

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.
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Mar 24, 2024 • 48min
Beliefs and Wisdom
Exploring beliefs, realities, and impermanence, the podcast dives into the significance of staying present and mindful, delving into the interplay between idealized concepts and harsh truths. It questions beliefs in heavenly realms, discusses Arahants and souls, and emphasizes the need to understand suffering beyond mere belief. The speakers challenge societal conditioning, explore sensitivity and beauty, and stress the importance of letting go of attachments to awaken to impermanence.

Mar 23, 2024 • 43min
Understanding Worry, Anxiety and Fear
This Dhamma QA was given by Luang Por Sumedho on 15 January 2024 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 53min
On Contentment
This Dhamma talk was given by Luang Por Sumedho on 10 January 2024 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.
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Mar 21, 2024 • 32min
Letting Go of Ideals
This Dhamma QA was given by Luang Por Sumedho on 8 January 2024 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 50min
Reflections on Starting the Winter Retreat 2024
This Dhamma talk was given by Luang Por Sumedho on 4 January 2024 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.
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Jan 2, 2024 • 48min
That Which Is Aware of Grumpiness, Isn’t Grumpy
This Dhamma talk was given by Luang Por Sumedho on 27 December 2023 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.
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Jan 2, 2024 • 38min
Not Being a Witness of Experience but Witnessing Experience
This Dhamma talk was given by Luang Por Sumedho on 5 December 2023 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.
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Dec 17, 2023 • 48min
What’s Left When All Else Dies
This Dhamma talk was given by Luang Por Sumedho on 12 December 2023 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.
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Dec 14, 2023 • 46min
Kathina Day: Dhamma Reflection
This Dhamma talk was given by Luang Por Sumedho on 26 November 2023, after the Kathina ceremony, at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.
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Dec 14, 2023 • 48min
What Is the Purpose and Meaning of Worldly Life?
This Dhamma talk was given by Luang Por Sumedho on 20 November 2023 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.
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