

Ajahn Amaro
Buddhist monk and teacher at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery. He gave this Dhamma reflection on Effort With No ‘Me’ at the Center.
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Apr 16, 2025 • 19min
Suffering That Leads to the End of Suffering
Ajahn Amaro, a respected Buddhist monk in the Theravada tradition, shares profound insights on suffering and liberation. He emphasizes the importance of embracing both positive and negative experiences as a pathway to understanding. The discussion on 'saddha', or spiritual faith, highlights how accepting uncertainty can free the heart. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their perceptions of beauty and morality, transforming their meditation practice through introspective questioning to unlock intuitive wisdom.

May 1, 2025 • 16min
Effort With No ‘Me’ at the Center
Ajahn Amaro, a respected Buddhist monk at Amaravati Monastery, shares profound insights on meditation and the nature of self. He discusses transforming effort by moving away from a self-centered practice, advocating for an expansive awareness that transcends ego. Listeners are encouraged to embrace mindfulness and wisdom, focusing on liberation instead of obligation. His reflections inspire a deeper understanding of meditation as a path to awakening.

Apr 16, 2025 • 16min
Perception of Here and Now
Ajahn Amaro, a revered Buddhist monk and teacher at Amaravati Monastery, delves deep into the nature of perception and its impact on our lives. He discusses how shifting from rigid routines to a flexible mindset can enhance our ability to stay present. Listeners will explore the interplay between time, personal transformation, and the profound teachings of Dharma that shape our emotions and thoughts. Ajahn Amaro's insights invite reflection on living authentically in each moment.

Aug 1, 2024 • 19min
The Attitude of Non-grasping
Ajahn Amaro, a distinguished Buddhist monk and teacher at Amaravati Monastery, delves into the transformative power of meditation. He discusses how expanding awareness through concentration can deepen mindfulness and presence, emphasizing techniques like mindful breathing and walking meditation. He introduces the concepts of non-grasping and non-identification to help listeners understand impermanence. Additionally, he highlights the essence of vipassana meditation, encouraging the embrace of transformative moments to foster profound insights and changes in perception.

Aug 1, 2024 • 18min
The Mind’s Representation of the World
In this engaging discussion, Ajahn Amaro, a seasoned Buddhist monk at Amaravati Monastery, shares profound insights on how our minds shape perceptions of the world. He emphasizes the art of cultivating inner listening to enhance mindful awareness, guiding listeners to recognize and navigate their internal moods without being consumed by them. This practice reveals the transient nature of thoughts and feelings, paving the way towards simplicity and peace.