Ajahn Nisabho

Ajahn Nisabho, a Theravada monk focused on purpose and mental well-being, and Ajahn Kovilo, a Theravada monk who teaches meditation and ethics, explore confession without self-punishment. They get into giving and receiving criticism, surviving the news without losing your mind, and why misery is not the best response to a messy world.

Join Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho, two dedicated Theravada Buddhist monks on a mission to establish Clear Mountain Monastery. They discuss the transformative power of compassion and equanimity, sharing insights from their spiritual journeys. Tara Brach opens up about her path through illness and the healing grace found in embracing fear. The trio explores the RAIN meditation technique, emphasizing its role in cultivating mindfulness and self-acceptance. This heartfelt conversation beautifully intertwines spirituality with lightheartedness, encouraging trust in our intrinsic goodness.

Ajahn Nisabho, a senior monastic teacher in the Forest Tradition of Buddhism, delves into the transformative power of the Brahmavihārās—loving-kindness, compassion, rejoicing, and equanimity. He shares practical metta practices, including simple phrases to engage loving-kindness daily. Stories illustrate how compassion can reach even the hardest hearts, while upholding equanimity can help navigate difficult relationships. By engaging with these practices, Nisabho suggests we can cultivate deep emotional richness and clarity, ultimately leading to liberation.