Sutta Meditation Series

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. (1) We will begin with the Buddha's instructions on how to develop mettā in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8)
2. (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. (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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.

In this Dhamma session, we wisely contemplate in a progressive way,

1. wholesome and unwholesome states (Kusala Sutta),
2. blameable and blameless states (Sāvajja Sutta),
3. inferior and superior states (Cūḷakammavibhaṅga Sutta), and
4. 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

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. (1) Understanding of developing the Four Jhānas - https://tinyurl.com/38ejcbdz or https://tinyurl.com/y87ma9ea
2. (2) Understanding the Four Nutriments (or Four Unprofitable Directions rooted in greed, hatred and delusion) - https://tinyurl.com/3aajdpza
3. (3) Ability to purify the mind (Vatthūpama Sutta, MN 7 or similar)
4. (4) Understanding the Exposition of the Elements (Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta, MN 140) - https://tinyurl.com/yfunf5n2
5. (5) Understanding the Pathway of Renunciation (Saḷāyatanavibhaṅga Sutta, MN 137) - https://tinyurl.com/5cm6u83u
6. (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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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)

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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

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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.

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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

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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:

1. Recap of the Four Modes of Practice
2. What kind of spiritual faculties and powers are associated with this mode of practice?
3. Venerable MahāMoggallāna
4. What underpins this 2nd Doorway to Nibbāna?
5. "Deep dive" into the insight pathway for painful practice with quick realisation
6. 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

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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

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Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

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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. In Part 1 we'll look at: • What is a Buddha? • Why does he refer to himself as Tathāgata? • How does one become a Buddha? • What makes a Buddha incomparable to others? • What does the Buddha himself have to say about it? and more...

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/3zSrf73

Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.

We live streamed this Dhamma session on our YouTube channel on 23 April 2023

This is one of the Buddha's most powerful teachings to a lay person on how to develop the path that leads to supramundane or noble retirement (nibbāna)

The format for this livestream (Part II) will be:

1. Overview of the Buddha's instructions on how to achieve noble retirement entirely and in all ways
2. Understanding the Buddha's pathway of renunciation and the principles we will apply
3. "Deep dive" into the seven similes of the Buddha to understand the danger in sensual pleasures and link to the eight things
4. Accomplishing the Three Knowledges
5. Buddha's final question for Potaliya and his response

* To recap the Buddha's pathway to renunciation - https://bit.ly/3L0A5Vw (video) or https://bit.ly/3oCLdQX (audio)

* To recap the three knowledges - https://bit.ly/3ozSEsa (video) or https://bit.ly/3owzSBP (audio)

* To recap the attributes of household life that can poison the mind - https://bit.ly/40OlylP (video) or https://bit.ly/41B4BMC (audio)

* Slide with the 7 similes has already been posted to our Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries/446 Some of the suttas covered directly or indirectly in this session:

• — Pahārāda Sutta (AN 8.19)
• — Mahācattārīsaka Sutta (MN 117)
• — Saḷāyatanavibhaṅga Sutta (MN 137)
• — Alagaddūpama Sutta (MN 22)
• — Cūḷadukkhakkhandha Sutta (MN 14)
• — Dhatuvibhanga Sutta (MN 140)
• — Culasunnata Sutta (MN 121)
• — Āneñjasappāya Sutta (MN 106)
• — Puttamaṁsa Sutta (SN 12.63)
• — Pariyesanā Sutta (AN 4.255)
• — Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7)
• — Hāliddikāni Sutta (SN 22.3)
• — Byasana Sutta (AN 5.130)
• — Girimānanda Sutta (AN 10.60)
• — Suttādhiṭṭhānatatiyabhūmi (Pe 3)
• — Dvedhāvitakka Sutta (MN 19)

Bohoma pin (much merit) to those who requested this sutta.

To read the Potaliya Sutta (MN 54) - https://bit.ly/3UXVoe

The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/41PAdOd

Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.

We live streamed this Dhamma session on our YouTube channel on 22 April 2023

This is one of the Buddha's most powerful teachings to a lay person on how to develop the path that leads to supramundane or noble retirement (nibbāna)

The format for this livestream (Part I) will be:

1. Introduction and overview of the Potaliya Sutta (MN 54) and why this teaching is important
2. Review the Buddha’s initial interaction with Potaliya
3. Highlight the differences in worldly retirement vs Potaliya’s version of retirement vs noble retirement
4. “Deep dive” into the eight things that develop the path leading to noble retirement, including short meditations on each

Some of the suttas covered directly or indirectly in this session:

• — Cūḷaniddesa (PTS 1049, explanation 475)
• — Hārasampātabhūmi (Pe 7)
• — Ādhipateyya Sutta (AN 3.40)
• — Mahācattārīsaka Sutta (MN 117)
• — Duccaritavipāka Sutta (AN 8.40)
• — Cūḷakammavibhaṅga Sutta (MN 135)

Bohoma pin (much merit) to those who requested this sutta.

To read the Potaliya Sutta (MN 54) - https://bit.ly/3UXVoe

The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/3H87Yme

Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.

We live streamed this Dhamma session on our YouTube channel on 16 April 2023

The format for this livestream: (1) Quick overview of the Abhiṇhapaccavekkhitabbaṭhāna Sutta (AN 5.57) and why the Buddha encourages these five subjects for frequent contemplation:

• — ‘I am subject to old age; I am not exempt from old age.’
• — ‘I am subject to illness; I am not exempt from illness.’
• — ‘I am subject to death; I am not exempt from death.’
• — ‘I must be parted and separated from everyone and everything dear and agreeable to me.’
• — ‘I am the owner of my kamma, the heir of my kamma; I have kamma as my origin, kamma as my relative, kamma as my resort; I will be the heir of whatever kamma, good or bad, that I do.’

(2) Review of the five subjects with explanation and short meditations on each Some of the suttas covered directly or indirectly in this session:

• — Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta (SN 56.11)
• — Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 9)
• — Devadūta Sutta (AN 3.36)
• — Jarādhamma Sutta (SN 48.41)
• — Ādittapariyāya Sutta (SN 35.28)
• — Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9)
• — Girimananda Sutta (AN 10.60)
• — Cunda Sutta (Ud 8.5)
• — Mahāparinibbāna Sutta (DN 16)
• — Sammādiṭṭhi Sutta (MN 9)
• — Pesakāradhītāvatthu (Dhp 174)
• — Nibbedhika Sutta (AN 6.63)
• — Kisāgotamīvatthu (Dhp 114)
• — Paṭācārātherīvatthu (Dhp 113)
• — Visākhāvatthu (Dhp 213)
• — Assu Sutta (SN 15.3)
• — Tayojanapabbajitavatthu (Dhp 209-211)
• — Mahācattārīsaka Sutta (MN 117)
• — Adhammacariyā Sutta (AN 10.220)
• — Saṁsappanīya Sutta (AN 10.216
• — Cūḷakammavibhaṅga Sutta (MN 135)
• — Duccaritavipāka Sutta (AN 8.40)
• — Pariyesanā Sutta (AN 4.255)

To read the Abhiṇhapaccavekkhitabbaṭhāna Sutta (AN 5.57) - https://bit.ly/42PhZ0K

The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/3KxZ2ao

Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. This is the FULL DHAMMA SESSION, conducted on BAK POYA (5 April 2023) via zoom, on "THE ATTRIBUTES OF HOUSEHOLD LIFE THAT CAN POISON THE MIND" We examine the Cūḷadukkhakkhandha Sutta (MN 14) and the Buddha's teaching to Mahānāma the Sakyan on why, despite understanding the Dhamma taught by the Buddha, his mind gets invaded by states of greed, hate, and delusion at times and they remain. In this session, we cover: — Overview of the Cūḷadukkhakkhandha Sutta (MN 14) — Who is Mahānāma the Sakyan? — “Deep dive” into the Buddha’s answer to Mahānāma and the teaching on the gratification and dangers of sensual pleasures — Buddha’s encounter with the Nigaṇṭhas Some of the suttas covered directly or indirectly in this session: — Sekha-patipada Sutta (MN 53) — Paṭhamamahānāma Sutta (AN 11.11) — Mahānāma Suttas (SN 55.21-22) — Chaṭṭhavagga (AN 1.252) — Āneñjasappāya Sutta (MN 106) — Nibbedkika Sutta (AN 6.63) — Kāma Sutta (Snp 4.1) — Bhoga Sutta (AN 5.227) — Haliddakani Sutta (SN 22.3) — Chiggaḷayuga Suttas (SN 56.47-56.48) — Pañcagatipeyyālavagga (SN 56.102-105)

The video of this talk will be published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/3ZDy6LX

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Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries

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Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.

We live streamed this Dhamma session on our YouTube channel on 2 April 2023.

The format for this livestream: (1) Examine the teachings of the Buddha on how difficult and rare it is to gain a human birth, including the eight lost opportunities (2) Contemplate the Buddha's advice on this unique and precious opportunity we have in this life (3) Meditate together on an insight pathway to replace wrong view with right view and develop a sense of urgency towards the noble eightfold path Some of the suttas covered directly or indirectly in this session: — Assu Sutta (SN 15.3) — Chiggaḷayuga Suttas (SN 56.47-56.48) — Cankama Sutta (SN 14.15) — Erakapattanāgarājavatthu (Dhp 182) — Nakhasikha Sutta (SN 20.2) — Byasana Sutta (AN 5.130) — Saṁsappanīya Sutta (AN 10.216) — Manussacutiniraya Sutta (SN 56.102) — Manussacutitiracchāna Sutta (SN 56.103) — Manussacutipettivisaya Sutta (SN 56.104) — Manussacutidevanirayādi Sutta (SN 56.105) — Akkhaṇa Sutta (AN 8.29) — Pātubhāva Sutta (AN 6.96) — Udāyī Sutta (AN 5. 159) — Pabbatūpama Sutta (SN 3.25) — Jarā Sutta (Snp 4.6) — Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7) — Āneñjasappāya Sutta (MN 106) — Abhiṇhapaccavekkhitabbaṭhāna Sutta (AN 5.57) — Sīlavanta Sutta (SN 22.122)

The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/3G5Vc7d

Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.

We live streamed this Dhamma session on our YouTube channel on 25 March 2023 so that we could practise together. This is a GUIDED MEDITATION on CULTIVATING LOVING KINDNESS based on the insight pathway from the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8). By developing the 10 skilled states, we abandon the 10 unskilled states. With an understanding of the 1st noble truth of suffering, we are able to develop boundless or immeasurable metta. This is a supramundane practice that can lead to path and fruit of non-return, leaning towards nibbāna.

** Please note, this has been recorded as a useful aid, and you are strongly encouraged to learn the meditation and develop it on your own so that the insight pathway is fully activated and you can sharpen your spiritual faculties**

The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/3nnWu71

Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.

We live streamed this Dhamma session on our YouTube channel on 25 March 2023 so that we could practise together.

The format for the session: (1) Quick overview of the Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7) (2) Simple explanation, including examples, of the Vatthūpama Sutta links that corrupt the mind (3) Short meditations to break these Vatthūpama Sutta links to purify and experience the skilled states **"Infographic of the two Insight pathways (Vatthūpama Sutta links)" we meditated on in this Dhamma session, have been posted to our Telegram channel (https://t.me/suttameditationseries/677) The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/3K5207t

Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.

Recent Dhamma session via zoom with student members and friends of the Warwick Buddhist Society on "THE POWER OF AN UNHINDERED MIND", where we contemplated the five hindrances, how they are linked, why they trouble us (including weakening our memory, making it difficult to concentrate the mind and blocking wisdom), and the Buddha's medicine that we can apply to overcome them. 

In this session, we covered: 

• — What is meditation? 
• — What does the Buddha say about the five hindrances and why is it important to overcome them? 
• — “Deep dive” into each of the five hindrances (including short meditation on each)  

Some of the suttas covered directly or indirectly in this session: 

• — Mahācattarisaka Sutta (MN 117) 
• — Tevijja Sutta (DN 13) 
• — Akusalarāsi Suttas (AN 5.52, SN 47.5) 
• — Avijjā Sutta (AN 10.61) 
• — Nīvarana Sutta (SN 46.40) 
• — Saṅgarava Sutta (SN 46.55) 
• — Anīvaraṇa Sutta (SN 46.38) 
• — Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta (MN 10) 
• — MahāAssapura Sutta (MN 39)  
• — Ina Sutta (AN 6.45) 
• — Bhoga Sutta (AN 5.227) 
• — Āghātavatthu Sutta (AN 9.29)  
• — Āhāra Sutta (SN 46.51) 
• — Cūḷakammavibhaṅga Sutta (MN 135) 
• — Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) 
• — Pacalāyamāna Sutta (AN 7.61) 
• — Samādhibhāvanā Sutta (AN 4.41)  

Bohoma pin (much merit) to those who helped organise this Dhamma session.

Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.

Following on from the unexpected visit to the hospital and taking the opportunity to contemplate the Dhamma, we now take a look at the importance of prioritising Dhamma, not Kamma.

Whether we know it or not, all of us spend the bulk of our time on kamma. Even when we think we're in Dhamma. 

Kamma keeps us bound to saṁsāra and this whole mass of suffering, while Dhamma (Buddha's true teachings and instructions) helps us to realise complete liberation.

Some of the suttas that are referred to:

• — Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) 
• — Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9)Vitakka Sutta (Iti 80)
• — Samādhibhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5)
• — Khuddakavatthuvibhaṅga (Vb 17)
• — Haliddakāni Sutta (SN 22.3)
• — Candūpama Sutta (SN 16.3),
• — Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8),
• — Samacittavagga (AN 2.33)
• — Khīra Sutta (SN 15.4)
• — Velama Sutta (AN 9.20)
• — Saṁvara Sutta (AN 4.14)

Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.

Sharing this morning's unexpected visit to the hospital and using the opportunity to contemplate the Dhamma and cultivate immeasurable mettā, immeasurable upekkhā and liberation of mind due to mettā.

The insight pathway applied is the Painful Practice with Slow Realisation (dukkhā paṭipadā dandhābhiññā), the first doorway to Nibbāna (https://t.me/suttameditationseries/241) combined with the instructions for cultivating mettā in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta.

Some of the suttas that may be useful:

• — Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163)
• — Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9)
• — Samādhibhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5)
• — Padhāna Sutta (AN 4.13)
• — Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta(MN 140)
• — Saṁvara Sutta (AN 4.14)
• — Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8)

Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.

We live streamed this Dhamma session on our YouTube channel on 5 February 2023 for the uposatha, so that we could practise together. This is one of the most beneficial suttas to help us be in the right mind state to continuously learn and penetrate the Buddha's true teachings, but one we find most difficult to listen to and put into practise.

The format for the session:

1. Broad overview of the Anumāna Sutta (MN 15), including some references to other suttas 
2. Simple explanation of how to do this sutta meditation 
3. Meditate together on each quality that makes us "difficult to instruct" (duvaco) in order to purify the mind and remove any blocks
4. Sharing the merit and blessings

Reference was made to two previous Dhamma sessions:

• "Why we struggle to understand Dhamma" - https://bit.ly/3DFSQdN (audio) or https://bit.ly/3lgP5oP (video)
• "The Story of Radha Thera (Dhp 76) - https://bit.ly/3ld2PBc (audio) or https://bit.ly/3YeQxXK (video)

**Slides summarising — (1) The 16 qualities that make us difficult to instruct (duvaco) (2) The sutta meditation instructions to purify the mind (3) The 16 qualities that make us easy to instruct (suvaco) from the Anumāna Sutta (MN 15), have been posted to our Telegram channel (https://t.me/suttameditationseries/664)

The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/40zENAt

Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.

This is the FULL DHAMMA SESSION, conducted on NAVAM POYA (5 February 2023) via zoom, on "SPIRITUAL PROGRESS AND ATTAINMENT"  

We examine the Sunakkhatta Sutta (MN 105) and the Buddha's teaching to  Sunakkhatta on true spiritual progress and attainment that is intent on complete liberation through a series of similes.  

**Much of what is referred to will make sense to advanced practitioners developing the Noble Eightfold Path, where one already sees the danger in sensual pleasures, practises the important sutta meditations covered on this channel, and can enter the form jhānas and formless attainments with no trouble or difficulty, and understands how to enter them and what makes them cease.**

In this session, we cover: 

• — Overview of the Sunakkhatta Sutta (MN 105) 
• — Who is Sunakkhatta? 
• — Contemplation of Buddha’s similes on how we should practise and train as we progress and attain on the Noble Path  
• — Understanding the distinction between those who have attained to stream entry, once-return and non-return VS arahants, including the danger that is still present for those yet to attain to the fruit of arahantship 
• — Why one attained up to the fruit of non-return still can't afford to be negligent, and it is impossible for an arahant to be negligent
• — Seeing sense restraint as associated with happiness and integral to guarding skilled states and attainment

Some of the suttas covered directly or indirectly in this session: 

• — Pāthika Sutta (DN 24) 
• — Mahāsīhanāda Sutta (MN 12) 
• — Anupubbanirodha Sutta (AN 9.31)  
• — Āneñjasappāya Sutta (MN 106)  
• — Culasuññata Sutta (MN 121) 
• — Cunda Sutta (Ud 8.5) 
• — Dhātuvibhanga Sutta (MN 140) 
• — Suññataloka Sutta (AN 35.85) 
• — Santatara Sutta (Iti 73) 
• — Anusaya Sutta (SN 45.175)  
• — Kīṭāgiri Sutta (MN 70)  
• — Mettagū Sutta (Snp 5.4) 
• — Mettagūmāṇavapucchāniddesa (Cnd 8) 
• — Pamādavihāri Sutta (SN 35.97)  
• — Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8)  

**A slide with a "Summary of Buddha's Similes" from the Sunakkhatta Sutta (MN 105) as shown in this Dhamma session has been posted to our Telegram channel (https://t.me/suttameditationseries/650)

The video of this talk will be published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/3mcOsh1

Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.

In this Dhamma session, we complete our study of the Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta (MN 140) and the Buddha's teaching to venerable Pukkusāti on the six elements, six bases of contact, eighteen mental explorations and four determinations.  

For Part 1 - https://bit.ly/3Gf539O (video) or https://bit.ly/3XYlFdy (audio)

In this session (part ii), we cover: 

• — How does one preserve truth? - developing the supreme determination for truth 
• — How does one cultivate relinquishment? - developing the supreme determination for relinquishment 
• — How does one train for peace? - developing the supreme determination for peace 
• — Summarising the key verse on developing the Four Determinations 
• — Understanding what it means to be called a "Sage at Peace" 
• — Understanding Venerable Pukkusāti's transgression and why he asked for forgiveness from the Buddha and what we can learn from this 
• — Venerable Pukkusāti's attainment and how we can follow in his footsteps  

Some of the suttas covered directly or indirectly in this session: 

• — Dhātu Sutta (SN 27.9) 
• — Cūḷasuññata Sutta (MN 121) 
• — Vakkali Sutta (SN 22.87) 
• — Cunda Sutta (Ud 8.5) 
• — Caṅkī Sutta (MN 95) 
• — Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta (SN 56.11) 
• — Mettagū Sutta (Snp 5.4) 
• — Mettagūmāṇavapucchāniddesa (Cnd 8) 
• — Kosambiya Sutta (MN 48) 
• — Ghaṭīkāra Sutta (SN 1.50)  

To read the Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta (MN 140) - https://suttacentral.net/mn140/en/bodhi 

Bohoma pin (much merit) to those that requested this sutta.  

The video of this talk will be published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/408wA66

Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.

This short extract is from discussion around identifying and abandoning unwholesome verbal conduct and mental stains in the meditation and then seeing that they arose as a result of spending time clicking through a variety of things on the internet, as well as indulging in frivolous talk. 

This has been edited from a Dhamma session held via zoom on "DEVELOPING IMMEASURABLE LOVING KINDNESS", based on the Buddha's teaching in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8).

This is encouragement towards developing and experiencing the happiness of meditation/higher concentrations, over what we are highly conditioned to gravitate towards in the world. Wisdom over ignorance and delusion. 

Pali references:

• "samphappalāpā" = frivolous talk (rooted in delusion)
• "upakkilesa" = defilements, mental stains (unskilled states we abandon in our meditation)
• "atta" = me and mine, sense of self
• "sukha­vi­hārā" = dwelling in happiness

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

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.

This is an edited version of a Dhamma session held via zoom on "DEVELOPING IMMEASURABLE LOVING KINDNESS", based on the Buddha's teaching in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8), emphasising the supramundane practice that leads to the fruit of non-return.

Some of the suttas covered directly or indirectly in this session:

• — Anumāna Sutta (MN 15)
• — Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7)
• — Kummopama Sutta (SN 35.240)

Bohoma pin (much merit) to the kalyanamittas who requested this Dhamma session.

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 our Full Duruthu Poya Dhamma session (on 6 January 2023) explaining the connection between the Four Noble Truths and having the Four Determinations as taught by the Buddha in the Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta (MN 140), that lead to the four concentrations.

This gives a broader picture of what underpins the verse "One should not neglect wisdom, should preserve Truth, should cultivate relinquishment and should train for peace"

The Buddha give very clear and sequential instructions in his teaching to venerable Pukkusāti about -  

• not neglecting wisdom (which means being vigilant in actively developing wisdom), 
• preserving Truth (about Nibbāna), 
• cultivating relinquishment (of all acquisitions), and 
• training for peace (pacification from lust, hatred and delusion). 

It's important to see the link between having these Determinations based on understanding dukkha, wishing to abandon craving, realising cessation and fully developing the Noble Eightfold Path. And to see how they lead to the four developments and concentrations, inclining towards Nibbāna.

**A table of "The Four Profitable Directions" as referenced in this extract has been posted to our Telegram channel (https://t.me/suttameditationseries/650)

In the FULL session, we start to go into the sequential and powerful instructions of the Buddha in the Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta (MN 140):

• To watch the full session (video) - https://bit.ly/3Gf539O
• To listen to the full session (audio) - https://bit.ly/3XfsqqV

The video of this Extract has also been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/3GvBwZV

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 our Full Duruthu Poya Dhamma session (on 6 January 2023) explaining the context for Buddha's exposition of the six elements in the Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta (MN 140) - Why the Buddha is offering this particular teaching to venerable Pukkusāti and why it is applicable to us.  

We reference the Dhātu Sutta (SN 27.9) to understand the mental corruption of the six elements and the danger it poses.

In the FULL session, we start to go into the sequential and powerful instructions of the Buddha in the Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta (MN 140):  

• To watch the full session (video) - https://bit.ly/3Gf539O
• To listen to the full session (audio) - https://bit.ly/3XfsqqV

The video of this Extract has also been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/3ZnokyO

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.

This is the FULL DHAMMA SESSION, conducted on DURUTHU POYA (6 January 2023) via zoom, on "THE EXPOSITION OF THE ELEMENTS" - PART ONE.

We examine the Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta (MN 140) and the Buddha's teaching to venerable Pukkusāti on the six elements, six bases of contact, eighteen mental explorations and four determinations.

The key verse is: "One should not neglect wisdom, should preserve truth, should cultivate relinquishment, and should train for peace"

*Note - the two meditation periods have been excluded or cut from this recording.*

In this session (part i), we cover:

• Overview of the sutta, including architecture, links to other suttas and context for this teaching
• Examine the meeting between the Buddha and venerable Pukkusāti, the Buddha's summary and brief explanation 
• Briefly explain how the Four Determinations fit into the Four Profitable Directions and the Four Noble Truths
• Deep dive into the "How does one not neglect wisdom?" and what it really means to make the Determination for Wisdom (paññādhiṭṭhāna)
• Understanding the links in dependent origination - six sense bases, contact and feeling

Some of the suttas covered directly or indirectly in this session:

• — Dhātu Sutta (SN 27.9)
• — Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7)
• — Cūḷasuññata Sutta (MN 121)
• — Saḷāyatanavibhaṅga Sutta (MN 137) 
• — Cunda Sutta (Ud 8.5)
• — Saṅgīti Sutta (DN 33)
• — Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9)
• — Āneñja Sutta (AN 3.116)
• — Nibbānarūpasaṇṭhānapañha (Mil 6.3.10)
• — Paṭiccasamuppāda Sutta (SN 12.1)
• — Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8)

To read the Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta (MN 140) - https://suttacentral.net/mn140/en/bodhi

**A table of "The Four Profitable Directions" as referenced in this Dhamma session has been posted to our Telegram channel (https://t.me/suttameditationseries/650)Bohoma pin (much merit) to those that requested this sutta.

The video of this talk will be published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/3Gf539O

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.

As we come to the end of 2022, it's a good opportunity to reflect on how we've connected through the Buddha and his Teachings, and to honour the good friendship we've cultivated together.   

It's a time to express heartfelt gratitude and joy. (*Listen to the end if you can*)  

Blessings and good wishes, to all our brothers and sisters in Dhamma, as we close out the year and head into a new one.   

May the Noble Eightfold Path unfold with ease and safety. May your spiritual faculties continue to sharpen. May wisdom grow. May the Path bear fruit. May your aspirations be fulfilled.  

Some of the suttas covered directly or indirectly in this session: 

• — Samacittavagga (AN 2.32) 
• — Dutiyasiṅgala Sutta (SN 20.12) 
• — Upaḍḍha Sutta (SN 45.2) 
• — Kalyāṇamittādivagga (AN 1.71) 
• — Dovacassatā Sutta (AN 6.115) 
• — Dutiyasekha Sutta (Iti 17) 
• — Kalyāṇamitta Sutta (SN 45.63) 
• — Ādicca Sutta (SN 46.48) 
• — Kisāgotamītherīgāthā (Thig 10.1) 
• — Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta (MN 140) 
• — Ṭhiti Sutta (AN 10.53)  

**Bohoma pin (much merit) to everyone who contributed and supported with this Dhamma dana**

The video of this Extract has also been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMduMK0Iytc

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.

This is an EXTRACT from the Full Unduvap Poya Dhamma session (on 7 December 2022) explaining the Buddha's teaching of the Seven Knowledges that arise from possessing the noble right view:

• making one ready to realise the fruit of Stream Entry, or 
• one has attained and is able to maintain the fruit of the attainment as a concentration.

Often people use this as a checklist to determine if they are ready to attain or have attained to fruit of the path. Or apply it as a basis for how to identify a stream enterer.  A table of these seven knowledges for easy reference has been posted to our YT Community page and to Telegram (https://t.me/suttameditationseries/633)

This follows on from an earlier Dhamma Q&A on "How can you identify a stream enterer?" - https://bit.ly/3Y5vtDe (video) or https://bit.ly/3UEDoVe (audio)

For the Full Unduvap Poya Dhamma session AND the list of sutta references (on 7 December 2022) - https://bit.ly/3h5EKue (YT video) or https://bit.ly/3VZmTUQ (audio)

The video of this Extract has also been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loKrTXAbY3s

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.

This is the FULL DHAMMA SESSION, conducted on UNDUVAP POYA (7 December 2022) via zoom, on "THE STRENGTH OF LIVING IN HARMONY AS SUPPORT TO DEVELOP THE NOBLE PATH".   

We examine the Kosambiya Sutta (MN 48) and the Buddha's teaching to the quarreling monks of Kosambi.  

The purpose of examining this particular teaching from the Buddha is to understand the importance of living in harmony if we wish to develop the non-greed, non-hate and non-delusion path, the Noble Eightfold Path. When we live in disharmony, we decline because we remain imbued with sensuality and unwholesome states (physical, verbal and mental) and we cultivate the wrong path. This makes it difficult and obstructive, to developing the Noble Path.   

In this Dhamma session, we cover: 

• — Overview of the Kosambiya Sutta (MN 48)  
• — “Deep dive” into the Buddha’s teaching in the Kosambiya Sutta (MN 48) and the advice on developing the six principles of cordiality
• — Overview of the fruit of stream entry – readiness to realise and to maintain 
• — Buddha’s verse with reference to the Kosambi monks from Dhammapada verse 6  

Some of the suttas covered directly or indirectly in this session: 

• — Kosambi Jātaka  (Ja 428) 
• — Kosambakakkhandhaka (Kd 10) 
• — Upakkilesa Sutta (MN 128) 
• — Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7) 
• — Karaniyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) 
• — Anumāna Sutta (MN 15) 
• — Mahācattārīsaka Sutta (MN 117) 
• — Dvedhāvitakka Sutta (MN 19) 
• — Samādhibhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5) 
• — Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) 
• — Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9) 
• — Avijjā Sutta (AN 10.61) 
• — Thapati Sutta (SN 55.6) 
• — Pālileyyakagamanakathā (Kd 10.5) 
• — Kosambaka Vatthu (Dhp 6)

The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/3h5EKue

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.

As we come close to the end of the year, we can take the opportunity to do some self-examination of our spiritual practice, applying the Buddha's teaching from the Ṭhiti Sutta (AN 10.53). 

 The Buddha states at the opening of the discourse: 

"Bhikkhus, I do not praise even a standstill in wholesome qualities, much less decline. I praise only growth in wholesome qualities, not a standstill or deterioration."  

And lists seven qualities or characteristics against which to measure whether they have deteriorated, grown, or remain the same.  This self-examination can be done regularly, not just at the end of the year (as we are doing here).  

To read the Ṭhiti Sutta (AN 10.53) - https://bit.ly/3Uu3Lgq

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