Retreat Talks at Dhamma Sukha
283 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 20 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 1- 2022 April Retreat - 10 Day - Instructions with Delson Armstrong.
May 03, 2022 15:01 - 33 minutes - 40.6 MB00:00:00 Spiritual Friend 00:21:27 Radiating to directions Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his first retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha, from Apr 26 to May 5th, 2022. This is Day One which just covers instructions for beginners and later some clarifying instructions for more advanced students. This is the practice of TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation which is based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas. This is the use of Metta or Lovingkindness in the way it was intended to be ...
Day 1- 2022 April Retreat - 10 Day - Instructions with Delson Armstrong
May 03, 2022 15:01 - 33 minutes - 33.9 MB00:00:00 Spiritual Friend 00:21:27 Radiating to directions Dhammachariya Delson Armstrong leads his first retreat of the year at Dhamma Sukha, from Apr 26 to May 5th, 2022. This is Day One which just covers instructions for beginners and later some clarifying instructions for more advanced students. This is the practice of TWIM or Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation which is based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas. This is the use of Metta or Lovingkindness in the way it was intended to be ...
”Instructions” Day 1of 10 Day Metta Retreat Series, with Delson Armstrong
May 02, 2022 20:19 - 33 minutes - 33.9 MBThis is the first talk of the retreat April 26, 2022 to May 5, 2022 Delson Armstrong is the TWIM teacher for this retreat. On the first day he gives the very beginning instructions for people who have not practiced before. Then he gives advanced instructions for people who have advanced beyond the Spiritual Friend. The practice is Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation (TWIM) based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas. The practice uses Lovingkindness or Metta as the object of meditation. This w...
Developing Faith in the Buddha -Guided Meditation
February 05, 2022 02:01 - 30 minutes - 69.5 MBContemplate the awesome power of the Buddha. Why? There is much merit in thinking and considering all of the powers that the Buddha possessed. This is a 30min guided contemplation of the Buddha's qualities. The meditator should listen to the qualities and marks and consider the incredible nature of a Buddha. This will uplift your mind and someday you may be reborn a solitary Buddha. In the sutta on Asokarvana in the Avaydana or Divine Stories, there is a Bull that is about to slaughtered f...
Guided Meditation for Observing the Jhānas & Factors 1-4
February 01, 2022 02:18 - 1 hour - 17.2 MBThis Guided Meditation is designed for Students of TWIM (Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation & the 6Rs). It was created by Delson Armstrong and is led here by David Johnson of www.dhammasukha.org. This is led by David Johnson from Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center. We start by doing some lovingkindness meditation to get grounded. As the mind calms we enter the first Jhana. We observe all the factors spoken of by the sutta. And then we proceed to 2nd, 3rd and finally 4th Jhana where the meditat...
MN 28 The Greater Discourse on the Elephants Footprint
January 14, 2022 03:29 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBJan 9 ,2022 Mahahatthipadopama Sutta The venerable Sariputta starts with a statement of the four noble truths. He expounds by way of the four elements and the 5 aggregates. https://www.dhammasukha.org/dsmc-zoom-group https://www.dhammasukha.org A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ How to practice Metta/TWIM Meditation https://www.dhammasukha.org/beginner-lovingkindness What are the 6Rs https://www.dhammasukha.org/the-...
MN 22 Simile of the Snake -Jan 2, 2022
January 10, 2022 03:29 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBJan 2 ,2022 Alagaddupama Sutta The Simile of the Snake This sutta is about a monk with pernicious views. No-not Sati this time! The Buddha reprimands him with many suttas how the Dhamma could be misrepresented and misunderstood. https://www.dhammasukha.org/dsmc-zoom-group A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ How to practice Metta/TWIM Meditation https://www.dhammasukha.org/beginner-lovingkindness What are the 6Rs https://www...
Zoom: MN 106 The Way to the Imperturbable Dec 26,2021
December 27, 2021 21:10 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBDec 26 ,2021 Āneñjasappāya Sutta The Way to the Imperturbable This sutta discusses the higher jhanas and the problem of holding on to them. http://www.suttas.com/mn-72-aggivacchagotta-sutta-to-vacchagotta-on-fire.html Zoom Recorded: 11-28-21 Where: DSMC Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/dsmc-zoom-group A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ How to practice Metta/TWIM ...
Zoom Talk Aggivacchagotta Sutta: To Vacchagotta on Fire (Thicket of Views) 12-5-21
December 13, 2021 22:47 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBDec 5, 2021 Vacchagota Suttas MN 72 and partial MN 73 Vaccha: "How is it then, Master Gotama? When Master Gotama is asked each of these ten questions, he replies: 'I do not hold this view.' What danger does Master Gotama see that he does not take up any of these speculative views?" Buddha: "Vaccha, the speculative view that the world is eternal is a thicket of views, a wilderness of views, a contortion of views, a vacillation of views, a fetter of views. It is beset by suffering, by vex...
Neuroscience & the Meditation Path sponsored by FitMind App
November 25, 2021 20:55 - 51 minutes - 69.2 MBDelson Armstrong talks to Liam McClintok of Fitmind about his Yogi Meditation background and his discovery of Buddhist Meditation practice. Delson is a master Kriya Yoga 6th level meditator who discovers another path which takes him into the Jhanas and ultimately the Cessation of all mental activity. Neuroscience researchers do some brain scans in the Netherlands and come up with some surprising conclusions. https://www.fitmind.co/podcast https://www.dhammasukha.org/ https://www.suttava...
Zoom Talk MN 22 Simile of the Snake -with Delson Armstrong
November 25, 2021 18:56 - 2 hours - 119 MBMN 22 Simile of the Snake A wrong view arises and the Buddha has to set a monk straight with many similes. The deepest view of non-self in the canon may be at the end of this sutta. Zoom Recorded: Oct 24, 2021 Where: DSMC Talk by Delson Armstrong https://www.dhammasukha.org/ https://suttavada.foundation
Zoom Talk MN 106 with Delson Armstrong -The Imperturbable
November 23, 2021 18:48 - 1 hour - 101 MBMN 106 Anenjasappaya Sutta Delson discusses the higher Jhanas and the path through them to Nibbana. Many interesting questions in Q&A Zoom Recorded: Oct 17, 2021 Where: DSMC Talk by Delson Armstrong https://www.dhammasukha.org/ https://suttavada.foundation Delson's book https://www.suttavada.foundation/book-a-mind-without-craving/ A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/
FAQ for TWIM Meditators -Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation
November 17, 2021 19:17 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBFor Beginning Instructions go to https://youtu.be/JCiVBvptZyk Common Questions from Meditators using the TWIM system only 0:25 I have a knot in my forehead. I have a headache. Is that tension? What to do? 2:46 Related to above: When I 6R the feeling of tension in my forehead it just won’t go away! I really want to get rid of it! 6:24 I can’t bring up the feeling of lovingkindness or keeping it going. What do you suggest? 9:31 Does smiling really work? 12:16 Do you use the 6Rs to get “r...
Part 5: Does Metta/Lovingkindness practice lead to Nibbana. What is Enlightenment?
November 16, 2021 19:07 - 23 minutes - 19.6 MBThe fifth interview in this series. Can lovingkindness meditation be used to achieve Enlightenment? Just what is Enlightenment? What is your definition? TWIM -Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation is based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas from the Majjhima Nikāya from the Pali Canon. More Information on meditation https://www.dhammasukha.org/ https://www.suttavada.foundation/
Hungry Ghosts and Heavenly Mansions with Delson on Halloween
November 16, 2021 18:33 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBZoom Recorded: 10-31-21 Where: DSMC Talk by Delson Armstrong Delson reads some Peta (Hungry Ghost) stories from the Petavatthu followed by stories of Devas of mighty power and how they arrived at that place. Q&A with more ghost stories from the zoom participants. https://www.dhammasukha.org/ https://www.suttavada.foundation/
Part 4: Mindfulness Re-defined and the Jhanas Re-defined - Conversations with Delson
November 14, 2021 19:13 - 22 minutes - 29 MBDelson Armstrong looks at a new meaning for what Mindfulness is. Many times it is defined as a one-pointed focus but what is another way to look at it? This discussion leads to a new look at the Brahmavihāras or the practice of Metta (Lovingkindness) as the fastest and best path to Nibbana. TWIM -Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation is based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas from the Majjhima Nikāya from the Pāli Canon. Sutta mentioned are MN 44 and SN 44.6 - TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Mindfulness 8:19 F...
Zoom Talk MN48 Kosambiya Sutta with Bhante Vimalaramsi
November 13, 2021 19:21 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBSome monks get into an argument. The Buddha discusses how to increase your lovingkindness and other good qualities. Zoom Recorded: 11-7-2021 Where: DSMC Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ Live Zoom Sessions https://www.dhammasukha.org/dsmc-zoom-group A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ How to practice Metta/TWIM Meditation https://www.dhammasukha.org/beginner-lovingk...
Beginning Metta Instructions-TWIM (Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation)
November 12, 2021 19:49 - 10 minutes - 13.3 MBBeginning Instructions for the Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation using Metta or Lovingkindness: Instructions as follows: Sit in a chair or on the floor, whichever is comfortable. Sit for 30 minutes minimum-don't move at all. Bring up a happy memory of lovingkindness- Holding baby, pets etc. Radiate that feeling to yourself for 10 Minutes. Pick a spiritual friend and put them in your heart and radiate that feeling to them for balance of sitting. When the mind wanders use the 6Rs. RECOGNIZE ...
Part 3: ”31 Planes of Existence - the Agony and the Ecstasy” -Conversations with Delson
November 12, 2021 18:25 - 1 hour - 102 MBDelson Armstrong looks at the Buddhist Cosmology and does a thumbnail sketch of each of the 31 realms including all the lower realms and upper Brahmalokas. A good reference book is Buddhist Cosmos by Ven. Punnadhammo TWIM -Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation is based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas from the Majjhima Nikāya from the Pali Canon. Information on TWIM https://www.dhammasukha.org/ https://www.suttavada.foundation/ Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/
Prt 2: Upcoming Research with Delson -What will Jhana or Cessation look like?
November 10, 2021 17:01 - 11 minutes - 13.9 MBDelson Armstrong explains some research he was personally involved with at two Netherlands Universities in which he was hooked up to a number of machines which measured his response to various stimuli. The researchers were looking very closely at the unique state of Cessation which was achieved in deep states of meditation. TWIM -Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation is based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas from the Majjhima Nikāya from the Pali Canon. https://www.dhammasukha.org/ https://ww...
Pt 1 - Background and Jhanas -Delson Armstrong
October 11, 2021 18:00 - 32 minutes - 28.6 MBDelson Armstrong, senior student of Bhante Vimalaramsi, is starting to give talks and is conducting retreats. This is a series where Ven. Karuna, a samanera monk at Dhamma Sukha Meditation center, questions Delson about the deepest Dhamma topics. This session is an introduction to Delson Armstrong's background and an Introduction to the Tranquil Wisdom Meditation Path through the Jhanas. Stay tuned for the next part of this series - Topics covered: Upcoming Neuroscience research Dependent ...
Part 1 - Conversations with Delson Armstrong -Background and Jhanas
October 11, 2021 18:00 - 32 minutes - 28.6 MBDelson Armstrong, senior student of Bhante Vimalaramsi, is starting to give talks and is conducting retreats. This is a series where Ven. Karuna, a samanera monk at Dhamma Sukha Meditation center, questions Delson about the deepest Dhamma topics. This session is an introduction to Delson Armstrong's background and an Introduction to the Tranquil Wisdom Meditation Path through the Jhanas. Stay tuned for the next part of this series - Topics covered: Upcoming Neuroscience research Dependent ...
Zoom Talk MN 142 with Delson Armstrong -The Exposition of Offerings
October 11, 2021 01:12 - 1 hour - 94 MBDelson discusses Giving and Dana based on the MN 142 The Exposition of Offerings Sutta. What if you give to a Dog? Is there merit? A homeless person A person on the path? Zoom Recorded: Oct 10, 2021 Where: DSMC Talk by Delson Armstrong https://www.dhammasukha.org/
Book: ‘Moving Dhamma Vol 2 - Discourses of the Buddha 8hrs
September 05, 2021 14:19 - 8 hours - 423 MBThis is a reading of the new book Moving Dhamma Vol 2 by Bhante Vimalaramsi. On a 10 day retreat these are some of the Suttas Bhante would use each day to discuss with Meditators. These are in addition to the ones he goes through in Moving Dhamma Vol 1. They are from the Majjhima Nikāya as translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi from Wisdom Publications. List of Suttas - In order for MD2 00:00:00 Preface and Intro 00:23:42 MN 36 Greater Discourse to Saccaka-Mahasaccaka Sutta 01:26:48 MN 9 Right V...
Full Interview Bhante Vimalaramsi with Ayam Leo Rastogi
May 26, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBFull Interview - Part 1&2 Recorded Houston, TX at Moffet Studios Nov 6, 2020 Bhante Vimalaramsi and Leo Rastogi of AYAM Wellness Group have a lively discussion about what the key is to deep meditation practice. Visit Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/
Life is Meditation, Meditation is Life by Bhante Vimalaramsi 6hrs
May 22, 2021 11:00 - 6 hours - 343 MBA reading of the entire book, "Life is Meditation, Meditation is Life" by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ 00:00:00 Start 01:50:00 Unlocking the Door to the Deathless 03:26:00 Anapanasati Sutta Bhante Vimalaramsi https://www.dhammasukha.org/bhante-vimalaramsi
Apr11, 2021 Mn 30 Greater Discourse of the Simile of the Heartwood
May 19, 2021 23:07 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBMN 30 Mahasaropama Sutta: The Greater Discourse on the Simile of the Heartwood This discourse emphasizes that the proper goal of the holy life is the unshakable deliverance of the mind, to which all other benefits are subsidiary. Join Bhante for the Live Zoom session here: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82196799142 1PM USA Central Time- Sundays - From Missouri DSMC A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ How to practice Metta/TWIM Medit...
AYAM Interview Pt 2 with Leo Rastogi and Bhante Vimalaramsi
May 19, 2021 00:37 - 33 minutes - 28.2 MBPart 2 of 2 Recorded Houston, TX at Moffet Studios Nov 6, 2020 Bhante Vimalaramsi and Leo Rastogi of AYAM Wellness Group have a lively discussion about what the key is to deep meditation practice. Watch Part 1 of 2 of this Interview on this channel. Visit Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/
AYAM Interview Pt 2 with Leo Rastogi and Bhante Vimalaramsi
May 19, 2021 00:37 - 33 minutes - 28.2 MBPart 2 of 2 Recorded Houston, TX at Moffet Studios Nov 6, 2020 Bhante Vimalaramsi and Leo Rastogi of AYAM Wellness Group have a lively discussion about what the key is to deep meditation practice. Watch Part 1 of 2 of this Interview on this channel. Visit Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/
AYAM Interview Pt 1 with Leo Rastogi and Bhante Vimalaramsi
May 17, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 34.3 MBRecorded Houston, TX at Moffet Studios Nov 6, 2020 Bhante Vimalaramsi and Leo Rastogi of AYAM Wellness Group have a lively discussion about the key to deep meditation practice. Listen to Part 2 of 2 of Interview on this channel Visit Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/
April 4, 2021 MN 10 Satipatthana Sutta -4 Foundations of Mindfulness
May 15, 2021 23:02 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBZoom Recorded: Apr 4, 2021 Bhante examines and discusses the famous Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta and looks into Right Effort and the Tranquilize Step Where: DSMC Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot -Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ Live Zoom Sessions https://www.dhammasukha.org/dsmc-zoom-group A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ How to practice Metta/TWIM Meditation https://www.dhammasukha.org/beginner-lovingkin...
Mar 28, 2021 Zoom MN 152 Indriyabhavana Sutta -Development of the Faculties
May 08, 2021 23:15 - 1 hour - 154 MB2021 Zoom MN 152 Indriyabhavana Sutta -Development of the Faculties The Buddha explains the supreme development of control over the sense faculties and the arahants' mastery over his perceptions. Zoom Recorded: Mar 28, 2021 Where: DSMC Zoom Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ How to practice Metta/TWIM Meditation https://www.dhammasukha.org/beginner-lovingkindness What are the 6Rs https://www.dhamma...
Mar 7, 2021 Madhupindika Sutta MN 18 Honeyball Sutta
May 06, 2021 22:49 - 1 hour - 114 MBZoom Recorded: Mar 7, 2021 Where: DSMC Zoom Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ Madhupindika Sutta The Buddha talks about how "the source through which perceptions and notions tinged by mental proliferation beset a man" and MahaKaccana has to explain to the monks who let the Buddha leave without asking him what he meant. Download Concept and Reality here: https://www.dhammasukha.org/bhikkhu-nananandaa Live Zoom Sessions Q&A htt...
Feb 21, 2021 MN 135 Shorter Exposition of Action - CulaKammaVibhanga Sutta
May 01, 2021 22:29 - 1 hour - 129 MBZoom Recorded: Feb 21, 2021 CulaKammaVibhanga Sutta MN 135 This sutta is all about Kamma and its results A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ How to practice Metta/TWIM Meditation https://www.dhammasukha.org/beginner-lovingkindness More Information at https://www.dhammasukha.org
Feb 28, 2021 MN 48 Kosambiya Sutta
April 30, 2021 23:32 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBZoom Recorded: Feb 28, 2021 Kosambiya Sutta The Buddha chastises the monks for getting in arguments. Where: DSMC Zoom Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ How to practice Metta/TWIM Meditation https://www.dhammasukha.org/beginner-lovingkindness What are the 6Rs https://www.dhammasukha.org/the-6rs Bhante Vimalaramsi https://www.dham...
Jan 31, 2021 MN 43 Greater Discourse on Q&A - Mahavedalla Sutta
April 28, 2021 22:11 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBZoom Recorded: Jan 31, 2021 Mahavedalla Sutta #MN 43 A discussion between Ven. Kotthita and Sāriputta on various subtle points of Dhamma. Where: DSMC Zoom Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ Live Zoom Sessions https://www.dhammasukha.org/dsmc-zoom-group A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ How to practice Metta/TWIM Meditation https://www.dhammasukha.org/beginner-lovi...
Mar 21, 2021 MN 143 Anathapindikovadda Sutta
April 24, 2021 22:57 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBTalk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ Anathapindikovadda Sutta A talk by Sariputta to Anathapindika on his deathbed about non-attachment and a total letting go. A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ How to practice Metta/TWIM Meditation https://www.dhammasukha.org/beginner-lovingkindness What are the 6Rs https://www.dhammasukha.org/the-6rs Bhante Vimalaramsi https://ww...
Jan 24, 2021 MN 44 Shorter Discourse on Q&A - Cullavedalla Sutta
April 24, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBCullavedalla Sutta MN 44 Dhammadinna, an Arahant nun explains the Origin of Identity and the 8 fold path to Visakha, her previous husband. Zoom Recorded: Jan 24, 2021 Where: DSMC Zoom Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ Live Zoom Sessions https://www.dhammasukha.org/dsmc-zoom-group How to practice Metta/TWIM Meditation https://ww...
(Rev): Moving Dhamma Vol One --Sutta Discourses - by Bhante Vimalaramsi (10 Hrs) -
April 17, 2021 20:26 - 9 hours - 506 MBThis is Text to Speech Reading of the book Moving Dhamma Vol 1. On a 10 day retreat these are the Suttas Bhante would use each day to discuss with the Meditators. They are given in the same order he gives on retreat. They are from the Majjhima Nikāya as translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi from Wisdom Publications. List of Suttas - Chapters/Suttas In order 00:00:00 Orientation and Instructions 01:11:11 MN 20 Removal of Distractions 02:07:57 MN 10 Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta 04:05:12 MN 111 One b...
Moving Dhamma Vol One --Sutta Discourses - by Bhante Vimalaramsi (10 Hrs)
April 17, 2021 20:26 - 3 hours - 151 MBThis is Text to Speech Reading of the book Moving Dhamma Vol 1. On a 10 day retreat these are the Suttas Bhante would use each day to discuss with the Meditators. They are given in the same order he gives on retreat. They are from the Majjhima Nikāya as translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi from Wisdom Publications. List of Suttas - Chapters/Suttas In order 00:00:00 Orientation and Instructions 01:11:11 MN 20 Removal of Distractions 02:07:57 MN 10 Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta 04:05:12 MN 111 One b...
Guide to Forgiveness Meditation: Audio Book: (1 hr )
March 09, 2021 20:48 - 1 hour - 19.8 MBA guide to the unique method of Forgiveness Meditation, developed over a two year period by Venerable Bhante Vimalaramsi of the Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center. When this simple system is practiced it goes directly to solving the hard-heartedness that plagues all of us, and prevents our lovingkindness from blossoming. It can be practiced at home in a few daily sessions, and after a week of practice you might realize that this is far more powerful then any drug or therapist you might find. It...
Book: 'The Path to Nibbana' A Complete Guide to Meditation (6 hrs.)
February 28, 2021 21:09 - 6 hours - 369 MBA thorough guide to the unique method of Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation (TWIM), based on the earliest Buddhist texts. Authored by David Johnson of the Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center, it contains the secret to fast and deep progress in meditation. The method described here matches the earliest Buddhist scriptures. How to attain awakening through the Loving-kindness meditation. How to attain the Jhanas easily and quickly. Sutta references. Complete meditation instructions to the highest le...
Zoom Talk MN 35 Culasaccaka Sutta - Shorter Discourse to Saccaka
January 28, 2021 19:12 - 1 hour - 109 MBZoom Recorded: Jan 10, 2021 Where: DSMC Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ Culasaccaka Sutta Sutta The Shorter Discourse to Saccaka. The debater Saccaka boasts that in debate he can shake the Buddha up and down and thump him about, but when he finally meets the Buddha their discussion takes some unexpected turns. Live Zoom Sessions https://www.dhammasukha.org/dsmc-zoom-group A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddh...
Zoom Talk MN 59 Bahuvedaniya Sutta Many Kinds of Feelings with Bhante Vimalaramsi -Jan 2021
January 23, 2021 19:11 - 1 hour - 120 MBZoom Recorded: Jan 3, 2021 Where: DSMC Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ Sunday Zoom discussion. He does the Sutta 59 "Many Kinds of Feeling" This is a talk about feeling and also the progression of the meditation through the Jhanas. Live Zoom Sessions https://www.dhammasukha.org/dsmc-zoom-group A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ How to practice Metta/TWIM Meditation...
2020 Zoom Mn 51 "To Kandaraka" Sutta
December 30, 2020 21:18 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBZoom Recorded: Dec 20, 2020 Where: DSMC Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ Kandaraka Sutta MN 51 The Buddha discusses four kinds of persons found in the world--the one who torments himself, the one who torments others, the one who torments neither but lives a truly holy life. A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ Live Zoom Sessions https://www.dhammasukha.org/dsmc-zoom-g...
2020 Zoom Mn 14 Shorter Discourse on the Mass of Suffering
December 30, 2020 21:18 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBZoom Recorded: Dec 13, 2020 Where: DSMC Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ Culadukkhakkhanda Sutta The Buddha explains an understanding of sensual pleasures, material form, and feelings. A variation on Sutta MN13. Ending in a discussion with Jain ascetics on the nature of pleasure and pain. A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ Live Zoom Sessions https://www.dhammasukh...
2020 Zoom Mn 13 Greater Discourse on the Mass of Suffering
December 30, 2020 21:18 - 1 hour - 85 MBZoom Recorded: Dec 6, 2020 Where: DSMC Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ Mahadukkhakkhanda Sutta 13 The Buddha explains the full understanding of sensual pleasures, material form, and feelings; there is a long section on the dangers in sensual pleasures. A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ Live Zoom Sessions https://www.dhammasukha.org/dsmc-zoom-group How to practi...
2020 Zoom Mn 59 Many Kinds of Feeling (Bahuvedaniya Sutta)
December 30, 2020 21:17 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBRecorded: Nov 29, 2020 Categorization of Feeling and the Jhanas Sutta MN 59 Many Kinds of Feeling (Bahuvedaniya Sutta) Where: DSMC Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ Live Zoom Sessions https://www.dhammasukha.org/dsmc-zoom-group How to practice Metta/TWIM Meditation https://www.dhammasukha.org/beginner-lovingkindness What are th...
2020 Zoom MN 142 'The Exposition of the Offerings' - Dakkhinavibhanga Sutta
December 30, 2020 21:17 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBRecorded: Nov 22, 2020 The Amazing Power of Giving/Dana Sutta MN 142 'The Exposition of the Offerings' - Dakkhinavibhanga Sutta Where: DSMC Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ Live Zoom Sessions https://www.dhammasukha.org/dsmc-zoom-group How to practice Metta/TWIM Meditation https://www.dhammasukha.org/beginner-lovingkindness Wh...
2020 Zoom Mn 52 Atthakanagara Sutta
December 30, 2020 21:17 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBRecorded:Dec 27, 2020 Where: Zoom at DSMC Abbot - Bhante Vimalaramsi https://www.dhammasukha.org/ Atthakanagara Sutta MN 52 The Man from Atthakanagara. The venerable Ananda teaches eleven "doors to the Deathless" by which a bhikkhu can attain the supreme security from bondage. Bhante says you can attain Nibbana from any jhana. A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ Live Zoom Sessions https://www.dhammasukha.org/dsmc-zoom-group H...