Lifetimes of Learning: Recent Episodes
Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia
The Lifetimes of Learning Podcast is a production of the Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia.
The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia is a home-grown non-sectarian Australian Buddhist Temple, founded in 1978.
Our vision and mission is to spread the Dhamma to foster more wisdom and reduce suffering, to support the Sangha and to help those who wish to learn and practice the Buddhist Path.
Our small community size has not limited us in our mission – to offer the Buddha Dhamma free of charge, and to be professional, culturally adaptable, practical, scholarly in all our activities and ensure our volunteer teachers are easily accessible.
The following are our continuing and new classes/services/projects:
-Maintenance of a multilingual reference library which houses a collection of 4000+ books for Buddha Dhamma Scholars and Practitioners; -Development of an online Dhamma Teaching resource to preserve and share a large range of Dhamma texts and teachings to a global audience; -Book and Buddha Dhamma articles publication; -Sharing Buddha’s teaching via social media platforms and APPs such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Insight Timer and Podbean; -Free nightly online guided meditation; -Free weekly Saturday Buddha Dhamma classes; -Free four and five day Bhavana Courses throughout the year; -Regular chanting and Pujas (in person and online); -Regular Chan Painting classes; -Regular Podcasts and weekly “Buddhist Hour” radio broadcasts; -World Buddhist Radio broadcasting online 24 hours per day. -Maintenance and expansion of our temple -Building of a Buddha Dhamma content production studio on site -Financially supporting a Buddhist orphanage in Bangladesh -Volunteering support -We welcome people from all walks of life and from various ethnic backgrounds and cultures.
We offer abundant merit making opportunities to support mind development and to practise generosity, where individuals can apply existing skills and develop new ones, while supporting our mission.
As a Regional Centre of the World Fellowship of Buddhists and Member of The Buddhist Council of Victoria we engage to support the broader Buddhist community as well as others such as funding to support a local women’s refuge.
We are also an Associated Institution of the World Buddhist University.
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This talk is part of a series on 'How to overcome five hindrances' and it focuses on the hindrance of doubt and how to let it go.
The five hindrances are different types of dullness, distraction and disturbance that cover and suppress our mind preventing us experiencing clear, beneficial, and peaceful mental states.
This podcast introduces the hindrance of doubt so we can understand how it functions as negative mental states we experience and what skills and methods we can learn and practice to reduce its intensity, let it go and eventually abandoning doubt completely.
Length: 74min
Level: Beginner
This talk is part of a series on 'How to overcome five hindrances' and it focuses on the hindrance of sense desire and how to let it go.
The five hindrances are different types of dullness, distraction and disturbance that cover and suppress our mind preventing us experiencing clear, beneficial, and peaceful mental states.
This podcast introduces the hindrance of sense desire so we can understand how it functions as a negative mental condition and what skills and methods we can learn and practice to reduce sense desire, let it go, and eventually abandon it completely.
Length: 62min
Level: Beginner
The five hindrances are different types of dullness, distraction and disturbance that cover and suppress our mind preventing us experiencing clear, beneficial, and peaceful mental states. This podcast introduces the hindrance of ill will, so we can understand how they function as negative mental states and what skills and methods we can learn and practice to let them go, reduce their intensity and eventually abandoning them completely.
The five hindrances are different types of dullness, distraction and disturbance that cover and suppress our mind preventing us experiencing clear, beneficial, and peaceful mental states. This talk introduces the hindrance of ill will, so we can understand how they function as negative mental states and what skills and methods we can learn and practice to let them go, reduce their intensity and eventually abandoning them completely.
The five hindrances are different types of dullness, distraction and disturbance that cover and suppress our mind preventing us experiencing clear, beneficial, and peaceful mental states.
This talk is part of a series on 'How to overcome five hindrances' and it focuses on the hindrance of anxiousness and worry and how to let it go.
The five hindrances are different types of dullness, distraction and disturbance that cover and suppress our mind preventing us experiencing clear, beneficial, and peaceful mental states. When we understand how they function as negative mental states and learn the skills and methods to let them go, we can reduce their intensity and eventually abandon them completely and be free from their negative effects.
Length: 58min
Level: Beginner
This talk is part of a series on 'How to overcome five hindrances' and it focuses on the hindrance of sloth and torpor, or laziness, dullness and heaviness, and how to let them go.
The five hindrances are different types of dullness, distraction and disturbance that cover and suppress our mind preventing us experiencing clear, beneficial, and peaceful mental states. When we understand how they function as negative mental states and learn the skills and methods to let them go, we can reduce their intensity and eventually abandon them completely and be free from their negative effects.
Length: 1hr7mins
Level: Beginner
In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled "Tolerance and Respect as a Buddhist". This article includes a paper called “A Fair Go for All” by John D. Hughes, who was the Founder of The Buddhist Discussion Centre. It was a paper presented at the International Conference on Religious Cooperation, Taiwan, 2001.
Level: Beginners / Length: 14mins 04secs
In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled "Kesamutti Sutta". In this sutta you will find an acid test of Truth which if used produces a conclusive result as to the worth of any teaching.
Level: Intermediate / Length: 20mins 14secs.
In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled "Is the door of your heart open to yourself?". The article provides a detailed explanation of the dangers and difficulties associated with the unwholesome mind state of anger or hatred.
Level: Beginners - Intermediate / Length: 31mins14sec
In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled "Buddhist Practices for Peace and Solidarity in Times of Conflict", a talk presented by Frank Carter, President of the Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia, on a scholar’s panel presentation held during the International United Nations Day of Vesak commemoration in Bangkok, Thailand on the 13th of May 2022.
Level: Beginners / Length: 30mins 37secs.
One of the first steps on the Buddha Dhamma Path for the practitioner is to access correct confidence, called saddha in the Pali language.
This podcast outlines why saddha is so important to real improvement and the disadvantages of it’s opposite which is doubt. Doubt is regarded as one of the Five Hindrances to spiritual growth.
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(Length 25:11) (Level: Beginner)
In this podcast, we will cover a Dharma Teaching titled “ The Expedient Study of Ch’an" by the Venerable Pai Sen.
This teaching explains the practice of seated meditation, its importance particularly in relation to the needs of the beginner when applying themselves to the study of Chan, and the view of Chan School.
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Length (19:03) Level: Beginner – Intermediate
This podcast is a talk given by Luang Poo Thate at Wat Hin Mark Peng On November 15, 1980, titled 'Sati Protects The Citta'. This talk was translated by Steven Towler.
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(Length 13:08) (Level: Beginner)
In this podcast, we will cover a Dharma Teaching titled “ How Buddhists should welcome the 21st Century"
On approaching the turn of the millennium (2000) renowned Buddhist scholar and author Dr.Ananda W.P. Guruge (Late) revisits the vast scope and breadth of mankind’s
technological advances and asks of us to weigh up the existential threat to
humanity and the profound inequities that have arisen from the concentration of
wealth and power that has resulted.
Dr Guruge reaches back to the ancient past to look for a way
forward for our world.
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In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled "The Proactive Mind", it highlights the important qualities of a pro-active versus a reactive mind.
In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled "Refuge in the Triple Gem", which provides a concise outline of how to practice and develop refuge in the Triple Gem.
In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled "Dhamma Talk by Venerable Piyadassi" during his visit to Australia in 1981. It covers the importance of meditation, the exercise of mind and the states of mind during meditation.
In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled "The Benefits of Chanting", which discuss on many aspects of how chanting is used in Buddhism as important practice to awaken our mind.
In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled "A Lamp for the Path - Commentary by Geshe Lhundrup Sopa", given on July 18-20, 1986 at the Atisha Centre, Vic Australia.
In this podcast, we will cover a Dhamma teaching titled "Buddha Dhamma is Akaliko" by Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia.
Mangala Sutta (Length 04:00) (Level: Beginner)
In this podcast, we will cover the “Mangala Sutta” , which is a Buddha’s discourse on the subject of ‘mangala’ (blessings).The Buddha describes in this sutta 'blessings' that are wholesome personal pursuits or attainments, identified in a progressive manner from the mundane to the ultimate spiritual goal.
The Anatta Lakkhana Sutta (Length 14:14) (Level: Beginner-Intermediate)
In this podcast, we will cover a Dharma Teaching titled “The Anatta Lakkhana Sutta", translated by U. Dhamindo. The Discourse on the Not-self Characteristic is a record of a teaching given by the Buddha describing the unsatisfactory, impermanent and not-self nature of the five groups i.e. rupa, vedana, sanna, sankhara and vinnana in Pali, or usually translated into English as form, feeling, perception, mental formations and consciousness.
In this podcast, we will cover a Dharma Teaching titled “Verses for Silent Meals” by Thich Nhat Hanh at Latrobe University in Melbourne in 1986.
In this podcast, we will cover a Dharma Teaching titled 'What is Buddha Dharma' written and edited by the Buddhist Hour Radio team: Evelin Halls, Anita Hughes, Lisa Nelson, Julie O'Donnell and Pennie White.
In this podcast, we will listen to a teaching on 'The Practice of Renunciation' taught at the Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia.
In this podcast, we will cover an article titled 'Ten Ways of Making Merit', published by the Buddhist Discussion Centre Australian and formatted by Frank Carter and Jenny Liu.
In this podcast, we will cover an article titled 'Giving up and growing up', authored by late John D. Hughes, Anita Hughes, David Ley and Pennie White.
In this podcast, we will cover an article titled 'Futility of Praise and Blame', Copyright held by Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. Written and edited by Julian Bamford, Leanne Eames, Evelin Halls, Clara Iaquinto, Anita Svensson and Pennie White.
In this podcast, we will cover an article titled 'Buddhist Protocols and Etiquettes', prepared by the Buddhist Council of Victoria Inc in 2012.
In this podcast, we will cover an article titled 'Buddha's Teachings on Peace from the Buddhist Scriptures', compiled by Anita and Frank Carter. Copyright held by Buddhist Discussion Centre Upwey Ltd.
In This Podcast, We Will Cover Chapter 15 “The Perfection Of Wisdom” Of The Book Titled “Bringing Wisdom To Life” Authored By Anita Carter And Frank Carter, Published By Tablo Publishing In 2018, Copyright Held By Buddhist Discussion Centre Upwey Ltd. (Length 32:41mins) (Level: Beginner)
In This Podcast, We Will Cover Chapter 14 “Meditation With Virtue And Concentration” Of The Book Titled “Bringing Wisdom To Life” Authored By Anita Carter And Frank Carter, Published By Tablo Publishing In 2018, Copyright Held By Buddhist Discussion Centre Upwey Ltd. (Length Length Length 25:01mins) (Level: Beginner)
In This Podcast, We Will Cover Chapter 13 “Determination” Of The Book Titled “Bringing Wisdom To Life” Authored By Anita Carter And Frank Carter, Published By Tablo Publishing In 2018, Copyright Held By Buddhist Discussion Centre Upwey Ltd. (Length Length 17:25mins) (Level: Beginner)
In This Podcast, We Will Cover Chapter 12 “Patience Chapter” Of The Book Titled “Bringing Wisdom To Life” Authored By Anita Carter And Frank Carter, Published By Tablo Publishing In 2018, Copyright Held By Buddhist Discussion Centre Upwey Ltd (Length 15:06mins) (Level: Beginner)
In This Podcast, We Will Cover Chapter 11 “The Perfection Of Wisdom” Of The Book Titled “Bringing Wisdom To Life” Authored By Anita Carter And Frank Carter, Published By Tablo Publishing In 2018, Copyright Held By Buddhist Discussion Centre Upwey Ltd. (Length 32:41mins) (Level: Beginner)
A Dhamma Talk By The Most Venerable Vimalaramsi Mahathera, Given At The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia (27 September 2018), On The Topic Of The Correct Approach To Breathing Meditation. A Buddhist Monk For Over 30 Years, Venerable Vimilaramsi Conducts Frequent Meditation Retreats Offering An Approach To Buddhist Meditation Based On The Words Of The Buddha. (Suitable For All Levels)
A Dhamma Talk By Ajahn Pasanno Played At The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia For A Meditation Course On The Topic Of Wise Attention (Yoniso Manasikara) (Intermediate Level)
This Is The Fifth And Last Of 5 Podcasts Which Provide The Full Instructions And Associated Readings For A Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat Conducted At The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia In December 2018. These Meditation Instructions Use Loving Kindness As The Principle Object For Developing Mindfulness, Extinguishing Craving, And For The Arising Of Wisdom.
This Is The Fourth Of 5 Podcasts Which Provide The Full Instructions And Associated Readings For A Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat Conducted At The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia In December 2018. These Meditation Instructions Use Loving Kindness As The Principle Object For Developing Mindfulness, Extinguishing Craving, And For The Arising Of Wisdom.
This Is The Third Of 5 Podcasts Which Provide The Full Instructions And Associated Readings For A Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat Conducted At The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia In December 2018. These Meditation Instructions Use Loving Kindness As The Principle Object For Developing Mindfulness, Extinguishing Craving, And For The Arising Of Wisdom.
This Is The Second Of 5 Podcasts Which Provide The Full Instructions And Associated Readings For A Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat Conducted At The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia In December 2018. These Meditation Instructions Use Loving Kindness As The Principle Object For Developing Mindfulness, Extinguishing Craving, And For The Arising Of Wisdom.
This Is The First Of 5 Podcasts Which Provide The Full Instructions And Associated Readings For A Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat Conducted At The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia In December 2018. These Meditation Instructions Use Loving Kindness As The Principle Object For Developing Mindfulness, Extinguishing Craving, And For The Arising Of Wisdom.
In This Podcast, We Will Cover The Foreword, Acknowledgement, Introduction And Chapter 1 "The Happiness You Are Looking For" Of The Book Titled "Bringing Wisdom To Life" Authored By Anita Carter And Frank Carter, Published By Tablo Publishing In 2018, Copyright Held By Buddhist Discussion Centre Upwey Ltd. (Length: 28 Mins - Level: Beginner)
In This Podcast, We Will Cover Chapter 2 "Happiness Map" Of The Book Titled "Bringing Wisdom To Life" Authored By Anita Carter And Frank Carter, Published By Tablo Publishing In 2018, Copyright Held By Buddhist Discussion Centre Upwey Ltd. (Length: 19:53 Mins - Level: Beginner)
In This Podcast, We Will Cover Chapter 3 "Generosity" Of The Book Titled "Bringing Wisdom To Life" Authored By Anita Carter And Frank Carter, Published By Tablo Publishing In 2018, Copyright Held By Buddhist Discussion Centre Upwey Ltd. (Length: 23:32 Mins - Level: Beginner)
In This Podcast, We Will Cover Chapter 4 "Morality" Of The Book Titled "Bringing Wisdom To Life" Authored By Anita Carter And Frank Carter, Published By Tablo Publishing In 2018, Copyright Held By Buddhist Discussion Centre Upwey Ltd. (Length: 32:49 Mins - Level: Beginner)
In This Podcast, We Will Cover Chapter 5 "Mindfulness" Of The Book Titled "Bringing Wisdom To Life" Authored By Anita Carter And Frank Carter, Published By Tablo Publishing In 2018, Copyright Held By Buddhist Discussion Centre Upwey Ltd. (Length: 16:50 Mins - Level: Beginner)
In This Podcast, We Will Cover Chapter 6 “Letting Go” Of The Book Titled “Bringing Wisdom To Life” Authored By Anita Carter And Frank Carter, Published By Tablo Publishing In 2018, Copyright Held By Buddhist Discussion Centre Upwey Ltd. (Length: 24:07 Mins – Level: Beginner)
In This Podcast, We Will Cover Chapter 7 “Right Effort” Of The Book Titled “Bringing Wisdom To Life” Authored By Anita Carter And Frank Carter, Published By Tablo Publishing In 2018, Copyright Held By Buddhist Discussion Centre Upwey Ltd. (Length: 20:16 Mins – Level: Beginner)
In This Podcast, We Will Cover Chapter 8 “Overcoming Our Self Grasping Nature”Of The Book Titled “Bringing Wisdom To Life” Authored By Anita Carter And Frank Carter, Published By Tablo Publishing In 2018, Copyright Held By Buddhist Discussion Centre Upwey Ltd. (Length 19:11 Mins - Level: Beginner)
In This Podcast, We Will Cover Chapter 9 “Merit For The Path” Of The Book Titled “Bringing Wisdom To Life” Authored By Anita Carter And Frank Carter, Published By Tablo Publishing In 2018, Copyright Held By Buddhist Discussion Centre Upwey Ltd. (Length 15:25mins - Level: Beginner)
In This Podcast, We Will Cover Chapter 10 “Refuge” Of The Book Titled “Bringing Wisdom To Life”, authored By Anita Carter And Frank Carter, Published By Tablo Publishing in 2018, Copyright Held By Buddhist Discussion Centre Upwey Ltd. (Length 27:55mins - Level: Beginner)
This Recording Discusses The Famous Conversation Held In India In Ancient Times Between The Greek King Milinda And The Buddhist Monk Nagasena In Which The Monk Answers A Series Of Difficult Questions Put To Him By The King About Buddhist Teachings. (Length: 24m.54s) (Level: Beginner/Intermediate)
Light Of Understanding Is A Collection Of Instructional Teachings Produced By The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia. Dhamma Talk By Anita Carter On Cause And Effect - Karma (General Topic). (Length: 2m.44s) (Level: Beginner)
Light Of Understanding Is A Collection Of Instructional Teachings Produced By The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia. Dhamma Talk By Anita Carter On Mindfulness - Sati Part 1 (General Topic) (Length: 2m.37s.) (Level: Beginner)
Light Of Understanding Is A Collection Of Instructional Teachings Produced By The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia. Dhamma Talk By Anita Carter On Mindfulness – Sati Part 2 (General Topic) (Length: 3m.14s.) (Level: Beginner)
Light Of Understanding Is A Collection Of Instructional Teachings Produced By The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia. Dhamma Talk By Anita Carter On Why Buddhism? (General Topic) (Length: 7m.54s) (Level: Beginner)
Light Of Understanding Is A Collection Of Instructional Teachings Produced By The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia. Dhamma Talk By Anita Carter On The First Perfection Dana - Generosity (The Ten Perfections). (Length: 3m.37s) (Level:Beginner)
Light Of Understanding Is A Collection Of Instructional Teachings Produced By The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia. Dhamma Talk By Anita Carter On The Second Perfection Sila - Morality (The Ten Perfections). (Length: 3m.53s) (Level:Beginner)
Light Of Understanding Is A Collection Of Instructional Teachings Produced By The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia. Dhamma Talk By Anita Carter On The Third Perfection Nekkhamma - Renunciation (The Ten Perfections). (Length: 3m.3s) (Level: Beginner)
Light Of Understanding Is A Collection Of Instructional Teachings Produced By The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia. Dhamma Talk By Anita Carter On The Fourth Perfection Panna - Wisdom (The Ten Perfections). (Length: 8m:9s)
Light Of Understanding Is A Collection Of Instructional Teachings Produced By The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia. Dhamma Talk By Anita Carter On The Fifth Perfection Viriya - Energy (The Ten Perfections). (Length: 5m.11s) (Level: Beginner)
Light Of Understanding Is A Collection Of Instructional Teachings Produced By The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia. Dhamma Talk By Anita Carter On Sixth Perfection Khanti - Patience (The Ten Perfections). (Length: 9m.39s) (Level: Beginner)
Light Of Understanding Is A Collection Of Instructional Teachings Produced By The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia. Dhamma Talk By Anita Carter On Seventh Perfection Sacca – Truthfulness (The Ten Perfections). (Length: 5m.31s) (Level: Beginner)
Light Of Understanding Is A Collection Of Instructional Teachings Produced By The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia. Dhamma Talk By Anita Carter On Eighth Perfection Adhitthana - Determination (The Ten Perfections). (Length: 7m.4s) (Level: Beginner)
Light Of Understanding Is A Collection Of Instructional Teachings Produced By The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia. Dhamma Talk By Anita Carter On Ninth Perfection Metta - Loving-Kindness (The Ten Perfections). (Length: 2m.46s) (Level: Beginner)
Light Of Understanding Is A Collection Of Instructional Teachings Produced By The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia. Dhamma Talk By Anita Carter On The Tenth Perfection Upekkha - Equanimity (The Ten Perfections). (Length: 7m.8s) (Level: Beginner)
Light Of Understanding Is A Collection Of Instructional Teachings Produced By The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia. Dhamma Talk By Anita Carter On Impermanence - Anicca (Three Marks Of Existence). (Length: 4m.34s) (Level: Beginner)
Light Of Understanding Is A Collection Of Instructional Teachings Produced By The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia. Dhamma Talk By Anita Carter On No Permanent Self - Anatta (Three Marks Of Existence). (Length: 4m.34s) (Level: Beginner)
Light Of Understanding Is A Collection Of Instructional Teachings Produced By The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia. Dhamma Talk By Anita Carter On Unsatisfactoriness - Dukkha (Three Marks Of Existence). (Length: 3m.54s) (Level: Beginner)
Chanting Is Taken From Our Chanting Sheet And Includes: Vandana (Salutation To The Buddha); Pancasila (Five Precepts); The Three Refuges; Qualities (Attributes) Of The Buddha Dhamma Sangha; Transference Of Merit; And Jayaparritam (The Victory Protection) i.e. The Blessing At The End. (Length: 46:53)
Chanting Is Taken From Our Chanting Sheet And Includes: Vandana (Salutation To The Buddha); Pancasila (Five Precepts); The Three Refuges; Qualities (Attributes) Of The Buddha Dhamma Sangha; Transference Of Merit; And Jayaparritam (The Victory Protection) i.e. The Blessing At The End. (Length: 49:24)
Chanting Is Taken From Our Chanting Sheet And Includes: Vandana (Salutation To The Buddha); Pancasila (Five Precepts); The Three Refuges; Qualities (Attributes) Of The Buddha Dhamma Sangha; Transference Of Merit; And Jayaparritam (The Victory Protection) i.e. The Blessing At The End. (Length: 47:46)
A Dhamma talk given at the Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia by Sri Lankan Monk Venerable Vijitha Wansa during a meditation course on the topic of Wise Attention (yoniso manasikara) (Intermediate Level)
A Dhamma talk given by eminent Buddhist Monk Venerable Dr. Walpola Piyananda Maha Thero at the Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia on the 24th of October 2017 (Length: 54m.34s) (Level: Intermediate)
This podcast provides a brief overview of the main Buddhist traditions - Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana. (Length: 24m.29s) (Level: Intermediate)
This podcast Dhamma Teaching gives information about Buddhist mantras and the appropriate use of them for Buddhist practice. (Length: 28m.12s) (Level: Advanced)
This podcast includes an except from a teaching given by The Buddha on training oneself in mindfulness and also a talk given by a Burmese Buddhist Monk on Samatha and Vipassana meditation. (Length: 22m.10s) (Level: Intermediate)
This podcast is the second and final part of a Dhamma Talk by renowned Buddhist Monk The Late Chief Venerable Dr. K Sri Dhammananda Nayake Maha Thero. (Length: 29m.06s) (Level: Beginner)
This podcast is the first part of a Dhamma Talk by renowned Buddhist Monk The Late Chief Venerable Dr. K Sri Dhammananda Nayake Maha Thero. (Length: 25m.25s) (Level: Beginner)
Excellent Meditation instruction by Buddhist Monk Venerable Mahinda for the development of Loving Kindness (Metta). (Length: 15m.40s) (Level: Beginner/Intermediate)
This recording discusses the famous conversation held in India in ancient times between the Greek King Milinda and the Buddhist Monk Nagasena in which the monk answers a series of difficult questions put to him by the King about Buddhist Teachings. (Length: 30m.37s) (Level: Beginner/Intermediate)
Guided Mindfulness of Breathing Meditation given by the late Sri Lankan Buddhist Monk Bhante Kassapa (Length: 15m.10s) (Level: Beginner/Intermediate)