Sutta Meditation Series Podcast

27 Sekha-patipada Sutta (MN53) - Developing the accomplishment of Devoted to Wakefulness

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
This is one part of a study program that delves into the Sekha-pāṭipada Sutta (MN53) – Buddha's Discourse on the Trainee’s Mode of Progress, which has been broken into different episodes.
This study program began in October 2020 with a specific meditation group and is still ongoing.
This episode looks at how we can develop the accomplishment of Devoted to Wakefulness (jāgariyaṃ anuyutto), as one of the 15 accomplishments in conduct (caraṇasampanno)
We examine:
the explanations provided by Venerable Ānanda in the Sekha-pāṭipada Sutta
other useful suttas to give us additional help to understand the teaching
where the bar is set for the 'adept' and how to develop this quality as trainees towards the goal
practical tips for progress, taking into account responsibilities and challenges of lay life
useful meditations to help us further develop these accomplishments in conduct
To read the whole Sekha-pāṭipada Sutta (MN53) – https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/MN/MN53.html
To access other videos and shorter clips, you can go to the Sutta Meditation Series YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrSrkvP4mJRPWyPGliNDuA

26 Sekha-patipada Sutta (MN53) - Developing the accomplishment of Eating in Moderation

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
This is one part of a study program that delves into the Sekha-pāṭipada Sutta (MN53) – Buddha's Discourse on the Trainee’s Mode of Progress, which has been broken into different episodes.
This study program began in October 2020 with a specific meditation group and is still ongoing.
This episode looks at how we can develop the accomplishment of Eating in Moderation (bhojane mattaññū), as one of the 15 accomplishments in conduct (caraṇasampanno)
We examine:
the explanations provided by Venerable Ānanda in the Sekha-pāṭipada Sutta
other useful suttas to give us additional help to understand the teaching
where the bar is set for the 'adept' and how to develop this quality as trainees towards the goal
practical tips for progress, taking into account responsibilities and challenges of lay life
useful meditations to help us further develop these accomplishments in conduct
To read the whole Sekha-pāṭipada Sutta (MN53) – https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/MN/MN53.html
To access other videos and shorter clips, you can go to the Sutta Meditation Series YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrSrkvP4mJRPWyPGliNDuA

25 Sekha-patipada Sutta (MN53) - Developing the accomplishment of Guarding the Doors to the Sense Faculties

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
This is one part of a study program that delves into the Sekha-pāṭipada Sutta (MN53) – Buddha's Discourse on the Trainee’s Mode of Progress, which has been broken into different episodes.
This study program began in October 2020 with a specific meditation group and is still ongoing.
This episode looks at how we can develop the accomplishment of Guarding the Doors to the Sense Faculties (indriyesu guttadvāro), as one of the 15 accomplishments in conduct (caraṇasampanno)
We examine:
the explanations provided by Venerable Ānanda in the Sekha-pāṭipada Sutta
other useful suttas to give us additional help to understand the teaching
where the bar is set for the 'adept' and how to develop this quality as trainees towards the goal
practical tips for progress, taking into account responsibilities and challenges of lay life
useful meditations to help us further develop these accomplishments in conduct
To read the whole Sekha-pāṭipada Sutta (MN53) – https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/MN/MN53.html
To access other videos and shorter clips, you can go to the Sutta Meditation Series YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrSrkvP4mJRPWyPGliNDuA

24 Sekha-patipada Sutta (MN53) - Developing the accomplishment of Consummate in Virtue

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
This is one part of a study program that delves into the Sekha-pāṭipada Sutta (MN53) – Buddha's Discourse on the Trainee’s Mode of Progress, which has been broken into different episodes.
This study program began in October 2020 with a specific meditation group and is still ongoing.
This episode looks at how we can develop the accomplishment of Consummate in Virtue (sīlasampanno), as one of the 15 accomplishments in conduct (caraṇasampanno)
We examine:
the explanations provided by Venerable Ānanda in the Sekha-pāṭipada Sutta
other useful suttas to give us additional help to understand the teaching
where the bar is set for the 'adept' and how to develop this quality as trainees towards the goal
practical tips for progress, taking into account responsibilities and challenges of lay life
useful meditations to help us further develop these accomplishments in conduct
To read the whole Sekha-pāṭipada Sutta (MN53) – https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/MN/MN53.html
To access other videos and shorter clips, you can go to the Sutta Meditation Series YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrSrkvP4mJRPWyPGliNDuA

23 Sekha-patipada Sutta (MN53) - Introduction to developing the Trainee's Mode of Progress

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
This is one part of a study program that delves into the Sekha-pāṭipada Sutta (MN53) – Buddha's Discourse on the Trainee’s Mode of Progress, which has been broken into different episodes. This episode in an introductory talk to begin the study program.
This study program began in October 2020 with a specific meditation group and is still ongoing.
Each episode will examine one or more of the 15 accomplishments in conduct (caraṇasampanno) covering:
the explanations provided by Venerable Ānanda in the Sekha-pāṭipada Sutta
other useful suttas to give us additional help to understand the teaching
where the bar is set for the 'adept' and how to develop this quality as trainees towards the goal
practical tips for progress, taking into account responsibilities and challenges of lay life
useful meditations to help us further develop these accomplishments in conduct
To read the whole Sekha-pāṭipada Sutta (MN53) – https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/MN/MN53.html
To access other videos and shorter clips, you can go to the Sutta Meditation Series YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrSrkvP4mJRPWyPGliNDuA

22 Guided Meditation on the Vatthupama Sutta (MN7)

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
This is a Guided Meditation on the Vatthupama Sutta (MN7) - the Buddha's Discourse on the Simile of the Cloth. It was delivered on 8 February 2020 as an hour-long session.
We "clean" the mind of the 16 mental stains and make a strong determination not to cultivate or breed these defilements. We also have an intention to correct our view if we are holding onto any wrong views that are blocking our Path.
To read the whole Vatthupama Sutta: https://suttacentral.net/mn7/en/bodhi
To access videos and shorter clips, you can go to the Sutta Meditation Series YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrSrkvP4mJRPWyPGliNDuA

21 Pamadavihari Sutta - How to Meditate on Vigilance and Negligence

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
This is a Dhamma Talk on the Pamādavihārī Sutta (SN35.97) - The Buddha's Discourse on Dwelling Negligently. It was delivered on 4 July 2020 to a meditation group with practitioners residing across the globe.
During this Dhamma talk we:
- looked at the definitions of pamāda and appamāda
- provided some context around why vigilance is important in the Buddha's teachings
- reviewed the sutta and why we need to practice vigilance
- examined the sense faculties, organs and sense objects, and
- meditated on each sense faculty to see know what leads to negligence, and what leads to vigilance.
To read the whole Pamādavihārī Sutta: https://suttacentral.net/sn35.97/en/bodhi
To access videos and shorter clips, you can go to the Sutta Meditation Series YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrSrkvP4mJRPWyPGliNDuA

20 Vatthupama Sutta - Sharing the Merit and Blessings

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
This is part of a 20-part session on the Vatthupama Sutta (MN7) - the Buddha's Discourse on the Simile of the Cloth. It was conducted on 29 December 2020 for families, adults, and children.
To read the whole Vatthupama Sutta: https://suttacentral.net/mn7/en/bodhi
This is the final episode in the 20-part session, which brings the complete session to an end with the Sharing of Merit and Blessings of our practice with all sentient beings.
In the complete 20-part session we:
- study the words of the Buddha in the Vatthupama Sutta;
- discuss some of the benefits of learning this meditation;
- 'deep dive' into the 16 mental stains;
- meditate on each of the 16 mental stains (guidance provided) to directly experience the fruits of this teaching; and
- look into the Buddha's teachings on what to expect from bad actions
The complete session with presentation slides is available in full on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0o_w7MrdDrY
To access other videos and shorter clips, you can go to the Sutta Meditation Series YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrSrkvP4mJRPWyPGliNDuA

19 Vatthupama Sutta - Result of Bad Actions

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
This is part of a 20-part session on the Vatthupama Sutta (MN7) - the Buddha's Discourse on the Simile of the Cloth. It was conducted on 29 December 2020 for families, adults, and children.
To read the whole Vatthupama Sutta: https://suttacentral.net/mn7/en/bodhi
This episode takes a look into two teachings of the Buddha on what can be expected as the result of bad or unwholesome actions. The two suttas are Duccaritavipāka Sutta (AN8.40) and Cūḷakammavibhaṅga Sutta (MN135).
In the complete 20-part session we:
- study the words of the Buddha in the Vatthupama Sutta;
- discuss some of the benefits of learning this meditation;
- 'deep dive' into the 16 mental stains;
- meditate on each of the 16 mental stains (guidance provided) to directly experience the fruits of this teaching; and
- look into the Buddha's teachings on what to expect from bad actions
The complete session with presentation slides is available in full on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0o_w7MrdDrY
To access other videos and shorter clips, you can go to the Sutta Meditation Series YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrSrkvP4mJRPWyPGliNDuA

18 Vatthupama Sutta - How to Meditate on Negligence

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
This is part of a 20-part session on the Vatthupama Sutta (MN7) - the Buddha's Discourse on the Simile of the Cloth. It was conducted on 29 December 2020 for families, adults, and children.
To read the whole Vatthupama Sutta: https://suttacentral.net/mn7/en/bodhi
This episode takes a deep dive into Negligence (pamādo), one of the 16 mental stains from the Vatthupama Sutta. We learn about how to meditate to abandon this mental stain or defilement with a gentle guided meditation.
In the complete 20-part session we:
- study the words of the Buddha in the Vatthupama Sutta;
- discuss some of the benefits of learning this meditation;
- 'deep dive' into the 16 mental stains;
- meditate on each of the 16 mental stains (guidance provided) to directly experience the fruits of this teaching; and
- look into the Buddha's teachings on what to expect from bad actions
The complete session with presentation slides is available in full on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0o_w7MrdDrY
To access other videos and shorter clips, you can go to the Sutta Meditation Series YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrSrkvP4mJRPWyPGliNDuA