In this videoconference talk from 22 June 2018, Ajahn Anan discusses one of the highest blessings in life.
Note: One can read this talk here: https://watmarpjan.org/en/directing-oneself-rightly/
In this videoconference talk from 21 September 2018, Ajahn Anan discusses becoming a true inheritor of the Dhamma, a child of the Buddha, through practicing the Noble Eightfold Path.
Note: One can read talk transcripts with Q and A here: https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/
In this videoconference talk from 31 August 2018, Ajahn Anan discusses expecting results from the good acts that one has done, and how to work with this.
Note: One can read talk transcripts with Q and A here: https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/
In this videoconference talk from 14 September 2018, Ajahn Anan discusses ordination, among other related topics. A story of King Asoka is told. This talk continues in part two here: https://watmarpjan.org/en/podcast/becoming-a-child-of-the-buddha/, discussing how one becomes a relative of the Buddha without having oneself or a relative ordain, which is by following the path the Buddha taught.
Note: One can read talk transcripts with Q and A here: https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/
In this videoconference talk from 7 August 2018, Ajahn Anan discusses selfishness and unselfishness.
Note: One can read talk transcripts with Q and A here: https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/
In this videoconference talk from 24 August 2018, Ajahn Anan discusses building goodness, or brightness. Darkness disappears by itself when brightness is cultivated.
Note: One can read this talk transcript with Q and A here: https://watmarpjan.org/en/building-goodness/
This talk includes Ajahn Anan speaking on the practice of giving as the foundation for the path to awakening, the Hinayana vs Mahayana traditions, and advice for young monks.
In this talk, Ajahn Anan discusses using different meditation objects, the nature of “parami”, or spiritual perfections, using determination skillfully, and recollecting death as a meditation practice.
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Bodhikusuma Buddhist Center in Sydney, Australia, Ajahn Anan gives reflections on the nature of nibbana being not far away from us, and how nibbana can be seen in the present moment through mental development and learning to let go.
In this set of questions and answers, Ajahn Anan speaks on his life and his early practice. He also covers topics such as eating meat vs. vegetarianism and skillfully relating to one’s children.