Developing Cittaviveka, Mental Seclusion in Busy Times
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses how in busy and hectic times when we don't have much time or physical solitude we can develop Cittaviveka, Mental Seclusion.
Building a Strong Foundation to Weather the Storms of Life
In the talk Ajahn Nando discusses building a strong internal foundation to weather the inevitable storms we encounter in life.
Attachments and Suffering
In this talk Ajahn Nando gives reflections on Kalyana-Mitta. He also discusses attachments and how they create suffering for us
Five Subjects for Frequent Recollection
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses the Five Subjects for frequent Recollection.
Why we come to Practice and the Four Noble Truths
In this talk Ajahn Visalo discusses what brings us to practice and The Four Noble Truths
Magha Puja
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses Magha Puja and the Ovada Patimokkha
The Three Characteristics and the Path of Practice
In this talk Ajahn Sunando discusses the Three Characteristics and the Path of Practice
Metta (Loving-Kindness) Guided Meditation
Ajahn Nando leads a guided meditation on Metta (Loving-Kindness)
The Heart of Buddhism
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses the core teachings of Buddhism
Guided Meditation Body Scanning
Ajahn Nando leads a guided meditation using the Body Scanning technique.
Finding Happiness in our Practice
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses the importance of finding happiness in our practice and how to find happiness in our practice
Building a Meditation Practice
In this talk Ajahn Nando gives us advice on how to build a meditation practice.
The Importance of Faith
In the talk Ajahn Nando discusses the Buddhist understanding of faith and how it can help us in our practice.
Getting Back to Practice
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses how to get back into our practice after not practicing for awhile
A Buddhist Christmas Carol
In this talk Ajahn Nando gives Buddhist reflections on the Christmas classic "A Christmas Carol"
What’s Holding You Back?
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses what is holding us back in our practice and in our lives.
Metta in Daily Life
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses how we can practice in Metta in our daily lives
Sila and Right Speech
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses the Five Precepts and goes deeper into the factors of Right Speech.
How to Listen to a Dhamma Talk
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses the Buddha's teachings on how to listen to a Dhamma talk to get the best results.
Meditation Course Week 10
In this talk Ajahn Nando explains the Four Iddhipadas, the Ways to Success
Meditation Course Week 9
In this talk Ajahn Nando teaches us how to deepen our meditation through a set of practices known as the “Apannaka Dhammas” or the practices that are always right and never wrong.
Equanimity
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses Equanimity (Upekkha) and teaches us how to stay even through the ups and downs of life.
Meditation Course Week 8
In this talk Ajahn Nando teaches the practice of Contemplation of Death.
Personality Types
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses the personality types in Buddhism
Meditation Course Week 7
In this talk Ajahn Nando teaches the basic method of body contemplation
Importance of Good Friends
In this talk Ajahn Nando explains what a Kathina ceremony is and discusses the importance of having good friends (Kalyana-mitta).
Meditation Course Week 6
In this talk Ajahn Nando continues teaching about Metta (Loving-Kindness). He teaches another method of Metta Meditation and teaches us how to develop Metta in our daily lives.
Would You Rather be Right or Happy?
In this talk Ajahn Nando talks about how our attachments and sense of self create suffering for us.
Meditation Course Week 5
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses Metta and teaches the basic method of Metta Meditation.
Meditation Course Week 4
In this Talk Ajahn Nando discusses the Five Hinderances and how to overcome them
Contentment and Gratitude
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses contentment and gratitude.
Angulimala
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses Angulimala and gives us encouragement in our practice.
Meditation Course Week 2
In this talk Ajahn Nando explains more about breath meditation and introduces the technique of counting the breaths.
Everything is Teaching us
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses how everything around us has the potential to teach us Dhamma if we know to look for it.
Meditation Course Week 1
In this talk Ajahn Nando gives an introduction to meditation. He explains what meditation is and why we meditate. He also discusses the proper attitude to meditation and teaches the basic method of meditation.
Seclusion and Mindfulness
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses seclusion and how to have seclusion while living our daily lives. Ajahn Nando also discusses mindfulness and how to maintain mindfulness in your daily life.
Dealing with Criticism
In this Talk Ajahn Nando discusses how to deal with criticism.
The Worldly Winds
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses the Lokadhammas, also known as the Eight Worldly Winds.
Are we Getting Results in our Practice
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses expectations we put on ourselves to get results from our practice. As well as how to tell if you are getting results from your practice.
Ideal Place to Practice
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses our longing to find the ideal place to practice.
Jealousy and Mudita
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses Jealousy and how to overcome it through the practice of Mudita.
Sacca Parami
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses Sacca Parami, the Perfection of Truthfulness/Honesty
Benefits of Chanting
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses the benefits of chanting and the Five Subjects for Frequent Recollection
Asalha Puja
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses Asalha Puja.
Rains Retreat and Adhitthana
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses the Rains Retreat and making resolutions (Adhitthanas)
Anger
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses anger and offers practical advice for dealing with anger.
Forgiveness
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses forgiveness
Five Khandas
In this talk Ajahn Nando discusses the Five Khandas