After the evening chanting, Ajahn Anan tells us how seeing the stress and danger in clinging to physical forms brings beauty into our minds.
Given on 22nd April 2020
This chanting, led by Ajahn Anan, is done regularly at Wat Marp Jan. Chanting is a skillful way to quiet the mind and reflect on liberating teachings. This chant is traditionally used for blessings and protection, especially on holidays or other auspicious occasions, though it can be recited at any time.
One can listen peacefully or chant along in the Wat Marp Jan chanting book (pages 163-211): https://watmarpjan.org/en/audio-books/books/ (English translation included).
On a stormy and thunderous night, Ajahn Anan tells us of the terror he faced as a young monk when went to stay in charnel grounds, and what we can all gain by not giving in to our fears. Unfortunately the thunder had ceased by the time the translation was given, but you can use your imagination.
Given on 23rd April 2020
Ajahn Anan tells us how to deal with unwholesome tendencies when they come up strong.
Given on 20th April 2020
With the outbreak of covid-19, Ajahn Anan let us know how the various forms of being collected and grounded can keep us safe. Firstly, there’s staying grounded within the regulations that the governments set up, then keeping our minds collected in our breath.
Given on March 31st, 2020
After the evening chanting, Ajahn Anan teaches that the fickle nature of wealth and status is especially obvious during difficult times such as these, and we are really no different from actors in a play.
Given on 19th April 2020
In this videoconference talk from 8 May 2020, Ajahn Anan discusses the Buddha’s foremost attendant, Venerable Ananda Thera, who was also foremost in memory and known as the ‘Guardian of the Dhamma.”
Note: One can read such talks at the Wat Marp Jan ‘Reflections’ page, which also includes questions and answers with Ajahn Anan, which are not in the audio files. See: https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/reflections-archive/
Ajahn Anan uses the covid epidemic to explain how our actions can make the difference between life and death.
Talk given on 18th April 2020
This is chanted at Wat Marp Jan every year as part of the celebration of Visakha Puja, on May 6th this year, 2020.
One can join the Wat Marp Jan community for the celebration online here: https://youtu.be/G2s4ZerAQ3E
Visakha Puja is the anniversary of the birth, enlightenment, and parinibbana of the Lord Buddha.
During the evening meditation period, Ajahn Anan outlines the Buddha’s methods for overcoming drowsiness, then talks about the importance of morality, relating a story from the time of the Buddha.