Pali Sutta (Early Buddhism) talks by Piya Tan (on YouTube)
- Piya Tan on the purpose of learning the early Buddhist suttas.
1. Awakening in this life itself [1:26]. (Anicca) Cakkhu Sutta (S 25.1 = SD 16.7).
How to awaken in this life itself. YouTube links: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5.
2. (Agara) Aditta Sutta (S 1.41= SD 2.8): On having the right priorities in life.
3. On the best gifts. Kimdada Sutta (S 1.42 = SD 2.9) [110327]
4. A matter of the body: the first aggregate (SD 17.2a)
YouTube links: Part 1a, Part 1b, Part 1c, Part 1d, Part 2a , Part 2b, Part 2c , Part 2d (Q&A).
5. Nibbida: disillusionment and revulsion (SD 20.1). The arhat’s awareness and response to true reality.
YouTube links: Part 1a, Part 1b, Part 2a, Part 2b.
6. Guanyin: my personal experiences. YouTube links: Part 1 of 2, Part 2 of 2.
7a. The 4 brahma viharas or the 4 immeasurables (lovingkindess, compassion, joy, equanimity: an Introduction to the Karajakaya Brahmavihara Sutta (A 10.208 = SD 2.10). [110327]
7b. How lovingkindness limits karma. Karajakaya Brahmavihara Sutta (A 10.208 = SD 2.10). [110327]
8. Impermanence of the mind, dependent arising and nibbida. A study of the Assutava Sutta 1 (S 12.61 = SD 20.2) & Assutava Sutta 2 (S 12.62 = SD 20.3).
YouTube links: part 1 of 2, part 2 of 2.
9. Anusaya: latent tendencies. The self, habits, awareness and liberation (SD 31.3).
10. Basic Buddhism Course. (Jan 2012)
Lesson 1: part 1 of 2 (The purpose of being a Buddhist; key concepts in Buddhism).
Lesson 1: part 2 of 2 (Social background of Buddhism in ancient India).
Lesson 2: part 1 of 2 (the 3 trainings, 5 universal values, 5 precepts),
Lesson 2: part 2 of 2 (5 universal rules, latent tendencies, How our past control us, happiness, emotional independence)
Lesson 3: part 1 of 2 (The 3 trainings [details], the 3 knowledges, The purpose of Life, Impermanence, Physical joy vs mental Joy).
Lesson 3: part 2 of 2. (The 4 foundation of mindfulness (Satipatthana), How we create our world, Origin of universe, Chanting).
11. Meditation leads to calmness and happiness (extracted from Basic Buddhism 3, part 2 of 2)
12. Viveka,nissita: the stages to liberation (SD 20.4).
13. Matter and moments: the phases of matter and the theory of moments (SD 17.2b) & A study of the 2nd aggregate: vedana: feeling 1 (SD 17.3).
14. A study of the second aggregate: vedana (feeling) part 2 (SD 17.3). Part 1 of 2. Part 2 of 2.
15. A study of the second aggregate: vedana (feeling) part 3. Do Buddha and arhat have feelings? (SD 17.3). [130224]
16. Why there is no self behind our mental processes & the true nature of food; Studies of Moliya Phagguna Sutta (S 12.12 = SD 20.5) and Putta,mamsa Sutta (Discourse on the son’s flesh) (S 12.63 = SD 20.6). [130116]
17. The True Meaning of Seeing. A study of the Subha Therigatha (Thi 366-399 = SD 20.7). [130123]
18. How an actor-dancer becomes an awakened monk, Talaputa Sutta (S 42.2 = SD 20.8). [130130]
19. A spiritual soliloquy and the joy of spiritual solitude, Talaputa Theragatha (Tha 1091-1145 = SD 20.9) [130206]
20. True solitude, Migajala Theragatha (Tha 417-422 = SD 20.10). [130213]
21. Our senses are our world, Samiddhi Sutta 4 (S 35.68 = SD 20.11). [130213]
22. How to balance our spiritual practice, Sona (Kolivisa) Sutta (A 6.55 = SD 20.12) [130220]
23. Sainthood in daily life, Samana-m-acala Sutta 1 & 2 (A 4.87 & A 4.88 = SD 20.13 & SD 20.14) [130227]
24. When are we ready to teach the Dharma? Punnovada Sutta (M 145 = SD 20.15). The noble eightfold path leads to awakening, Nava Sutta (S 45.158 = SD 20.16). [130306]
25. Perception 1: How to deal with memories and feelings. A study of the 3rd aggregate (sañña) [SD 17.4] [130310]
26. Perception 2: How to deal with memories and feelings. [130324]
27. Perception 3: How to deal with memories and feelings (last part). [130414]
28. Patience and non-violence. Kakacupama Sutta (M 21 = SD 38.1) [130313]
29. Impure and pure way of teaching the Dharma. Candupama Sutta (S 16.3 = SD 38.2). [130320]
30. How to cultivate lovingkindness part 1 & 2 of 3. Karaniya Metta Sutta (Sn 1.8 = Khp 9), SD 38.3. [130327]
31. How to cultivate lovingkindness part 3 of 3. [130403]
32. Love: a Buddhist perspective on friendship, humanity and life (part 1). (SD 38.4) [130410]
33. Love: a Buddhist perspective on friendship, humanity and life (part 2). [130417]
34. Love: a Buddhist perspective on friendship, humanity and life (part 3 of 4). [130424]
35. Love: a Buddhist perspective on friendship, humanity and life (part 4 of 4). [130501].
36. Karma is like debts and interests that accumulate. Ina Sutta (A 6.45 = SD 37.5). [130421]
37. How to interpret our sense-experiences. Sañña Nanatta Sutta (S 14.7) = SD 17.5. [130428]
38. Sankhara (formations): a study of the 4th aggregate. ( Part 1) (SD 17.6) [130428]
39. Sankhara (formations): a study of the 4th aggregate (part 2 of 2). (SD 17.6) [130512]
40. Samatha and vipassana: how balanced practice brings us streamwinning. (SD 41.1) [130505]
41. Brahma,vihara: the four divine abodes (part 1 of 2). Cultivating the divine in us: becoming gods here and now. (SD 38.5) [130508]
42. Brahma,vihara: the four divine abodes (part 2 of 2). Cultivating the divine in us: becoming gods here and now. (SD 38.5) [130522]
43. Godliness is within us. (Brahma) Vihara Subha Sutta (M 99 = SD 38.6) [130515]
44. True wealth is the good that we really are. Meaning of Vesak, 3 trainings, being truly happy. Ariya Dhana Sutta 1 & 2 (A 7.5 & A 7.6 = SD 37.6). [130519]
45. Consciousness 1 of 3 (viññana): How mindfulness and meditation shape our consciousness. A study of the 5th aggregate. (SD 17.8a) [20130526]
46. Consciousness 2 of 3 (viññana): How mindfulness and meditation shape our consciousness. A study of the 5th aggregate. (SD 17.8a) [130609]
47. Consciousness 3 of 3 (viññana): Awakening our consciousness in this life itself. A study of the 5th aggregate. (SD 17.8a) [130623]
48. Where love begins and grows (3 suttas). (Piya) Mallika Sutta (S 3.8 = U 5.1 @ SD 38.7), (Pasenadi) Piya Sutta (S 3.4 @ SD 38.8), Atta Rakkhita Sutta (S 3.5 @ SD 38.9). [130629]
49. Group karma? 1 of 3. Personal responsibility and collective action. (SD 39.1) [130605]
50. Group karma? 2 of 3. Personal responsibility and collective action. (SD 39.1) [130612]
51. (1) Good begets good? & (2) A saint is not troubled by karma. (Studies on Isayo Samuddaka Sutta, S 11.10 @ SD 39.2 & Sabba Kamma Jaha Sutta, U 3.1 @ SD 39.3). [130613]
52. Buddhist Psychology: meditation and consciousness (SD 17.8c) [130630]
53. Blame conditions, not others. (Jati) Paccaya Sutta (S 12.20 = SD 39.5). [130710]
54. What’s eating you? On Buddhist psychology and healing. A study of the Khajjaniya Sutta (S 22.79 = SD 17.9). [130714]
55. Anger management. Aghata Pativinaya Sutta 2 (A 5.162 = SD 39.6) [130717]
56. The monk and the first scientist? On karma, rebirth and proper giving. Payasi Sutta (D 23 = SD 39.4) [130703]
57. Right Livelihood: the nature of wealth and the full life. Part 1 of 2; part 2 of 2 (SD 37.8) [130721]
58. We are our karma. Samsappaniya Pariyaya Sutta (A 10.205 = SD 39.7) [130724]
59. The 5 aggregates, clinging, identity view and non-self. Part 1 of 2; part 2 of 2. A study of the Maha Punnama Sutta (M 109) = Punnama Sutta (S 22.82) = SD 17.11 [130728]
60. What to do, what to avoid (Part 1 of 2, part 2 of 2). A study of the Sevitabbasevitabba Sutta, The Discourse on what to resort to and what is not to be resorted to. (M 114, SD 39.8) [130731]
61. Prayers do not affect a person’s destiny or afterlife (part 1 of 2, part 2 of 2). Asibandhaka,putta Sutta (S 42.6, SD 39.9) [130807]
62. How Buddhism and Psychology Working Together Can Heal Us. (part 1 of 2, Khandha (Aditta) Sutta, S 22.61 = SD 17.10; part 2 of 2, Phenapinda Sutta, S 22.95 = SD 17.12) [130811]
63. Beauty, wealth and power as karmic fruits. (Kamma) Mallika Sutta, A 4.197 = SD 39.10. [130814]
64. The nature of true service (part 1 of 2, part 2 of 2). Esukari Sutta, M 96 = SD 37.9. [130818]
65. How best to honour our relations: Tirokudda Sutta (Khp 9, SD 2.7). [130825]
66. How suffering arises through conditionality. (Avijja) Paccaya Sutta (S 12.27, SD 39.12) [130828]
67. Buddhist: fiction and fact. The Notion of Ditthi (part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5), (SD 40a.1) [130904; 1309114; 130918, 130925 & 131002]
68. There is no “person” in the aggregates. Bhara Sutta (S 22.22, SD 17.14) [130923]
69. The middle way between extreme views. Lokayatika Sutta (S 12.48, SD 17.15) [130923]
70. Consciousness works with the aggregates. Udana Sutta (S 22.55, SD 17.16) [130923]
71. Purity is not on account of birth or rebirth. Assalayana Sutta (M 93, SD 40a.2) [131009]
72. How our senses affect our thinking. Yavakalapi Sutta (S 35.248, SD 40a.3) [131016]
73. Levels of learning: on the nature and progress of spiritual maturation (SD 40a.4, part 1 of 2; part 2 of 2) [13103 & 131030]
74. The training of a true disciple. Cula Hatthi,padopama Sutta (M 27, SD 40a.5)[131113]
75. Pasadika Sutta (D 29, SD 40a.6): Part 1 of 2: How Buddhism Might Fail [131120]; Part 2 of 2: How Buddhism succeeded as A Religion [131127]
76. Satipatthana Suttas. The Discourse on the Focuses of Mindfulness: body-based, feeling-based, mind-based, reality-based meditations. (SD 13). [Part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6, part 7] [131013 – 140112]
77. How to enjoy the benefits of this world and the next world. Patta Kamma Sutta (A 4.61, SD 37.12) [131020]
78. How robes are recycled. Donapaka Sutta & Pasenadi Kosala Vatthu (S 3.13 & DhA 15.7; SD 37.13) [131117]
79. The Buddha on Dieting. (V 2:290; DhA 2.1 & J 157, SD 37.14) [131117]
80. Emotional independence: awakening begin with seeing the truth within (SD 40a.8) [131211 – 140115]
YouTube links: (part 1: Self-identity view; part 2: Doubt; part 3: superstition & conditionality )
81. Cetana Suttas 1-3. Discourses on Volition. (YouTube link; SD 7.6abc) [140108]
82. Nature of the awaken mind. Cula Vedalla Sutta, The Discourse on the Shorter Catechism (M 44, SD 40a 9). [140122]
83. On life’s true priorities that bring liberation. Adhipateyya Sutta (A 3.40, SD 27.3) [140126]
84. The unanswered questions (SD 40a.10). YouTube links: part 1 of 3, part 2 of 3, part 3 of 3. [140205, 140212 & 140219]
85. Group karma? (SD 39.1) [13014]
86. Bad comes to bad-doer, Isayo Samuddaka Sutta (S 11.10 @ SD 39.2) [140223]
87. A saint is untroubled by karma, Sabba Kamma Jaha Sutta (U 3.1 @ SD 39.3) [140223]
88. A true saint is unconcerned with the afterlife, Avyakata Sutta (A 7.54 @ SD 40a.11) [140226]
89. Preparing the body and mind for awakening / the 3 trainings. (Ananda) Subha Sutta (D 10 @ SD 40a.13) [130312]
90. How to cultivate lovingkindness. Karaniya Metta Sutta. (Khp 9 = Sn 1.8 @ SD 38.3) [140316]
91. The blind men and the elephant. Nana Titthiya Sutta 1 (U 6.4 @ SD 40a.14) [140319]
92. Past lives and liberation. Vekhanassa Sutta (M 80 @ SD 40a.15) [140326]
93. Even famous teachers can have wrong views. (Ahita) Thera Sutta (A 5.88 @ SD 40a.16) [140326]
94. Dependent arising as common experience. (Jati) Paccaya Sutta (S 12.20 @ SD 39.5) [140323]
95. Awakening through meditation. Atthaka,nagara Sutta (M 52 @ SD 41.2) [140402]
96. Four ways of meditating for awakening. (Samatha Vipassana) Samadhi Sutta 3 (A 4.94 @ SD 41.3) [140409]
97. The benefits of solitude. Patisallana Sutta (It 45 @ SD 41.4) [140416]
98. Anger management and dealing with emotions. Aghata Pativinaya Sutta 2 (A 5.162 @ SD 39.6) [140413]
99. We become our karma. Samsappaniya Pariyaya Sutta (A 10.205 @ SD 39.7) [140427]
100. Four modes of progress in terms of samatha and vipassana. (Yuganaddha) Patipada Sutta (A 4.170 @ SD 41.5) [140423]
101. Methods of overcoming our defilements. Sabbasava Sutta (M 2 @ SD 30.3) [091011]
102. Spirituality arises naturally with moral virtue. (Dasaka) Cetanakaraniya Sutta (A 10.2 @ SD 41.6) [140430]
103. The meditative mind keeps Mara away. Makkata Sutta (S 47.4 @ SD 41.7) [140507]
104. Things to avoid and things to resort to. Sevitabbasevitabba Sutta (M 114 @ SD 39.8) [140511]
105. Godliness is within us. (Brahmavihara) Subha Sutta (M 99 @ SD 38.6) [140518]
106. True recluseship does not depend on external observances. Cula Assapura Sutta (M 40 @ SD 41.8) [140521]
107. Prayers do not affect a person’s destiny or afterlife. Asibhandhakaputta Sutta (S 42.6 @ SD 39.9) [140525]
108. Beauty, wealth and power as karmic fruits. (Kamma) Mallika Sutta (A 4.197 @ SD 39.10) [140525]
109. Comprehending the senses brings awakening. Maha Salayatanika Sutta (M 149 @ SD 41.9) [140528]
110. What stalls and what expedites our spiritual cultivation. Avarana Nivarana Sutta (S 46.38 @ SD 41.10) [140604]
111. The true purpose of the holy life. (Brahmacariya) Maha Kotthita Sutta (A 9.13 @ SD 39.11) [140608]
112. Dependent arising and roots in ignorance. (Avijja) Paccaya Sutta (S 12.27 @ SD 39.12) [140608]
113. Conditions for the arising of right view. Anuggahita Sutta (A 5.25 @ SD 41.11) [140611]
114. We love ourselves the most. (Piya) Mallika Sutta (S 3.8 = U 5.1 @ SD 38.7) [140615]
115. How to love ourself. (Pasenadi) Piya Sutta (S 3.4 @ SD 38.8) [140615]
116. The best protection is self-protection. Atta Rakkhita Sutta (S 3.5 @ SD 38.9) [140615]
117. Four kinds of meditators. Samadhi Samapatti Sutta (S 34.1 @ SD 41.12) [140618]
118. Mental focus overcomes the hindrances. (Satipatthana) Nivarana Sutta (A 9.64 @ SD 41.13) [140618]
119. The Notion of Ditthi: the nature of doubt, views and right view in early Buddhism. (SD 40a.1: part 1, part 2, part 3) [140622; 140713; 140727]
120. Meditative attainment is able to shatter mountains. Himavanta Sutta (A 6.24 @ SD 41.14) [140625]
121. How to strengthen our meditation. (Samadhi) Bala Sutta (A 6.72 @ SD 41.15) [140702]
122. Five kinds of reality we must all face. Alabbhaniya Sutta (A 5.48 @ SD 42.1) [140709]
123. The 4 pairs of uncertainties in life. Lokadhamma Sutta 1 (A 8.5 @ SD 42.2) / Lokadhamma Sutta 2 (A 8.6 @ SD 42.3) [140716]
124. The perception of impermanence: Sariputta’s perception of the Buddha. Upatissa Sutta (S 21 2 @ SD 42.4 ) [140723]
125. The perception of impermanence: even the Buddha’s decays physically. (Ananda) Jara Sutta (S 48.41 @ SD 42.5) [140723]
126. The Root of Suffering. Na Santi Sutta (S 1.36 @ SD 42.6) [140730]
127. The qualities of a streamwinner. Thapati Sutta (S 55.6 @ SD 42.7). [140806]
128. Purity is not on account of birth or rebirth. Assalayana Sutta (M 93 @ SD 40a.2) [140810]
129. What to do if we cannot attain concentration. Assaji Sutta (S 22.88 @ SD 42.8) [140813]
130. Group karma? (SD 39.1) [140817]
131.How our senses affects our thinking. Yavapalapi Sutta (S 35.248 @ SD 40a.3) [140824]
132. The characteristics of the 5 aggregates. Arahata Sutta 2 (S 22.77 @ SD 42.9) [140910]
133. Levels of learning: on the nature and progress of spiritual maturation (SD 40a.4) [part 1; part 2 of 1, part 2 of 2] [140914 & 140928]
134. How to meditate on the 5 aggregates. (Anicca) Siha Sutta (S 22.78 @ SD 42.10) [140917]
135. Does every action has a reaction? Isayo Samuddaka Sutta (S 11.10 @ SD 39.2) [140921]
136. Do not look down upon the young. Dahara Sutta (S 3.1 @ SD 42.11) [140924]
137. Even the most powerful must die. (Raja) Jara Marana Sutta (S 3.3 @ SD 42.12) [140924]
138. 3 kinds of intoxication. Mada Sutta (A 3.39 @ SD 42.13) [141001]
139. Impermanence, death and success in life. (Mallika Kalakata) Kosala Sutta (A 4.59 @ SD 42.14) [141008]
140. The training for a true disciple [part 1, part 2]. Cula Hatthipadopama Sutta (M 24 @ SD 40a.5) [141012]
141. Even the gods fear impermanence. (Catukka) Siha Sutta (A 4.33 @ SD 42.15) [141015]
142. We should be both physically and mentally happy. (Dve) Roga Sutta (A 4.157 @ SD 42.16) [141015]
143. Impermanence of the 5 aggregates and streamwinning. (Anicca) Khandha Sutta (S 25.10 @ SD 42.17) [141022]
144. Grasping at any notion of self only brings us suffering. Nadi Sutta (S 22.93 @ SD 42.18) [141022]
145. How Buddhism can succeed, how it can fail [1 of 4, 2 of 4, 3 of 4, 4 of 4]. Pasadika Sutta (D 29 @ SD 40a.6) [141026]
146. The “basic set” of the 4 truths. (Khandha) Dukkha Sutta (S 22.104 @ SD 42.20) [14]1105
147. The 4 truths of self-identity. Sakkaya Sutta (S 22.105 @ SD 42.21) & Sakkaya Panha Sutta (S 38.15 @ SD 42.21(1.2)). [141112]
148. Diligence is both beneficial here and hereafter. (Chakka) Appamada Sutta (A 6.53 @ SD 42.22) & (Ubho Attha) Appamada Sutta (S 3.17 @ SD 42.22(3.2)) [141119]
149. How to be untroubled by karma. Sabba Kamma Jaha Sutta (U 3.1 @ SD 39.3) [141116]
150. Do thoughts occur in deep meditation? Nigantha Nataputta Sutta (S 41.8 @ SD 40a.7) [141123]
151. Diligence is the foremost of wholesome states. (Dasaka) Appamada Sutta (A 10.15 @ SD 42.23) [26 Nov 2014]
152. Diligence is the foremost of wholesome states (detailed). Saragandha Sutta (S 45.143 @ SD 42.24) [141203]
153. Kisa Gotami: An early case of psychological defence of denial. (SD 43.2) [141210]
154. Emotional independence: The first step towards awakening (SD 40a.8) [141214]
155. Patacara: The woman who lost all whom she loved, but found true happiness. (SD 43.3) [141217]
156. The first scientist in the Buddha’s time? On karma, rebirth, and proper giving. Payasi Sutta (D 23 @ SD 39.4). [141221]
157. On the demerit of killing and meat-eating. (Majjhima) Jivaka Sutta (M 55 @ SD 43.4) [141224]
158. The nature of the awakened mind. Cula Vedalla Sutta (M 44 @ SD 40a.9) [141228]
159. Learning the Dharma for self-mastery. Parihana Sutta (A 10.55 @ SD 43.5) [141231]
160. On the possibility of overcoming greed, hate and delusion. Salha Sutta (A 3.66 @ SD 43.6) [150107]
161. The true seeker is not concerned with the afterlife. Avyakata Sutta (A 7.54 @ SD 40a.11) [150111]
162. Nanda overcomes sexual lust. (Arahatta) Nanda Sutta (U 22 @ SD 43.7) [150114]
163. Dependent arising as the natural order of things. (Jati) Paccaya Sutta (S 12.20 @ SD 39.5) [150118]
164. Speculations about survival, the afterlife and nirvana. Pancattaya Sutta (M 102 @ SD 40a.12) [150125]
165. The true meaning of renouncing the world. (Gahapati) Potaliya Sutta (M 54 @ SD 43.8) [150121]
166. Mara as our senses. Kassaka Sutta (S 4.19 @ SD 43.9) [150128]
167. The qualities of a true dhyana meditator. Patilina Sutta (A 4.38 @ SD 43.10) [150204]
168. Healing through meditation. Gilana Suttas 1-3 (S 46.14-16 @ SD 43.11, SD 43.12, SD 43.13) [150211]
169. The 10 qualities of an arhat. Ariyavasa Suttas 1 & 2 (A 10.19 & A 10.20 @ SD 43.14 & SD 43.15) [150225]
170. Silence and the Buddha: spiritual liberation, the limits of language, and the Buddha’s wisdom. (SD 44,1) [part 1 of 3, part 2 of 3, part 3 of 3) [150311, 150318, 150325]
171. The blind men and the elephant. Nana Titthiya Sutta 1 (U 6.4 @ SD 40a.14) [150308]
172. Anger management. Aghata Pativinaya Sutta 2 (A 5.162 @ SD 39.6) [150315]
173. Recall of past lives not necessary for spiritual liberation. Vekhanassan Sutta (M 80 @ SD 40a.15) [150322]
174. Even famous teachers can have wrong views. (Ahita) Thera Sutta (A 5.88 @ SD 40a.16) [150322]
175. The nature of true spiritual solitude. Paviveka Sutta (A 3.92 @ SD 44.2) [150325]
176. Overcoming fear during solitary practice. Bhaya Bherava Sutta (M 4 @ SD 44.3) [150401]
177. The Dharma is in our mind. Dhammavihari Sutta 1 & Dhammavihari Sutta 2 (A 5.73 @ SD 44.4 & A 4.74 @ SD 44.5) [150408]
178. Samatha and Vipassana: what are calm and insight [part 1 of 2; part 2 of 2]. (SD 41.1) [150412]
179. True solitude leads to arhathood. Migajala Sutta 1 (S 35.63 @ SD 44.6) & Migajala Sutta 2 (S 35.64 @ SD 44.7) [150415]
180. We are our karma. Samsappaniya Pariyaya Sutta (A 10.205 @ SD 39.7) [150419]
181. Does rebirth take 49 days? [150419]
182. Mental joy of solitude. Sona Kolivisa Theragatha (Tha 632-644 @ SD 44.8) [150422]
183. The Buddha’s breath meditation. Icchanangala Sutta (S 54.11 @ SD 44.9) [150429]
184. Easy renunciation. Kula Gharani Sutta or Ogalha Sutta (S 9 8 @ SD 44.10) [150506]
185. 11 ways to awakening, Atthakanagara Sutta [M 52] = Dasama Sutta [S 11.17] @ SD 41.2 [150510]
186. Joy of Dharma fellowship: sangha recollection. Cula Gosinga Sutta (M 31 @ SD 44.11) [150513]
187. Making the right choices. Sevitabbasevitabba Sutta (M 114 @ SD 39.8) [150517]
188. When the saints go walking. Maha Gosinga Sutta (M 32 @ SD 44.12) [150520]
189. Balancing calm and insight [1 of 2]. (Samatha Vipassana) Samadhi Sutta 3 (A 4.94 @ SD 41.3) [150524]
190. Balancing calm and insight [2 of 2]. Patisallana Sutta (It 45 @ SD 41.4) [150524]
191. How to cultivate wisdom. (Atthaka) Panna Sutta (A 8.2 @ SD 44.13) [150527]
192. Samadhi and solitude for self-awakening. Jivakambavana Sutta 1 (S 35.160 @ SD 44.14), Jivakambavana Sutta 2 (S 35.161 @ SD 44.15) [150603]
193. The 4 modes of meditation practice. (Yuganaddha) Patipada Sutta (A 4.170 @ SD 41.5) [150614]
194. Asking the right questions. (Dasaka) Uttiya Sutta (A 10.95 @ SD 44.16) [150617]
195. Prayers do not affect the dead. Asibandhakaputta Sutta (S 42.6 @ SD 39.9) [150621]
196. The best giving. Devahita Sutta (S 7.13 @ SD 44.17) [150624]
197. Letting meditation happen. (Dasaka) Cetanakaraniya Sutta (A 10.2 @ SD 41.6) [150628]
198. Don’t monkey yourself. Makkata Sutta (S 47.4 @ SD 41.7) [150628]
199. Giving to the arhat. Issattha Sutta (S 3.24 @ SD 44.18) [150708]
200. Qualities of an arhat. (Saddha) Subhuti Sutta (A 11.15 @ SD 45.1) [150715]
201. Qualities of a master giver. (Pancaka Danaphala) Siha Sutta (A 5.34 @ SD 45.2) [150722]
202. Five benefits of giving. Dananisamsa Sutta (A 5.35 @ SD 45.3) [150729]
203. The false person and the true individual. Cula Punnama Sutta (M 110 @ SD 45.4) [150812]
204. The karma of beauty, wealth and power. (Kamma) Mallika Sutta (A 4.197@ SD 39.10) [150816]
205. Q & A on karma, etc. [180816]
206. Killing what benefits us? Dhananjani Sutta (S 7.1 @ SD 45.5) [150819]
207. Know the senses and awaken. Maha Salayatanika Sutta (M 149 @ SD 41.9) [150823]
208. The powerful never learns. (Sappurisasappurisa) Vassakara Sutta (A 4.187 @ SD 45.6) [150826]
209. The part-time “monk” (part 1 of 3). Sela Sutta (M 92 = Sn 3.7 @ SD 45.7a) [150901]
210. The part-time “monk” (part 2 of 3). Sela Sutta (M 92 = Sn 3.7 @ SD 45.7a) [150908]
211. The part-time “monk” (part 3 of 3). Keniya Jatila Vatthu (Mv 1.6.35 @ SD 45.7b) [150908]
212. Freeing the mind. Avarana Nivarana Sutta(S 46.38 @ SD 41.10) [150913]
213. True conversion. (Licchavi) Bhaddiya Sutta (A 4.193 @ SD 45.8) [150915]
214. The true purpose of being faithful. (Brahmacariya) Maha Kotthita Sutta (A 9.13 @ SD 39.11) [150920]
215. Twin benefits of the faithful. (Pancaka) Saddha Sutta (A 5.38 @ SD 45.9) [150922]
216. Conditions for right view. Anuggahita Sutta (A 5.25 @ SD 41.11) [150927]
217. Qualities of a streamwinner. (Sotapattiyanga) Vassa Sutta (S 55.38 @ SD 45.10) [150929]
218. Witnessing the Dharma. Karanapali Sutta (A 5.194 @ SD 45.11) [151006]
219. Theory and practice of meditation. (Satipatthana) Nivarana Sutta (A 9.64 @ SD 41.13) & Samadhi Samapatti Sutta (S 34.1 @ SD 41.12) [151011]
220. Joys of being true Buddhist. Candala Sutta (A 5.175 @ SD SD 45.12) [151013]
221. How to teach Dharma. (Dhamma Desaka) Udayi Sutta (A 5.159 @ SD 46.1) [151018]
222. Deepest faith. (Catukka) Aggappasada Sutta (A 4.34 @ SD 45.13) [151020]
223. Mastering meditation. Himavanta Sutta (A 6.24 @ SD 41.14), (Samadhi) Bala Sutta (A .72 @ SD 41.15) & Vasa Sutta (A 7.38 @ SD 41.16) [151025]
224. When religion fails… (Arahatta) Acelaka Kassapa Sutta (S 41.9 @ SD 45.14) [151027]
225. Truly seeing the Buddha. (Hatthigamaka) Ugga Sutta (A 8 22 @ SD 45.15) [151103]
226. Dhyana — a summary. Samadhi Samapatti Sutta (S 34.1 @ SD 41 12), Samadhi Mulaka Thiti Sutta(S 34.2 @ SD 41.17 & S 34.3-10 @ SD 41.18-25) [151108]
227. Renunciation — a brief history. Pabbajja: A very short history (SD 45 16) [151110]
228. Three most important things. (Tika) Aggappasada Sutta(It 90 @ SD 45.17) [151117]
229. Reality checks. Alabbhaniya Thana Sutta (A 5 48 @ SD 42.1) [151122]
230. The ocean-like Dharma. Paharada Sutta (A 8 19 2 @ SD 45.18) [151124]
231. How to teach the Dharma. (Dhamma Desaka) Udayi Sutta (A 5.159 @ SD 46.1) [151201]
232. Why be good. (Pacchabhumagamika) Devadaha Sutta (S 22 2 @ SD 46.2) [151208]
233. The 8 uncertainties in life. Lokadhamma Suttas 1 & 2 (A 8.5, A 8.6 @ SD 42.2 & SD 42.3) [151213]
234. Making others ready for Dharma. Dantabhumi Sutta (M 125 @ SD 46.3) [151215]
235. Making others ready for Dharma (SBM). Dantabhumi Sutta (M 125 @ SD 46.3) [151220]
236. Meaning of the Buddha’s death. (Upatissa Sutta, S 21.2 @ SD 42.4 & (Ananda) Jara Sutta, S 48.41 @ SD 42.5) [151227]
237. The qualities of a Dharma worker. (Atthaka) Alam Sutta (A 8.62 @ SD 46.5) [160105]
238. What we do should not harm us. Na Santi Sutta (S 1.34 @ SD 42.6) [160110]
239. A disciple’s training (in brief). Sankhitta (Desita) Dhamma Sutta (A 8.63 @ SD 46.6) [160112]
240. Spiritual training for busy lay followers (SBM). Dhammadinna Sutta (S 55.53 @ SD 46.4) [160117]
241. Qualities of a true healer. Duta Sutta (A 8.16 @ SD 46.7) [160119]
242. Four qualities of a true disciple. (Raja) Naga Sutta (A 4.114 @ SD 46.8) [160126]
243. Five qualities of a true disciple. (Naga) Sota Sutta (A 5.140 @ SD 46.9) [160202]
244. The saints’ faith in the Buddha. Thapati Sutta (S 55.6 @ SD 42 .7) [160124]
245. The speaker that suits his audience. Dhammakathika Sutta (A 4.139 = Pug 4.7 @ SD 46.10) [160216]
246. Properly talking Dharma. Kathavatthu Sutta (A 3.67 @ SD 46.11) [160223]
247. Four ways of answering questions. Panha Vyakarana Sutta (A 4.42 @ SD 46.12) [160301]
248. The arhar’s mind. Assaji Sutta (S 22.88 @ SD 42.8) [160214]
249. Arhat Sutta Puja. Arahata Sutta 2 (S 22.77 @ SD 42.9) [160228]
250. Impermanence of the 5 aggregates. (Anicca) Siha Sutta (S 22 78 @ SD 42.10) [160228]
251. Awakening in this life itself. (Anicca) Cakkhu Sutta (S 25.1 @ SD 16.7) [160306]
252. Dangers of trouble making. Bhandanakaraka Sutta (A 5.212 @ SD 46.13) [160308]
253. Respect the young. Dahara Sutta (S 3.1 @ SD 42.11) [160313]
254. Respect the Dharma. Verahaccani Sutta (S 35.133 @ SD 46.14) [160315]
255. Five qualities of a true disciple (SBM). (Naga) Sota Sutta (A 5.140 @ SD 46.9) [160320]
256. Spiritual criteria for the Dharma. (Dhammavinaya) Gotami Sutta (A 8.53 @ SD 46.15) [160322]
257. The 3 intoxications. Mada Sutta (S 3.39 @ SD 42.13) [160327]
258. The 2 chief disciples’ awakening. Sariputta Moggallana Sutta 1 (A 4 167 @ SD 46.16) & Sariputta Moggallana Sutta 2 (A 4.168 @ SD 46.17) [160329]
259. Schism and harmony. (Ekaka) Sanghabheda Sutta (It 18 @ SD 46.19) & Sanghasamaggi Sutta (It 19 @ SD 46.20) [160412]
260. How a monastic can fail. (Sahampati) Devadatta Sutta (S 6.12 @ SD 46.23) & Bhindi Sutta or Chindi Sutta(S 17.31 @ SD 46.24) [160426]
261. A streamwinner’s progress. (Sotapanna) Nandiya Sutta or Nandiya Sakka Sutta (S 55.40 @ SD 47.1) [160503]
262. Don’t just pray. (Pancaka) Ittha Sutta or Panca Ittha Dhamma Sutta (A 5.43 @ SD 47.2) [160510]
263. The true individual. Asappurisa Sutta 2 [S 45.26 @ SD 47.3a) [160517]
264. Grasping brings suffering. Nadi Sutta (S 22.93 @ SD 42.18) [160522]
265. Inspiring other to practise Dharma. (Sappurisa) Sikkhapada Sutta (A 4.201 @ SD 47.3b) [160524]
266. The good and the aggregates. (Khandha) Silavanta Sutta (S 22.122 @ SD 47.4) [160531]
267. The learned and the aggregates. (Khandha) Sutavanta Sutta (S 22.123 @ SD 47.5) [160607]
268. Wisdom is best for awakening. Sara Sutta (S 48.55 @ SD 42.19) [160612]
269. Diligent practice. Pamada Vihari Sutta (S 35.97 @ SD 47.6) [160614]
270. The teachers and followers. (Catukka) Dhammakathika Sutta (A 4.139 = Pug 4.7 @ SD 46.10) [160619]
271. Silence is no option. Cora Raja Sutta (S 2.39 @ SD 47.7) [160621]
272. How to know a sutta’s age. (1) (Khandha) Dukkha Sutta (S 22.104 @ SD 42.20) (2) (Khandha) Sakkaya Sutta (S 22.105 @ SD 42.21) (3) Sakkaya Panha Sutta [160626]
273. The seven suns. Satta Suriya Sutta (A 7.62 @ SD 47.8) [160628]
274. Diligence the one Dharma. 1. (Chakka) Appamada Sutta (A 6.53 @ SD 42.22)
2. (Ubho Attha) Appamada Sutta (S 3.17 @ SD 42.22(3.2)) 3. (Dasaka) Appamada Sutta (A 10.15 @ SD 42.23) 4. Saragandha Sutta / Sara,gandha Sutta 1-4 (S 45.143 @ SD 42.24) [160710]
275. Dangers to the spiritual life. Umi Bhaya Sutta (A 4.122 @ SD SD 47.9) [160712]
276. Conscious, preconscious, unconscious, subconscious. (SD 17.8a: viññana consciousness) [160724]
277. The fundamental satipatthana. (Satipatthana) Bahiya Sutta [160727]
278. Uttiya and friends. (SD 47.11) [160803]
279. Living in harmony. Phasuvihara Sutta (A 5.105 @ SD 47.12) [160810]
280. Kisa Gotami: An early case of a psychological defence of denial. (SD 43.2) [160814]
281. The urgency of being Buddhist. Accayika Sutta (A 3.91 @ SD 47.13) [160817]
282. Effective communication. Kathavatthu Sutta (A 3.67 @ SD 46.11) [160821]
283. Patacara: the woman who lost everything but found liberation. (SD 43.3) [160828]
284. Even saints get interrupted. (Sariputta) Nirodha Sutta (A 5.166 @ SD 47.15) [160831]
285. Setting a good example. Gavesi Sutta (A 5.180 @ SD 47.16) [160907]
286. Meat-eating and respect for life. (Majjhima) Jivaka Sutta (M 55 @ SD 43.4) [160911]
287. The 3 trainings. Sikkhattaya Sutta 2 (A 3.89 @ SD 47.17) [160914]
288. Strife hinders progress. Bhandanakaraka Sutta (A 5.212 @ SD 46.13) [160918]
289. Dharma with respect. Verahaccani Sutta (S 35.133 @ SD 46.14) [160918]
290. Accepting our wrong. Pankadha Sutta (A 3.90 @ SD 47.18) [160921]
291. The arhat’s faculties. (Bahira) Patipanna Sutta (S 48.18 @ SD 47.19) [160928]
292. Pratice and practitioner. Patipatti Sutta 1 & 2 (S 45.31 & S 45.32 @ SD 47.20) [161005]
293. The eight principles of respect (Maha Pajapati). Dakkhina Vibhanga Sutta (M 142 @ SD 1.9) [161016]
294. Criteria for the Dharma-Vinaya. (Dhammavinaya) Gotami Sutta, or, (Maha,pajapati) Ovada Sutta (A 8.53 = Cv 10.5 @ SD 46.15). [161016]
295. Nanda’s arhathood. (Arahatta) Nanda Sutta (U 3.2 @SD 43.7) [161023]
296. The true meaning of renunciation. (Gahapati) Potaliya Sutta (M 54 @ SD 43.8) [161113]
297. Mara as our senses. Kassaka Sutta (S 4.19 @ SD 43.9) [161127]
298. The qualities of a true dhyana meditator. Patilina Sutta (A, 4.38 @ SD 43.10) [161211]
299. Three sick saints. Gilana Suttas 1-3 (S 46.14 @ SD 43.11; S 46.15 @ SD 43.12; S 46.16 @ SD 43.13). [170108]
300. An arhat’s lifestyle. Ariyavasa Sutta 1 (A 10.19 @ SD 43.14); Ariyavasa Sutta 2 (A 10.20 @ SD 43.15) [170122]
301. Karma and the afterlife (1.1) Background. (SD 48.1) [161019]
302. Karma and the afterlife (2) Mistaken notions (48.1) [161026]
303. Karma and the afterlife (3) The 49 days (SD 48.1) [161102]
304. Karma and the afterlife (4) Dealing with the dead (SD 48.1) [161109]
305. Karma and the afterlife (5.2) Our body and society. (SD 48.1) [161116]
306. Karma and the afterlife (5.3) Individuation. (SD 48.1) [161123]
307. Karma and the afterlife (6) How we are reborn (1 of 3). (SD 48.1) [161130]
308. Karma and the afterlife (6) How we are reborn (2 of 3). (SD 48.1) [161207]
309. Karma and the afterlife (6) How we are reborn (3 of 3). (SD 48.1) [161214]
310. Karma and the afterlife (7) Terminal / bedside counselling. (SD 48.1) [161221]
311. Karma and the afterlife (8) Helping the dead move on (1 of 2). (SD 48.1) [161228]
312. Karma and the afterlife (8) Uraga Jataka (2 of 2). (SD 48.1) [170104]
313. Karma and the afterlife (9) What survives death? (SD 48.1) [170104]
314. Yama and Mara. (Death: an early Buddhist perspective. The significance of death in Buddhist living, with a special reference to “brain death.” SD 48.2) [170111]
315. The Buddha’s last moments. (Death: an early Buddhist perspective. The significance of death in Buddhist living, with a special reference to “brain death.” SD 48.2) [170118]
316. An arhat’s lifestyle. Ariyavasa Sutta 1 (A 10.19 @ SD 43.14); Ariyavasa Sutta 2 (A 10.20 @ SD 43.15). [170122]
317. The 30 monks. Timsa Bhikkhu Sutta (S 15 13 @ SD 48.3) Theme: A word for the wise is enough. (2.1) Better than seeking a woman is to seek the self. (2.2) How the kathina robe-giving was introduced. (2.3) Even the bad can benefit from the Dharma, if they accept it. [170125]
318. When endearment brings sorrow. Visakha (Natta) Sutta (U 8.8 @ SD 48.4). [170201]
319. Death with every breath. (Atthaka) Maranasati Sutta 1 (A 8.73 @ SD 48.5). [170208]
320. Awakening with death. (Atthaka) Maranasati Sutta 2 (A 8.74 @ SD 48.6).
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321. Silence and the Buddha (1 of 2). (SD 44.1) [170212]
322. Silence and the Buddha (2 of 2). (SD 44.1) [170226]
323. Meditation and stasis. Kamabhu Sutta 2 (S 41.6 @ SD 48.7) [170215]
324. The mind affects all our actions. Kutagara Sutta 1 & Kutagara Sutta 2 (A 3.105 & A 3.106 @ SD 48.8). [170222]
325. The renunciant’s reflections. Pabbajita Abhinha Sutta (A 10.48 @ SD 48.9) [170301]
326. The 3 divine messengers. (Yama) Devaduta Sutta (A 3.35 @ SD 48.10). [170308]
327. Seclusion or solitude? Paviveka Sutta (A 3.92 @ SD 44.2). [170312]
328. Understanding our make-up. (Khandha) Patisallana Sutta (S 22.6 @ SD 48.13). [170322]
329. Overcoming fear during solitary practice. Bhaya Bherava Sutta (M 4 @ SD 44.3) [170326]
330. Unique qualities of the Buddha. Maha Sihanada Sutta (M 12 @ SD 49.1)
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331. Standing up for Dhamma. Cula Sihanada Sutta (M 11 @ SD 49.2) [170412]
332. Living dharma in peace. Dhammavihari Sutta 1 (A 5.73 @ SD 44.4) [170409]
333. Living Dharma in wisdom. Dhammavihari Sutta 2 (A 5.74 @ SD 44.5) [170423]
334. True solitude. Migajala Sutta 1 & Migajala Sutta 2 (S 35.63 & S 35.64 @ SD 44.6 & SD 44.7) [170423]
335. Kassapa Buddha and Gotama. (Majjhima) Ghatikara Sutta (M 81 @ SD 49.3) [170503]
336. How the Buddha found the middle way. Maha Saccaka Sutta (M 36 @ SD 49.4) [170510]
337. Mental joy of solitude. Sona Kolivisa Theragatha (Tha 632 644 @ SD 44.8) [170514]
338. Why disciples respect and listen to the Buddha. Maha Sakuludayi Sutta (M 77 @ SD 49.5a). [170517]
339. Introduction to dhyana (jhana). (SD 49.5b & SD 15.1 [170524]
340. The Buddha’s own practice. Icchanangala Sutta (S 54.11 @ SD 44.9) (S 54.11 @ SD 44.9) [170528]
341. Pingiya’s questions. Pingiya Manava Puccha (Sn 5.17 [Sn 1120-1123] @ SD 49.6a)
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342. The way across. Parayana Sutta (Sn 5.18 @ SD 49.6b) [170607]
343. Even mountains crumble. Vepulla Pabbata Sutta (S 15.20 @ SD 49.7). [170614]
344. Mahapadana Sutta 1 of 2: the Buddha’s lineage. Mahapadana Sutta (D 14 @ SD 49.8a; SD 49.8b) [170621]
345. How to study the suttas. [170625]
346. Unsullied by the world. Kula Gharani Sutta (S 9.8 @ SD 44.10). [170625]
347. How to study suttas and what are the benefits. [170703]
348. Why study suttas. [170703] (excerpt from video no. 347 above)
349. The best prayer. [170703] (excerpt from video no. 347 above)
350. All buddhas discover the same truth. [170705]
351. Fellowship and silence. Cula Gosinga Sutta (M 31 @ SD 44.11) [170709]
352. The Buddha and arhats awaken to the same truth. Sambuddha Sutta (S 22.58 @ SD 49.10) [170712].
353. The invitation. Pavarana Sutta (S 8.7 @ SD 49.11). [170719]
354. Personality of saints. Maha Gosinga Sutta (M 32 @ SD 44.12). [170723]
355. The word of the wise. Bahitika Sutta (M 88 @ SD 49.12). [170726]
356. Living with wealth and wisdom. Sigalovada Sutta part 1 of 3 (D 31 @ SD 4.1) Download study text: Happiness here and hereafter (pages 18-43) [170801]
357. Friends — false and true. Sigalovada Sutta part 2 of 3 (D 31 @ SD 4.1) Download study text: Happiness here and hereafter (pages 18-43) [170808]
358. Very old friends. Ghatikara Suttas (S 2.24; S 1.50 @ SD 49.13) [170802]
359. How to be wise. (Atthaka) Pañña Sutta (A 8.2 @ SD 44.13) [170813]
360. The 4 noble individuals. (Catukka) Samana Sutta (A 4.239 @ SD 49 14) [170816]
361. Meditation and solitude. Jivakambavana Sutta 1 & 2 (S 35.160+161 @ SD 44.14 + SD 44.15) [170827]
362. Asking the right question. (Dasaka) Uttiya Sutta (A 10.95 @ SD 44.16) [170910]
363. Where giving brings great fruit (brief). Devahita Sutta (S 7.13 @ SD 44.17)[170924]
364. Where giving brings great fruit (detailed). Issattha Sutta (S 3.24 @ SD 44.18) [170924]
365. Harvests of faith. (Saddha) Subhuti Sutta (A 11.15 @ SD 45.1) [171008]
366. True silence. (Tika) Moneyya Sutta (A 3.120 @ SD 49.21) [171004]
367. True sagehood. Muni Sutta (Sn 1.12 @ SD 49.20) [171011]
368. Truthfulness and reflection. Ambalatthika Rahulovada Sutta (M 61 @ SD 3.10) [171017]
369. Silent sagehood. (Iti) Moneyya Sutta (It 3.2.8 @ SD 49.22) [171025]
370. Love and patience solve problems. Sundari Sutta. (U 4.8 @ SD 49.23) [171101]
371. World and spiritual welfare. Dighajanu Sutta (A 8.54 @ SD 5.10) [171107]
372. To have to be to give. Dananisamsa Sutta (A 5.35 @ SD 45.3) [171112]
373. Nirvana described (1 of 2). Nibbana Patisamyutta Sutta 1 (U 8.1 @ SD 50.1) [171108]
374. Nirvana described (2 of 2). Nibbana Patisamyutta Suttas 2 -4 (U 8.2, U 8.3, U 8.4 @ SD 50.2, SD 50.3, SD 50.4) [171115]
375. Gradual Dharma Practice. (Abhabba) Tayodhamma Sutta (A 10.76 @ SD 2.4) [171121]
376. False person & true individual. Cula Punnama Sutta (M 110 @ SD 45.4) [171126]
377. Karaniya Metta Sutta (Khp 9 = Sn 1.8 @ SD 38.3). Theme: How to cultivate lovingkindness [171203]
378. The 3 faculties of final knowledge. (iti) Indriya Sutta (It 3.2.3 @ SD 50.5). (Tika) Sekkha Sutta (A 3.84 @ SD 50.5(2)) [171206]
379. Nirvana as a personal experience. (Janussoni) Nibbana Sutta or Nibbuta Sutta (A 3.55 @ SD 50.6) [171213]
380. Sela, Keniya and the Buddha. Sela Sutta ( M 92 = Sn 3.7 @ SD 45.7a); Keniya Jatila Vatthu (Mv 1.6.35 @ SD 45.7b) [180114]