This ovāda discusses the way that calm can arises if one perseveres beyond agitation in one’s practice. It discusses how to see patterns in what gives rise to states of calm vs states of agitation. It also discusses how to use that knowledge to gain the confidence to step forward in one’s practice and into…

A Dhamma discussion based on the question… “I’m curious to confirm if the bliss referred to (as that which may lie behind the perception of mind), is that which is referred to in the Pali as *piti*. Often the English term “bliss” may be generally (mis)interpreted as intensely pleasurable feeling, like some hugely pleasant esctatic…

An ovāda based on the Dhammapada verse: All compounded things are impermanent When with wisdom this is seen (One) develops dispassion for the world This is the path to purity

A Dhamma discussion based on the question… “Bhante, can you please explain how anapanasati can develop insight or discernment, or to removal of the defilements? Do you think that the modern variations of mindfulness of breathing can lead to the same “great fruits and great benefits” as how the Buddha taught it?”

This ovāda discusses how overly-simplified and pre-planned paths of practice can be a hindrance

A Dhamma discussion based on the question… “How do you balance practicing metta and asubha meditation?”

The ovāda touches on the extraordinary accomplishments of the foreign monks of the Island Hermitage in Sri Lanka. Using their examples, It discusses how practice can become powerful when all the aspects of life become turned towards the Dhamma.

A Dhamma discussion based on the question… “I have a question about doubt in the practice. When I first started practicing I was quite enamored with (a certain monk’s) work. I still am to a degree but after learning about the conflict of views between him and (another monk) in regards to … “not self…

This ovāda discusses the role of patience, balance, and investigation in Buddhist practice.

A Dhamma discussion based on the question… “I am struggling to control my anger in certain circumstances. I am able to control most of the time, however when certain situations arise in the family sometimes it becomes hard and I lose my temper. Despite my efforts in meditation, I feel like I have made little…