Ajahn Sona
Dhamma talks given by Venerable Ajahn Sona, the Abbot of Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery, Canada.
Latest episodes
Sep 3, 2023 • 38min
The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (1): The Buddha's Phone Number
Talk 1 (of 12) from an in-person retreat at Birken Forest Monastery in May of 2023. An introduction to the 37 Requisites and an overview of Right Effort.
Jan 8, 2023 • 41min
The Seven Factors of Enlightenment (6) - Moving to Perfect Balance
Talk 6 (of 6) in a 6-day Virtual Retreat. Given at Birken Forest Monastery, December 2022.
Jan 8, 2023 • 36min
The Seven Factors of Enlightenment (5) - Coasting to Freedom
Talk 5 (of 6) in a 6-day Virtual Retreat. Given at Birken Forest Monastery, December 2022.
Jan 8, 2023 • 37min
The Seven Factors of Enlightenment (4) - Refreshing Energy, Joyful States
Talk 4 (of 6) in a 6-day Virtual Retreat. Given at Birken Forest Monastery, December 2022.
Jan 8, 2023 • 28min
The Seven Factors of Enlightenment (3) - The Investigation Begins
Talk 3 (of 6) in a 6-day Virtual Retreat. Given at Birken Forest Monastery, December 2022.
Jan 8, 2023 • 37min
The Seven Factors of Enlightenment (2) - No Surprise...Mindfulness is Necessary
Talk 2 (of 6) in a 6-day Virtual Retreat. Given at Birken Forest Monastery, December 2022.
Jan 8, 2023 • 30min
The Seven Factors of Enlightenment (1) - The Structure of the Enlightened Mind
Talk 1 (of 6) in a 6-day Virtual Retreat. Given at Birken Forest Monastery, December 2022.
Aug 9, 2022 • 25min
The Natural Elements (5) -The Elements of Peace
Talk 5 (of 5) in a 5-day Virtual Retreat. This talk focuses on the kasinas of the four primary colors, and was given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, June 2022.
Aug 9, 2022 • 35min
The Natural Elements (4) -The Color Kasinas
Talk 4 (of 5) in a 5-day Virtual Retreat. This talk focuses on the kasinas of the four primary colors, and was given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, June 2022.
Aug 9, 2022 • 32min
The Natural Elements (3) - Transforming the World Around You
Talk 3 (of 5) in a 5-day Virtual Retreat. This talk focuses on the air and fire element kasinas, and was given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, June 2022.
