Retreat Talks at Dhamma Sukha
280 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsTalks on Buddhist Suttas by Bhante Vimalaramsi and Delson Armstrong- A variety of suttas is discussed and what they mean. We teach Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation (TWIM) . We teach the BrahmaVihara Metta (Lovingkindness) practice with the goal of attaining Nibbana in this very life.
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#2 Right Intention 8-fold Path Series with Delson Armstrong
April 14, 2024 20:07 - 1 hour - 89 MB2nd zoom talk by Delson about Right intention that is based on Right View. The sutta MN 117 -The Great 40 -is explained in part starting with Right Intention. 8 Fold Path Zoom series Sponsored by https://freedomofmind.foundation/ Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/
#3 Right Action 8 FoldPath with Delson Armstrong
April 14, 2024 19:52 - 1 hour - 68 MBDelson discusses in this 3rd podcast Right Action, right Speech and Right Livelihood. The sutta MN 117 -The Great 40 -is explained in part starting with Right View. 8 Fold Path Zoom series Sponsored by https://freedomofmind.foundation/ Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/
#1Delson Armstrong -8 Fold Path Series - Right View1 -
March 17, 2024 22:03 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBThe sutta MN 117 -The Great 40 -is explained in part starting with Right View. 8 Fold Path Zoom series Sponsored by https://freedomofmind.foundation/ Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/
#3 Right View 8 FoldPath with Delson Armstrong
March 17, 2024 22:03 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBThe sutta MN 117 -The Great 40 -is explained in part starting with Right View. 8 Fold Path Zoom series Sponsored by https://freedomofmind.foundation/ Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/
Dec 2023 Japan Day 8 -Path to Nibbana- Retreat with Delson Armstrong
February 06, 2024 22:49 - 42 minutes - 50.8 MBUpanisa Sutta describes the last 11 links of transcendental dependent origination.
Dec 2023 Japan Day 7 -8 Fold Path - Retreat with Delson Armstrong
February 04, 2024 22:47 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB8 Fold Path.
Dec 2023 Japan Day 5 -Five Aggregates- Retreat with Delson Armstrong
February 02, 2024 22:45 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBDiscussing 5 aggregates.
Dec 2023 Japan Day 4 -Jhanas Continued- Retreat with Delson Armstrong
January 31, 2024 22:43 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBJhanas continued. Day 4.
30 Min Guided Forgiveness Meditation with Delson Armstrong
January 31, 2024 17:43 - 30 minutes - 16.3 MBA powerful meditation designed to eliminate emotional blocks. Easy to practice. Developed by Bhante Vimalaramsi where he teaches Metta and T.W.I.M. Forgiveness instructions https://www.dhammasukha.org/forgiveness-meditation Learn about TWIM - the meditation that the Buddha taught https://www.dhammasukha.org/
Dec 2023 Japan Day 3 -Jhanas - Retreat with Delson Armstrong
January 30, 2024 22:42 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBJhana and Enlightenment Factors.
Dec 2023 Japan Day 2 Retreat with Delson Armstrong
January 28, 2024 21:41 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBA Nine day retreat with Delson. First day is instructions. Audio starts with Day 2 with dealing with hindrances.
Mumbai Day 3 Final Session Aug 2023
January 28, 2024 21:24 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBMumbai Aug 2023 Final Session with Delson Armstrong
Mumbai Day 2 Aug 2023 Jhanas & Q_A Mumbai Acharya_Delson_Armstrong
October 23, 2023 22:45 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBMumbai Aug 2023 Jhanas & Q_A Mumbai Acharya_Delson_Armstrong
Mumbai Day 2 Aug 2023 Jhanas & Q_A Acharya Delson_Armstrong
October 23, 2023 22:45 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBMumbai Aug 2023 Jhanas & Q_A Mumbai Acharya_Delson_Armstrong
Mumbai Day 1 Aug 2023 Hindrances Delson Armstrong
October 21, 2023 22:43 - 56 minutes - 47 MBDay_1_Mumbai_Aug_2023_Hindrances_Ach_Delson_Armstrong
Bonhays Sept 2023 Day 9-Noble_Eightfold_Path - Delson Armstrong
October 20, 2023 22:41 - 59 minutes - 48.1 MBUK Bonhays Sept 2023 Day 9-Noble_Eightfold_Path - Delson Armstrong
Bonhays Sept 2023 Day 8 - Transcendental Dependent Liberation
October 18, 2023 22:38 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBBonhays Sept 2023 Day 8 - Transcendental Dependent Liberation
Bonhays Sept 2023 Day 6 - Dependent Origination Pt 2 -Delson Armstrong
October 16, 2023 22:35 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBBonhays Sept 2023 Day 6 - Dependent Origination Pt 2-Delson Armstrong
Bonhays Sept 2023 Day 5 - Dependent_Origination_Pt_1
October 14, 2023 22:29 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBBonhays Sept 2023 Day 5 - Dependent_Origination_Pt_1
Bonhays Sept 2023 Day 4 - Jhanas Part 2 -Delson Armstrong
October 11, 2023 22:27 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBBonhays Sept 2023 Day 4 - Jhanas Part 2 -Delson Armstrong
Bonhays Sept Day 3 2023 Jhanas Part 1
October 09, 2023 22:25 - 51 minutes - 42.2 MBBonhays Day 3 Sept 2023 Jhanas Part 1
Bonhays Retreat Day 2 Hindrances and Awakening Factors
October 07, 2023 22:25 - 48 minutes - 40.1 MBBonhays Retreat Sept 2023 Day 2 Hindrances and Awakening Factors
Day 9 Last Day, 8 fold Path, BUDDHA PĀDA INSTITUTE, Kalimpong- Delson Armstrong
September 02, 2023 18:57 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBDelson talks about what to do after the retreat. Buddha Pāda Institute is situated in a lush forest in the outskirts of Kalimpong, India. It has a temple, prayer and teaching halls, workshop spaces, accommodation facilities, dining halls, and an upcoming Japanese tea room, library and cafe. http:\\Delsonarmstrong.info https://buddhapada.in/ https://www.dhammasukha.org/getting-started-with-twim Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org A Mind without Craving -Avai...
Day 8 Transcendental DO, BUDDHA PĀDA INSTITUTE, Kalimpong- Delson Armstrong
September 01, 2023 18:44 - 1 hour - 73 MBDelson talks about the last 11 links which lead to Nibbana. Buddha Pāda Institute is situated in a lush forest in the outskirts of Kalimpong, India. It has a temple, prayer and teaching halls, workshop spaces, accommodation facilities, dining halls, and an upcoming Japanese tea room, library and cafe. http:\\Delsonarmstrong.info https://buddhapada.in/
Day 7 Dependent Origination Pt 2, BUDDHA PĀDA INSTITUTE, Kalimpong- Delson Armstrong
August 31, 2023 18:35 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBDelson talks about the 12 links of Dependent Origination and how understanding it is the key to the Buddha's path. Buddha Pāda Institute is situated in a lush forest in the outskirts of Kalimpong, India. It has a temple, prayer and teaching halls, workshop spaces, accommodation facilities, dining halls, and an upcoming Japanese tea room, library and cafe. http:\\Delsonarmstrong.info https://buddhapada.in/ https://www.dhammasukha.org/getting-started-with-twim
Day 6 Dependent Origination Pt 1, BUDDHA PĀDA INSTITUTE, Kalimpong- Delson Armstrong
August 28, 2023 18:18 - 1 hour - 78 MBDelson talks about the 12 links of Dependent Origination and how understanding it is the key to the Buddha's path. Buddha Pāda Institute is situated in a lush forest in the outskirts of Kalimpong, India. It has a temple, prayer and teaching halls, workshop spaces, accommodation facilities, dining halls, and an upcoming Japanese tea room, library and cafe. http:\\Delsonarmstrong.info https://buddhapada.in/ https://www.dhammasukha.org/getting-started-with-twim Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditatio...
Day 6 Dependent Origination Pt 1, BUDDHA PĀDA INSTITUTE, Kalimpong- Delson Armstrong
August 28, 2023 18:18 - 1 hour - 78 MBDelson talks about the 12 links of Dependent Origination and how understanding it is the key to the Buddha's path. Buddha Pāda Institute is situated in a lush forest in the outskirts of Kalimpong, India. It has a temple, prayer and teaching halls, workshop spaces, accommodation facilities, dining halls, and an upcoming Japanese tea room, library and cafe. http:\\Delsonarmstrong.info https://buddhapada.in/ https://www.dhammasukha.org/getting-started-with-twim Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditatio...
Day 5 The Four HIgher Jhanas - Ayatanas, BUDDHA PĀDA INSTITUTE, Kalimpong- Delson Armstrong
August 27, 2023 17:52 - 45 minutes - 36.2 MBDelson talks about the arupa Jhanas which are the bases of the 4th jhana. The base of infinite space-Karuna The base of infinite consciousness -Mudita The base of nothingness-Upekkha The base of neither perception-nor-non-perception Buddha Pāda Institute is situated in a lush forest in the outskirts of Kalimpong, India. It has a temple, prayer and teaching halls, workshop spaces, accommodation facilities, dining halls, and an upcoming Japanese tea room, library and cafe. http:\\Delsonarmst...
Day 4 The Four Jhanas-Intro, BUDDHA PĀDA INSTITUTE, Kalimpong- Delson Armstrong
August 26, 2023 17:49 - 42 minutes - 33.6 MBDelson talks about the Jhanas and what they are. Buddha Pāda Institute is situated in a lush forest in the outskirts of Kalimpong, India. It has a temple, prayer and teaching halls, workshop spaces, accommodation facilities, dining halls, and an upcoming Japanese tea room, library and cafe. http:\\Delsonarmstrong.info https://buddhapada.in/ https://www.dhammasukha.org/getting-started-with-twim Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org
Day 3 7 Enlightenment Factors, BUDDHA PĀDA INSTITUTE, Kalimpong- Delson Armstrong
August 25, 2023 17:41 - 37 minutes - 30.4 MBDelson talks about what makes up the state of Jhana. The next day will continue with the Jhanas themselves. Buddha Pāda Institute is situated in a lush forest in the outskirts of Kalimpong, India. It has a temple, prayer and teaching halls, workshop spaces, accommodation facilities, dining halls, and an upcoming Japanese tea room, library and cafe. http:\\Delsonarmstrong.info https://buddhapada.in/
Day 2 Hindrances, BUDDHA PĀDA INSTITUTE, Kalimpong, India Metta Retreat- w/Delson Armstrong
August 23, 2023 16:23 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBDelson talks about the first day blues being completed. How to handle hindrances. Buddha Pāda Institute is situated in a lush forest in the outskirts of Kalimpong, India. It has a temple, prayer and teaching halls, workshop spaces, accommodation facilities, dining halls, and an upcoming Japanese tea room, library and cafe.
Day 1 ’Introduction Metta Retreat’ BUDDHA PĀDA INSTITUTE, Kalimpong India- w/Delson Armstrong
August 21, 2023 16:23 - 29 minutes - 22.8 MBIntroduction to Metta/TWIM Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation for the Kalimpong Retreat taught by Delson Armstrong
Guided Lovingkindness / Let go 5 Aggregates with Delson Armstrong
July 29, 2023 18:48 - 1 hour - 124 MBThis is a guided meditation using lovingkindness to yourself self and then outwards to the directions. Then Delson takes you through a process of letting go of everything that is conditioned! See what's left. https://delsonarmstrong.info/
Dependent Origination Part 2 with Delson Armstrong
July 26, 2023 19:26 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBDelson Armstrong July 18, 2023 The first links of the 12links. The "Potentials" https://delsonarmstrong.info/ Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/
Dependent Origination Pt 1 with Delson Armstrong-July Retreat
July 24, 2023 19:21 - 1 hour - 34.4 MBDelson Armstrong July 17, 2023 Delson explains the links of Craving, Cling, Habitual Tendencies, Birth and Dukkha - Aging & Death https://delsonarmstrong.info/ Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com
Day 3 Jhana One through 4 with Delson Armstrong Pt 1
July 23, 2023 19:32 - 1 hour - 23.3 MBJuly 15, Delson Armstrong MN 111 Delson talks about the first 4 jhanas as part of a two day talk on the 8 jhanas.
Day 2 - 2nd Day Blues -Distractions AN5 5.51 July 14
July 22, 2023 19:18 - 48 minutes - 18.5 MBJuly Retreat 7-14-23 Delson Armstrong Anuttara Nikaya 5.51 Obstructions Talking about what hinders the mind's attention to your object of meditation. https://a-buddha-ujja.hu/an-5.51/en/bodhi https://www.dhammasukha.org/getting-started-with-twim Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org
Day July 13 Introduction to Metta with Delson Armstrong
July 20, 2023 19:18 - 20 minutes - 7.83 MBDay 1 of July 13-23 Retreat Metta Instructions Delson Armstrong https://delsonarmstrong.info/ Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org
MN 43 Mahavedalla Sutta Deep Dhamma with Delson Armstrong
July 20, 2023 18:58 - 2 hours - 62.5 MBDelson Armstrong June 28, 2023 MN 43 Mahavedalla sutta AN 3.102 Vitality and formations. Diving even deeper into Dhamma and Nibbana. https://delsonarmstrong.info/ Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/
Dependent Arising Anguttara Nikaya 10.1 -Delson Armstrong
June 14, 2023 20:22 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBThe links of Dependent Arising. What leads you to seek out the Path to Nibbana! You know about the 12 links but there are 11 more that the journey to the end of suffering entails. Its called Dependent Arising. In this talk Delson instead uses the Anguttara Nikaya vs the usual Upanisa Sutta. Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org
June Retreat MN 38 Dependent Origination with Delson Armstrong
June 12, 2023 19:45 - 2 hours - 43.1 MBJune 6, 2023 Delson Armstrong A deep dive into Dependent Origination. The Greater Discourse on Craving Mahatanhasankhya Sutta MN 38 https://www.dhammasukha.org/getting-started-with-twim Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/
Generosity (DANA) Stories from Delson-Heartwarming! The Himalayas!
June 10, 2023 20:19 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBDelson Armstrong June 8, 2023 Various Suttas from the AN MN 142 Exposition of the Offering Precepts and their power and benefits. Stories of the Himalayas Benefits of Generosity
MN 10 Satipatthana Sutta with Delson Armstrong-Very Good!
June 09, 2023 21:12 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBWhen: June 4, 2023 Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org A particularly clear explaination of the foundations of mindfulness. Delson goes into more detail than he ever has on the aggregates and how to let them go.
MN 111 The Path Through the Jhanas-Very Good Explanation of the Jhanas
June 05, 2023 21:12 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBDelson Armstrong explains each Jhana MN 111 Anupada Sutta: One by One As They Occurred This is one of his best talks on the characteristics of Jhana. Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org MN 111 Anupada Sutta: One by One As They Occurred Thus have i heard. On one occasion the Blessed One was living at Savatthi in Jeta's Grove, Anathapindika's Park. There he addressed the bhikkhus thus: "Bhikkhus, Sariputta is wise; Sariputta has great wisdom; Sariputta has wide wi...
Talk on Jhanas MN 52 w/ Bhante Saccananda Day 6
May 10, 2023 20:05 - 2 hours - 43.1 MBMay 2, 2023 The Man from Atthanagara MN 52 Dhamma Sukha hosts a 10 day retreat where all participants were ordained as Novice Monks and practice TWIM under Bhante and Delson Armstrong. In this video Bhante Saccananda, a TWIM teacher from the Brahma Vihara Meditation Center of Westbury, New York gives a talk about being a Novice or a Samenara means. Here he gives a talk, based on the Majjhima Nikaya 52. Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org
Talk on Hindrances and Precepts with Bhante Saccananda -Day 3
May 09, 2023 20:04 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBApr 29 2023 Hindrances - excerpts from DN 10 Dhamma Sukha hosts a 10 day retreat where all participants were ordained as Novice Monks and practice TWIM under Bhante and Delson Armstrong. In this video Bhante Saccananda, a TWIM teacher from the Brahma Vihara Meditation Center of Westbury, New York gives a talk about being a Novice or a Samenara means. Here he gives a talk, based on the satipatthana sutta, on the 5 hindrances. Meditators need a little help in staying on their object! Where:...
MN 109 Greater Discourse on the Full Moon Night -Mahapunnama Sutta
May 08, 2023 20:02 - 1 hour - 24.4 MBMay 5, 2023 MN 109 Greater Discourse on the Full Moon Night Mahapunnama Sutta Delson delves into the aggregates and dependent origination. Very deep talk! Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org
May 2023 Retreat -Day 8- MN 117 The 8 fold Path - How it all works together
May 06, 2023 20:02 - 1 hour - 25.3 MBNote: Poor audio quality to 14 min. Then no problem. Unknown issue. Mara? May 4, 2023 MN 117 The Great 40 Delson Armstrong leads his first retreat this year at Dhamma Sukha on Apr 27 to May 7th. Delson reads sutta MN 117 and explains how each fold is ultimately dependent on Right View.
Forgiveness Guided Forgiveness Meditation with David Johnson
May 06, 2023 15:41 - 30 minutes - 8.28 MBForgiveness is the key to eliminating old feelings and memories. Try following this practice for a week (only) and see an amazing change take place! Books and more info at the website(Earlier version) https://www.dhammasukha.org/forgiveness-meditation
Links of Dependent Origination from DN 14 with Delson Armstrong
May 04, 2023 15:24 - 2 hours - 51.9 MBAll of the 12 links are Discussed by Delson Armstrong in this talk based on DN 14: Mahāpadānasutta Listen closely as he explains in detail each link from Dukha back to Ignorance.