Ajahn Sumedho Podcast by Amaravati
Amaravati Buddhist Monastery
This podcast includes the last 888 talks by our founding abbot Ajahn Sumedho, the first Western disciple of Ajahn Chah.
Episodes
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May 7, 2025 • 51min
Who Cares?
Luang Por Sumedho gave this Dhamma talk on 20 April 2025 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.
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May 7, 2025 • 1h 2min
Taking Thinking to Absurdity
Luang Por Sumedho gave this Dhamma talk on 5 April 2025 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.
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Apr 22, 2025 • 33min
Opening up to Life and Finding the Answers Through Wisdom
Explore the concept of Vipaka Kama and how our past karma shapes our current emotions and experiences. Dive into the impermanence of memory and emotion, discovering how to acknowledge feelings instead of suppressing them. Learn about navigating past grievances on the path to forgiveness through Buddhist teachings. Witness the transient nature of consciousness, prompting a deeper self-understanding. Finally, uncover the speaker's journey from a strict Christian background to embracing the liberating aspects of Buddhist philosophy.
Apr 22, 2025 • 49min
Grumpy Old Monk, Happy Old Monk
Luang Por Sumedho gave this Dhamma talk on 21 March 2025 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.
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Apr 22, 2025 • 51min
Dhamma Is Where You’re at Home
Luang Por Sumedho gave this Dhamma talk on 6 March 2025, the Magha Puja day, at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.
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Apr 19, 2025 • 41min
Conscious Awareness Here and Now Is… Silence
Luang Por Sumedho gave this Dhamma talk on 21 February 2025, the Magha Puja day, at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.
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Apr 19, 2025 • 44min
…And That’s Nibbana
Luang Por Sumedho gave this Dhamma talk on 17 February 2025, the Magha Puja day, at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.
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Apr 19, 2025 • 49min
A Direct Teaching, Straight to the Source, to Consciousness Itself
Luang Por Sumedho gave this Dhamma talk on 5 February 2025 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.
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Apr 8, 2025 • 38min
Consciousness and Dhamma Apparent Here and Now
Luang Por Sumedho gave this Dhamma talk on 26 January 2025 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.
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Apr 7, 2025 • 38min
From Worry to Bliss
The discussion opens with reflections on how news can amplify worry and fear. Ajahn Sumedho emphasizes investigating impermanence to alleviate personal anxiety. He explains foundational meditation practices focusing on body awareness. A fascinating distinction is made between sensory consciousness and true awareness. Emphasizing the importance of letting go of ideals, he advocates welcoming suffering as part of mindful living. Finally, he reminds us to find refuge in present-moment awareness rather than external identities.
