

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
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, a respected Senior Theravada Buddhist monk and abbot, explores profound themes around identity and ownership. He delves into the notion that awareness is distinct from personal identity, emphasizing liberation from self-created habits. Through mindfulness, he encourages listeners to investigate their attachments and recognize the narrative self as a relative truth. By questioning who truly owns or controls experiences, Ajahn Amaro guides toward a peaceful heart unburdened by grasping, illuminating the path to genuine freedom.

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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May 1, 2025 • 15min
Reflective Attention
Luang Por Pasanno gave this Dhamma reflection on the 20 March 2025 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.
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May 1, 2025 • 18min
Here and Now
Ajahn Amaro gave this Dhamma reflection on the 19 March 2025 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.
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May 1, 2025 • 15min
A Sense of Balance
Luang Por Pasanno, a seasoned Theravada Buddhist monk and Abbot of Abhayagiri Monastery, shares profound insights on achieving balance in meditation. He emphasizes the significance of physical posture and mental awareness, especially as a winter retreat concludes. The discussion encourages personal reflection, highlighting meditation as an ongoing journey of mindfulness and growth. Through his teachings, listeners are inspired to cultivate a deeper understanding of their practice and its transformative potential.

May 1, 2025 • 16min
Effort With No ‘Me’ at the Center
Ajahn Amaro, a respected Buddhist monk at Amaravati Monastery, shares profound insights on meditation and the nature of self. He discusses transforming effort by moving away from a self-centered practice, advocating for an expansive awareness that transcends ego. Listeners are encouraged to embrace mindfulness and wisdom, focusing on liberation instead of obligation. His reflections inspire a deeper understanding of meditation as a path to awakening.

Apr 16, 2025 • 16min
Perception of Here and Now
Ajahn Amaro, a revered Buddhist monk and teacher at Amaravati Monastery, delves deep into the nature of perception and its impact on our lives. He discusses how shifting from rigid routines to a flexible mindset can enhance our ability to stay present. Listeners will explore the interplay between time, personal transformation, and the profound teachings of Dharma that shape our emotions and thoughts. Ajahn Amaro's insights invite reflection on living authentically in each moment.


