen Aulakh reports that another hike could come in the next financial year. However, increased prices are good news for investors, as this will lead to better revenues across the board. India will continue to have some of the cheapest data tariffs anywhere in the world. Telecom companies feel that these hikes can be easily absorbed by the end users at the moment. Over 2.3 million aspirants had pinned their hopes on the results of the UGC NEET exam. However, the entire debacle has dashed the hopes of many hoping to pursue medicine as a career option. Rajrishi Singhal opines that this fiasco was a failure of the government's education policy. NEET was conceptualised in an era where the contrast between the applicants and the number of medical seats was far too high, while most states conducted their own entrance exams. This supply-demand problem led to huge financial exploitation of aspirants. The NEET exam was intended to level the playing field. That problem still exists: the 2.3 million students are vying for just over a hundred thousand seats. Rajrishi argues that fixing this would involve long-term solutions, not immediate band-aid fixes that have proven to be a bane for India's education system.If you've been planning to buy a new phone, you'd most likely rather wait till the upcoming festive season to capitalise on all the discounts. However, at smartphone showrooms, these discounts are rolling in already. And no, these aren't bank-specific offers that are now run-of-the-mill at any online retailer. For example, you can now take EMIs without any down payment. You can even immediately exchange your existing smartphone for a new one. Shouvik Das writes that mobile phone makers might soon extend further discounts to boost weakening consumer sentiment. The prices for flagship phones are only increasing, putting off potential buyers. These offers are intended to lure such buyers, notes Shouvik. So before you add to cart, make sure to visit your nearest store — you might just find a better deal.Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh was supposed to be the next big megapolis. It was supposed to have lush green manicured lawns and a city plan that accounted for trees all over the city. In 2014, Amaravati was declared as AP's new capital, to be inaugurated in a decade. Well, it's that time, and Amaravati is... a ghost town? But with K. Chandrababu Naidu and the Telugu Desam Party roaring back to power, Amaravati is poised to return to its planned glory. Amaravati is centrally located for most parts of AP, and is connected to the river Krishna. Read N. Madhavan's excellent on-ground report of the promise that was Amaravati, what exists today, and what the new government has planned to turn it into posthaste.It's July, which means it's also Wimbledon season! Arguably the most prestigious grand slam to exist in the world of tennis, winning just a single match at the tournament is considered a huge achievement for many. Last year's result in the men's division was a shocker for most: 20-year old phenom Carlos Alcaraz won the coveted title. He was the first new name to win Wimbledon since 2003. With Nadal, Federer, and Murray retired, and Novak Djokovic nursing injuries, this year too could spring up a new surprise winner. Deepti Patwardhan writes an excellent primer on this year's tournament, and how for the first time in decades, it feels like it could be anyone's year.We'd love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Let us know by writing to us at feedback@livemint.com. You may send us feedback, tips or anything that you feel we should be covering from your vantage point in the world of business and finance. Show notes:Phone tariff hikes: Is this the end of cheap data? There are no neat solutions to the country's Neet fiasco Festive season comes early to smartphone showrooms Capital gains: How zombie town Amaravati could rise again with TDP in Andhra Wimbledon 2024: A tournament that is brimming with possibilities 

After his return to Dhammagiri, Ajahn Dhammasiha shares some experiences from his travels. Some photos can be seen here: https://travel-pics-ajahn-2.dhammagiri.net He first attended the huge event for Luang Por Sumedho's 90th birthday at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery near London. LP Sumedho is the most senior Western disciple of Ajahn Chah, and the founder of Wat Pah Nanachat, Cittaviveka and Amaravati Monasteries. You can find more info about this great celebration attended by some 140 monastics here: https://amaravati.org/luang-por-sumedhos-birthday-update-june-2024/ Ajahn Dhammasiha also visited Muttodaya Monastery in Germany, and Cittaviveka in the south of England, Sussex. The website for Ajahn Khantiko's little place in Jena, Germany, which Ajahn couldn't remember correctly in the video, is: https://waldmoench.de/ https://www.dhammagiri.net .

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Thursday, June 13, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: Indian equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, surged on Wednesday to hit fresh highs, driven by heavyweights RIL, HCL Tech, and HDFC Bank. However, by the end of the session, the indices came off their day's highs and closed with mild gains. N. Chandrababu Naidu was sworn in as the 18th chief minister of Andhra Pradesh yesterday. Naidu's term begins under challenging conditions, as he inherits a financially strained state that has been largely overlooked industrially. His Telugu Desam Party (TDP), along with its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners, secured a sweeping victory, capturing 164 out of 175 seats in the state assembly. During his campaign, Naidu promised to enhance governance and kickstart economic development, aiming to revive industrial activity and generate two million jobs. However, the financial reality of Andhra Pradesh could complicate these plans. The state is grappling with a high debt level—44% of its GDP—and its finances are stretched thin, primarily going towards revenue expenditures rather than building productive assets. This fiscal strain makes the ambitious welfare promises and the revival of the Amaravati capital project, initially estimated to cost ₹50,000 crore, particularly challenging. Mint's senior editor N. Madhavan explains the challenges Naidu faces as he takes over from Jagan Mohan Reddy as the CM of Andhra Pradesh.  During the recent Lok Sabha elections, many voters, especially in urban areas, seemed reluctant to visit their polling booths. The Election Commission highlighted this trend, noting that urban voters were particularly hesitant. Ultimately, only about 65.8% of eligible voters cast their ballots, down from 67.2% in 2019. In some regions like Nagaland and Manipur, turnout significantly decreased, while Jammu and Kashmir saw an increase. Why does this matter? Niti Kiran from Mint's data team explains through charts and maps. Lower turnouts can sometimes indicate voter satisfaction with the current government, which appeared to be the case in this election. The National Democratic Alliance held more seats in areas with lower voter turnout. However, it's not just about the numbers—it's about who shows up, or rather, who doesn't. Metros saw a sharper decline in turnout compared to rural regions. Despite this, the overall gender gap in voting was virtually non-existent, similar to the previous election. Women turned out in higher numbers than men in nearly 20 states. The reasons behind voter participation or apathy can vary widely from state to state, influencing everything from local policy to national politics. India is on the verge of significant changes to its organ transplant policies, aiming to address the massive shortfall between the supply and demand of organs. The Union government is considering allowing organ exchanges between unrelated individuals to bridge the gap when blood groups within families do not match, potentially shortening the long wait times endured by patients. Currently, India sees a stark contrast between the need and the actual transplants performed annually, with only 6,000 kidney transplants against a requirement of about 200,000, and even fewer heart transplants, with only 10 to 15 done yearly. One significant move under consideration is the introduction of "swap" donations, where families could exchange organs with one another if they are compatible, a practice currently not allowed for non-relatives. Additionally, the government is in talks with the insurance regulator to extend health insurance coverage to organ donors, who are presently excluded from most health insurance plans. Mint's Priyanka Sharma reports. India's economy is showing signs of resilience in the early part of fiscal year 2025, with industrial activity picking up and retail inflation slightly easing. Mint's Rhik Kundu reports that inflation dipped to 4.75% in May, the lowest in a year, aided by slower increases in food prices. Despite this, food inflation has consistently stayed above 8% since November, largely the result of uneven and below-normal monsoon rains in 2023, which hit India's crop production. The Reserve Bank of India has maintained the repo rate at 6.5% since last February, cautiously waiting for inflation to stabilize closer to its 4% target before considering any rate changes. On the industrial front, output rose by 5% in April, supported by growth across the manufacturing, mining, and electricity sectors. Consumer durables saw a particular surge, likely boosted by rural spending and seasonal purchases.  Boeing, the US aerospace giant, is on a mission to regain trust following several unsettling incidents involving its planes. Recent problems, such as the uncontrolled decompression on an Alaska Airlines flight and stuck rudder pedals on a United Airlines flight, have intensified scrutiny on the company. Top executives from airlines like United and Emirates are closely monitoring the situation. They believe Boeing needs to return to its roots—prioritizing solid engineering and quality over financials. They remain hopeful but cautious, expecting Boeing to improve its performance. Mint's aviation correspondent Anu Sharma reports on the company's plan to enhance its safety and quality standards, including increased workforce training and streamlined processes to prevent future issues. We'd love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Let us know by writing to us at feedback@livemint.com. You may send us feedback, tips or anything that you feel we should be covering from your vantage point in the world of business and finance. Show notes: Mint Primer | Why Naidu faces a daunting task in Andhra PradeshLok Sabha poll: The mystery of the absent Indian voter in 2024, in chartsRetail inflation eases, factory output ticks higher in May, boosting Indian economySwap organ donation for other than near relatives, health cover for organ donorsAirlines ready to trust Boeing again, but want quality and safety in place

Raw Talks gets RAW with Dr. Jayaprakash Narayana! Unpacking the 2024 Andhra & Telangana Elections The dust has settled, but the drama continues! This episode of Raw Talks dives deep into the electrifying results of the 2024 Andhra Pradesh and Telangana elections with a political heavyweight - Dr. Jayaprakash Narayana, President of Lok Satta Party. Unveiling the Reasons Behind YSRCP's Fall from Grace: We cut right to the chase - what caused the YSRCP's defeat? Was it ex-CM Jagan Mohan Reddy's leadership, or something more? Dr. Narayana dissects the factors that led to the party's downfall and its implications for the future. TDP & JSP's Rise to Power: A Strategic Masterstroke? The tables have turned! We explore how TDP and JSP emerged victorious in Andhra Pradesh. Dr. Narayana breaks down their strategies, analyzes the contributing factors, and emphasizes the crucial role of a strong opposition party in a healthy democracy. Beyond the Headlines: Key Issues Shaping A.P.'s Future This episode goes beyond the sensational headlines. We delve into the critical issues plaguing Andhra Pradesh - the Polavaram project, the fight for special status, and the uncertain future of Amaravati. Leadership & Governance: Who Will Steer the Ship? What qualities make a good Chief Minister? Dr. Narayana sheds light on the leadership traits Andhra Pradesh desperately needs. We also discuss the potential impact of Pawan Kalyan's political journey. The Alliance We Didn't See Coming: TDP-JSP - A Match Made in Heaven or a Recipe for Chaos? The unprecedented alliance between TDP and JSP has everyone talking. Dr. Narayana analyzes its potential longevity and the far-reaching implications for Andhra Pradesh's political landscape. Looking Ahead: Dr. Narayana's Vision for A.P.'s Next 100 Days Dr. Narayana doesn't just diagnose the problems - he prescribes solutions! We explore his vision for the next 100 days in Andhra Pradesh, focusing on job creation and improving healthcare infrastructure. Telangana in Focus: Evaluating BRS' Performance Shifting gears, we analyze the performance of the BRS party in Telangana over the past six months. Dr. Narayana offers his insights on the party's governance and its impact on the state. National vs. Regional: A Tale of Two Political Systems This episode goes beyond state borders. We compare the internal control systems of national parties like Congress with regional parties. Dr. Narayana highlights the strengths and weaknesses of each, sparking a conversation about the future of Indian politics. The Divisive Agenda: Can "Clean Politics" Exist in the Age of Hindu-Muslim Rhetoric? We tackle a crucial and sensitive topic - the BJP's use of the Hindu-Muslim agenda. Dr. Narayana explores whether this approach is sustainable and the possibility of achieving "clean politics" in India's current climate. The Media & Social Media: Friends or Foes? The role of media and social media in shaping political discourse is undeniable. This episode delves into the influence of online giants and social media personalities like Dhruv Rathee, sparking a conversation about their impact on elections. Don't Miss Out! This episode of Raw Talks is your one-stop shop for understanding the current political scenario, the challenges faced by Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and the roadmap for the future. Join us as we unpack the complexities of regional politics, form your own informed opinions, and stay engaged with the ever-evolving political landscape of your state. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vamshi-kurapati/message

During his visit at Dhammagiri, Ajahn Vajiro responds to a question from the audience: What's the reason that apparently only so few practitioners actually succeed to attain Nibbana? Ven. Ajahn Vajiro was born in Malaysia in 1953 and has been a Buddhist monk for over 40 years. In 1979, he met Ajahn Chah and Ajahn Sumedho when they made a visit to Hampstead Vihara in Oakenholt, England. He received higher ordination from Ajahn Chah personally in Thailand in 1980 at Wat Nong Pah Pong. After helping with the opening of Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK, he participated in the running of both Harnham Buddhist Monastery and Chithurst Forest Monastery. In 1993 he moved to New Zealand to lead the Bodhinyanarama community in Wellington for five years. Following this he entered a three-year retreat in Australia before returning to Amaravati in 2001. In 2012 he moved to Portugal, where he had been closely involved in the establishment of ⁠Sumedharama Buddhist Monastery⁠ near Lisbon, which is where he is now based. Our Podcast is also available on our own Dhammagiri Website, no need for any special app, just listen in any browser: ⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast⁠ More about Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage: ⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net/news⁠ Our Youtube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/⁠@dhammatalksatdhammagiri8724 Our email Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter⁠ Our Podcasts on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0SHWfWEGkO8OAtSWNJlqyD⁠ Our Podcasts on Apple/itunes: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dhammagiri-buddhist-podcasts/id1534539834⁠ .

Ajahn Vajiro is asked what to do when we experience pain in the body while meditating: Should we pay attention to the pain, or should we just change posture to be comfortable again? From that, a lively Dhamma discussion develops about different approaches to contemplate pain to deepen our understanding of 'vedanā', so that we can overcome aversion, attachement and identification with feelings. Ven. Ajahn Vajiro was born in Malaysia in 1953 and has been a Buddhist monk for over 40 years. In 1979, he met Ajahn Chah and Ajahn Sumedho when they made a visit to Hampstead Vihara in Oakenholt, England. He received higher ordination from Ajahn Chah personally in Thailand in 1980 at Wat Nong Pah Pong. After helping with the opening of Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK, he participated in the running of both Harnham Buddhist Monastery and Chithurst Forest Monastery. In 1993 he moved to New Zealand to lead the Bodhinyanarama community in Wellington for five years. Following this he entered a three-year retreat in Australia before returning to Amaravati in 2001. In 2012 he moved to Portugal, where he had been closely involved in the establishment of ⁠Sumedharama Buddhist Monastery⁠ near Lisbon, which is where he is now based. Our Podcast is also available on our own Dhammagiri Website, no need for any special app, just listen in any browser: ⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast⁠ More about Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage: ⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net/news⁠ Our Youtube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/⁠@dhammatalksatdhammagiri8724 Our email Newsletter: ⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter⁠ Our Podcasts on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0SHWfWEGkO8OAtSWNJlqyD⁠ Our Podcasts on Apple/itunes: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dhammagiri-buddhist-podcasts/id1534539834⁠ .

Luang Por Vajiro talks about 'Mindfulness of Breathing' (Ānāpāṇasati), and responds to questions from the audience, during his visit to Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage. Ven. Ajahn Vajiro was born in Malaysia in 1953 and has been a Buddhist monk for over 40 years. In 1979, he met Ajahn Chah and Ajahn Sumedho when they made a visit to Hampstead Vihara in Oakenholt, England. He received higher ordination from Ajahn Chah personally in Thailand in 1980 at Wat Nong Pah Pong. After helping with the opening of Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK, he participated in the running of both Harnham Buddhist Monastery and Chithurst Forest Monastery. In 1993 he moved to New Zealand to lead the Bodhinyanarama community in Wellington for five years. Following this he entered a three-year retreat in Australia before returning to Amaravati in 2001. In 2012 he moved to Portugal, where he had been closely involved in the establishment of Sumedharama Buddhist Monastery near Lisbon, which is where he is now based. Our Podcast is also available on our own Dhammagiri Website, no need for any special app, just listen in any browser: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast More about Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage: https://www.dhammagiri.net/news Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dhammatalksatdhammagiri8724 Our email Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter Our Podcasts on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SHWfWEGkO8OAtSWNJlqyD Our Podcasts on Apple/itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dhammagiri-buddhist-podcasts/id1534539834 .

This is a new recording of our regular Evening session every Sunday afternoon at 03.00 pm. Our Sangha of 4 bhikkhus and the lay community are chanting together, with the Amaravati version of the chants playing additionally on loudspeaker in the background. With this stereo recording, if you use good 'around-the-ears' headphones, or decent loudspeakers (especially with 'surround sound' activated), you should be able to have quite an immersive audio experience. (Naturally, some limitations remain, due to true live recording, and not all our chanters being 100% perfect in pitch,

This talk is republished with permission by Metta Centre, teaching retrieved from http://Dhamma Talks – Metta Centre. Identity politics often revolves around the idea that people have fixed identities defined by their race, gender, religion, socio-economic standing, etc. This understanding can sometimes lead to social division and animosity. From a Buddhist point of view, however, it is a mistake. People are ever-changing, especially when one takes account of rebirth. True social harmony and brotherhood emerges from seeing identity as an ever-evolving construct without real essence. Ajahn Brahmali will also be participating in a fun Buddhist Trivia session as part of Metta Convention Week! For more info and to register please visit https://www.mettacentre.com/the-metta... ** Outline ** 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:33 - Meditation 00:10:30 - The Buddha's advice on teachers 00:13:47 - Changeability of identity 00:15:25 - Change leading to connections & commonality 00:16:21 - Rebirth 00:19:08 - Separation / "othering" is artificial 00:21:54 - Create unity 00:23:05 - Compassion and non-self 00:23:58 - Simile of the sick person 00:28:56 - Transforming identity 00:31:18 - Identifying with good qualities 00:32:37 - Meditation 00:34:09 - Ladder of more wholesome identities 00:35:28 - Finally overcoming identity 00:36:56 - Identity Politics conclusion 00:40:59 - Q: Self-compassion 00:43:42 - Q: Main insight of Enlightenment 00:45:12 - Q: Pride, the 3 conceits 00:48:33 - Q: Hindrances leading to pride 00:50:57 - Q: Disadvantaged groups, compassion 00:54:18 - Q: Balance between compassion & self-protection? 00:55:42 - Conclusion & dedication 00:57:25 - Announcements ** About the presenter ** Ajahn Brahmali was born in Norway in 1964. His interest in Buddhism and meditation started after a visit to Japan. Having completed degrees in engineering and finance, he began his monastic training as an Anagarika in England at Amaravati and Chithurst Buddhist Monasteries. Listening to the teachings of Ajahn Brahm, he decided to travel to Bodhinyana Monastery, located near Perth, and has been there since 1994. He later received higher ordination under Ajahn Brahm. Ajahn Brahmali's knowledge of the Pali language and the Suttas is excellent. He completed the only full English translation of the Vinaya Piṭaka (Monastic Law). It is available on the SuttaCentral website and will be published as a book in the next few years. Bhikkhu Bodhi, who translated most of the Pali Canon into English, called Ajahn Brahmali one of his major helpers for the recent translation of the “Numerical Discourses of the Buddha”. Ajahn Brahmali has also published a number of essays, including the book “The Authenticity of the Early Buddhist Texts” in collaboration with Bhante Sujato. Most of his publications are available online at bswa.org. Ajahn Brahmali's clear and thoughtful talks make the teachings of the Buddha easily accessible to all. He travels extensively in Australia, Asia and Europe to share his knowledge and experience through teachings and retreats. ** About Metta Centre ** To find out more about the Metta Centre & how you can support us you can visit https://www.mettacentre.com #buddhism #dhammatalk #dharmatalk #meditation #identity #compassion Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

This is a new stereo recording of the chanting we do at the end of every Sunday afternoon session at 5.00 pm, called "Verses of Sharing and Aspiration" You can find it in the Amaravati Chaning Book on page 33: "Through the Goodness that arises from my practice..." We chanting an English translation of the traditional Pali chant known as "Uddissanādhiṭṭhāna-Gāthā" ("Iminā Puññakammena..."), used to share whatever good karma one has generated in the preceding meditation/puja/Dhamma reflections. We're actually playing the Amaravati version in the background on loudspeaker, to make the sound a bit fuller. We have also included the traditional Pali verses recited when bowing to the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha at the very end of the session. English Text: "Now let us chant the verses of sharing and aspiration! Through the goodness that arises from my practice,May my spiritual teachers and guides of great virtue,My mother, my father, and my relatives,The Sun and the Moon, and all virtuous leaders of the world,May the highest gods and evil forces,Celestial beings, guardian spirits of the Earth, and the Lord of Death,May those who are friendly, indifferent or hostile,May all beings receive the blessings of my life.May they soon attain the threefold bliss, and realize the Deathless. Through the goodness that arises from my practice,And through this act of sharing,May all desires and attachments quickly ceaseAnd all harmful states of mind.Until I realize Nibbāna,In every kind of birth, may I have an upright mind,With mindfulness and wisdom, austerity and vigour.May the forces of delusion not take hold, nor weaken my resolve. The Buddha is my excellent refuge,Unsurpassed is the protection of the Dhamma,The Solitary Buddha is my noble guide,The Saṅgha is my supreme support.Through the supreme power of all these,May darkness and delusion be dispelled." "(Arahaṃ) Sammāsambuddho BhagavāBuddhaṃ bhagavantaṃ abhivādemi - [bow] (Svākkhāto) Bhagavatā DhammoDhammaṃ namassāmi - [bow] (Supaṭipanno) Bhagavato SāvakasaṅghoSaṅghaṃ namāmi - [bow]" Amaravati Chanting Book is available here:https://cdn.amaravati.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/30/Chanting-Book-Vol-1-Web.pdf https://www.dhammagiri.net

Ajahn Brahmali was born in Norway in 1964. He first became interested in Buddhism and meditation in his early 20s after a visit to Japan. Having completed degrees in engineering and finance, he began his monastic training as an anagarika (keeping the eight precepts) in England at Amaravati and Chithurst Buddhist Monastery. After hearing teachings from Ajahn Brahm he decided to travel to Australia to train at Bodhinyana Monastery. Ajahn Brahmali has lived at Bodhinyana Monastery since 1994, and was ordained as a Bhikkhu, with Ajahn Brahm as his preceptor, in 1996. In 2015 he entered his 20th Rains Retreat as a fully ordained monastic and received the title Maha Thera (Great Elder). Ajahn Brahmali's clear and thoughtful talks make the teachings of the Buddha easily accessible to all. As his teachings and Sutta Retreats in Australia were getting more and more popular over the years and as the word about him spread, he started to travel to Singapore, Indonesia and Sri Lanka recently to share his knowledge and experience. Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

Ajahn Dhammasiha joins the Vesak Full Moon prgram at Amaravati. We chant the 'Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta', the first formal teaching of the Buddha after his attainment of supreme awakening, 'Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dhamma'. Ajahn Amaro is leading the recitation, with the whole monastic community of some 40 monks, nuns, male and female anagārikas joining, plus many of the lay visitors participating in the event. The full Pali text of the chant, as well as an Engllish translation, is in Volume two of the Amaravati Chanting boo, page 3ff: https://cdn.amaravati.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/30/Chanting-Book-Vol-2-Web.pdf .

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Brahmali on the 3 April 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).  Ajahn Brahmali was born in Norway in 1964. He first became interested in Buddhism and meditation in his early 20s after a visit to Japan. Having completed degrees in engineering and finance, he began his monastic training as an anagarika (keeping the eight precepts) in England at Amaravati and Chithurst Buddhist Monastery. After hearing teachings from Ajahn Brahm he decided to travel to Australia to train at Bodhinyana Monastery. Ajahn Brahmali has lived at Bodhinyana Monastery since 1994, and was ordained as a Bhikkhu, with Ajahn Brahm as his preceptor, in 1996. In 2015 he will be entered his 20th Rains Retreat as a fully ordained monastic and received the title Maha Thera (Great Elder). Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

Ajahn Dhammasiha shares some information about his upcoming travels to Europe and Asia. If any of our global podcast audience likes to catch up personally, here's the dates in detail: Thu 18 to 27 May Sumedharama, Lisbon, Portugal 10:40 am Arrival Lisbon, pick up to Sumedharama Paying respects and spending time with our long standing Dhamma friend Ajahn Vajiro, who has provided support and advice to Dhammagiri in our early years. More recently, he and local Sangha & laity have been working hard establishing the first Ajahn Chah monastery in Portugal. Sat 27 to Wed 31 May Hartridge Buddhist Monastery After meeting Ajahn Jutindharo many time in our Elders' Meetings, finally I get a chance to see his Hartridge Monastery. In 2020 they finished an inspiring meditation hall - can't wait to meditate/chant in that tranquil space. 31 May to 08 June Amaravati Buddhist Monastery Always uplifting and educational to come back to the largest Western monastery in our tradition, and to connect with the large Sangha of Amaravati, and abbot Ajahn Amaro. 08 to 17 June, Germany, Berlin & Hannover for Father's 80th Birthday - 17 to 21 June, Germany, Muttodaya Waldkloster Catching up with old 'kalyāṇa-mittas' (Dhamma friends) Ajahn Cattamalo and Ajahn Mettiko, and the local Sangha and international visitors at German 'Waldkloster' Muttodaya 22 to 28 June India, Dhammaram Delhi & Sangharama Monastery Land There will be Dhamma program and meal offerings at the New Delhi Dhammarama Centre in Dwarka district. I believe more info will appear on their website closer to event, which you can access by clicking image below: If conditions allow, we hope to visit the new monastery land 'Sanghārāma' at Adi Badri near Yamunanagar on 25/26 June, where Ajahn Jīvako together with a small, but highly dedicated Sangha are taking on the challenging task of developing the first forest monastery of the Ajahn Chah tradition in India. Thu 28 June Morning Changi Airport, Singapore 06:10 Arrival Singapore Changi, SQ 403 from Delhi Meeting with Ryan and other Dhamma friends, who offer breakfast at 'Jewel' Waterfall area. 10:15 Departure Singapore, SQ 112 to Kuala Lumpur 11:15 Arrival Kuala Lumpur KUL, Airport Dana and lift to BUBS Bandar Utama Vihara Thu 28 June to 12 July BUBS Bandar Utama Vihara, KL There will be Dhamma programs and meal offerings at Uttama Bodhi Vihara, and possibly at other Buddhist Centres in Kuala Lumpur. Programs should become available on BUBS website later. 05 to 11 July Singapore, Palelai Buddhist Temple Dhamma Programs & Meal Offerings, possibly including some other Buddhist Venues in Singapore as well. First time staying at Wat Palelai, who are celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. However, old kalyāṇa mitta (Dhamma friends) from Wat Ananada will be catching up with me, too. Details on Palelai website. 12 July Arrival back in Brisbane 06:55 am Arrival Brisbane, SQ 235 from Singapore Should be enough time to easily reach the meal at Dhammagiri normal time 10:30 am https://www.dhammagiri.net .

Auspicious recitation of Paritta ('Protective Verses & Blessings') at the inauguration of the new Uposatha Hall and Sima ('monastic boundary') at Wat Pah Nanachat, the international Forest Monastery established by Ajahn Chah in Ubon, Thailand. The event was attended by Ajahn Dhammasiha and more than 100 monks in the tradition of Ajahn Chah. Many of the most senior Western disciples were present, including abbots of many monasteries worldwide: Ajahn Kevali - Abbot of Wat Pah Nanachat (hosting the event) Luang Por Pasanno (leading the chanting) - Retired abbot of Abhayagiri, California Luang Por Tiradhammo - Retired abbot of Dhammapala, Switzerland; and Bodhinyanarama, New Zealand Ajahn Amaro - Abbot of Amaravati, England Ajahn Nyanadhammo - Abbot of Ratanawan, Thailand Ajahn Jayasaro - Abbot of Marajina Hermitage, Thailand Ajahn Vajiro - Abbot of Sumedharama, Portugal Ajahn Jutindharo - Abbot of Hartridge Monastery, England Ajahn Khemasiri - Retred abbot of Dhammapala, Switzerland Ajahn Jayanto - Abbot of Jetavana, USA, New Hampshire Ajahn Kusalo - Abbot of Bodhinyanarama, New Zealand Ajahn Dhammasiha - Abbot of Dhammagiri, Australia, Brisbane Ajahn Sukhito - Abbot of Pu Jom Gom, Thailand Ajahn Ahimsako - Abbot of Cittaviveka, England Ajahn Mudito - Abbot of Suddhavari, Brazil (... many more, and many Thai abbots...) May the numerous senior Ajahns chanting in this recording send you off into a fortunate, successful New Year

This talk is republished with permission by Metta Centre, teaching retrieved from http://Dhamma Talks - Metta Centre. “One who sees dependent origination sees the Dhamma; one who sees the Dhamma sees dependent origination.” (MN 28) Come and take a deep dive with Ajahn Brahmali in the exploration of Dependent Origination. Dependent origination is one of the core teachings of the Buddha on conditionality: how conditions arise and how they cease, and is key to liberating wisdom. Ajahn Brahmali's practical and down-to-earth approach makes this complex teaching accessible and applicable to our daily lives. ‘When this exists, that comes to be; with the arising of this, that arises. When this does not exist, that does not come to be; with the cessation of this, that ceases… with the remainderless fading away and cessation of ignorance comes cessation of volitional formations; with the cessation of volitional formations, cessation of consciousness…. Such is the cessation of this whole mass of suffering.” (SN 12.37) This special event will include 30 mins of meditation, 1 hr talk, and 30 mins Q&A. 0:00 - Introduction 2:54 - Integrating one's work with spiritual practice 4:07 - Meditation 25:01 - Talk 26:43 - What is Buddhism? 31:15 - Simile of a handful of leaves 32:28 - Dangers of "philosophising" 34:53 - Buddhism as a positive psychology 36:38 - Dependent Origination intro 38:05 - First Noble Truth & rebirth 40:59 - Second Noble Truth 42:39 - Alternative formulation of the Second Noble Truth 43:49 - Craving, rebirth, suffering 48:32 - Craving leading to taking up 50:01 - Psychological insights 56:18 - Grasping skilfully 59:54 - Insights into our life 1:05:51 - Kamma and rebirth 1:07:22 - Causes of craving 1:09:37 - Feeling 1:10:41 - Contact (experience) and senses 1:11:42 - Consciousness 1:18:00 - Willed activities 1:20:21 - Delusions 1:24:37 - Self 1:27:07 - Overcoming ignorance 1:30:29 - Question: Sankara vs Bhava 1:34:13 - Question: Criminality, conditioning, repentance 1:38:41 - Question: Ignorance as the root of rebirth 1:40:02 - Question: Does rebirth require unknown physics? 1:43:31 - Question: Making choices 1:47:44 - Question: Descriptions of Dependent Origination 1:53:53 - Question: Aṅgulimāla 1:56:08 - Closing About the presenter Ajahn Brahmali was born in Norway in 1964. His interest in Buddhism and meditation started after a visit to Japan. Having completed degrees in engineering and finance, he began his monastic training as an Anagarika in England at Amaravati and Chithurst Buddhist Monasteries. Listening to the teachings of Ajahn Brahm, he decided to travel to Bodhinyana Monastery, located south of Perth, and has been there since 1994. He later received higher ordination with Ajahn Brahm as his preceptor. Ajahn Brahmali's knowledge of the Pali language and the Suttas is excellent. He has completed the only full translation of the Vinaya Piṭaka (Monastic Law) into English. It is available on the SuttaCentral website and will be published as a proper book in the next few years. Bhikkhu Bodhi, who translated most of the Pali Canon into English, called Ajahn Brahmali one of his major helpers for the recent translation of the “Numerical Discourses of the Buddha”. Ajahn Brahmali has also published a number of essays, including the book “The Authenticity of the Early Buddhist Texts” in collaboration with Bhante Sujato. Most of his publications are available online at bswa.org The monastics at Bodhinyana Monastery greatly appreciate Ajahn Brahmali's Sutta and Pali classes, and often rely on him to clarify the Vinaya (Monastic Law) or Suttas. Since 2013, Ajahn Brahmali has been giving regular talks at Dhammaloka Centre in Perth, and led ongoing courses on the Early Buddhist Teachings. Ajahn Brahmali's clear and thoughtful talks make the teachings of the Buddha easily accessible to all. He travels extensively in Australia, Asia and Europe to share his knowledge and experience through teachings and retreats. Facilitator: Tina Ng   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.  

Published with permission of Treasure Mountain Podcast. Please visit Treasure Mountain Podcast, Treasure Mountain website and Treasure Mountain facebook page. On this episode of Sage Advice we have as our return guest, Venerable Santussika, the abbott of Karuna Vihara in northern California to offer sage advice on what role, if any, does faith play in the Eightfold Path of Buddhist practice. Ayya Santussika was born in Illinois in 1954 and grew up on a farm in Indiana. While being a single mother, she received BS and MS degrees in computer science. She worked as a software designer and developer for fifteen years in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her search for deeper meaning and ways to be of service led her to train as an interfaith minister in a four-year seminary program that culminated in a Masters of Divinity degree. She began traveling in Asia from 1999, learning from master teachers, particularly in Thailand. It was these experiences, along with time spent at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery in California that caused her faith to develop to the point of choosing to live and practice as a Theravadan nun. Ayya Santussika entered monastic life as an anagarika (eight-precept nun) in 2005, then ordained as a samaneri (ten-precept nun) in 2010 and a bhikkhuni (311 rules) in 2012 at Dharma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara in Los Angeles. She has trained in large and small communities of nuns, including Amaravati and Chithurst monasteries of the Ajahn Chah tradition in England. Links related to this interview: Karuna Buddhist Vihara Donate to Karuna Buddhist Vihara

Published with permission of Treasure Mountain Podcast. Please visit Treasure Mountain Podcast, Treasure Mountain website and Treasure Mountain facebook page. On this episode of Spirit Stories our guest is Ayya Santussika, the abbott of Karuna Buddhist Vihara in northern California. Ayya Santussika was born in Illinois in 1954 and grew up on a farm in Indiana. While being a single mother, she received BS and MS degrees in computer science. She worked as a software designer and developer for fifteen years in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her search for deeper meaning and ways to be of service led her to train as an interfaith minister in a four-year seminary program that culminated in a Masters of Divinity degree. She began traveling in Asia from 1999, learning from master teachers, particularly in Thailand. It was these experiences, along with time spent at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery in California that caused her faith to develop to the point of choosing to live and practice as a Theravadan nun. Ayya Santussika entered monastic life as an anagarika (eight-precept nun) in 2005, then ordained as a samaneri (ten-precept nun) in 2010 and a bhikkhuni (311 rules) in 2012 at Dharma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara in Los Angeles. She has trained in large and small communities of nuns, including Amaravati and Chithurst monasteries of the Ajahn Chah tradition in England. Links related to this interview: Karuna Buddhist Vihara Donate to Karuna Buddhist Vihara   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

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