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MN-5
Without Blemishes - Anangaṇa Sutta
Ven. Sāriputta gives a discourse on the meaning of blemishes, explaining that a bhikkhu becomes blemished when he falls under the sway of evil wishes. He describes the advantages of abandoning these evil wishes, thereby gaining honor, respect, reverence, and veneration.
10-Aug-07 August 07 Series Transcript - 01:09:48
Without Blemishes - Anangaṇa Sutta
Ven. Sāriputta gives a discourse on the meaning of blemishes, explaining that a bhikkhu becomes blemished when he falls under the sway of evil wishes. He describes the advantages of abandoning these evil wishes, thereby gaining honor, respect, reverence, and veneration.
10-Aug-07 August 07 Series Transcript - 01:09:48
MN-9
Right View - Sammādiṭṭhi Sutta
This comprehensive discourse is given by Ven. Sāriputta. He begins by defining what is wholesome and the root of the wholesome, and what is unwholesome and the root of the unwholesome. Using the format of the Four Noble Truths (understanding the object, the origin of the object, the cessation of the object, and the way leading to the cessation of the object), he goes through nutriment, the Four Noble Truths, and all twelve factors of dependent origination.
24-Aug-01 DSMC Transcript - 00:57:55
July 07 DSMC - Video 01:05:32
12-Mar-08 Joshua Tree 3 - Video 01:38:55
18-Jul-08 DSMC - - 01:55:15
25-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 01:03:11
23-Jul-13 DSMC - Video 01:14:12
Right View - Sammādiṭṭhi Sutta
This comprehensive discourse is given by Ven. Sāriputta. He begins by defining what is wholesome and the root of the wholesome, and what is unwholesome and the root of the unwholesome. Using the format of the Four Noble Truths (understanding the object, the origin of the object, the cessation of the object, and the way leading to the cessation of the object), he goes through nutriment, the Four Noble Truths, and all twelve factors of dependent origination.
24-Aug-01 DSMC Transcript - 00:57:55
July 07 DSMC - Video 01:05:32
12-Mar-08 Joshua Tree 3 - Video 01:38:55
18-Jul-08 DSMC - - 01:55:15
25-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 01:03:11
23-Jul-13 DSMC - Video 01:14:12
MN-10
The Foundations of Mindfulness - Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta
This is the most important discourse by the Buddha on the training of mindfulness meditation, with particular attention given to developing insight. The Buddha begins by declaring that the four foundations of mindfulness are the direct path leading to the realization of Nibbāna. He then gives detailed instructions on the four foundations: the contemplation of the body, feelings, mind, and mind objects.
2-Jan-02 - - 01:14:56
15-Jul-03 P1 Transcript - 01:23:56
16-Jul-03 P2 Transcript - 01:13:03
21-Feb-06 P1 Joshua Tree 1 Transcript - 01:31:09
22-Feb-06 P2 Joshua Tree 1 Transcript - 01:43:26
11-Aug-07 P1 August 07 - - 01:02:46
12-Aug-07 P2 August 07 - - 00:51:07
11-Feb-08 P1 Pauenhof 1 ger - - 01:45:39
12-Feb-08 P2 Pauenhof 1 ger - - 02:08:00
5-Mar-08 P1 Joshua Tree 3 - Video 01:32:51
6-Mar-08 P2 Joshua Tree 3 - Video 02:15:37
3-Mar-09 P1 Joshua Tree 4 - - 01:43:56
4-Mar-09 P2 Joshua Tree 4 - Video 01:39:48
15-Apr-09 P1 Berlin 1 ger - - 01:15:14
16-Apr-09 P2 Berlin 1 ger - - 02:30:26
23-Apr-09 Waldhaus 1 - - 02:25:08
5-Dec-09 Anaheim 1 - Video 02:03:20
9-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 - - 01:59:06
10-Dec-10 Bogor 1 ind - Video 02:15:25
27-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 01:01:25
21-Nov-12 P1 Korea 2 kor - Video 01:31:34
22-Nov-12 P2 Korea 2 kor - Video 01:28:04
22-Dec-12 P1 Kāyagatāsati 1 ind - Video 01:43:42
23-Dec-12 P2 Kāyagatāsati 1 ind - Video 02:08:02
6-Jan-13 Bojanga 1 ind - Video 01:57:35
18-Mar-13 Joshua Tree 8 - Video 2:00:12
27-May-13 P1 DSMC - Video 01:39:33
28-May-13 P2 DSMC - Video 01:50:42
The Foundations of Mindfulness - Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta
This is the most important discourse by the Buddha on the training of mindfulness meditation, with particular attention given to developing insight. The Buddha begins by declaring that the four foundations of mindfulness are the direct path leading to the realization of Nibbāna. He then gives detailed instructions on the four foundations: the contemplation of the body, feelings, mind, and mind objects.
2-Jan-02 - - 01:14:56
15-Jul-03 P1 Transcript - 01:23:56
16-Jul-03 P2 Transcript - 01:13:03
21-Feb-06 P1 Joshua Tree 1 Transcript - 01:31:09
22-Feb-06 P2 Joshua Tree 1 Transcript - 01:43:26
11-Aug-07 P1 August 07 - - 01:02:46
12-Aug-07 P2 August 07 - - 00:51:07
11-Feb-08 P1 Pauenhof 1 ger - - 01:45:39
12-Feb-08 P2 Pauenhof 1 ger - - 02:08:00
5-Mar-08 P1 Joshua Tree 3 - Video 01:32:51
6-Mar-08 P2 Joshua Tree 3 - Video 02:15:37
3-Mar-09 P1 Joshua Tree 4 - - 01:43:56
4-Mar-09 P2 Joshua Tree 4 - Video 01:39:48
15-Apr-09 P1 Berlin 1 ger - - 01:15:14
16-Apr-09 P2 Berlin 1 ger - - 02:30:26
23-Apr-09 Waldhaus 1 - - 02:25:08
5-Dec-09 Anaheim 1 - Video 02:03:20
9-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 - - 01:59:06
10-Dec-10 Bogor 1 ind - Video 02:15:25
27-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 01:01:25
21-Nov-12 P1 Korea 2 kor - Video 01:31:34
22-Nov-12 P2 Korea 2 kor - Video 01:28:04
22-Dec-12 P1 Kāyagatāsati 1 ind - Video 01:43:42
23-Dec-12 P2 Kāyagatāsati 1 ind - Video 02:08:02
6-Jan-13 Bojanga 1 ind - Video 01:57:35
18-Mar-13 Joshua Tree 8 - Video 2:00:12
27-May-13 P1 DSMC - Video 01:39:33
28-May-13 P2 DSMC - Video 01:50:42
MN-12
The Greater Discourse on the Lion’s Roar - Mahāsīhanādada Sutta
In this discourse, the Buddha talks about his many superior qualities, including a list of ten powers of the Tathāgata and many other lists that show explicitly how spiritually advanced he is. Of particular interest is his description of the time he practiced austerities.
8-Oct-06 October 06 Transcript - 01:25:25
21-Aug-07 Part 1 August 07 Transcript - 01:15:49
22-Aug-07 Part 2 August 07 Transcript - 01:02:24
The Greater Discourse on the Lion’s Roar - Mahāsīhanādada Sutta
In this discourse, the Buddha talks about his many superior qualities, including a list of ten powers of the Tathāgata and many other lists that show explicitly how spiritually advanced he is. Of particular interest is his description of the time he practiced austerities.
8-Oct-06 October 06 Transcript - 01:25:25
21-Aug-07 Part 1 August 07 Transcript - 01:15:49
22-Aug-07 Part 2 August 07 Transcript - 01:02:24
MN-13
The Greater Discourse on the Mass of Suffering - Mahādukkhakkhandha Sutta
The Buddha explains what is the gratification and danger of, and escape from, sensual pleasures. He explains the danger of sense pleasures, ascribing the cause of the mass of suffering as clinging to sense pleasures. He also explains the gratification and danger of, and escape from, material form and feeling.
12-Oct-05 October 05 Transcript - 00:51:05
The Greater Discourse on the Mass of Suffering - Mahādukkhakkhandha Sutta
The Buddha explains what is the gratification and danger of, and escape from, sensual pleasures. He explains the danger of sense pleasures, ascribing the cause of the mass of suffering as clinging to sense pleasures. He also explains the gratification and danger of, and escape from, material form and feeling.
12-Oct-05 October 05 Transcript - 00:51:05
MN-18
The Honeyball - Madhupiṇḍika Suta
This is an important discourse on papañca. Papañca is the proliferation and projection of mind that emerges from the process of cognition, and gives rise to perceptions and notions that overwhelm and victimize a person. After the Buddha has finished speaking, Ven. Mahā Kaccāna gives the detailed meaning.
18-Mar-07 August 07 Transcript - 00:38:32
15-Mar-11 Joshua Tree 6 - Video 01:21:13
19-Apr-14 Easter Retreat 1 - Video 01:42:57
The Honeyball - Madhupiṇḍika Suta
This is an important discourse on papañca. Papañca is the proliferation and projection of mind that emerges from the process of cognition, and gives rise to perceptions and notions that overwhelm and victimize a person. After the Buddha has finished speaking, Ven. Mahā Kaccāna gives the detailed meaning.
18-Mar-07 August 07 Transcript - 00:38:32
15-Mar-11 Joshua Tree 6 - Video 01:21:13
19-Apr-14 Easter Retreat 1 - Video 01:42:57
MN-19
Two Kinds of Thought - Dvedhāvitakka Sutta
The Buddha divides thought into two classes: thoughts of sensual desire, ill will and cruelty; and thoughts of renunciation, non-ill will (mettā) and noncruelty (karuṇā). This discourse states simply that unwholesome thought bring about unhappiness, and wholesome thoughts bring about happiness. Unwholesome thoughts can be replaced by wholesome thoughts (and, even better, a quiet, collected mind). Knowing this, we can bring about happiness and freedom from pain.
27-Jan-05 Open Gainesville Transcript - 01:20:04
21-Jan-07 Woodinville - - 01:32:16
18-Feb-07 Joshua Tree 2 Transcript - 01:33:03
30-Mar-07 Seattle 1 - Video 01:04:49
11-Jul-08 DSMC - - 01:18:30
16-Jul-08 Open Cape - - 01:45:15
10-Feb-11 Winter Series - Video 01:18:06
7-Mar-11 Joshua Tree 6 - Video 02:04:17
7-Jul-13 DSMC - Video 00:57:44
Two Kinds of Thought - Dvedhāvitakka Sutta
The Buddha divides thought into two classes: thoughts of sensual desire, ill will and cruelty; and thoughts of renunciation, non-ill will (mettā) and noncruelty (karuṇā). This discourse states simply that unwholesome thought bring about unhappiness, and wholesome thoughts bring about happiness. Unwholesome thoughts can be replaced by wholesome thoughts (and, even better, a quiet, collected mind). Knowing this, we can bring about happiness and freedom from pain.
27-Jan-05 Open Gainesville Transcript - 01:20:04
21-Jan-07 Woodinville - - 01:32:16
18-Feb-07 Joshua Tree 2 Transcript - 01:33:03
30-Mar-07 Seattle 1 - Video 01:04:49
11-Jul-08 DSMC - - 01:18:30
16-Jul-08 Open Cape - - 01:45:15
10-Feb-11 Winter Series - Video 01:18:06
7-Mar-11 Joshua Tree 6 - Video 02:04:17
7-Jul-13 DSMC - Video 00:57:44
MN-20
The Removal of Distracting Thoughts - Vitakkasaṇṭhāna Sutta
Five methods of removing distracting thoughts are presented, but the last four may have been added by Brahmins some time after the time of the Buddha.
4-Nov-05 November 05 Transcript - 00:54:45
19-Feb-06 Joshua Tree 1 Transcript - 01:35:04
24-Mar-07 Seattle 1 - Video 01:04:49
5-Aug-07 August 07 - - 01:25:33
22-Nov-07 Chuang Yen M. - Video 01:47:56
9-Feb-08 Pheunhof 1 ger - - 01:31:04
2-Mar-08 Joshua Tree 3 Transcript - 01:15:42
28-Jun-08 DSMC - - 00:47:30
1-Mar-09 Joshua Tree 4 Transcript Video 01:14:54
13-Apr-09 Berlin 1 ger - - 02:37:45
21-Apr-09 Waldhaus 1 ger - - 01:52:12 1st 3/4 is general
7-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 - - 01:54:27
8-Dec-10 Bogor 1 ind - Video 02:07:22
6-Mar-11 Joshua Tree 6 - Video 01:22:30
4-Nov-12 Korea 1 kor - Video 01:24:59
19-Nov-12 Korea 2 kor - Video 01:28:21
4-Jan-13 Bojanga 1 ind - Video 01:56:42
The Removal of Distracting Thoughts - Vitakkasaṇṭhāna Sutta
Five methods of removing distracting thoughts are presented, but the last four may have been added by Brahmins some time after the time of the Buddha.
4-Nov-05 November 05 Transcript - 00:54:45
19-Feb-06 Joshua Tree 1 Transcript - 01:35:04
24-Mar-07 Seattle 1 - Video 01:04:49
5-Aug-07 August 07 - - 01:25:33
22-Nov-07 Chuang Yen M. - Video 01:47:56
9-Feb-08 Pheunhof 1 ger - - 01:31:04
2-Mar-08 Joshua Tree 3 Transcript - 01:15:42
28-Jun-08 DSMC - - 00:47:30
1-Mar-09 Joshua Tree 4 Transcript Video 01:14:54
13-Apr-09 Berlin 1 ger - - 02:37:45
21-Apr-09 Waldhaus 1 ger - - 01:52:12 1st 3/4 is general
7-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 - - 01:54:27
8-Dec-10 Bogor 1 ind - Video 02:07:22
6-Mar-11 Joshua Tree 6 - Video 01:22:30
4-Nov-12 Korea 1 kor - Video 01:24:59
19-Nov-12 Korea 2 kor - Video 01:28:21
4-Jan-13 Bojanga 1 ind - Video 01:56:42
MN-21
The Simile of the Saw - Kakacūpama Sutta
This discourse is a challenging and relevant training on how to develop compassion, lovingkindness, equanimity and patience even when we are physically attacked or fatally wounded by someone.
12-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 Transcript Video 01:40:54
19-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 Transcript Video 00:40:45
11-Nov-12 Korea 1 kor - Video 01:38:36
26-Nov-12 Korea 2 kor - Video 01:59:02
28-Dec-12 Kāyagatāsati 1 ind - Video 00:41:15
11-Jan-13 Bojanga 1 ind - Video 01:15:01
23-Mar-13 Joshua Tree 8 - Video 00:52:01
25-Apr-14 Easter Retreat 1 - Video 01:29:06
The Simile of the Saw - Kakacūpama Sutta
This discourse is a challenging and relevant training on how to develop compassion, lovingkindness, equanimity and patience even when we are physically attacked or fatally wounded by someone.
12-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 Transcript Video 01:40:54
19-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 Transcript Video 00:40:45
11-Nov-12 Korea 1 kor - Video 01:38:36
26-Nov-12 Korea 2 kor - Video 01:59:02
28-Dec-12 Kāyagatāsati 1 ind - Video 00:41:15
11-Jan-13 Bojanga 1 ind - Video 01:15:01
23-Mar-13 Joshua Tree 8 - Video 00:52:01
25-Apr-14 Easter Retreat 1 - Video 01:29:06
MN-26
The Noble Search - Ariyapariyesanā Sutta
The Buddha gives the bhikkhus a long account of his own quest for enlightenment from the time of his life in the palace through to his transmission of the Dharma to his first five disciples.
Early Undated Transcript - 01:26:07
The Noble Search - Ariyapariyesanā Sutta
The Buddha gives the bhikkhus a long account of his own quest for enlightenment from the time of his life in the palace through to his transmission of the Dharma to his first five disciples.
Early Undated Transcript - 01:26:07
MN-27
The Shorter Discourse on the Simile of the Elephant's Footprint - Cūḷahatthipadopama Sutta
The Buddha uses the simile of the elephant’s footprint to show how one must not come to a conclusion too hastily about the certainty of whether one is fully enlightened. This applies to whether the Dharma is well proclaimed by the Buddha and whether the Sangha is practicing the good way.
Early Undated Part 1 - - 00:51:23
Early Undated Part 2 - - 01:06:05
Early Undated Part 3 - - 01:06:05
14-Oct-05 October 05 Transcript - 00:59:25
11-Mar-09 Joshua Tree 4 - - 01:43:44
The Shorter Discourse on the Simile of the Elephant's Footprint - Cūḷahatthipadopama Sutta
The Buddha uses the simile of the elephant’s footprint to show how one must not come to a conclusion too hastily about the certainty of whether one is fully enlightened. This applies to whether the Dharma is well proclaimed by the Buddha and whether the Sangha is practicing the good way.
Early Undated Part 1 - - 00:51:23
Early Undated Part 2 - - 01:06:05
Early Undated Part 3 - - 01:06:05
14-Oct-05 October 05 Transcript - 00:59:25
11-Mar-09 Joshua Tree 4 - - 01:43:44
MN-28
The Greater Discourse on the Simile of the Elephant’s Footprint - Mahāhatthipadopama Sutta
This is an important discourse that is involved, yet clear and precise. Ven. Sāriputta begins with a statement about the Four Noble Truths and proceeds to explain the impersonal (not-self) aspect of each of the four elements (earth, water, fire and air), showing how they relate to the five aggregates affected by clinging.
23-Nov-08 Transcript - 01:11:28
The Greater Discourse on the Simile of the Elephant’s Footprint - Mahāhatthipadopama Sutta
This is an important discourse that is involved, yet clear and precise. Ven. Sāriputta begins with a statement about the Four Noble Truths and proceeds to explain the impersonal (not-self) aspect of each of the four elements (earth, water, fire and air), showing how they relate to the five aggregates affected by clinging.
23-Nov-08 Transcript - 01:11:28
MN-29
The Greater Discourse on the Simile of the Heartwood - Mahāsāropama Sutta
The Buddha uses the simile of a great tree possessed of heartwood, sapwood, inner bark and outer bark, twigs and leaves, to point out how the holy life is not for gain, honor and renown; virtue; the attainment of concentration; nor for knowledge and vision. It is for the unshakable deliverance of the mind.
25-Jul-08 DSMC Transcript Video 01:11:50
The Greater Discourse on the Simile of the Heartwood - Mahāsāropama Sutta
The Buddha uses the simile of a great tree possessed of heartwood, sapwood, inner bark and outer bark, twigs and leaves, to point out how the holy life is not for gain, honor and renown; virtue; the attainment of concentration; nor for knowledge and vision. It is for the unshakable deliverance of the mind.
25-Jul-08 DSMC Transcript Video 01:11:50
MN-30
The Shorter Discourse on the Simile of the Hartwood - Cūḷasāropama Sutta
Using the simile of a great tree possessed of heartwood, sapwood, inner bark and outer bark, twigs and leaves, the Buddha points out how the holy life is not for gain, honor and renown, nor simply for the attainment of virtue, nor the attainment of collectedness, nor for knowledge and vision. It is for the unshakable deliverance of the mind. This is the goal of this holy life, its heartwood, and its end.
Early Undated Transcript - 01:14:17
28-Mar-07 Seattle 1 - Video 01:26:34
25-Jul-08 DSMC Transcript Video 01:11:50
The Shorter Discourse on the Simile of the Hartwood - Cūḷasāropama Sutta
Using the simile of a great tree possessed of heartwood, sapwood, inner bark and outer bark, twigs and leaves, the Buddha points out how the holy life is not for gain, honor and renown, nor simply for the attainment of virtue, nor the attainment of collectedness, nor for knowledge and vision. It is for the unshakable deliverance of the mind. This is the goal of this holy life, its heartwood, and its end.
Early Undated Transcript - 01:14:17
28-Mar-07 Seattle 1 - Video 01:26:34
25-Jul-08 DSMC Transcript Video 01:11:50
MN-35
The Shorter Discourse to Saccaka - Cūḷasaccaka Sutta
This is a good story where Saccaka, a Nigaṇṭha’s son who considered himself an unexcelled debater, tries to take on the Buddha, who then turns Saccaka’s assertions upsidedown. He demonstrates to Saccaka that the five aggregates are notself because one can gain no mastery over them.
5-Aug-13 DSMC - Video 01:16:45
The Shorter Discourse to Saccaka - Cūḷasaccaka Sutta
This is a good story where Saccaka, a Nigaṇṭha’s son who considered himself an unexcelled debater, tries to take on the Buddha, who then turns Saccaka’s assertions upsidedown. He demonstrates to Saccaka that the five aggregates are notself because one can gain no mastery over them.
5-Aug-13 DSMC - Video 01:16:45
MN-36
The Greater Discourse to Saccaka - Mahāsaccaka Sutta
This is another dialogue with Saccaka. This time the Buddha describes what it means when an arisen pleasant feeling does not invade one’s mind and remain because the body is developed, and arisen painful feeling does not invade one’s mind and remain because the mind is developed. He gives another account of his experiences before his enlightenment (compare with MN 26).
2-Mar-07 Joshua Tree 2 Transcript - 01:28:01
27-Jul-08 DSMC - - 01:45:55
21-Apr-09 Waldhaus 1 ger - - 01:52:12 1st 3/4 is general
MN-37
The Shorter Discourse on the Destruction of Craving - Cūḷataṇhāsankhaya Sutta
Wishing to discover if Sakka, ruler of gods, has understood the meaning of a short discourse the Buddha had given to him, Ven. Mahā Moggallāna makes a brief trip to the Heaven of the Thirtythree. The Buddha had told Sakka that nothing is worth clinging to, and that, whatever feelings arise, one should contemplate the impermanence in those feelings.
11-Oct-05 October 05 Transcript - 01:25:34
The Shorter Discourse on the Destruction of Craving - Cūḷataṇhāsankhaya Sutta
Wishing to discover if Sakka, ruler of gods, has understood the meaning of a short discourse the Buddha had given to him, Ven. Mahā Moggallāna makes a brief trip to the Heaven of the Thirtythree. The Buddha had told Sakka that nothing is worth clinging to, and that, whatever feelings arise, one should contemplate the impermanence in those feelings.
11-Oct-05 October 05 Transcript - 01:25:34
MN-38
The Greater Discourse on the Destruction of Craving - Mahātaṇhāsankhaya Sutta
This is an important discourse on dependent origination and the destruction of craving. After reprimanding the bhikkhu Sāti about the view he was proclaiming—that the same consciousness runs through the round of rebirths— the Buddha explains from every angle the correct way to view dependent origination, showing how all phenomena of existence arise and cease through conditions.
Aug-99 P1 - - 00:49:10
Aug-99 P2 - - 00:58:20
14-Feb-05 - - 01:22:00
11-Oct-05 October 05 Transcript - 01:25:34
8-Nov-05 November 05 Transcript - 01:22:57
30-Dec-05 Gainesville Series - - 02:04:21
24-Feb-06 Joshua Tree 1 Transcript - 01:52:45
16-Oct-06 October 06 Transcript - 01:01:33
15-Aug-07 August 07 - - 01:10:48
24-Nov-07 Chuang Yen M - - 02:01:58
13-Feb-08 Pauenhof 1 ger - - 01:58:34
9-Mar-08 Joshua Tree 3 - Video 01:36:46
15-Jul-08 DSMC - - 01:38:15
21-Aug-08 DSMC - - 01:55:48
24-Apr-09 P1 Waldhaus 1 ger - - 01:55:12
24-Apr-09 P2 Waldhaus 1 ger - - 02:42:40
5-Mar-09 Joshua Tree 4 - Video 02:04:46
10-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 - Video 01:52:30
11-Dec-10 Bogor 1 ind - Video 02:36:00
23-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 02:07:33
9-Mar-11 Joshua Tree 6 - Video 01:50:35
19-Mar-12 Joshua Tree 7 - Video 02:13:24
7-Nov-12 Korea 1 kor - Video 02:23:02
24-Dec-12 Kāyagatāsati 1 ind - Video 02:08:00
7-Jan-13 Bojanga 1 ind - Video 02:32:51
19-Mar-13 Joshua Tree 8 - Video 01:28:22
20-Apr-14 Easter Retreat 1 - Video 01:47:45
The Greater Discourse on the Destruction of Craving - Mahātaṇhāsankhaya Sutta
This is an important discourse on dependent origination and the destruction of craving. After reprimanding the bhikkhu Sāti about the view he was proclaiming—that the same consciousness runs through the round of rebirths— the Buddha explains from every angle the correct way to view dependent origination, showing how all phenomena of existence arise and cease through conditions.
Aug-99 P1 - - 00:49:10
Aug-99 P2 - - 00:58:20
14-Feb-05 - - 01:22:00
11-Oct-05 October 05 Transcript - 01:25:34
8-Nov-05 November 05 Transcript - 01:22:57
30-Dec-05 Gainesville Series - - 02:04:21
24-Feb-06 Joshua Tree 1 Transcript - 01:52:45
16-Oct-06 October 06 Transcript - 01:01:33
15-Aug-07 August 07 - - 01:10:48
24-Nov-07 Chuang Yen M - - 02:01:58
13-Feb-08 Pauenhof 1 ger - - 01:58:34
9-Mar-08 Joshua Tree 3 - Video 01:36:46
15-Jul-08 DSMC - - 01:38:15
21-Aug-08 DSMC - - 01:55:48
24-Apr-09 P1 Waldhaus 1 ger - - 01:55:12
24-Apr-09 P2 Waldhaus 1 ger - - 02:42:40
5-Mar-09 Joshua Tree 4 - Video 02:04:46
10-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 - Video 01:52:30
11-Dec-10 Bogor 1 ind - Video 02:36:00
23-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 02:07:33
9-Mar-11 Joshua Tree 6 - Video 01:50:35
19-Mar-12 Joshua Tree 7 - Video 02:13:24
7-Nov-12 Korea 1 kor - Video 02:23:02
24-Dec-12 Kāyagatāsati 1 ind - Video 02:08:00
7-Jan-13 Bojanga 1 ind - Video 02:32:51
19-Mar-13 Joshua Tree 8 - Video 01:28:22
20-Apr-14 Easter Retreat 1 - Video 01:47:45
MN-39
The Greater Discourse at Assapura - Mahā-Assapura Sutta
This is another discourse where the Buddha lists what a bhikkhu should do to undertake the training as a recluse (as in MN53 and MN107).
Summer-03 - - 01:59:01
29-May-09 - - 01:31:25
The Greater Discourse at Assapura - Mahā-Assapura Sutta
This is another discourse where the Buddha lists what a bhikkhu should do to undertake the training as a recluse (as in MN53 and MN107).
Summer-03 - - 01:59:01
29-May-09 - - 01:31:25
MN-43
The Greater Series of Questions and Answers - Mahāvedalla Sutta
Ven. Mahā Koṭṭhita meets with Ven. Sāriputta and asks questions about the Dharma in order to refine his understanding. This discourse expounds various subtle points of Dhamma.
13-Oct-05 October 05 Transcript - 00:59:23
07-Aug-07 August 07 - - 01:20:11
12-Mar-08 Joshua Tree 3 Video 01:38:55
8-Jul-08 DSMC - - 01:24:25
24-Jul-08 DSMC - Video 01:09:25
10-Mar-09 Joshua Tree 4 - - 02:07:33
2-Jun-09 DSMC - - 01:12:47
13-Dec-10 Bogor 1 ind - Video 02:29:31
24-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 00:58:41
14-Mar-11 Joshua Tree 6 - Video 01:34:49
22-Mar-12 Joshua Tree 7 - Video 01:35:02
19-Jul-12 DSMC - Video 01:17:27
9-Nov-12 Korea 1 kor - Video 02:02:35
9-Jan-13 Bojanga 1 ind - Video 01:53:29
23-Apr-14 Easter Retreat 1 - Video 01:54:16
The Greater Series of Questions and Answers - Mahāvedalla Sutta
Ven. Mahā Koṭṭhita meets with Ven. Sāriputta and asks questions about the Dharma in order to refine his understanding. This discourse expounds various subtle points of Dhamma.
13-Oct-05 October 05 Transcript - 00:59:23
07-Aug-07 August 07 - - 01:20:11
12-Mar-08 Joshua Tree 3 Video 01:38:55
8-Jul-08 DSMC - - 01:24:25
24-Jul-08 DSMC - Video 01:09:25
10-Mar-09 Joshua Tree 4 - - 02:07:33
2-Jun-09 DSMC - - 01:12:47
13-Dec-10 Bogor 1 ind - Video 02:29:31
24-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 00:58:41
14-Mar-11 Joshua Tree 6 - Video 01:34:49
22-Mar-12 Joshua Tree 7 - Video 01:35:02
19-Jul-12 DSMC - Video 01:17:27
9-Nov-12 Korea 1 kor - Video 02:02:35
9-Jan-13 Bojanga 1 ind - Video 01:53:29
23-Apr-14 Easter Retreat 1 - Video 01:54:16
MN-44
The Shorter Series of Questions and Answers - Cūḷavedalla Sutta
This discourse is a discussion between bhikkhuni Dhammadinnā and her former husband, the lay follower Visākha. It includes many excellent points on identity, feelings (vedanā), cessation and Nibbāna.
23-Feb-07 Joshua Tree 2 Transcript - 01:27:14
11-Mar-08 Joshua Tree 3 - Video 01:37:38
22-Jul-08 DSMC Transcript Video 01:23:24
19-Apr-09 Berlin 1 ger - - 02:45:16
4-Jun-09 DSMC - - 01:45:07
16-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 - Video 01:32:08
14-Dec-10 Bogor 1 ind - Video 02:30:31
28-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 00:57:51
10-Nov-12 Korea 1 kor - Video 01:47:42
25-Nov-12 Korea 2 kor - Video 01:31:40
10-Jan-13 Bojanga 1 ind - Video 02:09:38
21-Mar-13 Joshua Tree 8 - Video 01:53:18
22-Apr-14 Easter Retreat 1 - Video 01:33:20
The Shorter Series of Questions and Answers - Cūḷavedalla Sutta
This discourse is a discussion between bhikkhuni Dhammadinnā and her former husband, the lay follower Visākha. It includes many excellent points on identity, feelings (vedanā), cessation and Nibbāna.
23-Feb-07 Joshua Tree 2 Transcript - 01:27:14
11-Mar-08 Joshua Tree 3 - Video 01:37:38
22-Jul-08 DSMC Transcript Video 01:23:24
19-Apr-09 Berlin 1 ger - - 02:45:16
4-Jun-09 DSMC - - 01:45:07
16-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 - Video 01:32:08
14-Dec-10 Bogor 1 ind - Video 02:30:31
28-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 00:57:51
10-Nov-12 Korea 1 kor - Video 01:47:42
25-Nov-12 Korea 2 kor - Video 01:31:40
10-Jan-13 Bojanga 1 ind - Video 02:09:38
21-Mar-13 Joshua Tree 8 - Video 01:53:18
22-Apr-14 Easter Retreat 1 - Video 01:33:20
MN-46
The Greater Discourse on Ways of Undertaking Things - Mahādhammasamādāna Sutta
Here the Buddha clearly and simply states the truth of cause and effect. He shows how we can bring about our own transformation by applying wisdom to the way we undertake things. An ignorant person does not know what things should and should not be cultivated and followed. A wise person knows what things should and should not be cultivated and followed. Examples are given for each.
2-Dec-09 Anaheim 1 Transcript Video 00:58:49
23-May-09 DSMC - - 01:20:25
27-May-09 DSMC - - 01:15:58
The Greater Discourse on Ways of Undertaking Things - Mahādhammasamādāna Sutta
Here the Buddha clearly and simply states the truth of cause and effect. He shows how we can bring about our own transformation by applying wisdom to the way we undertake things. An ignorant person does not know what things should and should not be cultivated and followed. A wise person knows what things should and should not be cultivated and followed. Examples are given for each.
2-Dec-09 Anaheim 1 Transcript Video 00:58:49
23-May-09 DSMC - - 01:20:25
27-May-09 DSMC - - 01:15:58
MN-47
The Inquirer - Vīmaṃsaka Sutta
The Buddha invites the bhikkhus to make an investigation of himself (the Buddha) in order to find out whether or not he is fully enlightened. He gives them a list of criteria to review.
24-May-09 DSMC - - 01:12:38
The Inquirer - Vīmaṃsaka Sutta
The Buddha invites the bhikkhus to make an investigation of himself (the Buddha) in order to find out whether or not he is fully enlightened. He gives them a list of criteria to review.
24-May-09 DSMC - - 01:12:38
MN-48
The Kosambians - Kosambiya Sutta
When the bhikkhus at Kosambī are engaged in a dispute, the Buddha teaches them six qualities that create love and unity. Of the last and “highest” quality, right view, he teaches seven more qualities that will, if practiced, lead one to the complete destruction of suffering. These are also called the seven knowledges attained by a stream enterer.
21-Oct-00 - - 01:06:10
5-Nov-05 November 05 Transcript - 00:43:06
29-Mar-07 Seattle 1 - Video 01:29:53
6-Aug-07 August 07 Transcript - 01:06:19
The Kosambians - Kosambiya Sutta
When the bhikkhus at Kosambī are engaged in a dispute, the Buddha teaches them six qualities that create love and unity. Of the last and “highest” quality, right view, he teaches seven more qualities that will, if practiced, lead one to the complete destruction of suffering. These are also called the seven knowledges attained by a stream enterer.
21-Oct-00 - - 01:06:10
5-Nov-05 November 05 Transcript - 00:43:06
29-Mar-07 Seattle 1 - Video 01:29:53
6-Aug-07 August 07 Transcript - 01:06:19
MN-52
The Man from Aṭṭhakanāgara - Aṭṭhakanāgara Sutta
Ven. Ānanda teaches a householder eleven “doors to the deathless” by which a bhikkhu can attain the supreme security from bondage.
30-Aug-07 August 07 Transcript - 00:33:17
27-Nov-08 DSMC - - 01:04:27
The Man from Aṭṭhakanāgara - Aṭṭhakanāgara Sutta
Ven. Ānanda teaches a householder eleven “doors to the deathless” by which a bhikkhu can attain the supreme security from bondage.
30-Aug-07 August 07 Transcript - 00:33:17
27-Nov-08 DSMC - - 01:04:27
MN-53
The Disciple in Higher Training - Sekha Sutta
Ven. Ānanda gives a discourse at the Buddha’s request on the fifteen factors involved in higher training for a disciple who has entered upon the way.
17-Aug-01 - - 01:37:58
11-Nov-05 November 05 - - 01:05:48
26-Mar-07 Seattle 1 Transcript Video 01:19:08
Jul-07 DSMC - Video 00:59:26
9-Aug-07 August 07 - - 01:10:48
19-Jul-08 DSMC - - 01:42:20
13-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 - Video 01:03:09
20-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 01:22:34
13-Mar-11 Joshua Tree 6 - Video 01:16:29
15-Jul-12 DSMC - Video 01:20:56
The Disciple in Higher Training - Sekha Sutta
Ven. Ānanda gives a discourse at the Buddha’s request on the fifteen factors involved in higher training for a disciple who has entered upon the way.
17-Aug-01 - - 01:37:58
11-Nov-05 November 05 - - 01:05:48
26-Mar-07 Seattle 1 Transcript Video 01:19:08
Jul-07 DSMC - Video 00:59:26
9-Aug-07 August 07 - - 01:10:48
19-Jul-08 DSMC - - 01:42:20
13-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 - Video 01:03:09
20-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 01:22:34
13-Mar-11 Joshua Tree 6 - Video 01:16:29
15-Jul-12 DSMC - Video 01:20:56
MN-55
To Jivaka - Jivaka Sutta
This is the discourse in which the Buddha lays down his rules for eating meat. He clearly states that what makes food permissible and blameless has to do with the attitude with which the food is eaten, rather than the food itself, in this case, meat.
16-Dec-05 Gainesville Series Transcript - 00:16:52
To Jivaka - Jivaka Sutta
This is the discourse in which the Buddha lays down his rules for eating meat. He clearly states that what makes food permissible and blameless has to do with the attitude with which the food is eaten, rather than the food itself, in this case, meat.
16-Dec-05 Gainesville Series Transcript - 00:16:52
MN-59
The Many Kinds of Feeling - Bahuvedanīya Sutta
The Buddha clears up the question of why someone may be confused as to how many kinds of feeling there are, for he has presented many different lists. This discourse also describes the progressive pleasure one attains from the eight meditative attainments, and from the attainment of cessation.
Early Undated - - 00:46:38
27-Dec-01 Transcript - 01:03:41
6-Nov-05 November 05 - - 00:45:24
25-Mar-07 Seattle 1 Transcript Video 00:51:56
8-Mar-08 Joshua Tree 3 - Video 01:35:19
30-Jun-08 DSMC - - 00:59:20
21-Jul-08 DSMC - - 01:11:40
1-May-09 Pauhenof 2 - - 01:11:09
7-Feb-11 SK - Video clips only 00:38:44
8-Mar-11 Joshua Tree 6 - Video 01:25:05
16-Jun-12 DSMC - Video 01:16:47
20-Nov-12 Korea 2 kor - Video 01:35:02
22-Jul-13 DSMC - Video 01:14:12
The Many Kinds of Feeling - Bahuvedanīya Sutta
The Buddha clears up the question of why someone may be confused as to how many kinds of feeling there are, for he has presented many different lists. This discourse also describes the progressive pleasure one attains from the eight meditative attainments, and from the attainment of cessation.
Early Undated - - 00:46:38
27-Dec-01 Transcript - 01:03:41
6-Nov-05 November 05 - - 00:45:24
25-Mar-07 Seattle 1 Transcript Video 00:51:56
8-Mar-08 Joshua Tree 3 - Video 01:35:19
30-Jun-08 DSMC - - 00:59:20
21-Jul-08 DSMC - - 01:11:40
1-May-09 Pauhenof 2 - - 01:11:09
7-Feb-11 SK - Video clips only 00:38:44
8-Mar-11 Joshua Tree 6 - Video 01:25:05
16-Jun-12 DSMC - Video 01:16:47
20-Nov-12 Korea 2 kor - Video 01:35:02
22-Jul-13 DSMC - Video 01:14:12
MN-62
The Greater Discourse of Advice to Rāhula - Mahārāhulovāda Sutta
The Buddha advises Ven. Rāhula to practice a variety of meditations: on the emptiness of the five aggregates, on the five elements, on the four brahmavihāras, on foulness, on impermanence, and on mindfulness of breathing.
4-Sep-00 Transcript - 00:35:56
The Greater Discourse of Advice to Rāhula - Mahārāhulovāda Sutta
The Buddha advises Ven. Rāhula to practice a variety of meditations: on the emptiness of the five aggregates, on the five elements, on the four brahmavihāras, on foulness, on impermanence, and on mindfulness of breathing.
4-Sep-00 Transcript - 00:35:56
MN-63
The Shorter Discourse to Mālunkyāputta - Cūḷamālunkya Sutta
The monk who was given this discourse by the Buddha was prepared to leave the holy life if the Buddha could not declare what he had left undeclared. The Buddha makes quite clear what he has and has not declared and why. The monk was satisfied.
31-Dec-05 Gainesville Series Transcript - 00:26:05
The Shorter Discourse to Mālunkyāputta - Cūḷamālunkya Sutta
The monk who was given this discourse by the Buddha was prepared to leave the holy life if the Buddha could not declare what he had left undeclared. The Buddha makes quite clear what he has and has not declared and why. The monk was satisfied.
31-Dec-05 Gainesville Series Transcript - 00:26:05
MN-64
The Greater Discourse to Mālunkyāputta - Mālunkyaputta Sutta
The Buddha teaches the path to abandoning the five lower fetters.
9-Aug-15 DSMC Video - 01:XXXXX
The Greater Discourse to Mālunkyāputta - Mālunkyaputta Sutta
The Buddha teaches the path to abandoning the five lower fetters.
9-Aug-15 DSMC Video - 01:XXXXX
MN-66
The Simile of the Quail - Laṭukikopama Sutta
The Buddha gives a teaching to Ven. Udāyin on the importance of abandoning every fetter, no matter how trivial it may seem, including any attachment to the eight meditative attainments. Included are some good similes on how the situation itself is not what determines whether something is binding or not, but how one views it.
9-Nov-05 November 05 - - 00:45:02
20-Aug-07 August 07 Transcript - 01:06:14
21-May-09 DSMC - - 00:53:34
The Simile of the Quail - Laṭukikopama Sutta
The Buddha gives a teaching to Ven. Udāyin on the importance of abandoning every fetter, no matter how trivial it may seem, including any attachment to the eight meditative attainments. Included are some good similes on how the situation itself is not what determines whether something is binding or not, but how one views it.
9-Nov-05 November 05 - - 00:45:02
20-Aug-07 August 07 Transcript - 01:06:14
21-May-09 DSMC - - 00:53:34
MN-70
At Kīṭāgiri - Kīṭāgiri Sutta
While admonishing two monks, the Buddha asks them if they have ever known him to give teachings that did not make wholesome states increase, and unwholesome state decrease. He also tells them of the seven kinds of noble persons in the world.
14-Oct-06 October 06 Transcript - 00:46:08
13-Mar-08 Joshua Tree 3 - Video 01:51:37
At Kīṭāgiri - Kīṭāgiri Sutta
While admonishing two monks, the Buddha asks them if they have ever known him to give teachings that did not make wholesome states increase, and unwholesome state decrease. He also tells them of the seven kinds of noble persons in the world.
14-Oct-06 October 06 Transcript - 00:46:08
13-Mar-08 Joshua Tree 3 - Video 01:51:37
MN-75
To Māgandiya - Māgandiya Sutta
In conversation with the hedonist Māgandiya, the Buddha explains the dangers of clinging to sense pleasures when there is something far superior to delight in. The Buddha uses many similes to demonstrate his points. In the end, Māgandiya becomes one of the arahants.
28-May-09 Transcript - 01:16:21
To Māgandiya - Māgandiya Sutta
In conversation with the hedonist Māgandiya, the Buddha explains the dangers of clinging to sense pleasures when there is something far superior to delight in. The Buddha uses many similes to demonstrate his points. In the end, Māgandiya becomes one of the arahants.
28-May-09 Transcript - 01:16:21
MN-77
The Greater Discourse to Sakuludāyin - Mahāsakuludāyi Sutta
This is a long discourse given to a group of well known wanderers. It reviews the Buddha’s whole progression of teachings, providing information that is repeated throughout the discourses. The Buddha gives five reasons for why he is venerated and honored.
20-Oct-06 October 06 Transcript - 01:35:02
27-Aug-07 P1 August 07 Transcript - 00:54:52
28-Aug-07 P2 August 07 Transcript - 00:57:47
7-Feb-11 SK - Video clips only 00:38:44
17-Mar-11 Joshua Tree 6 - Video 01:47:11
The Greater Discourse to Sakuludāyin - Mahāsakuludāyi Sutta
This is a long discourse given to a group of well known wanderers. It reviews the Buddha’s whole progression of teachings, providing information that is repeated throughout the discourses. The Buddha gives five reasons for why he is venerated and honored.
20-Oct-06 October 06 Transcript - 01:35:02
27-Aug-07 P1 August 07 Transcript - 00:54:52
28-Aug-07 P2 August 07 Transcript - 00:57:47
7-Feb-11 SK - Video clips only 00:38:44
17-Mar-11 Joshua Tree 6 - Video 01:47:11
MN-89
Monuments to the Dharma - Dhammacetiya Sutta
King Pasenadi offers ten reasons why he shows such deep veneration to the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.
18-Sep-08 DSMC - - 00:49:21
Monuments to the Dharma - Dhammacetiya Sutta
King Pasenadi offers ten reasons why he shows such deep veneration to the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.
18-Sep-08 DSMC - - 00:49:21
MN-91
Brahmāyu - Brahmāyu Sutta
This is the story of a very old and famous brahmin who sends a student to the Buddha to verify that he has indeed the 32 marks of a Great Man. They are all listed here. In the end, the brahmin becomes his disciple.
29-Jun-08 DSMC - - 01:23:15
Brahmāyu - Brahmāyu Sutta
This is the story of a very old and famous brahmin who sends a student to the Buddha to verify that he has indeed the 32 marks of a Great Man. They are all listed here. In the end, the brahmin becomes his disciple.
29-Jun-08 DSMC - - 01:23:15
MN-95
With Canki - Canki Sutta
The Buddha shows the difference between preserving the truth (out of faith), discovering the truth (out of direct experience through practice), and the arrival at truth.
18-Oct-05 October 05 - - 00:47:03
5-Oct-06 October 06 Transcript - 01:17:28
3-Mar-08 Joshua Tree 3 - - 01:58:46
27-Jun-08 DSMC - - 00:47:25
23-Jul-08 DSMC - - 01:49:00
07-Mar-09 Joshua Tree 4 - Video 01:12:51
18-Apr-09 Berlin 1 ger - - 02:06:49
25-May-09 DSMC - - 00:56:49
18-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 - Video 01:18:41
12-Feb-11 Winter Series - Video 01:01:47
With Canki - Canki Sutta
The Buddha shows the difference between preserving the truth (out of faith), discovering the truth (out of direct experience through practice), and the arrival at truth.
18-Oct-05 October 05 - - 00:47:03
5-Oct-06 October 06 Transcript - 01:17:28
3-Mar-08 Joshua Tree 3 - - 01:58:46
27-Jun-08 DSMC - - 00:47:25
23-Jul-08 DSMC - - 01:49:00
07-Mar-09 Joshua Tree 4 - Video 01:12:51
18-Apr-09 Berlin 1 ger - - 02:06:49
25-May-09 DSMC - - 00:56:49
18-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 - Video 01:18:41
12-Feb-11 Winter Series - Video 01:01:47
MN-98
To Vāseṭṭha - Vāseṭṭha Sutta
The Buddha resolves a dispute between two young brahmins about whether a
true brahmin is distinguished by birth or action. This discourse contains a long
series of stanzas showing how a true brahmin is the same as an arahant (one
liberated from bondage of action and result) and that one’s actions, not one’s
birth, are what determine liberation.
Only available talk is the parallel Sutta-Nipāta III-9
To Vāseṭṭha - Vāseṭṭha Sutta
The Buddha resolves a dispute between two young brahmins about whether a
true brahmin is distinguished by birth or action. This discourse contains a long
series of stanzas showing how a true brahmin is the same as an arahant (one
liberated from bondage of action and result) and that one’s actions, not one’s
birth, are what determine liberation.
Only available talk is the parallel Sutta-Nipāta III-9
MN-99
To Subha - Subha Sutta
The Buddha answers a young brahmin’s questions, mostly showing some distinctions between his teachings and those of the brahmins.
19-Feb-07 Joshua Tree 2 Transcript - 01:49:53
To Subha - Subha Sutta
The Buddha answers a young brahmin’s questions, mostly showing some distinctions between his teachings and those of the brahmins.
19-Feb-07 Joshua Tree 2 Transcript - 01:49:53
MN-105
To Sunakkhatta - Sunakkhatta Sutta
The Buddha discusses with Sunakkhatta the problem of someone overestimating his or her level of attainment. He is basically saying that if one really knows the cause of bondage (which is craving), then one would not do things that arouse one's mind toward any object of attachment. There are those who say they are intent only on Nibbāna but their actions are not congruent with their statement. This is a very good basic prescription from the Surgeon (the Buddha), which is essentially the heart of the teaching on how to heal the wound of suffering.
13-Mar-05 Joshua Tree 4 - - 01:15:39
10-Oct-05 October 05 - - 00:57:54
10-Oct-06 October 06 Transcript - 00:54:39
5-Jul-08 DSMC - - 01:07:05
To Sunakkhatta - Sunakkhatta Sutta
The Buddha discusses with Sunakkhatta the problem of someone overestimating his or her level of attainment. He is basically saying that if one really knows the cause of bondage (which is craving), then one would not do things that arouse one's mind toward any object of attachment. There are those who say they are intent only on Nibbāna but their actions are not congruent with their statement. This is a very good basic prescription from the Surgeon (the Buddha), which is essentially the heart of the teaching on how to heal the wound of suffering.
13-Mar-05 Joshua Tree 4 - - 01:15:39
10-Oct-05 October 05 - - 00:57:54
10-Oct-06 October 06 Transcript - 00:54:39
5-Jul-08 DSMC - - 01:07:05
MN-106
The Way to the Imperturbable - Āneñjasappāya Sutta
The Buddha explains the approaches to various levels of higher meditative states culminating in Nibbāna. He points out how one can get caught in clinging at any of these levels. The imperturbable refers to the 4th jhāna and the 1st two immaterial states.
April-02 DSMC Transcript - 01:10:03
9-Oct-05 October 05 Transcript - 01:02:14
11-Oct-06 October 06 Transcript - 00:24:58
26-Aug-07 August 07 Transcript - 00:31:27
6-Jul-08 DSMC - - 00:50:05
19-Aug-08 DSMC - - 01:17:54
14-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 - Video 01:16:17
3-Feb-11 Winter Series - Video 00:51:55
18-Mar-11 Joshua Tree 6 - Video 01:18:24
31-Jul-13 DSMC - Video 00:48:23
The Way to the Imperturbable - Āneñjasappāya Sutta
The Buddha explains the approaches to various levels of higher meditative states culminating in Nibbāna. He points out how one can get caught in clinging at any of these levels. The imperturbable refers to the 4th jhāna and the 1st two immaterial states.
April-02 DSMC Transcript - 01:10:03
9-Oct-05 October 05 Transcript - 01:02:14
11-Oct-06 October 06 Transcript - 00:24:58
26-Aug-07 August 07 Transcript - 00:31:27
6-Jul-08 DSMC - - 00:50:05
19-Aug-08 DSMC - - 01:17:54
14-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 - Video 01:16:17
3-Feb-11 Winter Series - Video 00:51:55
18-Mar-11 Joshua Tree 6 - Video 01:18:24
31-Jul-13 DSMC - Video 00:48:23
MN-107
To Gaṇaka Moggallāna - Gaṇakamoggallāna Sutta
Gaṇaka Moggallāna asks the Buddha to describe the gradual training in this Dharma and Discipline. Then the Buddha gives a good simile on why some disciples reach the goal and some do not.
23-Mar-01 Miami - - 01:56:59
Aug-01 - - 01:19:32
20-Jul-03 - - 01:25:01
25-Nov-05 November 05 - - 01:18:30
27-Mar-07 Seattle 1 Transcript Video 01:18:34
6-Dec-08 DSMC - - 01:00:4
26-Apr-09 Waldhaus 1 ger - - 02:50:42
10-Jul-13 DSMC - Video 01:22:15
To Gaṇaka Moggallāna - Gaṇakamoggallāna Sutta
Gaṇaka Moggallāna asks the Buddha to describe the gradual training in this Dharma and Discipline. Then the Buddha gives a good simile on why some disciples reach the goal and some do not.
23-Mar-01 Miami - - 01:56:59
Aug-01 - - 01:19:32
20-Jul-03 - - 01:25:01
25-Nov-05 November 05 - - 01:18:30
27-Mar-07 Seattle 1 Transcript Video 01:18:34
6-Dec-08 DSMC - - 01:00:4
26-Apr-09 Waldhaus 1 ger - - 02:50:42
10-Jul-13 DSMC - Video 01:22:15
MN-109
The Greater Discourse on the Fullmoon Night- Mahāpuṇṇama Sutta
In a large gathering of disciples, one who is a teacher of many students asks the Buddha questions in the hope that it will help to refine his students’ understanding of not-self, primarily by exploring the emptiness of the five aggregates.
28-Nov-08 DSMC - - 00:56:21
The Greater Discourse on the Fullmoon Night- Mahāpuṇṇama Sutta
In a large gathering of disciples, one who is a teacher of many students asks the Buddha questions in the hope that it will help to refine his students’ understanding of not-self, primarily by exploring the emptiness of the five aggregates.
28-Nov-08 DSMC - - 00:56:21
MN-111
One by One as They Occurred - Anupada Sutta
The Buddha describes Ven. Sāriputta’s attainment to arahatship as it occurred through the jhānas.
30-Aug-00 - - 00:38:18
13-Jul-03 Transcript - 01:20:18
13-Nov-05 November 05 Transcript - 01:06:47
20-Feb-06 Joshua Tree 1 Transcript - 01:45:12
9-Sep-06 DSMC Transcript - 01:33:40
20-Feb-07 Joshua Tree 2 Transcript - 01:38:41
8-Aug-07 August 07 Transcript - 01:19:58
23-Nov-07 Chuang Yen M. Transcript Video 01:53:34
10-Feb-08 Pauenhof 1 ger - - 01:18:07
04-Mar-08 Joshua Tree 3 Transcript Video 01:47:20
14-Sep-08 Cape Girardeau - - 01:25:25
14-Apr-09 Berlin 1 ger - - 02:36:52
22-Apr-09 Waldhaus 1 - - 02:06:24
2-Mar-09 Joshua Tree 4 Transcript - 01:47:20
7-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 - - 01:48:21
28-Mar-10 Anaheim Transcript Video 01:14:22
9-Dec-10 Bogor 1 ind - Video 02:03:37
11-Feb-11 Winter Series - Video 01:36:57
18-Mar-12 Joshua Tree 7 Transcript Video 01:57:31
5-Nov-12 Korea 1 kor - Video 01:35:37
21-Dec-12 Kāyagatāsati 1 - Video 01:58:47
5-Jan-13 Bojanga 1 - Video 01:53:18
26-May-13 DSMC - Video 00:53:44
17-Aug-13 DSMC - Video 01:06:55
18-Apr-14 Easter Retreat 1 - Video 01:38:29
One by One as They Occurred - Anupada Sutta
The Buddha describes Ven. Sāriputta’s attainment to arahatship as it occurred through the jhānas.
30-Aug-00 - - 00:38:18
13-Jul-03 Transcript - 01:20:18
13-Nov-05 November 05 Transcript - 01:06:47
20-Feb-06 Joshua Tree 1 Transcript - 01:45:12
9-Sep-06 DSMC Transcript - 01:33:40
20-Feb-07 Joshua Tree 2 Transcript - 01:38:41
8-Aug-07 August 07 Transcript - 01:19:58
23-Nov-07 Chuang Yen M. Transcript Video 01:53:34
10-Feb-08 Pauenhof 1 ger - - 01:18:07
04-Mar-08 Joshua Tree 3 Transcript Video 01:47:20
14-Sep-08 Cape Girardeau - - 01:25:25
14-Apr-09 Berlin 1 ger - - 02:36:52
22-Apr-09 Waldhaus 1 - - 02:06:24
2-Mar-09 Joshua Tree 4 Transcript - 01:47:20
7-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 - - 01:48:21
28-Mar-10 Anaheim Transcript Video 01:14:22
9-Dec-10 Bogor 1 ind - Video 02:03:37
11-Feb-11 Winter Series - Video 01:36:57
18-Mar-12 Joshua Tree 7 Transcript Video 01:57:31
5-Nov-12 Korea 1 kor - Video 01:35:37
21-Dec-12 Kāyagatāsati 1 - Video 01:58:47
5-Jan-13 Bojanga 1 - Video 01:53:18
26-May-13 DSMC - Video 00:53:44
17-Aug-13 DSMC - Video 01:06:55
18-Apr-14 Easter Retreat 1 - Video 01:38:29
MN-112
The Sixfold Purity - Chabbisodhana Sutta
If someone claims to have attained final knowledge, the Buddha expounds on how that person should be questioned, and on what the nature of his or her answer should be. The discourse includes an indepth description of the Buddha’s liberated mind, thereby showing every possible way that clinging can arise and be extinguished.
17-Oct-05 October 05 Transcript - 00:46:07
9-Oct-06 October 06 Transcript - 00:51:25
15-Aug-08 DSMC - - 01:21:34
13-Sep-08 DSMC - - 01:03:30
29-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 00:48:35
The Sixfold Purity - Chabbisodhana Sutta
If someone claims to have attained final knowledge, the Buddha expounds on how that person should be questioned, and on what the nature of his or her answer should be. The discourse includes an indepth description of the Buddha’s liberated mind, thereby showing every possible way that clinging can arise and be extinguished.
17-Oct-05 October 05 Transcript - 00:46:07
9-Oct-06 October 06 Transcript - 00:51:25
15-Aug-08 DSMC - - 01:21:34
13-Sep-08 DSMC - - 01:03:30
29-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 00:48:35
MN-113
The True Man - Sappurisa Sutta
The Buddha distinguishes the character of an “untrue man” and a “true man.”
16-Aug-07 August 07 Transcript - 00:40:24
26-Jun-08 DSMC - - 00:50:35
17-Sep-08 DSMC - - 00:59:13
1-Jun-09 DSMC - - 01:05:20
21-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 01:18:28
12-Nov-12 Korea 1 kor - Video 00:48:37
27-Nov-12 Korea 2 kor - Video 00:26:39
26-Dec-12 Kāyagatāsati 1 ind - Video 01:22:54
19-Jul-13 DSMC - Video 00:57:36
The True Man - Sappurisa Sutta
The Buddha distinguishes the character of an “untrue man” and a “true man.”
16-Aug-07 August 07 Transcript - 00:40:24
26-Jun-08 DSMC - - 00:50:35
17-Sep-08 DSMC - - 00:59:13
1-Jun-09 DSMC - - 01:05:20
21-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 01:18:28
12-Nov-12 Korea 1 kor - Video 00:48:37
27-Nov-12 Korea 2 kor - Video 00:26:39
26-Dec-12 Kāyagatāsati 1 ind - Video 01:22:54
19-Jul-13 DSMC - Video 00:57:36
MN-114
To Be Cultivated and Not To Be Cultivated - Sevitabbāsevitabba Sutta
Ven. Sāriputta fills in the details of the Buddha’s outline on what should be cultivated and what should not. This discourse is quite specific and is a supplement to MN-9 and MN-41.
14-Feb-05 - - 01:22:00
To Be Cultivated and Not To Be Cultivated - Sevitabbāsevitabba Sutta
Ven. Sāriputta fills in the details of the Buddha’s outline on what should be cultivated and what should not. This discourse is quite specific and is a supplement to MN-9 and MN-41.
14-Feb-05 - - 01:22:00
MN-115
The Many Kinds of Elements - Bahudhātukka Sutta
The Buddha expounds in detail the elements, the six sense bases, dependent origination, and the kinds of situations that are possible and impossible in the world (for one who has right view.)
Summer-03 Transcript - 00:42:54
The Many Kinds of Elements - Bahudhātukka Sutta
The Buddha expounds in detail the elements, the six sense bases, dependent origination, and the kinds of situations that are possible and impossible in the world (for one who has right view.)
Summer-03 Transcript - 00:42:54
MN-117
The Great Forty - Mahācattārīsaka Sutta
The Buddha defines the factors of the Noble Eightfold Path and explains their interrelationships. One interesting aspect of this discourse is that it clearly shows the Noble Eightfold Path as a way to practice not only for ordinary persons, but also for those who have already entered the stream.
29-Aug-07 August 07 Transcript - 00:59:28
31-Aug-07 Cape Girardeau - - 01:21:43
26-Nov-07 Chuang Yen M. - Video 01:38:39
19-Sep-08 Sister Khema - - 01:50:14
09-Mar-09 Joshua Tree 4 - - 01:11:40
The Great Forty - Mahācattārīsaka Sutta
The Buddha defines the factors of the Noble Eightfold Path and explains their interrelationships. One interesting aspect of this discourse is that it clearly shows the Noble Eightfold Path as a way to practice not only for ordinary persons, but also for those who have already entered the stream.
29-Aug-07 August 07 Transcript - 00:59:28
31-Aug-07 Cape Girardeau - - 01:21:43
26-Nov-07 Chuang Yen M. - Video 01:38:39
19-Sep-08 Sister Khema - - 01:50:14
09-Mar-09 Joshua Tree 4 - - 01:11:40
MN-118
Mindfulness of Breathing - Ānāpānasati Sutta
A very important discourse explaining mindfulness of breathing and how it relates to the four foundations of mindfulness, to the seven enlightenment factors, and to true knowledge and deliverance.
Unknown Date breath Transcript - 01:54:42
Mindfulness of Breathing - Ānāpānasati Sutta
A very important discourse explaining mindfulness of breathing and how it relates to the four foundations of mindfulness, to the seven enlightenment factors, and to true knowledge and deliverance.
Unknown Date breath Transcript - 01:54:42
MN-119
Mindfulness of the Body - Kāyagatāsati Sutta
The Buddha explains how mindfulness of the body is developed and cultivated so that one can receive great benefits. The jhānas are also included as a way of developing mindfulness of the body.
27-Dec-12 Kāyagatāsati 1 ind - Video 02:18:45
Mindfulness of the Body - Kāyagatāsati Sutta
The Buddha explains how mindfulness of the body is developed and cultivated so that one can receive great benefits. The jhānas are also included as a way of developing mindfulness of the body.
27-Dec-12 Kāyagatāsati 1 ind - Video 02:18:45
MN-121
The Shorter Discourse on Voidness - Cūḷasuññata Sutta
The Buddha explains to Ven. Ānanda what it means to abide in voidness, or “the genuine, undistorted, pure descent into voidness.”
17-Nov-05 November 05 - - 00:57:17
03-Apr-07 Seattle 1 Transcript Video 01:03:51
7-Jul-08 DSMC - - 01:20:35
12-Mar-09 Joshua Tree 4 - - 01:11:40
17-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 Transcript Video 00:59:48
30-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 00:49:12
22-Mar-13 Joshua Tree 8 - Video 01:24:06
The Shorter Discourse on Voidness - Cūḷasuññata Sutta
The Buddha explains to Ven. Ānanda what it means to abide in voidness, or “the genuine, undistorted, pure descent into voidness.”
17-Nov-05 November 05 - - 00:57:17
03-Apr-07 Seattle 1 Transcript Video 01:03:51
7-Jul-08 DSMC - - 01:20:35
12-Mar-09 Joshua Tree 4 - - 01:11:40
17-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 Transcript Video 00:59:48
30-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 00:49:12
22-Mar-13 Joshua Tree 8 - Video 01:24:06
MN-122
The Greater Discourse on Voidness - Mahāsuññata Sutta
Seeing that the bhikkhus were growing fond of socializing, the Buddha stresses the importance of seclusion: to enter and abide in voidness internally and externally if one wants to obtain, without difficulty, the bliss of enlightenment.
2-Jan-02 - - 01:14:56
24-Aug-07 August 07 Transcript - 00:49:38
16-Aug-08 DSMC - - 01:14:58
The Greater Discourse on Voidness - Mahāsuññata Sutta
Seeing that the bhikkhus were growing fond of socializing, the Buddha stresses the importance of seclusion: to enter and abide in voidness internally and externally if one wants to obtain, without difficulty, the bliss of enlightenment.
2-Jan-02 - - 01:14:56
24-Aug-07 August 07 Transcript - 00:49:38
16-Aug-08 DSMC - - 01:14:58
MN-128
Imperfections - Upakkilesa Sutta
This discourse has two parts. In the first, there is more information about living in concord, arising from the dispute at Kosambī (as in MN-48). It includes a famous series of stanzas about living with non-hatred. In the second, the Buddha discusses the various impediments to meditative progress.
22-Aug-01 - - 01:27:2
30-Dec-01 Gateless Gate - - 01:37:26
16-Nov-05 November 05 Transcript - 01:04:33
02-Apr-07 Seattle 1 - Video 01:21:28
26-Jun-07 DSMC - - 00:57:45
16-Sep-08 DSMC - - 01:14:58
17-Apr-09 Berlin 1 ger - - 02:46:19
31-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 00:44:21
11-Mar-11 Joshua Tree 6 - Video 01:29:02
21-Mar-12 Joshua Tree 7 - Video 02:03:36
Imperfections - Upakkilesa Sutta
This discourse has two parts. In the first, there is more information about living in concord, arising from the dispute at Kosambī (as in MN-48). It includes a famous series of stanzas about living with non-hatred. In the second, the Buddha discusses the various impediments to meditative progress.
22-Aug-01 - - 01:27:2
30-Dec-01 Gateless Gate - - 01:37:26
16-Nov-05 November 05 Transcript - 01:04:33
02-Apr-07 Seattle 1 - Video 01:21:28
26-Jun-07 DSMC - - 00:57:45
16-Sep-08 DSMC - - 01:14:58
17-Apr-09 Berlin 1 ger - - 02:46:19
31-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 00:44:21
11-Mar-11 Joshua Tree 6 - Video 01:29:02
21-Mar-12 Joshua Tree 7 - Video 02:03:36
MN-133
Mahākaccānabhaddekaratta Sutta - Mahā Kaccāna and a Single Excellent Night
A summary and exposition on a verse about how one revives the past, puts hope in the future and gets embroiled in the present, and how not to do this. The Buddha emphasizes the need for present effort in seeing things as they are. The Buddha gives the teaching in brief. After he leaves for his dwelling, Mahā Kaccāna analyzes the verse by way of the twelve sense bases.
4-Dec-09 Anaheim 1 Transcript Video 01:35:58
Mahākaccānabhaddekaratta Sutta - Mahā Kaccāna and a Single Excellent Night
A summary and exposition on a verse about how one revives the past, puts hope in the future and gets embroiled in the present, and how not to do this. The Buddha emphasizes the need for present effort in seeing things as they are. The Buddha gives the teaching in brief. After he leaves for his dwelling, Mahā Kaccāna analyzes the verse by way of the twelve sense bases.
4-Dec-09 Anaheim 1 Transcript Video 01:35:58
MN-135
The Shorter Exposition of Action - Cūḷakammavibhaṅga Sutta
The Buddha explains how karma accounts for one’s fortune or misfortune. He names the results of specific actions.
28-Jul-03 - - 01:03:30
31-Mar-07 Seattle 1 Transcript Video 01:05:18
08-Mar-09 Joshua Tree 4 - Video 01:05:01
03-Dec-09 Anaheim 1 - Video 01:38:16
3-Jun-13 DSMC - Video 00:57:05
30-Jul-13 DSMC - Video 01:05:34
1-Jun-14 DSMC - Video 01:43:57
The Shorter Exposition of Action - Cūḷakammavibhaṅga Sutta
The Buddha explains how karma accounts for one’s fortune or misfortune. He names the results of specific actions.
28-Jul-03 - - 01:03:30
31-Mar-07 Seattle 1 Transcript Video 01:05:18
08-Mar-09 Joshua Tree 4 - Video 01:05:01
03-Dec-09 Anaheim 1 - Video 01:38:16
3-Jun-13 DSMC - Video 00:57:05
30-Jul-13 DSMC - Video 01:05:34
1-Jun-14 DSMC - Video 01:43:57
MN-136
The Greater Exposition of Action - Mahākammavibhanga Sutta
The Buddha reveals subtler complexities on the workings of kamma that overturn simplistic dogmas and sweeping generalizations.
2-Feb-11 Winter Series - Video 00:41:05
The Greater Exposition of Action - Mahākammavibhanga Sutta
The Buddha reveals subtler complexities on the workings of kamma that overturn simplistic dogmas and sweeping generalizations.
2-Feb-11 Winter Series - Video 00:41:05
MN-138
The Exposition of a Summary - Saccavibhaṅga Sutta
In this discourse, Ven. Mahā Kaccāna answers questions about what it means for consciousness to be scattered and distracted externally, what it means for the mind to be stuck, what it means for consciousness to be agitated due to clinging, and how to end these difficulties. This is a useful discourse.
27-Mar-02 Transcript - 01:10:25
The Exposition of a Summary - Saccavibhaṅga Sutta
In this discourse, Ven. Mahā Kaccāna answers questions about what it means for consciousness to be scattered and distracted externally, what it means for the mind to be stuck, what it means for consciousness to be agitated due to clinging, and how to end these difficulties. This is a useful discourse.
27-Mar-02 Transcript - 01:10:25
MN-140
The Exposition of the Elements - Dhātuvibhanga Sutta
This is a profound and touching account of the Buddha’s meeting with Pukkusāti (a former king), who had gone forth but had never met the Buddha. The Buddha could tell he was ripe for awakening, so he gave him a private teaching without Pukkusāti’s knowing he was the Buddha. Primarily, the discourse is about four foundations: wisdom, truth, relinquishment and peace. It also includes a great deal on feeling (vedanā). The last section is about mental conceiving. When Pukkusāti went out to look for a proper robe and bowl for his ordination, he was killed by a cow and reborn in the Avihā heaven as a nonreturner.
05-Aug-15 DSMC - Video 01:40:55
22-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 01:18:28
1-Aug-13 DSMC - Video 00:49:23
The Exposition of the Elements - Dhātuvibhanga Sutta
This is a profound and touching account of the Buddha’s meeting with Pukkusāti (a former king), who had gone forth but had never met the Buddha. The Buddha could tell he was ripe for awakening, so he gave him a private teaching without Pukkusāti’s knowing he was the Buddha. Primarily, the discourse is about four foundations: wisdom, truth, relinquishment and peace. It also includes a great deal on feeling (vedanā). The last section is about mental conceiving. When Pukkusāti went out to look for a proper robe and bowl for his ordination, he was killed by a cow and reborn in the Avihā heaven as a nonreturner.
05-Aug-15 DSMC - Video 01:40:55
22-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 01:18:28
1-Aug-13 DSMC - Video 00:49:23
MN-141
The Exposition of the Truths - Saccavibhanga Sutta
Ven. Sāriputta gives a fairly detailed summary of the Four Noble Truths. There is a more detailed analysis in the Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta in the Dīgha Nikāya (DN 22.18).
2-Apr-06 DSMC Transcript - 01:33:32
17-Aug-08 DSMC - - 01:19:50
The Exposition of the Truths - Saccavibhanga Sutta
Ven. Sāriputta gives a fairly detailed summary of the Four Noble Truths. There is a more detailed analysis in the Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta in the Dīgha Nikāya (DN 22.18).
2-Apr-06 DSMC Transcript - 01:33:32
17-Aug-08 DSMC - - 01:19:50
MN-142
The Exposition of Offerings - Dakkhiṇāvibhanga Sutta
The Buddha lists fourteen kinds of personal offerings that will bear fruit, and comments on the extent to which they might be fruitful. He also describes seven kinds of offerings one can make to the Sangha.
9-Jul-14 DSMC - Video 00:34:20
The Exposition of Offerings - Dakkhiṇāvibhanga Sutta
The Buddha lists fourteen kinds of personal offerings that will bear fruit, and comments on the extent to which they might be fruitful. He also describes seven kinds of offerings one can make to the Sangha.
9-Jul-14 DSMC - Video 00:34:20
MN-143
Advice to Anāthapiṇḍika - Anāthapiṇḍikovāda Sutta
The householder Anāthapiṇḍika is on his deathbed and calls for Ven. Sāriputta, in whom he has full confidence. The venerable gives him a sermon on nonclinging in order to release him from his pain.
14-Jul-08 DSMC Transcript - 01:35:50
Advice to Anāthapiṇḍika - Anāthapiṇḍikovāda Sutta
The householder Anāthapiṇḍika is on his deathbed and calls for Ven. Sāriputta, in whom he has full confidence. The venerable gives him a sermon on nonclinging in order to release him from his pain.
14-Jul-08 DSMC Transcript - 01:35:50
MN-145
Advice to Puṇṇā - Puṇṇovāda Sutta
This is a brief discourse and teaching by the Buddha to Puṇṇā, who decides to live among the fierce people of a remote territory. The Buddha tests his attitude toward those who may harm him, and Puṇṇā demonstrates the strength of his understanding.
1-Jul-08 DSMC Transcript - 00:27:35
Advice to Puṇṇā - Puṇṇovāda Sutta
This is a brief discourse and teaching by the Buddha to Puṇṇā, who decides to live among the fierce people of a remote territory. The Buddha tests his attitude toward those who may harm him, and Puṇṇā demonstrates the strength of his understanding.
1-Jul-08 DSMC Transcript - 00:27:35
MN-146
Advice from Nandaka - Nandakovāda Sutta
Ven. Nandaka gives the bhikkhunis a discourse on impermanence. This is a standard discourse on this topic, with emphasis on the impermanence of feelings.
23-Jul-03 Transcript - 01:16:14
19-Aug-07 August 07 - - 01:09:02
Advice from Nandaka - Nandakovāda Sutta
Ven. Nandaka gives the bhikkhunis a discourse on impermanence. This is a standard discourse on this topic, with emphasis on the impermanence of feelings.
23-Jul-03 Transcript - 01:16:14
19-Aug-07 August 07 - - 01:09:02
MN-148
The Six Sets of Six - Chachakka Sutta
A profound and penetrating discourse on the contemplation of all the factors of sense experience as not self.
This is a very powerful and deep Sutta, and Bhante (usually) reads this as it is, with no comments, directly from the Middle Length sayings. He includes every repetition “...” and leaves nothing out. The six sets of six are what the mind and body is comprised of, and it is all an impersonal process. By repeating each piece over and over again, with all of its sub-sets, the students will realize for themselves, that they are each nothing but an impersonal mix of mental and bodily factors arising and passing way.
Bhante's preferred talk: 11-Aug-25 Transcript - 01:04:25
15-Oct-05 October 05 Transcript - 01:23:31
23-Feb-06 Joshua Tree 1 Transcript - 01:07:53
21-Feb-07 Joshua Tree 2 Transcript - 01:19:27
25-Nov-07 Chuang Yen M. - Video 01:29:10
15-Feb-08 Pauenhof 1 ger - - 01:07:24
7-Mar-08 Joshua Tree 3 - Video 01:07:53
20-Jun-08 DSMC - - 01:04:05
6-Mar-09 Joshua Tree 4 - - 01:08:29
11-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 SK - - 00:59:46
16-Mar-11 Joshua Tree 6 - - 01:09:27
11-Aug-25 (Bhante's preferred) Transcript - 01:04:25
22-Mar-12 Joshua Tree 7 SK - Video 01:06:35
24-Nov-12 Korea 2 kor - Video 00:58:05
25-Dec-12 Kāyagatāsati 1 ind - Video 01:00:30
20-Mar-13 Joshua Tree 8 SK - Video 01:05:46
21-Apr-14 Easter Retreat 1 - Video 01:12:40
The Six Sets of Six - Chachakka Sutta
A profound and penetrating discourse on the contemplation of all the factors of sense experience as not self.
This is a very powerful and deep Sutta, and Bhante (usually) reads this as it is, with no comments, directly from the Middle Length sayings. He includes every repetition “...” and leaves nothing out. The six sets of six are what the mind and body is comprised of, and it is all an impersonal process. By repeating each piece over and over again, with all of its sub-sets, the students will realize for themselves, that they are each nothing but an impersonal mix of mental and bodily factors arising and passing way.
Bhante's preferred talk: 11-Aug-25 Transcript - 01:04:25
15-Oct-05 October 05 Transcript - 01:23:31
23-Feb-06 Joshua Tree 1 Transcript - 01:07:53
21-Feb-07 Joshua Tree 2 Transcript - 01:19:27
25-Nov-07 Chuang Yen M. - Video 01:29:10
15-Feb-08 Pauenhof 1 ger - - 01:07:24
7-Mar-08 Joshua Tree 3 - Video 01:07:53
20-Jun-08 DSMC - - 01:04:05
6-Mar-09 Joshua Tree 4 - - 01:08:29
11-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 SK - - 00:59:46
16-Mar-11 Joshua Tree 6 - - 01:09:27
11-Aug-25 (Bhante's preferred) Transcript - 01:04:25
22-Mar-12 Joshua Tree 7 SK - Video 01:06:35
24-Nov-12 Korea 2 kor - Video 00:58:05
25-Dec-12 Kāyagatāsati 1 ind - Video 01:00:30
20-Mar-13 Joshua Tree 8 SK - Video 01:05:46
21-Apr-14 Easter Retreat 1 - Video 01:12:40
MN-149
The Great Sixfold Base - Mahāsaḷāyatanika Sutta
This brief discourse is a complete, clear, and direct discourse explaining the cause of suffering and its end. If one has wrong view about the six sense bases (not seeing things as they actually are with wisdom, which implies not seeing the three characteristics), then this leads to more suffering and the continuation of being. If one has right view, this leads to liberation.
21-Nov-05 November 05 Transcript - 00:49:24
The Great Sixfold Base - Mahāsaḷāyatanika Sutta
This brief discourse is a complete, clear, and direct discourse explaining the cause of suffering and its end. If one has wrong view about the six sense bases (not seeing things as they actually are with wisdom, which implies not seeing the three characteristics), then this leads to more suffering and the continuation of being. If one has right view, this leads to liberation.
21-Nov-05 November 05 Transcript - 00:49:24
MN-152
The Development of the Faculties - Indriyabhāvanā Sutta
This is a useful discourse on the supreme development of the five sense faculties. Essentially, the Buddha describes how to control the mind’s reactivity to agreeable, disagreeable and indifferent formations so that one can be established in equanimity. The discourse contains many very good similes.
7-Oct-06 October 06 Transcript - 00:44:21
18-Aug-08 DSMC - - 01:08:43
10-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 Transcript Video 00:40:45
17-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 00:40:22
23-Mar-12 Joshua Tree 7 - Video 01:40:49
The Development of the Faculties - Indriyabhāvanā Sutta
This is a useful discourse on the supreme development of the five sense faculties. Essentially, the Buddha describes how to control the mind’s reactivity to agreeable, disagreeable and indifferent formations so that one can be established in equanimity. The discourse contains many very good similes.
7-Oct-06 October 06 Transcript - 00:44:21
18-Aug-08 DSMC - - 01:08:43
10-Mar-10 Joshua Tree 5 Transcript Video 00:40:45
17-Jan-11 Winter Series - Video 00:40:22
23-Mar-12 Joshua Tree 7 - Video 01:40:49