Retreat Talks at Dhamma Sukha
283 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 22 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 Loving-kindness / Metta Instructions
December 31, 2017 17:39 - 7 minutes - 2.61 MBThese are the instructions for loving-kindness meditation for beginners. These are directions from the suttas adding the tranquilize step for fast and quick practice to awakening! For more go to www.dhammasukha.org Recorded by David Johnson
Majjhima Nikaya #52 Nibbana is possible from the first jhana
October 18, 2017 19:08 - 1 hour - 40.4 MBTalk during the Easter Retreat April 14, 2017 MN 52
Bhante tells How He found TWIM
October 18, 2017 19:02 - 9 minutes - 5.22 MBIn this short episode Bhante explains the path that got him to the Suttas and the discovery of the missing step. Some sound quality issues.
The Six Sets of Six -the Chachakka sutta Recitation
September 27, 2017 14:55 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBBhante reads the sutta MN 148. This is a very powerful sutta on Not-Self and Dependent Origination. Many monks became awakened after listening to this sutta. Perhaps you can too. Really listen to it and see how it is working in your own mind and how nothing that arises is you.
BV-Interview-3 Why Meditate, Power of Precepts, why TWIM Works
September 09, 2017 18:37 - 29 minutes - 12.9 MBDavid Johnson interviews Bhante Vimalaramsi and asks some general questions. Why meditate? What does this do for me. What precepts do and why you have to maintain them. Why and how TWIM works. Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center -> https://www.dhammasukha.org/ David Johnson -> http://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ http://lifeismeditation.weebly.com/
BV-Interview-2 Wrong Mindfulness? - Craving? Two Types of Jhana? Concentration vs Aware Jhana
September 09, 2017 18:29 - 40 minutes - 18 MBDavid Johnson interviews Bhante Vimalaramsi on two important subjects. What is Mindfulness? A new definition based on the suttas is given based on the Satipatthana Sutta. Based on this new definition of mindfulness this leads to a whole new type of Jhana, not an absorption jhana or state of concentration, but, rather, an aware relaxed, open state. What is confusing is that these two types of jhana are related and have similar characteristics. The Buddha had rejected the concentration state...
BV Interview-1 The Journey/Mindfulness/Jhanas - What is Mindfulness? What are Jhanas? How do they lead to NIbbana? New Perspectives on Buddhism
September 05, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBBhante Vimalaramsi is interviewed by senior student David Johnson (Author - The Path to Nibbana) on his personal journey of awakening. Also Bhante's many unique views are probed in this 1 1/2 hr discussion of Bhante's views and what he found through his own practice. Questions answered: How did he come to meditation. The disaster that happened to him before he left for Asia. What is the Mango story and how did he get along with a Cobra in a Thai cave! Why is noone really paying attentio...
Taking your Daily Refuges and Precepts 6 min -Listen and Repeat
July 21, 2017 21:11 - 5 minutes - 1.8 MBRecite along with David the refuges and precepts each day. Simply listen and repeat. Text of Daily Refuges and Precepts: Good morning, good evening, wherever you are! My name is David Johnson. I'll be leading you in the precepts and refuges and the Dhammapada verses today. If you need a copy of what I am reading from, please go to our website www.dhammasukha.org. So let's get started. Please sit with your backs straight, and calm your mind, now repeat after me. I now take refuge i...
Bhante Vimalaramsi explains how he found the missing step that gets you to Awakening
July 20, 2017 15:04 - 9 minutes - 5.22 MBBhante goes over his story and how he found the path.
Metta Meditation has faster progress to Nibbana than Breath
July 20, 2017 15:03 - 5 minutes - 2.58 MBBhante Vimalaramsi discusses how the Buddha taught Metta to reach awakening and he mentioned it many more times than the breath meditation or anapanasati. In the suttas he clearly says that using Metta as part of the Brahmavihara Meditation is a fast way to Nibbana.
2017 MN 146 Nandakovada Sutta - Advice from Nandaka
July 20, 2017 14:57 - 48 minutes - 27.1 MBNandaka gives advice to the Nuns on Impermanence. Recorded: July 7, 2017 Where: DSMC Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center http://www.dhammasukha.org/ http://www.thepathtonibbana.com/
2017 MN 13 Mahadukkhakkhandha Sutta
July 20, 2017 14:56 - 44 minutes - 24.1 MBThe Greater Discourse on the Mass of Suffering The dangers of sensual pleasures leading to suffering. Recorded: July 9, 2017 Where: DSMC Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center http://www.dhammasukha.org/ http://www.thepathtonibbana.com/
2017 MN 105 Sunakkhatta Sutta
July 20, 2017 14:55 - 1 hour - 37.6 MBIn this sutta we learn that the path attainment is prone to being lost unless it is taken care of by keeping precepts, just like a wound which is newly opened and must be cleaned and tended to. Recorded: July 6, 2017 Where: DSMC Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi Abbot - Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center http://www.dhammasukha.org/ http://www.thepathtonibbana.com/
Satipatthana Sutta MN 10 - Bhante Vimalaramsi - Another perspective on Mindfulness
June 23, 2017 18:23 - 1 hour - 41 MBBhante comments on the standard sutta about the four foundations of mindfulness but gives a different view of what Mindfulness is and how Breath is done.
A Guide to Forgiveness Meditation by Bhante Vimalaramsi
March 15, 2017 16:58 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBThis short guide by Bhante Vimalaramsi will help you work with your past painful memories and hard-hardedness. He developed this process over a two year period in which he practiced this meditation every day. This unique process goes right to the heart of what is stopping you from feeling happiness and lovingkindness in the present. It only takes a short time doing this practice and many of these obstacles are removed - for good. The most important attitude to have is a sincere desire...
A Guide to Tranquil Wisdom TWIM - By Bhante Vimalaramsi- read aloud
March 09, 2017 20:21 - 1 hour - 21.8 MBThis is the Guide to TWIM which details all of the instructions for the Metta or Lovingkindness Meditation using the 6Rs. If one practices in this way one will experience very soon the eight Tranquil Aware Jhanas and ultimately awakening. You can get the Paperback or Kindle version at Amazon.com by searching Bhante Vimlaramsi. Thank you for listening! A Guide to Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation
Clear! Beginning Instructions for Metta and the 6Rs from the Nov 2016 St. Francis Retreat
February 01, 2017 23:23 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBBeginning Instructions for Metta and the 6Rs from the Nov 2016 St. Francis Retreat. This was the first night's talk from the thxgiving retreat.
THE MIND STILLED SERIES - #5 of 31 Bhikkhu Nanananda Nibbana Sermons
August 16, 2016 17:21 - 54 minutes - 50 MBTHE MIND STILLED SERIES #5 of 31 The 31 Sermons on Nibbana read and written by Venerable Nanananda of Sri Lanka Very deep and complex dhamma ideas with the Pali references. More Information is here http://www.dhammasukha.org/bhikkhu-nanananda.html
Excellent Talk on the Jhana Path to Awakening - Anupada Sutta 111
June 20, 2016 18:39 - 1 hour - 24 MBAnupada Sutta read and commented on by Bhante Vimalaramsi Date: 6-14-16 At: DSMC Missouri, USA
2016 MahaSaccaka MN 36 The Buddha's path to Awakening
June 05, 2016 21:32 - 2 hours - 45.3 MBThe path the Buddha traveled to enlightenment. What worked and what didn't work. This sutta proves the Buddha tried concentration meditation and it didn't work!
2016 Journey to TWIM (Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation) by Bhante Vimalaramsi
June 05, 2016 21:29 - 37 minutes - 10.8 MBBhante talks about how he found the meditation practice he now teaches and what is special about it. How he found the relax step and the history of his search.
Purdue Public Talk Apr 8, 2016
May 14, 2016 18:28 - 1 hour - 33.8 MBBhante Vimalaramsi talks about meditation and the 6Rs to about 70 students in the student union at Purdue University in April 2016.
Instructions for Metta Meditation TWIM with Bhante Vimalaramsi
March 18, 2016 20:20 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBBhante gives the beginning instructions for Metta Meditation and the practice of TWIM - Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation - which is the practice of the Brahmaviharas directly from the suttas. First you start with Metta, later this turns to compassion, then joy and finally equanimity. When practiced in this way this happens automatically as the practice deepens. The ultimate end result of this practice is awakening.
Easter Retreat MN 21 Simile of the Saw - Metta in Daily Life - April 9 2015
March 17, 2016 19:57 - 1 hour - 46 MBBhante discusses how to bring loving-kindness into daily life. How to continue your meditation. This is the last day of the retreat. This retreat took place at St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, Ca April 9 2015 Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi More information and retreats www.dhammasukha.org
2015 Easter Retreat MN 43 Mahavedalla Sutta - The Nature of Mind - April 8 2015
March 17, 2016 19:55 - 2 hours - 60.6 MBBhante discusses many interesting topics that have to do with the mental processes. This retreat took place at St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, Ca April 8 2015 Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi More information and retreats www.dhammasukha.org
2015 Easter Retreat MN 44 Cullavedalla Sutta - The Cessation of Identity - April 7 2015
March 17, 2016 19:52 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBBhante discusses the questions posed in this sutta. An especially interesting section about how the identity or ego ceases. This retreat took place at St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, Ca April 7 2015 Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi More information and retreats www.dhammasukha.org
2015 Easter Retreat SN12-10 More on Dependent Origination - April 6 2015
March 17, 2016 19:45 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBBhante discusses more on Dependent Origination using the Samyutta Nikaya. This retreat took place at St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, Ca April 6 2015 Talk by Bhante Vimalaramsi More information and retreats www.dhammasukha.org
2015 Easter Retreat MN 38 Dependent Origination - Paticca Samupada - April 5 2015
March 17, 2016 19:42 - 2 hours - 56 MBBhante discusses the Mahatanhasankaya Sutta and how Dependent Origination works with the 12 links. This retreat took place at St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, Ca April 5 2015 Bhante Vimalaramsi More Information at www.dhammasukha.org
2015 Easter Retreat MN 18 Honeyball Mahupindika Sutta - April 4, 2015
March 17, 2016 19:39 - 1 hour - 40.1 MBBhante discusses the Honeyball Sutta and how the mind wanders and creates concepts. This retreat took place at St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, Ca April 4 2015 Bhante Vimalaramsi More Information at www.dhammasukha.org
2015 Easter Retreat MN 111 One By One -The Tranquil Aware Jhanas -Anupada Sutta - April 3, 2015
March 17, 2016 19:36 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBBhante discusses the Anupada Sutta and the meditation progress through the Jhanas up to and including the Jhanas. This retreat took place at St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, Ca April 3 2015 Bhante Vimalaramsi More Information www.dhammasukha.org
2015 Easter Retreat - Removing Distractions and Hindrances - April 2, 2015
March 17, 2016 19:34 - 1 hour - 39.4 MBBhante Discusses hindrances to your meditation and how to remove them with the 6Rs. This retreat took place at St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, Ca April 2 2015 Bhante Vimalaramsi more Information www.dhammasukha.org
2015 Easter Retreat Orientation and Metta Instructions - April 1, 2015
March 17, 2016 19:31 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBMetta Meditation Instructions for Meditators This retreat took place at St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, Ca More Information Bhante Vimalaramsi www.dhammasukha.org
Orientation & Instructions for Loving-kindness Retreat Joshua Tree 5 - Mar 6, 2009
March 16, 2016 22:48 - 1 hour - 19.2 MBThis is the first talk of the 5th Joshua Retreat taught by Bhante Vimalaramsi. He teaches directly from the earliest Buddhist teachings, the Buddhist suttas of the Pali Cannon. Here he gives instructions and orientation to the meditators for the 10 day retreat. More information about this teacher and his work at www.dhammasukha.org