Retreat Talks at Dhamma Sukha
283 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 21 hours 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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Day 10 - Metta Sutta - Karaniya Sutta SN 1.8 June 18th
August 18, 2022 21:46 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBJune 18, 2022 Metta Sutta from the Sutta Nipata 1.8 This is the classic Metta sutta in which the Buddha explains Metta in detail and Delson adds many more details!! 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 10 - Metta Sutta - Karaniya Sutta SN 1.8 June Retreat.
August 18, 2022 21:46 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBJune 18, 2022 Metta Sutta from the Sutta Nipata 1.8 This is the classic Metta sutta in which the Buddha explains Metta in detail and Delson adds many more details!! 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 10 - Metta Sutta - Karaniya Sutta SN 1.8 June Retreat
August 18, 2022 21:46 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBJune 18, 2022 Metta Sutta from the Sutta Nipata 1.8 This is the classic Metta sutta in which the Buddha explains Metta in detail and Delson adds many more details!! Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/
A ’Mind without Craving’ and a LIVE Meditation Experiment -Conversations with Delson Armstrong
August 18, 2022 20:04 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBDelson Armstrong talks with Ven. Mettananda about what a 'Mind Without Craving' looks like. Delson allows himself to be attached to a brain wave monitor (Muse), and we see the measurements stream live as he does a one minute meditation. He also mentions the wisdom of Yoda with a short clip! Subjects: 0:00 | Intro to Delson Armstrong 7:12 | Experience of “No Self” 15:15 | Awakened Mind for One Day 20:15 | Daily Life After Awakening 29:45 | Meditation Brain Study 52:45 | Rapid Fire Ques...
A ’Mind without Craving’ and a LIVE Meditation Experiment -Conversations with Delson Armstrong.
August 18, 2022 20:04 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBDelson Armstrong talks with Ven. Mettananda about what a 'Mind Without Craving' looks like. Delson allows himself to be attached to a brain wave monitor (Muse), and we see the measurements stream live as he does a one minute meditation. He also mentions the wisdom of Yoda with a short clip! Subjects 0:00 | Intro to Delson Armstrong 7:12 | Experience of “No Self” 15:15 | Awakened Mind for One Day 20:15 | Daily Life After Awakening 29:45 | Meditation Brain Study 52:45 | Rapid Fire Questi...
Day 9 June Retreat 2022 MN 117 8 Fold Path -Interrelationships of the Folds.
August 16, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB6-17-22 MN 117 The Great Forty The forty relationships of the 8 fold path. How does each fold depend on the previous one. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his third retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on June 9-19. 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Metta. Practicing in this way is based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas, and leads to the ultimate supra-mundane state Nibbana. Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center htt...
Day 9 June Retreat 2022 MN 117 8 Fold Path -Interrelationships of the Folds
August 16, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB6-17-22 MN 117 The Great Forty The forty relationships of the 8 fold path. How does each fold depend on the previous one. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his third retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on June 9-19. 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Metta. Practicing in this way is based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas, and leads to the ultimate supra-mundane state Nibbana. Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center htt...
Day 8 June Retreat 2022 MN 43 Voidness and Vital Formations
August 14, 2022 21:26 - 1 hour - 61 MB6-16-22 MN 43 Mahavedalla Sutta Greater Discourse on Questions and answers This sutta probes the deeper teachings of voidness, signs, vitality and many other interesting questions. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his third retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on June 9-19. 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Metta. Practicing in this way is based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas, and leads to the ultimate supra-munda...
Day 8 June Retreat 2022 MN 43 Voidness and Vital Formations.
August 14, 2022 21:26 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB6-16-22 MN 43 Mahavedalla Sutta Greater Discourse on Questions and answers This sutta probes the deeper teachings of voidness, signs, vitality and many other interesting questions. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his third retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on June 9-19. 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Metta. Practicing in this way is based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas, and leads to the ultimate supra-munda...
Day 7 2022 June Retreat - SN 12.25 Karma and Dependent Origination.
August 13, 2022 21:04 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBDay 7 6-15-22 SN 12.25 Bhumija Sutta - Dependent Origination and Karma Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his 3rd retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on June 9 to June 19, 2022. 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Metta. Practicing in this way is based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas and leads to the ultimate supra-mundane state Nibbana. Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org A complete g...
Day 7 2022 June Retreat - SN 12.25 Karma and Dependent Origination
August 13, 2022 21:04 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBDay 7 6-15-22 SN 12.25 Bhumija Sutta - Dependent Origination and Karma Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his 3rd retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on June 9 to June 19, 2022. 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Metta. Practicing in this way is based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas and leads to the ultimate supra-mundane state Nibbana. Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org A complete g...
Day 6 -2022 June Retreat - SN 12.32 Pt.2 Dependent Origination Part 2
August 12, 2022 15:28 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBDay 6 6-13-22 SN 12.32 'The Kalara' A deeper dive into Dependent Origination Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his 3rd retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on June 9 to June 19, 2022. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Metta. Practicing in this way is based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas and leads to the ultimate supra-mundane state Nibbana. Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org A complete guid...
Day 6 -2022 June Retreat - SN 12.32 Pt.2 Dependent Origination Part 2...
August 12, 2022 15:28 - 1 hour - 59 MBDay 6 6-13-22 SN 12.32 'The Kalara' A deeper dive into Dependent Origination Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his 3rd retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on June 9 to June 19, 2022. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Metta. Practicing in this way is based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas and leads to the ultimate supra-mundane state Nibbana. Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org A complete guid...
Day 5 -2022 June Retreat - MN 38 Dependent Origination -Intro.
August 09, 2022 15:22 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBDay 5 6-13-22 MN 38 MahatanhaSankhaya Sutta Greater Discourse on the Destruction of Craving Here Delson launches into Dependent Origination with sutta MN 38. Talks following this will have ever more deeper explanations. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his 3rd retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on June 9 to June 19, 2022. 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Metta. Practicing in this way is based on the earliest Bud...
Day 5 -2022 June Retreat - MN 38 Dependent Origination -Intro
August 09, 2022 15:22 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBDay 5 6-13-22 MN 38 MahatanhaSankhaya Sutta Greater Discourse on the Destruction of Craving Here Delson launches into Dependent Origination with sutta MN 38. Talks following this will have ever more deeper explanations. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his 3rd retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on June 9 to June 19, 2022. 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Metta. Practicing in this way is based on the earliest Bud...
Day 4 -June 2022 Retreat -- MN 131 ’A Single Excellent Night’
August 07, 2022 15:04 - 1 hour - 51 MBDay 4 6-12-22 MN 131 Bhaddekaratta Sutta A Single Excellent Night Delson talks a lot about Impersonality and non-self as he explains this sutta. The sutta explains how the Buddha emphasized the need for present effort in developing insight into things as they are. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his 3rd retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on June 9 to June 19, 2022. 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Metta. Practi...
Day 4 -June 2022 Retreat - MN 131 ’A Single Excellent Night’
August 07, 2022 15:04 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBDay 4 6-12-22 MN 131 Bhaddekaratta Sutta A Single Excellent Night Delson talks a lot about Impersonality and non-self as he explains this sutta. The sutta explains how the Buddha emphasized the need for present effort in developing insight into things as they are. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his 3rd retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on June 9 to June 19, 2022. 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Metta. Practi...
Day 2 June 2022 Day DN 2 Distractions -Retreat with Delson Armstrong.
August 05, 2022 14:50 - 1 hour - 104 MBDay 2 includes Instructions for handling Distractions using sutta DN 2 Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his 3rd retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on June 9 to June 19, 2022. 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Metta. Practicing in this way is based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas and leads to the ultimate supra-mundane state Nibbana. Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org A complete g...
Day 2 June 2022 Day DN 2 Distractions -Retreat with Delson Armstrong
August 05, 2022 14:50 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBDay 2 includes Instructions for handling Distractions using sutta DN 2 Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his 3rd retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on June 9 to June 19, 2022. 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Metta. Practicing in this way is based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas and leads to the ultimate supra-mundane state Nibbana. Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org A complete g...
Day 1 -2022 June 10 Day Retreat with Delson Armstrong-Instructions.
August 03, 2022 14:50 - 26 minutes - 28.3 MBDay 1 includes Instructions for Metta Meditation for the meditators on a retreat from June 9-19th Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his 3rd retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on June 9 to June 19, 2022. 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Metta. Practicing in this way is based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas and leads to the ultimate supra-mundane state Nibbana. Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhamm...
Day 1 -2022 June 10 Day Retreat with Delson Armstrong-Instructions
August 03, 2022 14:50 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBDay 1 includes Instructions for Metta Meditation for the meditators on a retreat from June 9-19th Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his 3rd retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on June 9 to June 19, 2022. 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Metta. Practicing in this way is based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas and leads to the ultimate supra-mundane state Nibbana. Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhamm...
Day 9 May Retreat AN 10.2 ’After the Retreat’ with Delson Armstrong
July 16, 2022 19:43 - 44 minutes - 44.4 MBTalk: May 28, 2022 AN 10.2 Using a short sutta from the Anguttara Nikaya Delson talks about what to do after the retreat. This is the last talk of this retreat. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his second retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on May 19-29 for 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Metta. Practicing in this way is based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas and leads to the ultimate supra-mundane state Nibbana. ...
Day 9 May Retreat AN 10.2 ’After the Retreat’ with Delson Armstrong.
July 16, 2022 19:43 - 44 minutes - 49.1 MBTalk: May 28, 2022 AN 10.2 Using a short sutta from the Anguttara Nikaya Delson talks about what to do after the retreat. This is the last talk of this retreat. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his second retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on May 19-29 for 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Metta. Practicing in this way is based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas and leads to the ultimate supra-mundane state Nibbana. ...
Day 8 May Retreat MN 22 ”The Simile of the Snake” with Delson Armstrong
July 13, 2022 19:38 - 1 hour - 117 MBTalk: May 27, 2022 MN 22 Simile of the Snake - Alagaddupama Sutta A monk named Arittha gives rise to a pernicious view that conduct prohibited by the Buddha is not really an obstruction. The Buddha reprimands him and, with a series of memorable similes, stresses the dangers in misapplying and misrepresenting the Dhamma. The sutta culminates in one of the most impressive disquisitions on non-self found in the Canon. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his second retreat of the year at Dham...
Day 8 May Retreat MN 22 ”The Simile of the Snake” with Delson Armstrong.
July 13, 2022 19:38 - 1 hour - 136 MBTalk: May 27, 2022 MN 22 Simile of the Snake - Alagaddupama Sutta A monk named Arittha gives rise to a pernicious view that conduct prohibited by the Buddha is not really an obstruction. The Buddha reprimands him and, with a series of memorable similes, stresses the dangers in misapplying and misrepresenting the Dhamma. The sutta culminates in one of the most impressive disquisitions on non-self found in the Canon. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his second retreat of the year at Dham...
Day 7 May Retreat Talk MN149 /MN77 Sutta with Delson Armstrong.
July 12, 2022 19:34 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBTalk on May 26, 2022 Day 7 Majjhima Nikaya 149 The Great Sixfold Base - Mahasalayatananika Sutta Here Delson talks about the 8 fold path and addresses an interesting question at the end. Dhammachariya Delson leads his second retreat this year at Dhamma Sukha from May 19th to May 29th 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.thepathton...
Day 7 May Retreat Talk MN149 /MN77 Sutta with Delson Armstrong
July 12, 2022 19:34 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBTalk on May 26, 2022 Day 7 Majjhima Nikaya 149 The Great Sixfold Base - Mahasalayatananika Sutta Here Delson talks about the 8 fold path and addresses an interesting question at the end. Dhammachariya Delson leads his second retreat this year at Dhamma Sukha from May 19th to May 29th 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.thepathton...
Day 6 May Retreat Talk AN6.63 & SN 36.21 Penetrative Discourse with Delson Armstrong.
July 10, 2022 19:31 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBTalk on May 25, 2022 Anguttara Nikaya 6.63 Penetrative Discourse on p. 958 SN36.21 Sivaka Sutta Here Delson talks about Karmic results, Sensual Desires and the 8 fold path. Dhammachariya Delson leads his second retreat this year at Dhamma Sukha from May 19th to May 29th 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/ ...
Day 6 May Retreat Talk AN6.63 & SN 36.21 Penetrative Discourse with Delson Armstrong
July 10, 2022 19:31 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBTalk on May 25, 2022 Anguttara Nikaya 6.63 Penetrative Discourse on p. 958 SN36.21 Sivaka Sutta Here Delson talks about Karmic results, Sensual Desires and the 8 fold path. Dhammachariya Delson leads his second retreat this year at Dhamma Sukha from May 19th to May 29th 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/ ...
Day 5 May Retreat SN 12.2 (2) Pt.2 Analysis of Dependent Origination with Delson Armstrong
July 09, 2022 19:28 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBTalk: May 24, 2022 SN 12.2 (2) Analysis of Dependent Origination This is part 2 of a 2 part series in D.O. This goes deep into all of the links and what they mean and how they function. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his first retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on Apr 26 to May 5th. 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Metta. Practicing in this way is based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas and leads to the ultimate su...
Day 5 May Retreat SN 12.2 (2) Pt.2 Analysis of Dependent Origination with Delson Armstrong.
July 09, 2022 19:28 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBTalk: May 24, 2022 SN 12.2 (2) Analysis of Dependent Origination This is part 2 of a 2 part series in D.O. This goes deep into all of the links and what they mean and how they function. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his first retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on Apr 26 to May 5th. 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Metta. Practicing in this way is based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas and leads to the ultimate su...
Day 4 May Retreat DN 14 Dependent Origination Pt. 1 with Delson Armstrong.
July 07, 2022 19:25 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBDelson uses DN 14 to start his 2 day talk on Dependent origination. Using the Great Discourse of the Lineage from the Digha Nikaya he starts talking about physical dependent origination in this first talk. In the second talk he goes deep into the mental processes. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his second retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha from May 19 to May 29th. 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Metta. Practicin...
Day 4 May Retreat DN 14 Dependent Origination Pt. 1 with Delson Armstrong
July 07, 2022 19:25 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBDelson uses DN 14 to start his 2 day talk on Dependent origination. Using the Great Discourse of the Lineage from the Digha Nikaya he starts talking about physical dependent origination in this first talk. In the second talk he goes deep into the mental processes. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his second retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha from May 19 to May 29th. 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Metta. Practicin...
Day 3 May Retreat SN 46.54.4 ”Accompanied by Lovingkindness” with Delson Armstrong
July 05, 2022 19:20 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBDelson goes in depth to one of Bhante Vimalaramsi's favorite suttas from the Samyutta Nikaya SN 46.54.4. This sutta explains the Brahmavihāra system. It discusses liberation of mind by lovingkindness, compassion, altruistic joy and equanimity. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his second retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha from May 19 to May 29th. 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Metta. Practicing in this way is bas...
Day 2 May Retreat MN 107 Ganaka Moggalana Sutta with Delson Armstrong -Distractions
July 03, 2022 19:20 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBMay 21, 2022 Dhammachariya Delson leads his second retreat this year at Dhamma Sukha on May 19-29th, 2022. It is Day Two and the meditators are starting to see the hindrances more clearly. Now it's time to learn how to deal with distractions. 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/
Day 2 May Retreat MN 107 Ganaka Moggalana Sutta with Delson Armstrong -Distractions.
July 03, 2022 19:20 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBMay 21, 2022 Dhammachariya Delson leads his second retreat this year at Dhamma Sukha on May 19-29th, 2022. It is Day Two and the meditators are starting to see the hindrances more clearly. Now it's time to learn how to deal with distractions. 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/
Day 9 Upanisa Sutta -Transcendental Arising
June 16, 2022 22:23 - 41 minutes - 43.7 MBThe Upanisa sutta list the 23 links or the full series of Dependent Origination. Usually we just talk about the 12 links which is from Ignorance to Suffering. But the suffering link is the condition for the next 11 links to arise which finally culminates in Nibbana. In other words, it is suffering which leads to the desire to get off the wheel. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his first retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on Apr 26 to May 5th. 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil W...
Day 9 5-26 Upanisa Sutta -Transcendental Arising-Delson Armstrong.
June 16, 2022 22:23 - 41 minutes - 49 MBThe Upanisa sutta list the 23 links or the full series of Dependent Origination. Usually we just talk about the 12 links which is from Ignorance to Suffering. But the suffering link is the condition for the next 11 links to arise which finally culminates in Nibbana. In other words, it is suffering which leads to the desire to get off the wheel. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his first retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on Apr 26 to May 5th. 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil W...
Day 8 Apr Retreat - Mulapariyaya Sutta MN 1- The Root of All Things with D. Armstrong
June 15, 2022 22:19 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBMulapariyaya Sutta - The Root of All Things The Buddha analyzes the cognitive process of four types of individuals--the untaught ordinary person, the disciple in higher training, the arahant, and the Tathāgata. This is one of the deepest and most difficult suttas in the Pāli Canon. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his first retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on Apr 26 to May 5th. 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkindness or Me...
Day 7 - Talk on Nibbana, Cessation, Nirodha- MN121, SN 41.6&7 with Delson Armstrong.
June 14, 2022 22:16 - 2 hours - 124 MB00:00 MN 121 Voidness 00:39:35 SN 41.7 Godatta Sutta P.1325 01:01:45 SN 41.6(2) Kamabhu Sutta P. 1322 May 2, 2022 This talk describes the progressive letting go of each Jhana, one by one going deeper into voidness. It leads to emptiness of experience and ultimately Nibbana. Near the end of the talk Nibbana is explained as to its nature and how it arises. This talk has much discussion and questions toward the end. You may not hear the audience but the answers are worth hearing! Dhammacha...
Day 7 - Talk on Nibbana, Cessation, Nirodha- MN121, SN 41.6&7 with Delson Armstrong
June 14, 2022 22:16 - 2 hours - 124 MB00:00 MN 121 Voidness 00:39:35 SN 41.7 Godatta Sutta P.1325 01:01:45 SN 41.6(2) Kamabhu Sutta P. 1322 May 2, 2022 This talk describes the progressive letting go of each Jhana, one by one going deeper into voidness. It leads to emptiness of experience and ultimately Nibbana. Near the end of the talk Nibbana is explained as to its nature and how it arises. This talk has much discussion and questions toward the end. You may not hear the audience but the answers are worth hearing! Dhammacha...
Day 6 Apr Retreat DN 22 (5)- The Foundations of Mindfulness - 4 Noble Truths - D. Armstrong.
June 12, 2022 22:12 - 1 hour - 119 MBMay 1, 2022 MahaSatipathanna Sutta "The Greater Discourse on the Foundations of Mindfulness" This talk is just section 5 which is "The Four Noble Truths" and addresses those truths in detail as outlined in this section of the sutta. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his first retreat this year at Dhamma Sukha from Apr 26 to May 5th, 2022. https://www.dhammasukha.org/getting-started-with-twim Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org A complete guide to the ...
Day 6 Apr Retreat DN 22 (5)- The Foundations of Mindfulness - 4 Noble Truths - D. Armstrong
June 12, 2022 22:12 - 1 hour - 105 MBMay 1, 2022 MahaSatipathanna Sutta "The Greater Discourse on the Foundations of Mindfulness" This talk is just section 5 which is "The Four Noble Truths" and addresses those truths in detail as outlined in this section of the sutta. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his first retreat this year at Dhamma Sukha from Apr 26 to May 5th, 2022. https://www.dhammasukha.org/getting-started-with-twim Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org A complete guide to the ...
Day 5 Apr Retreat-Dn15 -Part 2 -Dependent Origination: Stations of Consciousness
June 11, 2022 21:56 - 29 minutes - 30.6 MBMahā Nidāna Sutta "The Great Discourse on Origination" - Part 2 April 30, 2022 Digha Nikāya 15 Ananda is rebuked for saying that Dependent Origination and the links is easy to understand. The Buddha then explains in reverse order first, but going back only to mind-and-body and consciousness leaving out the first links of ignorance and formations. In part 2 of this talk the exposition ends with a reference to the seven stages of consciousness and the two realms. Dhammachariya Delson Armstr...
Day 5 Apr Retreat-Dn15 -Part 2 -Dependent Origination: Stations of Consciousness.
June 11, 2022 21:56 - 29 minutes - 33.9 MBMahā Nidāna Sutta "The Great Discourse on Origination" - Part 2 April 30, 2022 Digha Nikāya 15 Ananda is rebuked for saying that Dependent Origination and the links is easy to understand. The Buddha then explains in reverse order first, but going back only to mind-and-body and consciousness leaving out the first links of ignorance and formations. In part 2 of this talk the exposition ends with a reference to the seven stages of consciousness and the two realms. Dhammachariya Delson Armstr...
Day 4 Apr Retreat -DN15 Pt 1 Dependent Origination
June 10, 2022 21:35 - 1 hour - 111 MBMahaniddana Sutta "The Great Discourse on Origination - Part 1 April 29, 2022 Digha Nikāya 15 Ananda is rebuked for saying that Dependent Origination and the links is easy to understand. The Buddha then explains in reverse order first, but going back only to mind-and-body and consciousness leaving out the first links of ignorance and formations. In part 2 of this talk the exposition ends with a reference to the seven stages of consciousness and the two realms. Dhammachariya Delson Armstro...
Day 3 Apr Retreat-MN 111 One by One - the Jhanas lead to Nibbana
June 08, 2022 21:23 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBApr 28, 2022 Majjhima Nikaya #111 Anupada Sutta - One by one as they occur. In this Sutta Sariputta explains the Jhanas and the full Path leading to Nibbana and awakening. Each Jhana and its characteristics are explained and described. These are the "Ariya" jhanas and not concentration described in other sects which is one-pointed. Using the relax step and 6Rs ones attains a different kind of Jhana (state -in Pali) which progressively eliminates craving as one goes deeper. Finally there is ...
Day 3 Apr Retreat-MN 111 One by One - the Jhanas lead to Nibbana.
June 08, 2022 21:23 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBApr 28, 2022 Majjhima Nikaya #111 Anupada Sutta - One by one as they occur. In this Sutta Sariputta explains the Jhanas and the full Path leading to Nibbana and awakening. Each Jhana and its characteristics are explained and described. These are the "Ariya" jhanas and not concentration described in other sects which is one-pointed. Using the relax step and 6Rs ones attains a different kind of Jhana (state -in Pali) which progressively eliminates craving as one goes deeper. Finally there is ...
Day 2 Apr Retreat -MN 39 Hindrances and Distractions -Delson Armstrong
June 06, 2022 21:22 - 1 hour - 72.7 MB00:00 MN 39 Maha-Assapura Sutta 00:43:16 SN 46.51 Nutriment Summary: April 27, 2022 The Buddha elucidates "the things that make one a recluse" with a discourse covering many aspects of the monk's training. Distractions and hindrances and how to deal with them are covered by Delson. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his first 2022 retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on Apr 26 to May 5th for 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkind...
Day 2 Apr Retreat -MN 39 Hindrances and Distractions -Delson Armstrong.
June 06, 2022 21:22 - 1 hour - 80.5 MB00:00 MN 39 Maha-Assapura Sutta 00:43:16 SN 46.51 Nutriment Summary: April 27, 2022 The Buddha elucidates "the things that make one a recluse" with a discourse covering many aspects of the monk's training. Distractions and hindrances and how to deal with them are covered by Delson. Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his first 2022 retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha on Apr 26 to May 5th for 10 Days. The practice is TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with the object of Lovingkind...