This ovāda discusses the seeming paradox of how the intense application of effort in practice can lead to almost immediate peace and ease.

Dhamma discussion based on the question… “I’ve recently come across a post by (a Venerable)… that has raised some concerns for me. In the post, he describes a growing “ultra-right extremist Buddhism” and characterizes a broad range of views—including “incel culture, anti-feminism, vaccine skepticism, fans of Jordan Peterson, opposition to bhikkhuni ordination, transphobia, homophobia, and…

This ovāda discusses the importance of staying in the present moment to give strength to one’s practice.

A Dhamma discussion based on the questions… 1. How do you get rid of arrogance? 2. How can you practice to be more humble? 3. How can you avoid feeling condescending toward people who are less spiritual?

This talk discusses the ways in which concentration and insight practices complement one another and when to switch between them

A Dhamma discussion based on the question (paraphrased)… “I’ve had an experience where I just see things arising and passing away, but I don’t know how to cross beyond that. Do you have any advice?”

This ovāda discusses the importance of staying with goodness during difficult times

A Dhamma discussion based on the questions… What is the citta nimitta? What are nimittas in general?

This ovāda discusses the importance of spontaneity in developing the Buddhist path

A Dhamma Discussion based on the question… “Something that I have struggled with for many years is the way practice bears so much fruit. The more… meditation I do the more energy and good ideas and better relationships I have get me caught up in the world, it can be a bit of a vicious…