Ajahn Sona
Ajahn Sona
Dhamma talks given by Venerable Ajahn Sona, the Abbot of Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery, Canada.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jul 10, 2024 • 50min
The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (11): A Dignified Life
Talk 11 (of 12) from an in-person retreat at Birken Forest Monastery in May of 2023.
Jun 30, 2024 • 39min
The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (10): Right View, It All Starts Here
Talk 10 (of 12) from an in-person retreat at Birken Forest Monastery in May of 2023.
Jun 30, 2024 • 43min
The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (9): Supernormal Clarity
Talk 9 (of 12) from an in-person retreat at Birken Forest Monastery in May of 2023.
Jun 30, 2024 • 42min
The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (8): The Active Side of the Seven Factors
Talk 8 (of 12) from an in-person retreat at Birken Forest Monastery in May of 2023.
Sep 3, 2023 • 42min
The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (7): Reintroducing the Requisites
Talk 7 (of 12) from an in-person retreat at Birken Forest Monastery in May of 2023.
Sep 3, 2023 • 50min
The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (6): The Four Foundations of Mindfulness
Talk 6 (of 12) from an in-person retreat at Birken Forest Monastery in May of 2023.
Sep 3, 2023 • 51min
The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (5): The Four Roads to Psychic Power (Iddhipāda)
Talk 5 (of 12) from an in-person retreat at Birken Forest Monastery in May of 2023. In this talk Ajahn Sona discusses the Four Iddhipāda.
Sep 3, 2023 • 43min
The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (4): A Path of Exertion and Effort
Talk 4 (of 12) from an in-person retreat at Birken Forest Monastery in May of 2023. In this talk Ajahn Sona discusses the Four Right Efforts.
Sep 3, 2023 • 44min
The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (3): Perfecting the Craft of Dhamma
Talk 3 (of 12) from an in-person retreat at Birken Forest Monastery in May of 2023. In this talk Ajahn Sona discusses the Five Powers.
Sep 3, 2023 • 41min
The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (2): Two For the Price of One
Dive into the dual nature of the five faculties: faith, energy, mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom. Explore how these essential qualities function both as faculties and powers in the quest for enlightenment. Ajahn Sona contrasts reasoned conviction with blind faith and discusses the importance of testing teachings through practice. Delve into the balance between conviction and wisdom, how mindfulness supports genuine inquiry, and the role of concentration in understanding the mind's suffering. A fascinating exploration of motivation and commitment in spiritual practice awaits!
