Retreat Talks at Dhamma Sukha
283 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 24 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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Brief Forgiveness Instructions 2.0 with Bhante Vimalaramsi
December 30, 2020 21:00 - 4 minutes - 4.63 MBBrief Instructions by Bhante Vimalaramsi Website link https://www.dhammasukha.org/forgiveness-meditation Book available on Amazon "Forgiveness Meditation"
2020 Zoom Mn 140 Exposition of the Elements: Dhatuvibangha Sutta
December 30, 2020 20:18 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBRecorded: Oct 25, 2020 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 the 6Rs https://www.dhammasukha.org/the-6rs Bhante Vimalaramsi https://www.dhammasukha.org/bhante-vi...
Zoom Talk Mn 29 'Greater Discourse of the Simile of the Heartwood' Mahasaropama Sutta
October 24, 2020 00:05 - 1 hour - 115 MBRecorded: Oct 11, 2020 Where: DSMC, Missouri Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ Join Bhante for the Live Zoom session here: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82196799142 1PM USA Central Time- Sundays - From Missouri DSMC "The Greater Discourse of the Simile of the Heartwood" Mahasaropama Sutta This discourse emphasizes that the proper goal of the holy life is the unshakable deliverance of the mind, to which all other benefits are subsid...
Zoom Talk Mn 66 Simile of the Quail - Sutta with Bhante Vimalaramsi
October 21, 2020 00:05 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBRecorded: Oct 4, 2020 Where: DSMC, Missouri Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ Join Bhante for the Live Zoom session here: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82196799142 1PM USA Central Time- Sundays - From Missouri DSMC "Simile of the Quail" Here, the Buddha explains that even the smallest fetters must be let go. Next Live Zoom session - listen in here https://www.dhammasukha.org/dsmc-zoom... He takes some questions from zoom callers ...
A Beginners Guide to Loving-kindness By Bhante Vimalaramsi -Read by Amazon Polly TTS
October 10, 2020 22:34 - 55 minutes - 19 MBIn this booklet are the instructions for Loving-kindness Meditation (Metta) and the Practice of the Brahma Viharas which is based on the earliest Buddhist suttas, and if practiced correctly, will lead you to the supreme goal of Nibbana — in this very life. This booklet gives easy to follow instructions for a daily practice. Just 30 minutes a day gets you on a path to a deep experience of the truth. A month or two can even yield your first jhana experience because of the special "relax" step...
Zoom Talk Mn 95 Canki Sutta with Bhante Vimalaramsi
October 09, 2020 20:58 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBRecorded: Sept 27, 2020 Where: DSMC, Missouri Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ Join Bhante for the Live Zoom session here: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82196799142 1PM USA Central Time- Sundays - From Missouri DSMC "With Canki." The Buddha instructs a young Brahmin on the preservation of truth, the discovery truth and the final arrival at truth. Next Live Zoom session - listen in here https://www.dhammasukha.org/dsmc-zoom... He ...
"The Path to Nibbana" by David C Johnson -Updated: now read by Amazon AI Text to Speech
October 07, 2020 15:00 - 4 hours - 291 MBThe Path to Nibbana" is read by a text to speech voice by Amazon Web Services Polly AI. Just re-recorded What is Nibbana? The experience and how to achieve it is in this book. Awakening actually is possible! This new book definitely says yes, but only if you add back in the step that is left out of other methods. And only if you follow the method laid out by the Buddha in his earliest teachings. Nibbana can and does happen with practice - and in this book you will be shown the step by step ...
"The Path to Nibbana" by David C Johnson -Newly read by Amazon AI
October 07, 2020 15:00 - 4 hours - 291 MBThe Path to Nibbana" is read by a text to speech voice by Amazon Web Services Polly AI. Just re-recorded What is Nibbana? The experience and how to achieve it is in this book. Awakening actually is possible! This new book definitely says yes, but only if you add back in the step that is left out of other methods. And only if you follow the method laid out by the Buddha in his earliest teachings. Nibbana can and does happen with practice - and in this book you will be shown the step by step ...
Zoom Talk Mn106 Anenjasappaya Sutta -The Way to the Imperturbable
October 05, 2020 20:50 - 1 hour - 100 MBRecorded: Sept 20, 2020 Where: DSMC, Missouri Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ Join Bhante for the Live Zoom session here: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82196799142 1PM USA Central Time- Sundays - From Missouri DSMC Sutta: The Way to the Imperturbable. The Buddha explains the approaches to various levels of higher meditative states culminating in Nibbana. He takes some questions from zoom callers afterward about their meditation...
Zoom Talk BV MN 115 Bahudhatuka Sutta -Many Kinds of Elements
October 03, 2020 20:50 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBSept 13, 2020 Bahudhatuka Sutta (The Many Kinds of Elements) Here the Buddha expands in detail about the elements, the sense bases, dependent origination and the kinds of situations that are possible and impossible in the world. Bhante did not get through the whole sutta and talked about meditation and how to be happy. Next Live Zoom session - listen in here https://www.dhammasukha.org/dsmc-zoom... He takes some questions from zoom callers afterward about their meditation practice 2...
Six Directions W/Music Guided Loving-Kindness (Metta) Meditation - 30 Minutes -No Ending Bell
September 17, 2020 21:24 - 30 minutes - 40.7 MB*Please note there are now versions without a soundtrack and without an ending bell. Check your lists. Or all versions Youtube Playlists https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5a028RS5Ck&list=PL3sECDBQqxlG09nHU2VojPBL_gY2zlNOS This Metta or Loving Kindness Meditation is a guided meditation that runs 30 minutes, which is the suggested minimum time for you to sit. It is based on some of the Metta instructions of Bhante Vimalaramsi. Metta is part of the Brahma Viharas found and described in the earl...
Six Directions No Music Guided Loving-Kindness (Metta) Meditation - 30 Minutes
September 17, 2020 21:13 - 30 minutes - 18.6 MB*Please note there are now versions with a mesmerizing soundtrack and without an ending bell. Check your lists. Or all versions on Youtube Playlists https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5a028RS5Ck&list=PL3sECDBQqxlG09nHU2VojPBL_gY2zlNOS This Metta or Loving Kindness Meditation is a guided meditation that runs 30 minutes, which is the suggested minimum time for you to sit. It is based on some of the Metta instructions of Bhante Vimalaramsi. Metta is part of the Brahma Viharas found and described...
Six Directions Guided Loving-Kindness (Metta) Meditation - 30 Minutes
September 11, 2020 18:39 - 31 minutes - 41.9 MBThis Metta or Loving Kindness Meditation is a guided meditation that runs 30 minutes, which is the suggested minimum time for you to sit. It is based on some of the Metta instructions of Bhante Vimalaramsi. Metta is part of the Brahma Viharas found and described in the earliest Buddhists texts as another path to awakening including breath. This meditation will lead you directly to the deep awakening of the heart and mind. You spend the first 10-15 minutes by radiating Loving Kindness to your...
Six Directions W/Music Guided Loving-Kindness (Metta) Meditation - 30 Minutes
September 11, 2020 18:39 - 31 minutes - 41.9 MB*Please note there are now versions without a soundtrack and without an ending bell. Check your lists. Or all versions Youtube Playlists https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5a028RS5Ck&list=PL3sECDBQqxlG09nHU2VojPBL_gY2zlNOS This Metta or Loving Kindness Meditation is a guided meditation that runs 30 minutes, which is the suggested minimum time for you to sit. It is based on some of the Metta instructions of Bhante Vimalaramsi. Metta is part of the Brahma Viharas found and described in the earl...
Zoom Talk BV MN 33 Greater Discourse on the Cowherd
September 10, 2020 01:32 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBSept 6, 2020 Mahagopalaka Sutta Here the Buddha talks about the eleven qualities that prevent a bhikkhu's growth in the Dhamma and the eleven qualities that contribute to his growth. Next Live Zoom session - listen in here https://www.dhammasukha.org/dsmc-zoom... He takes some questions from zoom callers afterward about their meditation practice 2020 Where: DSMC Missouri Zoom Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ Get Started w...
Zoom Talk with Bhante Vimalaramsi MN 18 The HoneyBall Aug 30, 2020
September 07, 2020 02:30 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBAug 30, 2020 Here the Buddha talks about mental proliferation and Maha Kacana elucidates what the Buddha means. Next Live Zoom session - listen in here https://www.dhammasukha.org/dsmc-zoom... He takes some questions from zoom callers afterward about their meditation practice 2020 Where: DSMC Missouri Zoom Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ Get Started with Metta Meditation : https://www.dhammasukha.org/getting-started-wi...
Zoom Talk with Bhante Vimalaramsi MN 112 The 6-fold Purity Aug 16, 2020
August 17, 2020 21:53 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBAug 16, 2020 Here Bhante discusses Purity and what makes an Arahant a fully liberated person. Next Live Zoom session - listen in here https://www.dhammasukha.org/dsmc-zoom... He takes some questions from zoom callers afterward about their meditation practice 2020 Where: DSMC Missouri Zoom Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ Get Started with Metta Meditation : https://www.dhammasukha.org/getting-started-with-twim.html A co...
Zoom Talk with Bhante Vimalaramsi MN 4 Fear & Dread Aug 9, 2020
August 11, 2020 00:58 - 1 hour - 92 MBAug 9, 2020 Here Bhante discusses Fear and other hindrances in your meditation Next Live Zoom session - listen in here https://www.dhammasukha.org/dsmc-zoom... He takes some questions from zoom callers afterward. 2020 Where: DSMC Missouri 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://...
Zoom Talk with Bhante Vimalaramsi MN 53 Disciple in Higher Training Aug 2, 2020
August 03, 2020 21:19 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBAug 2, 2020 Sunday Zoom discussion. He does Sutta 53 "Disciple in Higher Training -The real meaning of "Abhidhamma' Next Live Zoom session - listen in here https://www.dhammasukha.org/dsmc-zoom... He takes some questions from zoom callers afterward. 2020 Where: DSMC Missouri 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...
Zoom Talk with Bhante Vimalaramsi MN 59 Many Kinds of Feelings-July 26,2020
August 03, 2020 21:11 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBJuly 26, 2020 Sunday Zoom discussion. He does Sutta 59 "Many Kinds of Feeling" This is a talk about feeling and also the progression of the meditation through the Jhanas. Next Live Zoom session - listen in here https://www.dhammasukha.org/dsmc-zoom... He takes some questions from zoom callers afterward. Recorded: July 26, 2020 Where: DSMC Missouri Zoom Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org/ A complete guide to the med...
What makes a Brahmin - Oct 18, 2006 -What happened after Enlightenment
May 03, 2020 22:02 - 1 hour - 92 MBBook of the Discipline Great Division Mahavagga Very old recording from digital hand recorder - audio not great
Controversial look at Brahma Vihara Meditation: Liberation of Mind by Lovingkindness
May 03, 2020 21:45 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MB01 SN 46-54 The Brahma Vihara practice will take you to all 8 jhanas! And subsequently to attain Nibbana Accompanied by Loving Kindness Bojjhanga Sutta P. 1607 Samyutta Nikaya Around 2006
Gainesville, FL 2001 DN 33-1 Old Cassette Recording
April 10, 2020 20:35 - 49 minutes - 15.3 MBTalk by BV June 1, 2001 in Gainesville, FL Digha Nikaya #33 2's #5 Starts midway through
Gainesville, FL 2001 DN 33-4 Old Cassette Recording
April 10, 2020 20:30 - 29 minutes - 9.71 MBTalk by BV June 4, 2001 in Gainesville, FL Digha Nikaya #33 2's #31 Bhante Vimalaramsi
Gainesville, FL 2001 DN 33-3 Old Cassette Recording
April 10, 2020 20:28 - 26 minutes - 8.1 MBTalk by BV June 3, 2001 in Gainesville, FL Digha Nikaya #33 2's #24 Bhante Vimalaramsi
Gainesville, FL 2001 DN 33-2 Old Cassette Recording
April 10, 2020 20:27 - 46 minutes - 15.1 MBTalk by BV June 2, 2001 in Gainesville, FL Digha Nikaya #33 2's #14
Factors of Enlightenment -Jhanas- Older Talk 23 minutes
April 10, 2020 20:21 - 23 minutes - 7.29 MBThis talk is from an older collection of talks by Bhante Vimalaramsi
New Look at the Satipatthana Sutta MN 10 with Bhante Vimalaramsi
August 29, 2019 00:14 - 1 hour - 162 MBHere, Bhante gives his different perspective on what the Buddha taught when he gave the foundations of mindfulness. This sutta is looked at in a different way and leads to what he calls his development of the method of Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation and the 6Rs. It leads to the highest attainment of the spiritual life, Nibbana. He explains that Breath Meditation is taught in the suttas in a slightly different way then is practiced by most meditators. Adding the Tranquilize step makes all...
LovingKindness Meditation Instructions with Bhante Vimalaramsi
July 23, 2019 19:27 - 20 minutes - 33.1 MBThese are the simple lovingkindness or Metta meditation instructions that are given by Bhante Vimalaramsi, together with his unique method of working with distractions (6Rs). For much more detail please check this web page https://www.dhammasukha.org/introduction-to-meditation.html
Lovingkindness / Metta Instructions by Bhante Vimalaramsi
March 05, 2019 23:53 - 26 minutes - 33.1 MBThese are the simple lovingkindness or Metta meditation instructions that are given by Bhante Vimalaramsi, together with his unique method of working with distractions (6Rs). For much more detail please check this web page https://www.dhammasukha.org/introduction-to-meditation.html
Forgiveness Meditation Instructions by Bhante Vimalaramsi
March 05, 2019 23:48 - 9 minutes - 14.7 MBVenerable Bhante Vimalaramsi has now created a powerful Forgiveness Meditation. When someone close to you dies and grief, and sometimes even guilt, arise afterwards, one seeks this kind of a meditation to reduce your suffering. This is just one example of unwholesome states that get stuck in your mind. Additionally Bhante has found that when a student gets stuck in the Metta meditation and is making no progress he suggest the student to go through the Forgiveness Meditation. This enables th...
Guided Loving Kindness/Metta Meditation with David Johnson
November 04, 2018 00:47 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBA guided Loving Kindness Meditation using the earliest Buddhist Texts. This is the method of the Brahma Viharas which in the early text lead to awakening itself: Nibbana. This method is taught by Bhante Vimalaramsi, an American Monk, abbot at the Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center of Missouri, author of Life is Meditation, Meditation is Life. https://www.dhammasukha.org/ The meditation contains all of the instructions and is 30 minutes long, the recommended minimum time for sitting. The medita...
Part 3 (Updated 2018) "The Path to Nibbana" Chapter 15 to 20 - Audio Part 3 of 3
August 14, 2018 02:59 - 2 hours - 90.4 MBPart 3 Chapters 15-20 The Path to Nibbana" is read by a text to speech voice so you can listen to the book. More on the book: New 2018 Edition with added chapter tha dives deep into the Jhanas. " "Wow! Got your book. It is a major contribution. I already have used numerous quotes as references for my PhD thesis. I think it will really turn some heads around and help people immensely with their practice." M.J., VT "Beautifully written like one word flows into another ;written with such cl...
Part 2 (Updated 2018) "The Path to Nibbana" Chapter 5 to 14 - Audio Part 2 of 3
August 14, 2018 02:57 - 2 hours - 93.7 MBPart 2 - Chapters 5 to 14 The Path to Nibbana" is read by a text to speech voice so you can listen to the book. More on the book: New 2018 Edition with added chapter tha dives deep into the Jhanas. " "Wow! Got your book. It is a major contribution. I already have used numerous quotes as references for my PhD thesis. I think it will really turn some heads around and help people immensely with their practice." M.J., VT "Beautifully written like one word flows into another ;written with ...
Part 1 (Updated 2018) "The Path to Nibbana" Chapter 1 to 5 - Audio Part 1 of 3
August 14, 2018 02:54 - 3 hours - 89.6 MBThe Path to Nibbana" is read by a text to speech voice so you can listen to the book. More on the book: New 2018 Edition with added chapter tha dives deep into the Jhanas. " "Wow! Got your book. It is a major contribution. I already have used numerous quotes as references for my PhD thesis. I think it will really turn some heads around and help people immensely with their practice." M.J., VT "Beautifully written like one word flows into another ;written with such clarity..." from Amzn. re...
2018 Majjhima Nikaya No. 115 Bahudhatuka Sutta - Many Kinds of Elements
July 05, 2018 20:20 - 1 hour - 79.8 MB2018 Majjhima Nikaya No. 115 Bahudhatuka Sutta - The Many Kinds of Elements Recorded July 2, 2018 at DSMC by Bhante Vimalaramsi https://www.dhammasukha.org/ http://thepathtonibbana.com
2018 Majhima Nikaya 138 Uddesa-Vibhanga Sutta
June 30, 2018 14:44 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBBhante Vimalaramsi discusses the very deep sutta Mn 138 Uddesa-Vibhanga Sutta:Exposition of a Summary. The Buddha gives the monks a deep statement to contemplate but it is too much for them so they seek out Mahakaccana who explains to the the meaning of material form and what it is the cause of. Recorded June 27, 2018 at DSMC www.dhammasukha.org
2018 Easter Retreat No. 5 - Day 7 Reading: MN 148 Six Sets of Six, April 2, 2018
May 14, 2018 21:24 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBChachhaka Sutta MN 148 Bhante Vimalaramsi Apriil 2, 2018 www.dhammasukha.org
2018 Easter Retreat No. 5 - Day 6 MN 38 Dependent Origination April 1, 2018
May 14, 2018 21:20 - 2 hours - 109 MBMN 38 Dependent Origination "Mahatanhasankayha Sutta" Bhante Vimalaramsi April 1, 2018 www.dhammasukha.org
2018 Easter Retreat No.5 - Day 5 MN 18 Honeyball - Mar 31, 2018
May 14, 2018 21:15 - 2 hours - 91.3 MBThe Honey Ball Sutta Bhante Vimalaramsi Mar 31, 2018
2018 Easter Retreat No.5 Day 4 MN 111 One by One - Progress through the Jhanas Mar 30,2018
May 14, 2018 19:23 - 2 hours - 94.7 MBMN 111 Anupada Sutta Bhante Vimalaramsi March 30, 2018
2018 Easter Retreat No.5 Day 3 MN 140 Exposition of the Elements Mar 29, 2018
May 14, 2018 01:40 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBDhathuvibangha Sutta MN 140 Bhante Vimalaramsi Mar 29, 2018
2018 Easter Retreat No.5 Day 2 - Distractions MN 128 Mar 28, 2018
May 14, 2018 01:34 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBMN 128 Upakilesa Sutta Bhante Vimalaramsi Mar 28, 2018
2018 Easter Retreat No.5 Day 1 Orientation and Instructions Mar 27, 2018
May 13, 2018 22:42 - 45 minutes - 33.4 MBOn this first day of retreat Bhante shares some experiences he had recently in India. He also gives the meditation instructions for the coming retreat.
2018 Easter Retreat No.5 Day 9 To Saccaka MN 35 April 4, 2018
May 06, 2018 18:46 - 1 hour - 37.6 MBLast Day of the 2018 Easter Retreat in San Juan Bautista, Cal. To Saccaka MN 35 April 4, 2018
Journey of Forgiveness with Bhante Vimalaramsi
March 24, 2018 22:36 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBBhante Vimalaramsi talks about how to use Forgiveness and how to practice it. He describes some poignent memories from his past.
MN 73 Maha Vacchagotta Sutta- Many, many people including lay people attained Nibbana at time of the Buddha!
February 07, 2018 21:27 - 1 hour - 33.9 MBSome people say lay people cannot attain Nibbana, only monks. Not true, this sutta explains that hundreds and thousands of lay people attained all of the stages of enlightenment. So go to a retreat - Nibbana is possible for you! “Good, Gotama, wait! Is there a single bhikkhu a disciple of Gotama, who has destroyed desires, has released the mind from desires and released through wisdom, abiding, here and now?' `Vaccha, not one, not one hundred, not two hundred, not three hundred, not fo...
Guided Forgiveness Meditation 20 min. as taught by Bhante Vimalaramsi with Instructions
January 14, 2018 17:45 - 19 minutes - 9.17 MB"An Effective Method to Dissolving Blocks to Loving-Kindness and Living in the Present Moment" Spoken by David Johnson From "Guide to Forgiveness Meditation" by Vimalaramsi Apparently, in some cases, if we do get into trouble with generating lovingkindness, we can clear the runway for our Mindfulness of Loving-Kindness to take off by first learning to use Mindfulness of Forgiveness meditation. This is an extremely powerful and cleansing practice. Forgiveness is a form of loving-kindnes...
2016 Dhamma Discussion Bhante V and Punnaji Part 2
January 08, 2018 18:05 - 50 minutes - 20.6 MBBhante Vimalaramsi and Punnaji discuss Dhamma at the Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center June 2016. Part 2 Covered: 40 Kinds of Meditation What is the meaning of Satipatthana? Vissudhi Magga and it's influence 9 Insight knowledges -- Origin of Vipassana Concentration and suppressing of Hindrances vs Allowing Ekaggata Definition Recorded:6-27-16 Part 2 of 2 Where: DMSC Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi and Bhante Punnaji of Malaysia The Path of TWIM is explained in this book: https://www.thepathto...
2016 Dhamma Discussion Bhante V and Punnaji Part 1
January 06, 2018 17:20 - 1 hour - 24.3 MBBhante Vimalaramsi and Punnaji discuss Dhamma at the Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center June 2016. Covered: What is the definition of Samadhi? What is Tranquil Wisdom? What makes it so effective - what is the relax step? Jhanas, meditation, sutta study, loving-kindness, metta, Brahmaviharas Recorded:6-27-16 Where: DMSC Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi and Bhante Punnaji of Malaysia www.dhammasukha.org The Path of TWIM is explained in this book: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/