Episodes
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
In this livestream Dhamma session on Esala full moon poya, we examine the "BUDDHA'S ADVICE ON MEDITATION PRACTICE FOR BUSY PEOPLE" based on the Buddha's teaching in the Mahānāma Sutta (AN 11.11).
In this session:
00:00 Start of the session
06:25 Overview of the Mahānāma Sutta (AN 11.11)
07:50 Why this teaching is beneficial and fruitful
11:49 Similar teachings to monastic and lay disciples of the Buddha
17:20 Who was Mahānāma the Sakyan?
19:25 Mahānāma’s question to the Buddha and his brief response
21:00 Establishing the five spiritual faculties
24:05 The six things to be developed
27:58 How it connects to noble attainment (path and fruit)
31:31 “Deep dive” into the recollection of the Buddha
38:07 What happens when we recollect the Buddha's qualities?
40:05 Qualities of the Buddha - first three
59:12 Qualities of the Buddha - middle three
01:22:34 Qualities of the Buddha - last three
01:27:41 Short meditation - recollection of the Buddha (10 mins)
01:37:55 Deepening our understanding the meaning of "one who sees the Dhamma sees me"
01:41:35 “Deep dive” into the recollection of the Dhamma
01:53:44 Short meditation - recollection of the Dhamma (5 mins)
01:59:38 “Deep dive” into the recollection of the Sangha
02:02:25 Eight persons and Eight qualities
02:11:44 Short meditation - recollection of the Sangha (5 mins)
02:16:19 “Deep dive” into the recollection of our own virtuous behaviour
02:24:49 Short meditation - recollection of our own virtuous behaviour (5 mins)
02:30:21 “Deep dive” into the recollection of our own generosity
02:40:25 Short meditation - recollection of our own generosity (5 mins)
02:45:18 “Deep dive” into the recollection of the devas
03:02:54 Short meditation - recollection of the devas
03:07:23 Encouragement
03:10:20 Sharing the merit and Blessings
**Much merit (bohoma pin) to the person who requested this sutta**
The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://t.ly/j504j
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 - [email protected]
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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.
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00:00 Mettā Lab - First Doorway to Nibbāna - 6 July 2024
04:00 Recap on the first four steps of Painful practice with slow realisation to reach the heavenly or divine abode
19:58 First right striving (including the connection to Āneñjasappāya Sutta) to protect reaching the divine abode
22:22 Thoroughly contemplating the Noble Truth of Suffering
37:45 With the insight and wisdom up to this point, making the Determination for Truth (for Nibbāna)
45:05 Fulfilling the Concentration due to Desire
48:20 Why restraint of the sense faculties is needed to protect our mind and what we've developed in this insight pathway
55:04 Connecting to the Karaṇīyametta Sutta at "controlled at the sense faculties" (santindriyo) to reach immeasurable loving kindness
57:20 How a deeper understanding of the noble truth of suffering provides a strong foundation for the development of immeasurable loving kindness
01:00:38 How to reach the Beautiful Liberation (subhavimutti) from immeasurable loving kindness
01:01:15 Advice on developing the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation and other resources on Sutta Meditation Series
01:04:33 Brief overview of the key inflection points in this insight pathway
01:09:30 Revisiting the Dhammapada verse 40
01:14:20 Taking a break from Mettā Lab weekly slow sessions to develop and practice these meditations (Karaṇīyametta Sutta and Painful Practice with Slow Realisation) towards immeasurable loving kindness
01:16:03 Sharing the merit and blessings
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/ZHHq3
For all enquiries - [email protected]
Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
In this livestream Dhamma session on Poson full moon poya, we examine the Buddha's teaching in the Āneñjasappāya Sutta (MN 106) on the way to the imperturbable.
— TIMESTAMPS —
00:00 The Way to the Imperturbable
01:40 What we'll cover
04:11 What is “āneñja” and the context for this teaching?
18:35 Examples of the Buddha and the imperturbable
22:30 Overview of the Āneñjasappāya Sutta (MN 106)
23:45 “Deep dive” into the Buddha’s teaching on sensuality
46:04 "Deep dive" into the Buddha's teaching on the three ways directed to the imperturbable
1:01:58 "Deep dive" into the Buddha's teaching on the three ways directed to the base of nothingness
1:33:52 "Deep dive" into the Buddha's teaching on the three ways directed to the base of neither-perception-nor-non-perception
1:45:28 "Deep dive" into the Buddha's teaching on noble liberation
2:00:35 Encouragement towards investigating
2:03.38 Sharing the merit and blessings
In this session we cover:
— What is “āneñja” and the context for this teaching?
— Examples of the Buddha and the imperturbable
— Overview of the Āneñjasappāya Sutta (MN 106)
— “Deep dive” into the Buddha’s gradual teaching on sensuality, the higher concentrations and noble liberation
— Encouragement from the Buddha towards investigating
Bohoma pin to the person who requested this sutta.
The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://t.ly/q3Bwi
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 - [email protected]
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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.
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00:00 Mettā Lab - First Doorway to Nibbāna - 15 June 2024
03:32 Recap on the four profitable directions (modes of practice)
09:30 Painful practice with slow realisation
14:05 The five contemplations or profitable perceptions
31:34 Activating or developing the noble eightfold path
32:43 Fulfilling the first jhāna
38:14 Buddha's simile for the first jhāna
46:29 Context within higher training
48:22 Short meditation
1:01:07 First establishment of mindfulness
01:03:24 Arising and passing away of form
01:13:15 Heavenly abiding
01:21:52 Sharing the merit and blessings
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/SBjai
For all enquiries - [email protected]
Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai
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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.
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00:00 Mettā Lab - Mettā Q&A - 8 June 2024
04:43 Short meditation - Karaṇīyametta Sutta
15:55 Mettā Q&A
16:02 What meditations would you recommend to prepare the mind for loving kindness?
23:56 What should I do if my mind wanders off while I am taking my own example?
27:40 What's the best way to teach my children Buddha's loving kindness? Do they have to be a certain age to understand?
34:28 Do you have any advice on how to overcome grudges as part of developing mettā?
50:50 Can I spread loving kindness to a relative or friend who has passed away?
53:30 Can you comment on the flow of how we're supposed to develop this Karaṇīyametta Sutta? How much time developing the qualities and then spreading loving kindness?
56:54 When we develop mettā using this method (Karaṇīyametta Sutta) is it linked to the jhānas?
1:03:50 First Doorway to Nibbāna - context and overview
1:30:53 Sharing the merit and blessings
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/NSZmV
For all enquiries - [email protected]
Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
This unique Dhamma session was held over Vesak via zoom on "DISPELLING BUDDHIST MYTHS". In this session, we tackled about 6 common Buddhist myths, though we had a longer list of Buddhist myths.
One of our kalyanamittas was keen to have an interactive and fun session during Vesak to debunk or dispel some of the common Buddhist myths that exist, particularly in Buddhist countries.
As always, take what is useful.
— TIMESTAMPS —00:00 Dispelling Buddhist Myths01:25 Introduction05:09 Buddhist myth 01 - Only the wealthy can make merit16:05 Buddhist myth 02 - Buddha only taught Dhamma to monastic disciples and not lay people35:35 Buddhist myth 03 - Lay people cannot attain path and fruit49:43 Buddhist myth 04 - Buddhism is for those worried about life after death, and irrelevant to wellbeing in the present1:02:59 Buddhist myth 05 - Buddhism is not for the youth, you have to wait till your hair turns grey1:17:18 Buddhist myth 06 - A child's interest in Dhamma should not be encouraged as they will lose interest in life1:34:16 Sharing of merit and blessings
Much merit (bohoma pin) for the invitation to be part of this session, coming up with our initial list of Buddhist myths and helping to facilitate this session for the benefit of others.
The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://t.ly/TGlaR
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 - [email protected]
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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.
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00:00 Metta Lab - Karaṇīyametta Sutta - 1 June 2024
05:50 Insight pathway and where we ended in the last session on 25 May 2024
08:26 Understanding and applying Buddha's example of a mother and her one and only child
16:22 How we spread loving kindness in all directions without obstruction, hate and hostility
19:07 Four postures, without drowsiness
21:15 Remembering or being mindful - what we have developed is a "divine abode"
24:48 Virtuous - 9 skilled states
27:31 How we get to the insight (wisdom) of developing this Karaṇīyametta Sutta meditation and noble attainment (path and fruit of non-return)
42:48 Recap of insight pathway meditation - 15 steps
53:34 Short meditation
1:09:12 Info on Upcoming session - First Doorway to Nibbana (Painful Practice with Slow Realisation)
1:13:27 Sharing the merit & blessings
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/P214s
For all enquiries - [email protected]
Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast
Updated on 5 June 2024 for extended version to include Q&A
This is the guided meditation, Dhamma talk and Q&A with Metta Centre (SYD) on "The Mastery of Buddha's Instructions - How it leads to noble attainment and freedom from suffering". This session was conducted via zoom.
— TIMESTAMPS —00:00 The Mastery of Buddha's Instructions
04:47 Guided meditation on loving kindness based on Karaṇīyametta Sutta
24:35 Dhamma talk on the Mastery of Buddha's Instructions
53:32 Q&A
1:30:39 Sharing of merit and blessings
The Buddha praised the mastery of instruction over the mastery of psychic power and the mastery of telepathy because it leads to noble attainment and culminates in complete liberation. Lay people received gradual instructions from the Buddha and attained the fruit of stream entry and more.
Now more than 2,500 years after the parinibbāna of the Buddha, if we have faith or conviction in the Buddha, incline towards understanding the Buddha’s gradual instructions and diligently practice in accordance with them, we can still expect wonderful results.
In this Dhamma session we will examine the Buddha’s gradual instructions from the Pali Canon and why they are so valuable and powerful.
Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai
The full Dhamma session is available on Metta Centre's YT channel - https://t.ly/r8O3d
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 - [email protected]
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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.
— Timestamp —
00:00 Metta Lab - Karaṇīyametta Sutta - 25 May 2024
05:02 Quick recap
20:38 Short meditation - up to "May all beings be happy"
30:21 Loving kindness and the noble eightfold path
33:45 Right view leads to Right thought (understanding twofold thought)
37:47 Range or spectrum of living beings
44:35 "Let no one deceive another"
47:50 "Nor despise anyone anywhere"
52:24 "With anger or ill will, one should not wish another to suffer"
53:53 How do we remove anger (byārosanā)?
1:00:44 How do we remove ill will (paṭighasañña)?
1:09:45 Sharing the merit & blessings
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/YSxB1
For all enquiries - [email protected]
Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
In this livestream Dhamma session on Vesak full moon poya, we examine the Buddha's teaching in the Dhammadāyāda Sutta (MN 3) that encouraged "Be my heirs in Dhamma, not my heirs in material things."
In this session we cover:
— Overview of the Dhammadāyāda Sutta (MN 3)
— Buddha’s teaching on “Be my heirs in the Dhamma, not heirs in material things”
— “Deep dive” into the Venerable Sāriputta’s elaboration of the Buddha’s teaching highlighting the importance of training in seclusion
— Important connection to the Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7)
The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://t.ly/jzyyH
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 - [email protected]
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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.
— Timestamp — (to be updated)
00:00 Metta Lab - Karaṇīyametta Sutta - 18 May 2024
05:43 Quick recap
09:13 What is noble washing?
13:24 Guided meditation - up to prudent
40:36 Courteous (appagabbho)
41:27 How do we become courteous?
48:27 How do we not yearn to associate with families or groups (kulesvananugiddho)?
55:38 Understanding supramundane loving kindness, right view (not me and mine) activates the noble eightfold path
1:11:14 Not do the slightest wrong (not to fall from skilled states, not backslide)
1:12:08 Understanding the three kinds of authority helpful to not being reproved or blamed
1:18:26 "May all beings be happy"
1:22:21 Sharing the merit & blessings
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/NUzgJ
For all enquiries - [email protected]
Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai
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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.
— Timestamp — (to be updated)
00:00 Metta Lab - Karaṇīyametta Sutta -27 April 2024
05:35 Session begins
09:59 Quick recap
12:23 Transcending of unskilled states applying the Saṅkhadhama Sutta (SN 42.8)
28:05 Guided meditation up to easy to instruct
36:53 Gentle (mudu)
38:00 How do we become gentle?
44:57 Short meditation - gentle
49:25 Not arrogant (anatimānī) vs arrogant
53:05 How do we become humble or not arrogant?
56:39 Short meditation - not arrogant
1:03:53 Good friendship helps to abandon what is unwholesome
1:05:54 Sharing the merit & blessings
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/Db_F3
For all enquiries - [email protected]
Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai
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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.
— Timestamp — (to be updated)
00:00 Metta Lab - Karaṇīyametta Sutta -20 April 2024
06:05 Quick recap of our last session
09:46 Association of like elements
12:44 Recap of upright
15:40 Three kinds of full comprehension or understanding
17:45 Mundane (worldly) vs Supramundane
20:24 Short meditation - purifying our bodily and verbal actions
29:22 Recap of thoroughly upright (understanding the importance of virtue)
30:19 Understanding easy to instruct (suvaco) via Anumāna Sutta (MN 15)
41:13 How do we become easy to instruct?
42:07 Abandoning derogation
46:43 Links to developing brahmaviharas
47:48 Abandoning envy
50:58 Abandoning disparaging
54:01 Abandoning stinginess (5 kinds)
1:00:19 Link to unprofitable perceptions
1:05:09 Short meditation - easy to instruct
1:14:24 Deeds of merit that yield long-lasting happiness
1:16:09 Sharing the merit & blessings
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 - [email protected]
Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai
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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.
— Timestamp — (to be updated)
00:00 Metta Lab - Karaṇīyametta Sutta -14 April 2024
09:44 Background to the Buddha's teaching on loving kindness
15:45 Why did the Buddha teach loving kindness?
18:20 What is more fruitful (meritorious)?
26:17 The eleven blessings of loving kindness
35:17 Foremost of female lay followers among those who dwell in loving kindness
37:17 Insight pathway for loving kindness in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta
39:47 Loving kindness and the noble eightfold path
42:10 What is of benefit and good (ten skilled states) leading to Nibbana?
49:00 Upright (ujū)
52:18 The results of bad actions
54:21 How do we become upright?
56:39 Contemplating our bodily actions with our own examples
1:04:44 Short meditation - purifying our bodily actions
1:10:20 Contemplating our verbal actions with our own examples
1:19:42 Short meditation - purifying our bodily actions
1:25:34 Thoroughly upright (sujū)
1:27:44 Sharing the merit & blessings
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)*
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Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai
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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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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
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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 - [email protected]
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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 - [email protected]
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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 - [email protected]
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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 - [email protected]
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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) orSome 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 - [email protected]
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