

How to meditate | Guided Meditation and talks
Amaravati Buddhist Monastery
This is a collection of recordings providing instructions for meditation. Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.
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Aug 2, 2025 • 15min
The Point of Balance
Laung Por Pasanno, a revered Buddhist monk and teacher at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, shares insights on the point of balance in meditation. He discusses the delicate equilibrium between effort and relaxation necessary for effective meditation. The conversation delves into the importance of mindfulness, emphasizing breath and body sensations. Pasanno also reflects on how finding this balance can lead to the cessation of suffering, especially during the introspective Vasa period. It's a profound exploration of achieving inner peace.

Aug 2, 2025 • 15min
Attention Directed to Breathing
Laung Por Pasanno, a Buddhist monk and teacher at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, delves into the profound practice of mindfulness focused on breath awareness. He shares techniques to enhance concentration and achieve mental clarity, illustrating how mindful breathing can lead to inner peace. Listeners learn how consistent practice can anchor them amidst life's chaos, highlighting the transformative power of simply directing attention to the breath. It's a journey toward serenity and profound awareness.

Aug 2, 2025 • 15min
The Virtue of Humility
Laung Por Pasanno offered this reflection on 14 July 2025 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.
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Aug 2, 2025 • 14min
Four Basic Postures
Laung Por Pasanno offered this reflection on 16 July 2025 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.
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Aug 2, 2025 • 13min
Clearing Away Obstacles
Laung Por Pasanno, a revered Buddhist monk at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, shares profound insights on overcoming life's obstacles. He emphasizes the importance of cultivating intuitive awareness during meditation. By reflecting on the Four Noble Truths, he guides listeners in understanding dukkha, or suffering, and how to develop clarity to address mental challenges. His wisdom inspires a deeper commitment to mindfulness, revealing how persistent practice can lead to a more liberated mindset.

Aug 2, 2025 • 15min
Finding the Place of Stillness
Laung Por Pasanno, a revered Buddhist monk and teacher at Amaravati Monastery, shares profound insights on cultivating stillness. He emphasizes the power of the Four Noble Truths in overcoming suffering and grasping life's impermanence. Listeners are guided to develop mindfulness and self-awareness, crucial for achieving inner peace. The conversation delves into the art of navigating life's chaotic moments, encouraging a deeper understanding of tranquility and stability amidst change.

May 3, 2025 • 11min
Being With the Knowing
Luang Por Pasanno gave this Dhamma reflection on 30 March 2025 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.
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May 3, 2025 • 20min
Questioning the Beliefs of ‘Me’ and ‘Mine’
Ajahn Amaro gave this Dhamma reflection on 25 March 2025 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.
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May 3, 2025 • 15min
Antidotes to Hindrances
Luang Por Pasanno gave this Dhamma reflection on 24 March 2025 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.
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May 1, 2025 • 19min
Emptying the Emptiness
Ajahn Amaro gave this Dhamma reflection on the 21 March 2025 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.
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