In this talk, Ajahn Anan expands on the four reflections contained within the Ratthapala Sutta (MN 82), one of the most profound discourses in the Pali Canon. Ven. Ratthapala relates the Buddha’s teachings on how the world
“is swept away and does not endure”, “is without shelter, without protector”, “without ownership” and “a slave to craving.” These disenchanting reflections lead towards liberation.
In this talk, Ajahn Anan expands on the four reflections contained within the Ratthapala Sutta (MN 82), one of the most profound discourses in the Pali Canon. Ven. Ratthapala relates the Buddha’s teachings on how the world
“is swept away and does not endure”, “is without shelter, without protector”, “without ownership” and “a slave to craving.” These disenchanting reflections lead towards liberation.
In this videoconference talk from 28 August 2020, Ajahn Anan discusses overcoming obstacles.
One can read talk transcripts with Q and A here: https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/
Presented here are the foundation meditation practices taught by Ajahn Anan, leading to collectedness, stillness and joy. Initially, he talks about posture and methods of watching the breath, then explains how to use a mantra. When we develop this practice, feelings of bliss and increasingly refined levels of concentration will naturally arise within us.
In this talk, Ajahn Anan teaches about how small, consistent acts of effort on the path lead to profound results and a transcendent happiness.
In this videoconference talk from 8 June 2018, Ajahn Anan discusses the direct way to freedom.
Note: One can read this talk here: https://watmarpjan.org/en/the-direct-way-to-freedom/
Ajahn Anan teaches us the importance of being close to those who have seen clearly into the truth for themselves, and how they can help guide our lives, transforming tragedy into opportunity.
Recorded on May 4th, 2020
In this videoconference talk from 21 August 2020, Ajahn Anan discusses laziness, its causes, and ways to overcome it.
One can read talk transcripts with Q and A here: https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/
Everyone wants to be happy, and we can see that in our lives we experience many different kinds of happiness. Those that come from external things have their drawbacks, however. Because they don’t last, they can easily turn into disappointment. So true happiness—one that we can rely on—has to be found within our own hearts.
The first two chapters of this book were posted on the podcast least year, but we never got around to posting the rest. So, we’ll start again from chapter one, adding a new chapter each Friday.
The introduction to Ajahn Anan’s book Simple Teachings on Higher Truths.