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Dhamma talks given by Venerable Ajahn Sona, the Abbot of Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery, Canada.
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The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (11): A Dignified Life
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50:02Talk 11 (of 12) from an in-person retreat at Birken Forest Monastery in May of 2023.
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The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (10): Right View, It All Starts Here
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38:33Talk 10 (of 12) from an in-person retreat at Birken Forest Monastery in May of 2023.
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The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (9): Supernormal Clarity
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42:48Talk 9 (of 12) from an in-person retreat at Birken Forest Monastery in May of 2023.
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The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (8): The Active Side of the Seven Factors
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42:21Talk 8 (of 12) from an in-person retreat at Birken Forest Monastery in May of 2023.
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The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (7): Reintroducing the Requisites
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42:10Talk 7 (of 12) from an in-person retreat at Birken Forest Monastery in May of 2023.
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The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (6): The Four Foundations of Mindfulness
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49:37Talk 6 (of 12) from an in-person retreat at Birken Forest Monastery in May of 2023.
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The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (5): The Four Roads to Psychic Power (Iddhipāda)
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50:35Talk 5 (of 12) from an in-person retreat at Birken Forest Monastery in May of 2023. In this talk Ajahn Sona discusses the Four Iddhipāda.
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The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (4): A Path of Exertion and Effort
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43:11Talk 4 (of 12) from an in-person retreat at Birken Forest Monastery in May of 2023. In this talk Ajahn Sona discusses the Four Right Efforts.
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The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (3): Perfecting the Craft of Dhamma
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43:30Talk 3 (of 12) from an in-person retreat at Birken Forest Monastery in May of 2023. In this talk Ajahn Sona discusses the Five Powers.
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The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (2): Two For the Price of One
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41:09Talk 2 (of 12) from an in-person retreat at Birken Forest Monastery in May of 2023. In this talk Ajahn Sona discusses the Five Faculties.
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The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (1): The Buddha's Phone Number
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37:34Talk 1 (of 12) from an in-person retreat at Birken Forest Monastery in May of 2023. An introduction to the 37 Requisites and an overview of Right Effort.
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The Seven Factors of Enlightenment (6) - Moving to Perfect Balance
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41:16Talk 6 (of 6) in a 6-day Virtual Retreat. Given at Birken Forest Monastery, December 2022.
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The Seven Factors of Enlightenment (5) - Coasting to Freedom
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35:42Talk 5 (of 6) in a 6-day Virtual Retreat. Given at Birken Forest Monastery, December 2022.
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The Seven Factors of Enlightenment (4) - Refreshing Energy, Joyful States
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36:35Talk 4 (of 6) in a 6-day Virtual Retreat. Given at Birken Forest Monastery, December 2022.
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The Seven Factors of Enlightenment (3) - The Investigation Begins
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27:58Talk 3 (of 6) in a 6-day Virtual Retreat. Given at Birken Forest Monastery, December 2022.
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The Seven Factors of Enlightenment (2) - No Surprise...Mindfulness is Necessary
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36:30Talk 2 (of 6) in a 6-day Virtual Retreat. Given at Birken Forest Monastery, December 2022.
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The Seven Factors of Enlightenment (1) - The Structure of the Enlightened Mind
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30:17Talk 1 (of 6) in a 6-day Virtual Retreat. Given at Birken Forest Monastery, December 2022.
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The Natural Elements (5) -The Elements of Peace
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24:34Talk 5 (of 5) in a 5-day Virtual Retreat. This talk focuses on the kasinas of the four primary colors, and was given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, June 2022.
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The Natural Elements (4) -The Color Kasinas
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35:23Talk 4 (of 5) in a 5-day Virtual Retreat. This talk focuses on the kasinas of the four primary colors, and was given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, June 2022.
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The Natural Elements (3) - Transforming the World Around You
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31:46Talk 3 (of 5) in a 5-day Virtual Retreat. This talk focuses on the air and fire element kasinas, and was given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, June 2022.
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The Natural Elements (2) - The Sign of Success
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42:33Talk 2 (of 5) in a 5-day Virtual Retreat. This talk focuses on the earth and water element kasinas, and was given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, June 2022.
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The Natural Elements (1) - Better Than Magic
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32:16Talk 1 (of 5) in a 5-day Virtual Retreat on the element and color kasinas given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, June 2022.
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The Highest Blessings (6) - Finally Secure
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29:44Talk 6 from The Highest Blessings Virtual Retreat, recorded December 2021 at Birken Forest Monastery.
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The Highest Blessings (5) - The Physics of Generosity
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41:45Talk 5 from The Highest Blessings Virtual Retreat, recorded December 2021 at Birken Forest Monastery.
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The Highest Blessings (4) - On Family
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36:51Talk 4 from The Highest Blessings Virtual Retreat, recorded December 2021 at Birken Forest Monastery.
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The Highest Blessings (3) - Begin Well, End Well
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37:20Talk 3 from The Highest Blessings Virtual Retreat, recorded December 2021 at Birken Forest Monastery.
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The Highest Blessings (2) - Leading Up From Magnificence
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29:04Talk 2 from The Highest Blessings Virtual Retreat, recorded December 2021 at Birken Forest Monastery.
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The Highest Blessings Retreat (1) - Shaping a Better Life
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32:37Talk 1 from The Highest Blessings Virtual Retreat, recorded December 2021 at Birken Forest Monastery.
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Maranasati: Buddhist Reflections on Death
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24:19Ajahn Sona offers a Dhamma reflection on the practice of Maranasati, the Buddhist recollection of death.
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Vesak - The Buddha's Birthday: Dhamma Talk and Q&A with Ajahn Sona
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1:04:44Vesak is the celebration of the birth, Enlightenment, and death of the Buddha, celebrated by Buddhists on the full moon of May. On this auspicious day, Ajahn Sona offers a Dhamma reflection and answers questions from around the world. Opens with a Dhamma Talk; Q&A begins at 23:52.
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Virtual Metta Retreat: Teatime (9) with Ajahn Sona
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56:14Teatime at Birken (9 of 9) streamed live as part of the Virtual Metta Retreat (December 23-31, 2020). Index of questions: 00:00 - Welcome 00:30 - How does one practice Loving-kindness when entangled with unskillful people? 09:12 - In the past, I used to end my sittings with a smile and start to laugh. Is this “laughing-kindness” like “Loving-kindne…
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Virtual Metta Retreat: Teatime (8) with Ajahn Sona
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58:10Teatime at Birken (8 of 9) streamed live as part of the Virtual Metta Retreat (December 23-31, 2020). Index of questions: 00:00 - Welcome 00:32 - Beings in nature are inevitably food for other beings, so how does sending Loving-kindness fit in with the food chain? 05:02 - What do monks do when they are having ongoing health problems? 10:59 - How do…
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Virtual Metta Retreat: Teatime (7) with Ajahn Sona
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56:46Teatime at Birken (7 of 9) streamed live as part of the Virtual Metta Retreat (December 23-31, 2020). Index of questions: 00:00 - Welcome 00:20 - How does one get the right balance between breath meditation and Metta practice? 07:35 - How does kamma relate to past actions? What releases us from negative past actions and corresponding results? 19:00…
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Virtual Metta Retreat: Teatime (6) with Ajahn Sona
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56:38Teatime at Birken (6 of 9) streamed live as part of the Virtual Metta Retreat (December 23-31, 2020). Index of questions: 00:00 - Welcome 00:28 - Can Metta protect one from greed and sense desires? 10:54 - How can one be “a graceful receiver” in a relationship, rather than the giving end? 21:04 - Is there a way to cultivate Metta without words? 24:…
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Virtual Metta Retreat: Teatime (5) with Ajahn Sona
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56:08Teatime at Birken (5 of 9) streamed live as part of the Virtual Metta Retreat (December 23-31, 2020). Index of questions: 00:00 - Welcome 00:23 - Does Metta include patiently bearing with the unpleasant? 07:34 - Can you speak of Metta towards objects or natural elements? Like, towards snow. 16:18 - What is the middle way in cultivating Metta powerf…
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Virtual Metta Retreat: Teatime (4) with Ajahn Sona
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51:22Teatime at Birken (4 of 9) streamed live as part of the Virtual Metta Retreat (December 23-31, 2020). Index of questions: 00:00 - Welcome 00:33 - Which requires greater effort - overcoming bodily or mental unpleasant feelings? 10:33 - How do we give meaning to Loving-kindness as kusala-kriya - skillfully moving towards the ultimate release of suffe…
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Virtual Metta Retreat: Teatime (3) with Ajahn Sona
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52:51Teatime at Birken (3 of 9) streamed live as part of the Virtual Metta Retreat (December 23-31, 2020). Index of questions: 00:00 - Welcome 00:36 - Did the Buddha teach Metta in the same structured approach as taught by lay retreat teachers? 08:46 - Is a sweet feeling in the middle of the chest a natural response when cultivating Metta? 16:30 - How d…
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Virtual Metta Retreat: Teatime (2) with Ajahn Sona
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1:00:16Teatime at Birken (2 of 9) streamed live as part of the Virtual Metta Retreat (December 23-31, 2020). Index of questions: 00:00 - Welcome 00:41 - When using Metta to induce a sense of safety, images arise of the possibility of not being safe. How to best work with this? 11:01 - Of the Four Divine Abidings, is Metta the most important for our daily …
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Virtual Metta Retreat: Teatime (1) with Ajahn Sona
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58:29Edited HD version of Teatime at Birken (1 of 9) streamed live as part of the Virtual Metta Retreat (December 23-31, 2020). Index of questions: 00:00 - Welcome 01:57 - What is the relationship between Metta and the Seven Factors of Enlightenment? 06:02 - As Metta arises in the body, what sensations arise as a result? 18:15 - Is the development of go…
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Bloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 17 - Opening the Eye
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33:45From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala. Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17 Published weekly March-April 2021.
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Bloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 16 - All I Ask of You
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10:08From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Ajahn Sona. Vocals by Upasikas Bodhipala & Metta. Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17 Published weekly March-April 2021.
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Bloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 15 - A Year of Metta
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30:21From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala. Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17 Published weekly March-April 2021.
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Bloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 14 - Another Word For Trust
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31:06From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala. Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17 Published weekly March-April 2021.
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Bloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 13 - The Four Quarters
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23:43From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala. Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17 Published weekly March-April 2021.
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Bloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 12 - Knocking From the Inside
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26:28From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala. Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17 Published weekly March-April 2021.
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Bloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 11 - The Sun and the Moon
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21:08From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala. Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17 Published weekly March-April 2021.
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Bloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 10 - Be Kind to Yourself
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21:12From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala. Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17 Published weekly March-April 2021.
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Bloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 9 - Dive In
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18:37From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala. Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17 Published weekly March-April 2021.
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Bloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 8 - Due Season
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24:11From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala. Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17 Published weekly March-April 2021.
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Bloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 7 - Jhana Bodies
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28:41From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala. Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17 Published weekly March-April 2021.
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