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Luang Por Pasanno gave this Dhamma talk on 12 April 2025 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post No More Than ‘Just Right’ appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.
Ajahn Nyanarato gave this Dhamma talk on 26 April 2025 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post In Gratitude to Luang Por Pasanno appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.
Luang Por Pasanno gave this Dhamma reflection on the 24 March 2025 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Antidotes to Hindrances appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.
Luang Por Pasanno gave this Dhamma reflection on 26 March 2025 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Being With the Knowing appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.
Luang Por Pasanno gave this Dhamma reflection on the 18 March 2025 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post A Sense of Balance appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.
Luang Por Pasanno gave this Dhamma reflection on the 20 March 2025 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Reflective Attention appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.
Luang Por Pasanno gave this Dhamma talk on 12 February 2025, the Magha Puja day, at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Resilience of the Heart appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.
Ajahn Cunda reflects on Luang Por Pasanno’s departure and encourages the community to take refuge in their own practice. This Dhamma talk was offered on November 30, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
Ajahn Nyaniko reflects on Luang Por Pasanno’s 75th birthday, emphasizing the importance of remembering our sacred awareness through the practice of mindfulness and investigation. This Dhamma talk was offered on July 27, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
In this talk from the June 30th "CM3" Almsgiving Ceremony at St. Mark's Cathedral - Seattle, Luang Por Pasanno speaks about the foundations of practice - generosity (dāna), integrity (sīla), and mental cultivation (bhāvanā).
In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Luang Por Pasanno, founding abbot of Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery, about lessons gained from four decades of training monastics.
Luang Por Pasanno gave this Dhamma talk, which was translated into Thai by Ajahn Kevali, on 17 May 2024 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Just the Right Dhamma (Thai) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.
Luang Por Pasanno gave this Dhamma talk on 17 May 2024 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Just the Right Dhamma appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.
Luang Por Pasanno offers guidance on utilizing contemplations on the elements to reflect on anattā. This Dhamma talk was delivered on March 9, 2024, at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
Luang Por Pasanno offers a message of gratitude to the lay community and the Sangha during the meal blessing on Magha Puja Day. This message was offered on February 24, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
Ajahn Pasanno offers a reflection on the Ajahn Chah Memorial Day. This Dhamma talk was offered on January 16, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
Luang Por Pasanno offers reflections on his 50th Anniversary as a monk ceremony. This Dhamma talk was offered on January 4, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
Luang Por Pasanno offers reflections at the beginning of 2024. This Dhamma talk was offered on December 31, 2023 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
In this second talk of the 2023 Clear Mountain Monastery "Finding a Home" Pah Bah Ceremony held on June 17th at St. Mark's Cathedral, Luang Por Pasanno - founder of Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery - speaks on living for more than just "making more money and dying with more things" - specifically, the value of seeing religious seekers; the essential of having a place to practice; and the four factors of communal harmony: 1) generosity; 2) kindly speech; 3) beneficial service; 4) evenness. For more information about Luang Por Pasanno, visit: www.abhayagiri.org Find the whole 'Finding a Home' series under playlists on our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@ClearMountainMonastery/playlists)
Luang Por Pasanno reflects on the development of Right Effort, through the investigation of various techniques and the results they have on our practice. This talk was offered on June 24 , 2023 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
In this Q&A session, Luang Por Pasanno speaks about his journey into robes and faith in Luang Por Chah, encounters with tigers, the path as a progression from "knowing" to "seeing" to "being" Dhamma, the Noble Eightfold Path more than a meditation technique, the nature of Dhamma, and advice for young monks starting a community. There are some crackles in the sound which unfortunately is part of the original audio file.
Luang Por Pasanno reflects on the simplicity of the Dhamma and how it is often overlooked. This talk was offered on May 27 , 2023 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
Luang Por Pasanno reflects on the development of harmony within one’s community and society. This talk was offered on April 15, 2023 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
Luang Por Pasanno reflects on the practice of death contemplation as the doorway into freedom. This talk was offered on April 8, 2023 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
Luang Por Pasanno reflects on the community’s recent emergence from Winter Retreat and offers practical advice for continuing the practice in daily life. This talk was offered on April 1, 2023 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
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
A vintage talk by Luang Por Pasanno, recorded at Abhayagiri in 2002.
A vintage talk by Luang Por Pasanno, recorded at Abhayagiri in 2003.
Luang Por Pasanno reflects on the development of inner spaciousness and clarity, culminating in a mind which is not easily shaken by the world. This talk was given on December 8, 2022 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
Luang Por Pasanno reflects on the development of inner ease which leads to the peace of Samadhi. This talk was given on November 26, 2022 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
On the occasion of Kathina, Luang Por Pasanno reflects on the process of unentangling ourselves from our suffering and discovering the real freedom of awareness. This talk was given at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery on October 30, 2022.
Luang Por Pasanno reflects on non-attachment as the way out of suffering. This talk was offered on October 15, 2022.
Luang Por Pasanno reflects on the recent passing of Mettika, a long time monastery friend and supporter, and describes the way of practice which leads to freedom beyond death. This talk was offered on October 3, 2022.
This is the full interview of Ajahn Kovilo and Tan Nisabho's conversation/interview with Luang Por Pasanno on topics including newsfeeds, kindness, and the bodhisattva.
Luang Por Pasanno and Ajahn Ñāṇiko share reflections during the ceremony on June 18, 2022 honoring the arrival of the Green Buddha image and in celebration of Luang Por Chah’s birthday.
Luang Por Pasanno offers a reflection on the occasion of Songkran (Thai New Year) followed by blessings by the Sangha. This talk was offered on April 16, 2022 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
Luang Por Pasanno offers a reflection on the experiential relationship with the Four Noble Truths on the occasion of Half Moon Wan Phra. This talk was offered on March 10, 2022 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
Luang Por Pasanno offers a reflection on Buddhanussati and the humanness of the Buddha. This reading was offered on March 2, 2022 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
Luang Por Pasanno continues his teaching at the daylong at Portland Friends of the Dhamma. He reflects here on how to live with being separated from those we love in challenging times.
In the final session of Luang Por's daylong with us he answers questions on today's topics and more.
Luang Por Pasanno visits Portland Friends of the Dhamma from Pacific Hermitage for a daylong retreat. He reflects here on how to prepare the mind for meditation.
Senior Ajahns offer reflections of Luang Por Liem, the abbot of Wat Pah Pong, on his 80th Birthday. Luang Por Liem is the successor to Ajahn Chah and leads the Wat Pah Pong community. In this talk, Ajahn Nyaniko reads some writing offered by Luang Por Liem in 2008 at Abhayagiri. Luang Por Pasanno and Luang Por Amaro offer anecdotal reflections on Luang Por Liem’s life. This talk was offered on November 6, 2021 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
Luang Por Pasanno address Sunday Sila on Zoom. He reflects on sila, trust, the five precepts, volitions, kamma, and refining our relationship to our actions, speech and mind. He discusses how dana and sila lay the foundation for creating a good relationship with ourselves and others, confidence and well-being, and working toward the end of suffering. He also answers questions covering faith followers, dhamma followers, stream entry, precepts, letting go of the need to achieve and be successful, dealing with harsh speech in others,
Luang Por addresses Sunday Sila with brief guidance on meditation.
Luang Por Pasanno and visiting monastics chant a blessing after the meal offering.
Luang Por answers questions on meditation topics and skills, cultivating the mind, and grief. He touches on various mind objects, appropriate kinds of thinking, happiness, illuminating the mind, grief, and compassion.
Luang Por Pasanno addresses those present and on Zoom for the Annual Celebration on creating the conditions for wise reflection (yoniso manasikara), skillful reflection, skillful attention, drawing close to good friends, and creating community.
After precepts and still meditation, Luang Por Pasanno gives instruction for walking meditation.
Luang Por Pasanno and Ajahn Karunadhammo reflect on what it means to have a place to gather as a community with spiritual friends. They offer a special blessing chant for this special occasion.
(keywords) (approx. 27 mins. - this talk is a slightly edited version of the original.) Ajahn Chah's birthday, community, debt of gratitude, kindness, empathy, generosity, pontification, abstruse theories, character trait, selfless awareness, purifying gold, collective, individualistic, consensus, unanimity, attachment to views, control freaks, loser, winner, intensity, kilesa, loosen the knot, apologize, interjecting, one-upmanship, approximations, brahmaviharas, the four beautiful dispositions, generosity, susceptible.
To celebrate Mother's Day, Sakula draws on Luang Por Pasanno's teaching and a story from her life with her own mother. She draws the arc of a life's relationship healed with the Dhamma.
Sakula addresses Sunday Sila. She reflects on how to let the teachings into the heart based on teaching by Luang Por Pasanno on mindfulness and compassion.
This Dhamma talk was given by Luang Por Pasanno on 23 November at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Different Kinds of Delight appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.
This Dhamma talk was given by Luang Por Pasanno on 10 November, Kathina festival day, at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post One Who Draws Close to the Truth appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.
This Dhamma talk was given by Luang Por Pasanno on 10 November, Kathina festival day, at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Dhamma Talk Offered to the Thai Community (Thai) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.
Luang Por Pasanno reflects on his year-long retreat in Thailand and Canada. Dhamma talk offered at Birken Forest Monastery on June 16, 2019.
Luang Por Pasanno visits in May 2018 before he leaves for sabbatical for a year. He teaches here on how to work skillfully with what is going on in the body and the mind.
Before leaving on sabbatical in 2018, Luang Por Pasanno encourages us to lift up our thoughts for reflection. Wisely reflecting on our thoughts is skillful.
Informal time for questions from the group with LP Pasanno on Friday evening.
Luang Por Pasanno leads a guided meditation on the elemental experience. He encourages a simplicity in the experience of earth, water, air, and fire in the body.
This Dhamma talk was given by Luang Por Pasanno on 29 October 2017, during Kathina festival, at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Training of Body, Speech, and Mind appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.
This Dhamma talk was given by Luang Por Pasanno on 27 October 2017, waning half moon day, at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post The Danger of Wandering On in Samsara appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.
This Dhamma talk was given by Luang Por Pasanno on the occasion of 1-year anniversary of King Bhumipol Adulyadej's death on 26 October 2017, at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post The King Bhumipol Adulyadej of Thailand appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.
Venerable Cunda recounts experiences from his monastic career, including times when he felt fear and worry. He explains how the fear was conditioned by a strong sense of self, including examples from Luang Por Pasanno and Luang Ta Maha Boowa, and illustrates how the monastic way of practice moves in the opposing direction of the eight worldly winds.… Read the rest
This Dhamma talk was given by Luang Por Pasanno on 22 May 2017, during International Elders Meeting where 125 monks and nuns from 33 different monasteries gathered, at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Different Qualities of Contentment appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.
Luang Por Pasanno offers a dhamma reflection on several fundamental concepts and how they help us on the path during his visit adjacent to Pah Bah at White Salmon in September 2016.
This Dhamma talk was given by Luang Por Pasanno, the abot of Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery in US, during the Kathina festival, on 15 November 2015 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Precepts are a Foundation of Happiness appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.
This Dhamma talk was given by Luang Por Pasanno, the abot of Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery in Us, on 4 November 2015 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post The Nature of Wholesome and Unskillful appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.
Ajahn Chah, attention to detail, daily life, monastic training, precision, mindfulness, care, integrity, virtue, precepts, awareness, sangha, dispassion, sila, samadhi and pañña.
Luang Por Pasanno interprets teaching by Luang Por Liem, successor to Luang Por Chah, from Thailand on the occasion of the blessing of our new Buddha Statue.