In this videoconference talk from 19 June 2020, Ajahn Anan discusses letting go of the past and future in order to live with peace and happiness in the present.
Note: One can read this talk transcript here: https://watmarpjan.org/en/a-night-of-shining-prosperity/
In this talk, Ajahn Anan talks about the nature of fear and anxiety, and how to overcome them, along with the necessity of the four Divine Abidings, especially in those that lead nations. He then goes on to tell us what the Devas think when they look upon the human world.
If you would like to join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk every day via Zoom from 7-9 p.m. Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT + 7), you can send an email to wmjdhamma@gmail.com for the link.
The ten parami, or perfections, are qualities that a Bodhisattva cultivates to a supreme level in order to become a Buddha, an awakened one. All spiritual practitioners cultivate these qualities to some degree.
The chant translates as: “The perfection of giving/generosity (Dāna pāramī), the perfection of giving to the utmost, the perfection of giving to the supremely utmost, lovingkindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, equanimity perfection. Thus, indeed, is the Fortunate and Blessed One…”
Then as above for the remaining pāramīs:
Sīla pāramī : virtue, morality
Nekkhamma pāramī : renunciation
Paññā pāramī : wisdom
Viriya pāramī : energy, vigour
Khanti pāramī : patient endurance, forbearance
Sacca pāramī : truthfulness
Adhiṭṭhāna pāramī : determination
Mettā pāramī : loving-kindness
Upekkhā pāramī : equanimity
Finishing with Dasa (ten) pāramī: recollecting all of the Buddha’s perfections.
In this videoconference talk from 7 September 2018, Ajahn Anan discusses searching for a diamond in a swamp.
Note: One can read talk transcripts with Q and A here: https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/
Ajahn Anan explains the process of purifying the mind, and tells us of Ven. Subhadda who experienced awakening while gazing at the full moon… so after having spent many hours looking at the moon ourselves, why aren’t we enlightened?
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In this videoconference talk from 12 June 2020, Ajahn Anan discusses animal rebirth, a Jataka tale, the qualities of a good leader, racism and the sense of self, an example of a great friend, and more.
Note: One can read talk transcripts with Q and A here: https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/
In this videoconference talk from 3 July 2018, Ajahn Anan discusses mindfulness and clear comprehension.
Note: One can read talk transcripts with Q and A here: https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/
In this videoconference talk from 20 July 2018, Ajahn Anan discusses kamma, impermanence, and an event where many died in a boating accident.
Note: One can read talk transcripts with Q and A here: https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/
Ajahn Anan encourages us to be inventive and use whatever means that allow us to let go of our destructive emotions, all the way from going out shopping to recollecting our mortality. Letting go, after all, is more important than anything we may hold onto.
If you would like to join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk every day via Zoom from 7-9 p.m. Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT + 7), you can send an email to wmjdhamma@gmail.com for the link.
What would happen if you put down that which is heavy?
In this videoconference talk from 10 August, 2018, Ajahn Anan discusses a zen story on letting go.
Note: One can read this talk and others, including questions and answers, here: https://watmarpjan.org/en/zen-letting-go/