Tody is the most important day in the Buddhist calendar: Vesak, celebrating the birth, Supreme Awakening, and final Parinibbāna of the Buddha. Naturally, we did a guided meditation on Buddhānussati (Recollection of the Buddha), for which Ajahn Dhammasiha used his favourite Buddha-Mantra: "Bhagavā Arahaṃ Buddho - Buddho Arahaṃ Bhagavā; Bhagavā Arahaṃ Buddho - Buddho Arahaṃ Bhagavā; Bhagavā Arahaṃ Buddho - Buddho Arahaṃ Bhagavā..." Our meditation ended earlier than normal, around 4.10 pm, and was followed by a reflection on the Buddha's Supreme Awakening. Ajahn Dhammasiha focussed in particular the Bodhisatta's crucial insight that self-torment does not lead to awakening. Instead, the Bodhisatta remembered his attainment of First Jhāna as a child, and recognized that the non-sensual rapture and bliss of samādhi is actually the way to awakening, providing the foundation for developing vipassana and profound insight. At around 4.30 pm we asked forgiveness from Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, and then did our Vesak recitation of 'There is one person...' passage in Anguttara Nikāya, elucidating the unique position of the Buddha in his own words. Finally, we did our Vesak circumambulation, this time up the hill around the newly consecrated ctuap on Dhammagiri summit. However for technical reasons we were unable to provide live coverage of the stupa site circumambulation. MORE INFORMATION Dhammagiri Website: https://www.dhammagiri.net Dhammagiri Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter Dhammagiri New Photos: https://latest-pics.dhammagiri.net Podcasts: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast (or 'Dhammagiri Buddhist Podcasts' on any good podcast app) #buddha #meditation #chanting #vesak2025 #awakening #enlightenment

Today is the most important day in the Buddhist calendar: Vesak, celebrating the birth, Supreme Awakening, and final Parinibbāna of the Buddha. As it's also Mother's Day in the Western calendar, Ajahn Dhammasiha will speak about the birth of the Bodhisatta, and the marvellous qualities of the Bodhisatta and his mother. AUDIO PODCASTS In addition to these videos, we also publish about two new Dhamma talks and guided meditations every week as audio podcasts. The latest podcasts, and some 300 earlier ones on a wide variety of subjects, are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts/itunes, Castbox, Google Podcasts, and many other podcast apps. Just search for "Dhammagiri Buddhist Podcasts" on your favourite podcast app. Or you can simply listen with with your browser directly from the Dhammagiri podcasts page: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast MORE INFORMATION Dhammagiri Website: https://www.dhammagiri.net/news Dhammagiri Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter New Photos: https://latest-pics.dhammagiri.net #vesak2025 #buddhism #buddha #lordbuddha #babybuddha

Today is the most important day in the Buddhist calendar: Vesak, celebrating the birth, Supreme Awakening, and final Parinibbāna of the Buddha. An excellent opportunity to practise Bhāvanā at Dhammagiri for our One Day Full Moon Retreat, starting with the morning chanting in Pali & English, and taking refuge in Triple Gem & 5/8 Precepts Ceremony conducted by Ajahn Sudhiro AUDIO PODCASTS In addition to these videos, we also publish about two new Dhamma talks and guided meditations every week as audio podcasts. The latest podcasts, and some 300 earlier ones on a wide variety of subjects, are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts/itunes, Castbox, Google Podcasts, and many other podcast apps. Just search for "Dhammagiri Buddhist Podcasts" on your favourite podcast app. Or you can simply listen with with your browser directly from the Dhammagiri podcasts page: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast MORE INFORMATION Dhammagiri Website: https://www.dhammagiri.net/news Dhammagiri Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter New Photos: https://latest-pics.dhammagiri.net #vesak2025 #buddhism #buddha #lordbuddha #babybuddha

Harley had the aspiration to ordain as a Buddhist monk for a long time. He has now resoved to go to Buddha Bodhivana to start the training process for ordination: First to formally receive the 8 precepts to become a white robed postulant monk ('Anagārika' in Pali, or 'Pa Kao' in Thai); then a novice (Sāmanera in Pali, or Samanen in Thai); and if everything works out, eventually a Bhikkhu (fully ordained Buddhist monk). Ajahn Naen Sudhiro had organized one hand sown upper robe ('Uttarāsanga' in Pali/'Jivon' in Thai) for Harley, and several lay donors gave a financial donation to add the under robe ('Antaravāsaka' in Pali/'Sabong' in Thai) and other required requisites for a newly ordaining monk. Ajahn Sudhiro made a special effort to organize getting these requisites from Thailand, with his sister buying them from the provided funds, and another supporter carrying them personally with them on a flight from Bangkok to Brisbane. The offering of requisites to Harley for his future ordination received the blessings from senior monks visiting our Stupa Relic Enshrinement Ceremony, Luang Por Lai & Luang Por Chalee, and from Dhammagiri's abbot, Ajahn Dhammasiha, on Monday 5th May 2025. Ajahn Dhammasiha and all monks present also symbolically cut off small strands of hair from Harley's 'Kesā', as a blessing and to firm his aspiration to return to Buddha Bodhivana and train there for future ordination. Audio in background is part of Paritta Chanting at our Stupa by Sangha of 8 monks led by LP Lai. See more pictures of the events for our Saddhamma Cetiya Consecration here: https://latest-pics.dhammagiri.net https://www.dhammagiri.net/stupaeventatdhammagiri More info: https://www.dhammagiri.net #buddhism #dhamma #chanting

Luang Por Lai Dipadhammo is the abbot of Wat Pah Khantidhamma in Lamphun Province in the North of Thailand. He has been a monk for 45 years, and is a direct disciple of Ajahn Chah. Our visiting Thai monk Ajahn Sudhiro trained with him as his teacher when he was a junior monk. Luang Por has kindly offered many sacred objects to enshrine in our Saddhamma Cetiya, including Buddha relics and little statues of Ajahn Chah and Luang Por Maha Amon (one of Ajahn Chah's most senior disciples). This is the seventh livestream in our series covering the Dhammagiri Stupa Inauguration and Relic Enshrinement events from 2nd to 4th May, showing: 1. Introduction by Ajahn Dhammasiha 2. Requesting of Triple Refuge & 5 Precepts 3. Ceremony of Taking Refuge in Buddha, Dhamma & Sangha, and committing to the 5 precepts 4. Requesting the Sangha to Recite Auspicious Paritta 5. Sangha of 8 Monks Recites Protective & Auspicious Paritta Chants 6. Sprinkling Drops of Blessed Paritta Water onto Stupa, and Blessing Audience 7. Laity Offers Flowers to Stupa & Pays Respects to Monks The detailed Program for all Dhammagiri Stupa Inauguration Events 2nd to 4th May can be found here: https://www.dhammagiri.net/post/visiting-senior-monk-at-dhammagiri-buddhist-monastery Financial donations to the considerable costs of this event, including building of stupa and all associated features, can be made on our website here: https://www.dhammagiri.net/donate AUDIO PODCASTS In addition to these videos, we also publish about two new Dhamma talks and guided meditations every week as audio podcasts. The latest podcasts, and some 300 earlier ones on a wide variety of subjects, are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts/itunes, Castbox, Google Podcasts, and many other podcast apps. Just search for "Dhammagiri Buddhist Podcasts" on your favourite podcast app. Or you can simply listen with with your browser directly from the Dhammagiri podcasts page: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast MORE INFORMATION Dhammagiri Website: https://www.dhammagiri.net Dhammagiri Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter Dhammagiri New Photos: https://latest-pics.dhammagiri.net #buddhism #chanting #buddhistchanting #buddhistrituals #virtue #stupa #palichanting

Luang Por Lai Dipadhammo is the abbot of Wat Pah Khantidhamma in Lamphun Province in the North of Thailand. He has been a monk for 45 years, and is a direct disciple of Ajahn Chah. Our visiting Thai monk Ajahn Sudhiro trained with him as his teacher when he was a junior monk. Luang Por has kindly offered many sacred objects to enshrine in our Saddhamma Cetiya, including Buddha relics and little statues of Ajahn Chah and Luang Por Maha Amon (one of Ajahn Chah's most senior disciples). This is the sixth livestream in our series covering the Dhammagiri Stupa Inauguration and Relic Enshrinement events from 2nd to 4th May. It shows devotees arriving at Dhammagiri and preparing for offering food to the monks (offering 'dāna' to the 'sangha'); The monks going on almsround (pindapāta) on the monstery grounds; Formal offering of food and other requisites to community of monks, including announcement in Pali & English; Blessing & anumodana (rejoicing in the good karma being made) by the monks. The detailed Program for all Dhammagiri Stupa Inauguration Events 2nd to 4th May can be found here: https://www.dhammagiri.net/post/visiting-senior-monk-at-dhammagiri-buddhist-monastery Financial donations to the considerable costs of this event, including building of stupa and all associated features, can be made on our website here: https://www.dhammagiri.net/donate AUDIO PODCASTS In addition to these videos, we also publish about two new Dhamma talks and guided meditations every week as audio podcasts. The latest podcasts, and some 300 earlier ones on a wide variety of subjects, are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts/itunes, Castbox, Google Podcasts, and many other podcast apps. Just search for "Dhammagiri Buddhist Podcasts" on your favourite podcast app. Or you can simply listen with with your browser directly from the Dhammagiri podcasts page: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast MORE INFORMATION Dhammagiri Website: https://www.dhammagiri.net Dhammagiri Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter Dhammagiri New Photos: https://latest-pics.dhammagiri.net #buddhism #generosity #buddhistmonastery #buddhistmonks #almsgiving

Dhamma Talk by Venerable Ajahn Anan. English translation by Ajahn Varadhammo, abbot of Bodhisaddha Monastery, Wilton near Sydney. 00:00 Invitation to Teach Dhamma by Pranee ("Brahma ca lokādhipati...") 01:05 Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Anan Part 1 (in Thai) 07:27 English Translation by Ajahn Varadhammo Part 1 15:00 Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Anan Part 2 (in Thai) 21:52 English Translation by Ajahn Varadhammo Part 2 32:40 Asking Forgiveness from Luang Por Anan before his departure 38:45 Visiting Monks asking Forgiveness from Ajahn Dhammasiha 41:25 Group Pic Sangha & Lay Devotees Venerable Ajahn Anan, abbot of Wat Marp Jan, Rayong, Thailand, has kindly agreed to lead the proceedings for our Stupa Consecration and Relic Enshrinement Cermony. He is a direct senior disciple of Ajahn Chah, and one of the most respected living meditation masters in Thailand. This is the fifth livestream in our series covering the Dhammagiri Stupa Inauguration and Relic Enshrinement events from 2nd to 4th May. Details about the stupa project and special features can be found here: https://www.dhammagiri.net/post/dhammagiri-stupa-project Financial donations to the considerable costs of this event, including building of stupa and all associated features, can be made on our website here: https://www.dhammagiri.net/donate Learn more about Luang Por Anan & his monastery Wat Marp Jan here: https://watmarpjan.org/en/ajahn-anan/biography/ Website of Translator Ajahn Varadhammo's Monastery, Bodhisaddha: https://www.bodhisaddha.org/wat/en/ MORE INFORMATION Dhammagiri Website: https://www.dhammagiri.net Dhammagiri Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter Dhammagiri New Photos: https://latest-pics.dhammagiri.net Podcasts: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast (or 'Dhammagiri Buddhist Podcasts' on any good podcast app) #buddhism #dhamma #dhammatalk #buddhistwisdom #buddhistmonk #stupa

00:00 View of Stupa & Surroundings 02:00 Introduction by Ajahn Dhammasiha 04:25 Congregation Pays Respects to Venerable Ajahn Anan 05:30 Info on Relics & Features of Stupa by Ajahn Dhammasiha 08:40 Requesting Triple Refuge & Five Precepts led by Sloan 10:30 Triple Refuge & 5 Precepts with Luang Por Anan 17:35 Inviting the Sangha to Recite Paritta by Chanya 18:24 Ajahn Bae Suddhimanto Recites Invitation to Devas 20:00 Sangha Recites Paritta led by Luang Por Anan 41:52 Ajahn Dhammasiha on Power of Paritta & Brahma Plaques 47:12 Inviting the Sangha to Teach Dhamma by Arosha 48:26 Dhamma Talk by Luang Por Anan (in Thai) 1:01:34 Translation into English by Ajahn Stuart Suddhiko 1:20:22 Relic Enshrinement by Luang Por Anan assisted by Ajahn Dhammasiha 1:24:40 Blessing Stupa & Audience with Holy Water by Luang Por Anan 1:27:10 Offering Flower Puja to Saddhamma Cetiya 1:30:05 Distribution of Tiratana Stickers & small Buddharupas by Senior Monks to Devotees 1:39:00 Group Pics Sangha 1:39:20 Group Pics Sangha & Committee Members 1:41:00 Group Pics Sangha & All Devotees 1:42:42 Paying Formal Respects to Stupa & Luang Por Anan 1:50:00 Ajahn Dhammasiha & Resident Sangha Leading Circumambulations concluding Ceremony This is number four of the live streams we scheduled for the main day of our Stupa Inauguration & Relic Enshrinement Ceremony on Friday 2nd May, with the following senior monks participating: Luang Por Anan, Presiding Senior Monk of our Consecration Ceremony (abbot of Wat Marp Jan, Rayong, Thailand), Luang Por Kalyano (abbot of Buddha Bodhivana Monastery, Melbourne), Ven Hikkaduwa Visuddhananda (abbot of Cetiyagiri Mandapa Aranya, Sri Lanka), Ajahn Nyanadipo (abbot of Bodhipala Monastery, Adelaide), Ajahn Varadhammo (abbot of Bodhisaddha Monastery, Sydney), And a Bhikkhu Sangha of 16 monks all together. Details about the stupa project and special features can be found here: https://www.dhammagiri.net/post/dhammagiri-stupa-project Financial donations to the considerable costs of this event, including building of stupa and all associated features, can be made on our website here: https://www.dhammagiri.net/donate Learn more about Luang Por Anan & his monastery Wat Marp Jan here: https://watmarpjan.org/en/ajahn-anan/biography/ MORE INFORMATION Dhammagiri Website: https://www.dhammagiri.net Dhammagiri Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter Dhammagiri New Photos: https://latest-pics.dhammagiri.net Podcasts: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast (or 'Dhammagiri Buddhist Podcasts' on any good podcast app) #buddhism #chanting #buddhistchanting #buddhistrituals #virtue #stupa #palichanting