Dhammapala Buddhistisches Kloster is the Swiss monastery in the tradition of Ajahn Chah. It is located in the Berner Alps, at the southern end of the Kandertal, surrounded by postcard-perfect views of mountains reaching to over 3,000 m high. Eiger (3,967 m) with its legendary North Face, Mönch (4,110 m) & Jungfrau (4,158 m) peaks are near the monastery, and the famous Oeschinensee (alpine lake) is in walking distance. The monastery doesn't have Kutis (meditation cabins). Instead, they provide a large number of rooms for monks and lay guests in a traditional Swiss style rural building, that used to be a guesthouse/hotel. It's very pretty with the customary timber cladding, and flowers on the balconies. Ajahn Khemasiri took over duties of abbot from Ajahn Tiradhammo in 2005, until passing on his responsibilities to Ajahn Abhinando in 2018. https://dhammapala.ch/ Ajahn Dhammasiha shows us a 360 degree view of the Swiss landscape around the monastery, with the lush green madows and the alpine peaks reaching to over 3,000 m altitude. 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 INFO: Dhammagiri Website: https://www.dhammagiri.net Pics: https://www.dhammagiri.net/photo-albums Dhammagiri Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter Dhammagiri Podcasts: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast #buddhistmonastery #switzerland #kandersteg #buddhistmonk #buddhism

Ajahn Dhammasīha talks about the power of Good Karma (Puñña) to to weaken and dilute even extremely bad old karma. The Buddha explained the process with the simile of drinking salty water: 🚰💧 The good, healthy spring water is the good karma we create. 🧂 Loads of salt mixed into the water is the bad karma we create. 🫗 Drinking the mix is experiencing the results of the karma we've created. 🤮 If there's lots of salt in the water (lots of bad karma), the experience is very unpleasant. Naturally, we can't take the salt out of the water. So what to do? 1. Certainly, not to put even more salt! (Don't make more bad karma) 2. Add loads of fresh water to DILUTE the salt, until it's barely noticable 😊 (Create heaps of good karma) This way, we can weaken the bad karma so much that even the results of very evil actions may be experienced and exhausted with just a few days of headache or similar. The story of Angulimāla, who killed 999 humans but later completely reformed on meeting the Buddha, became a monk, and experienced enlightenment, can be found here: https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/MN/MN86.html 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 Pics: https://www.dhammagiri.net/photo-albums Dhammagiri Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter Dhammagiri Podcasts: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast #karma #kamma #badkarma #transformation #redemption #goodkarma #buddhism #buddhistwisdom

Dhammapala Buddhistisches Kloster is the Swiss monastery in the tradition of Ajahn Chah. It is located in the Berner Alps, at the southern end of the Kandertal, surrounded by postcard-perfect views of mountains reaching to over 3,000 m high. Eiger (3,967 m) with its legendary North Face, Mönch (4,110 m) & Jungfrau (4,158 m) peaks are near the monastery, and the famous Oeschinensee (alpine lake) is in walking distance. The monastery doesn't have Kutis (meditation cabins). Instead, they provide a large number of rooms for monks and lay guests in a traditional Swiss style rural building, that used to be a guesthouse/hotel. It's very pretty with the customary timber cladding, and flowers on the balconies. Ajahn Khemasiri took over duties of abbot from Ajahn Tiradhammo in 2005, until passing on his responsibilities to Ajahn Abhinando in 2018. https://dhammapala.ch/ Ajahn Dhammasiha shows us around the building with the external Buddha statue in walking posture, the eating hall with three large seated Buddharūpas, and the shrine room on the top floor with large standing Buddha statue, and views from the balcony into the Swiss alps. 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 INFO: Dhammagiri Website: https://www.dhammagiri.net Pics: https://www.dhammagiri.net/photo-albums Dhammagiri Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter Dhammagiri Podcasts: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast #buddhistmonk #buddhisttemple #ajahnchah #swissalps #kandersteg #switzerland #buddhism

Ajahn Dhammasiha reads Luang Por Liem's little booklet on Walking Meditation (Jongrom / Cankama / Sakman Bhāvanā), translated by late Ajahn Thaniyo. You can read and download the booklet here: https://www.abhayagiri.org/media/books/liem_walking_with_awareness.pdf 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 Pics: https://www.dhammagiri.net/photo-albums Dhammagiri Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter Dhammagiri Podcasts: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast #meditation #buddhistmeditation #walking #walkingmeditation #awareness #dhamma #buddhistmonk

Ajahn Dhammasiha suggests to use the same instructions the Buddha has given us for Breath Meditation in our Walking Meditation. The 16 stages of breath meditation have been expounded by the Buddha in great detail, for example in the Ānāpānasati Sutta, Majjhima Nikāya No 118 ( Mindfulness of In and Out Breath, Middle Length Discourses No 118): English Version: https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/MN/MN118.html English & Pali Line-by-Line Version: https://ancient-buddhist-texts.net/Texts-and-Translations/Anapanasati/Anapanasatisuttam.pdf Divided into four groups of four ('4 Tetrads'), the 16 instructions cover all four Satipatthāna (4 Foundations of Mindfulness), four steps for each of the four foundations: 1. Body 2. Feelings 3. Mind 4. Dhamma If we simply transfer the same instructions to the experience of walking, we can apply the same thorough guidance to our walking meditation. For example: 'Mindfully one breathes in, mindfully one breathes out' becomes 'Mindfully one steps with right leg, mindfully one steps with left leg'. 'Breathing in long/short, one knows "I'm breathing in long/short" ' becomes 'Stepping long/short, one knows "I'm taking long/short steps" ' 'One trains oneself "I breathe in/out feeling the whole body" ' becomes 'One trains oneself "I step right/left feeling the whole body" ' 'One trains oneself "I breathe in/out joyfully" ' becomes 'One trains oneself "I step right/left joyfully" ' and so on... 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 Pics: https://www.dhammagiri.net/photo-albums Dhammagiri Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter Dhammagiri Podcasts: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast #meditation #buddhistmeditation #walking #walkingmeditation #breathmeditation #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation .

Paññāgiri Monasterio budista is a recently established Buddhist monastery in the tradition of Ajahn Chah in Spain. Located at Aiguafreda about an hours drive from Barcelona, Catalonia, is is the only Theravada Buddhist monastery or temple in Catalonia, and as I'm told, apparently the only one in all of Spain. Ajahn Nyanadassano is leading the project of building the monastery physically, and developing the monastic and lay community, under the guidance of Ajahn Amaro, Amaravati. https://panyagiri.org/en/pannagiribuddhist-monastery/ The monastery's main buildings have been originally established in the 17th century (on foundations reaching back to the middle ages). Everything looks very beautiful, as it's built entirely in stone masonry, with huge stone serving as door lintels, and true arched vaults formed by large stones. The views to the surrounding countryside and cliffs across the valley are also spectacular, as are the walks in the surrounding hills. Fortunately, the previous owner has already done extensive renovations, but a lot of work will still need to be done. More photos here: https://travel-pics-ajahn-2.dhammagiri.net 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 INFO: Dhammagiri Website: https://www.dhammagiri.net Pics: https://photo-albums.dhammagiri.net Dhammagiri Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter Dhammagiri Podcasts: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast #buddhistmonastery #buddhistmonk #buddhisttemple #barcelona #spain #buddhism

The Buddha's half-brother Venerable Nanda was the foremost bhikkhu disciple in terms of sense restraint. He was attractive, handsome, strong and had a natural inclination to intense sensual desire, which caused him major struggles in the beginning of his monk's life. He overcame his difficulties through: 1. Sense Restraint (Indriya Saṃvara) 2. Knowing the right amount when eating (Bhojanasmiṃ Mattaññutā) 3. Dedication to Wakefulness (Jāgariyaṃ Anuyutta) 4. Mindfulness and Clear Comprehension (Sati Sampajañña) Anguttara Nikāya / Numerical Discourse, Eights, No 9 'Nanda Sutta' https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/AN/AN8_9.html See also: Saṃyutta Nikāya / Collected Discourses 21.8 'Nanda Sutta' https://accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn21/sn21.008.wlsh.html Udāna / Inspired Exclamations No 22 'Nanda Sutta' https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/Ud/ud3_2.html 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 Pics: https://www.dhammagiri.net/photo-albums Dhammagiri Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter Dhammagiri Podcasts: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast #buddhism #senses #mindfulness #dhammatalk #selfcontrol #selfdiscipline

Paññāgiri Monasterio budista is a recently established Buddhist monastery in the tradition of Ajahn Chah in Spain. Located at Aiguafreda about an hours drive from Barcelona, Catalonia, is is the only Theravada Buddhist monastery or temple in Catalonia, and as I'm told, apparently the only one in all of Spain. Ajahn Nyanadassano is leading the project of building the monastery physically, and developing the monastic and lay community, under the guidance of Ajahn Amaro, Amaravati. https://panyagiri.org/en/pannagiribuddhist-monastery/ The monastery's main buildings have been originally established in the 17th century (on foundations reaching back to the middle ages). Everything looks very beautiful, as it's built entirely in stone masonry, with huge stone serving as door lintels, and true arched vaults formed by large stones. The views to the surrounding countryside and cliffs across the valley are also spectacular, as are the walks in the surrounding hills. Fortunately, the previous owner has already done extensive renovations, but a lot of work will still need to be done. More photos here: https://travel-pics-ajahn-2.dhammagiri.net/ 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 INFO: Dhammagiri Website: https://www.dhammagiri.net Pics: https://www.dhammagiri.net/photo-albums Dhammagiri Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter Dhammagiri Podcasts: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast #buddhistmonk #buddhisttemple #ajahnchah #barcelona #spain #buddhism

Chanting is an essential part of meditative practice in virtually all Buddhist traditions, and also in other religions. Ajahn Dhammasiha explains numerous benefits we receive from diligently learning Buddhist chants by heart, from listening to them, and from reciting them regularly. Chanting the teaching of the Buddha develops samatha (tranquility) and samādhi, due to the calming and uplifting effect on our mind. If we understand the meaning of what we're chanting, it can also lead to profound insight (vipassana). Monks have attained enlightenment while chanting, teaching or listening to Dhamma. At the same time, chanting is also beneficial at the basic, beginning stages of our meditative practice. If we're in danger to be overwhelmed by unwholesome emotions like anger, sadness or intense desire, chanting may succeed in overcoming the crises when other other more refined meditative tools don't work. 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 Podcasts: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast #buddhistchanting #palichanting #buddhism #meditation #buddhistmeditation #mindfulness #insight #chanting #recitation

The veranday on the southern side of the new temple at Santacittarama Buddhist Monastery, Italy near Rome, is a lovely spot for doing walking meditation ( cankama / jongrom ) Audio playing in background is from the evening chanting in Pali, by the Sangha of Santacittarama Monastery. Ajahn Preechar Jutindharo, deputy abbot of Santacittarama, is leading the chanting. Santacittarma is the Italian monastery in the tradition of Ajahn Chah / Wat Nong Pah Pong: https://santacittarama.org/?lang=en 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 INFO: Dhammagiri Website: https://www.dhammagiri.net Pics: https://www.dhammagiri.net/photo-albums Dhammagiri Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter Dhammagiri Podcasts: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast #meditation #buddhistmeditation #walkingmeditation #buddhisttemple #buddhistmonk #italy

Ajahn Dhammasiha explains how the faultfinding mind can deprive us of happiness and even drive us into depression. If we're stuck in the negative feedback loop of complaining and faultfinding, we have to gradually but consistently reeducate our mind to pay attention to good and uplifting events. What we pay attention to ('yoniso manasikāra') is so important. We have a choice where to direct our attention. However much evil is happening in the world, there's still so much goodness as well. We can focus on beautiful and inspiring actions, acts of generosity, kindness, virtue and sacrifice, and we will discover an endless source of joy and happiness. 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 Pics: https://www.dhammagiri.net/photo-albums Dhammagiri Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter Dhammagiri Podcasts: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast #depression #faultfinding #joy #happiness #buddhism #dhamma #positivethinking #dhammatalk

The Buddhist monastery of the tradition of Ajahn Chah in Italy is located about an hour's drive from Rome in Sabina province, Italy. Video shows entering the beautiful new Temple / Meditation Hall opened in 2022. Audio plays a Pali blessing chanted by the sangha of Santacittarama, led by Ajahn Preechar Jutindharo. Acquired in 1997, this monastery is a branch of Wat Nong Pah Pong /Lineage of Ajahn Chah, part of the Thai Theravada Forest Tradition. Ajahn Chandapalo (originally from Britain, 44 vassa) has served as the abbot for three decades, supported by Ajahn Preechar Jutindharo (originally from Thailand, 39 vassa). https://santacittarama.org/?lang=en 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 INFO: Dhammagiri Website: https://www.dhammagiri.net Photos: https://www.dhammagiri.net/photo-albums Dhammagiri Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter Dhammagiri Podcasts: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast #monastery #buddhism #buddhistmonastery #ajahnchah #italy #rome