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”Beware of the Perfect Monastery”: From Spiritual Idealism to Spiritual Realism | Ajahn Sudanto
Jun 21, 2026
15m 55s
Interested & Excited: Gardening the Heart & Tooling Up Your Cultivation | Ajahn Cunda
Jun 14, 2026
53m 36s
The Hard Knox of Metta: How to Survive Prison, Forgive Your Prosecutor, & Love Anyone | Amanda Knox
Jun 9, 2026
59m 31s
What’s to Give Light Must Endure Burning…& Mayo? A Mai-Nai/Uncertain Sandwich | CMM & Ven. Paññāsiri
Jun 7, 2026
51m 49s
Stanford Scholar on the Conceits & Blind Spots of Every Form of Buddhism | Prof. Paul Harrison Q&A
Jun 4, 2026
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| 6/21/26 |  ”Beware of the Perfect Monastery”: From Spiritual Idealism to Spiritual Realism | Ajahn Sudanto | In this talk given on June 20 on the occasion of Clear Mountain's fourth annual Almsgiving Ceremony, Ajahn Sudanto—abbot of The Pacific Hermitage in White Salmon, WA—speaks about moving past the initial "romantic phase" of spiritual life into a resilient commitment. Celebrating Clear Mountain Monastery's new land, he warns that longing for flawless conditions is a delusion, reminding us that true practice requires anchoring faith with determination, rising above liking and disliking to weather the inevitable ups and downs of the journey. For more information about Ajahn Sudanto and the Pacific Hermitage, visit: https://pacifichermitage.org/Ajahn Sudanto's bio:Born in Portland, Oregon in 1968, Ajahn Sudanto discovered Buddhism while earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Oregon, sparking an open-ended spiritual journey through India and Southeast Asia. He eventually traveled to Thailand for intensive study and meditation at Wat Pah Nanachat, where he took full ordination as a bhikkhu in 1994 under Ajahn Pasanno. After five years of training within the Ajahn Chah forest tradition, he relocated to California to live and train with the emerging sangha at Abhayagiri Monastery. Following a successful summer retreat in the Columbia River Gorge in 2007, the Abhayagiri community tasked him with leading the establishment of the Pacific Hermitage in White Salmon, Washington, in 2010. Later, he took a year-long sabbatical spanning 2021 and early 2022, which he spent residing at Abhayagiri and Birken Forest Monastery in British Columbia before returning to his teaching duties.Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 15m 55s | ||||||
| 6/14/26 |  Interested & Excited: Gardening the Heart & Tooling Up Your Cultivation | Ajahn Cunda | In this session, Ajahn Cunda—Abhayagiri-ordained senior monk and good friend of Ajahns Kovilo and Nisabho—speaks about cultivation as a garden and a tool kit ... and how to use a shovel and washing machine!Ajahn Cunda's Bio:Ajahn Cunda was raised in a warm and loving family in the Northern suburbs of Chicago and moved to California in 1996. His interest in Buddhism began in high school, continued in college, led him on a spiritual search to Asia, and eventually drew him towards Theravāda meditation practices. It was not until he first came into contact with the monks of Abhayagiri, however, that he understood how monastic training could lead to a life of wisdom and peace. Ajahn Cunda moved to Abhayagiri in late 2005, and after two years training as an Anagārika and Sāmaṇera, ordained as a Bhikkhu on May 22, 2008. Under Luang Por Pasanno and Ajahn Amaro, he trained at Abhayagiri for eight and a half years. In 2014, Ajahn Cunda moved to Tisaraṇa Monastery in Canada, to practice under the guidance of Luang Por Vīradhammo. In 2017, he began living in several western monasteries, including Bodhivana and Dhammagiri in Australia, Chithurst in England, and Santacittārāma in Italy, before returning to Abhayagiri in early 2020. In 2021, Ajahn Cunda spent a year at the Pacific Hermitage and returned to Abhayagiri in 2022. In July of 2026 Ajahn Cunda plans to begin a stay at Birken Monastery (Canada) for a one year retreat.Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 53m 36s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 |  The Hard Knox of Metta: How to Survive Prison, Forgive Your Prosecutor, & Love Anyone | Amanda Knox | In this interview, Ajahn Nisabho speaks with Amanda Knox, who was falsely convicted of murder in 2009, about her journey to find meaning in prison and forgiveness afterwards. The conversation delves into Amanda's practice of meditation, loving-kindness (metta), and advice for those struggling to forgive.BioAmanda Knox is an exoneree, journalist, public speaker, author of the New York Times best-selling memoir, Waiting to Be Heard, and host of the podcast Hard Knox. Her second book, FREE: My Search for Meaning came out in 2025. Between 2007 and 2015, she spent nearly four years in an Italian prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn’t commit. She has since become an advocate for criminal justice reform and media ethics. She sits on the advisory council for the Frederick Douglass Project for Justice, serves as an Innocence Network Ambassador and is on The Innocence Center Board of Directors. And she is the recipient of the 2024 Innocence Network Impact Award and the 2025 Catalyst of Change Award from the Washington Innocence Project. To find out more, visit https://www.amandaknox.com/.00:00 Introduction01:48 Amanda Knox's background and bio03:06 What led to the Italian prison05:22 Wishing for a meditation practice during the darkest times05:49 The moment of conviction — an existential crisis08:27 Accepting "this is my life"10:14 Surviving day by day without a practice12:44 Life after prison: who am I now?13:32 The Vipassana retreat disaster15:56 What brought her back to practice18:48 Don Salo: the Catholic priest who became her lifeline22:31 Plagued by "why" questions — and metta practice24:50 The idea of reaching out to her prosecutor27:28 Questioning her own motives29:33 Showing up to give, not to get32:16 The Four Noble Truths and turning toward suffering35:44 Reaching out to the prosecutor38:01 Finding common ground with the man who imprisoned her40:59 The meeting in Perugia — arriving without attachment41:28 Delivering her message: "I see you"43:37 His unexpected response: "I love you"45:25 Advice for those who can't forgive46:52 The distinction between forgiveness and understanding50:11 Has the forgiveness settled in the heart?51:16 The ongoing splinter: society, not just one man52:25 Buddhism's joyfulness in the face of darkness53:24 The Puget Sound Zen Center and building a practice54:30 The sangha's card after her grandfather died56:19 Meditating as a family with young children58:37 Closing reflections-----Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 59m 31s | ||||||
| 6/7/26 |  What’s to Give Light Must Endure Burning…& Mayo? A Mai-Nai/Uncertain Sandwich | CMM & Ven. Paññāsiri | In this three-way talk, Ajahn Kovilo, Ajahn Nisabho, and Maechee Paññasiri speak about the Three Characteristics/Perceptions (tilakkhaṇa), or perceptions:00:00:00 Introduction & Ajahn Kovilo on Dukkhatā - Pain/Suffering/Unsatisfactoriness00:11:58 Maechee Paññāsiri on Anattatā - Not-Self00:27:51 Ajahn Nisabho on Aniccatā - Impermanence00:43:14 Questions and Answers By contemplating these skillfully, one can bring the heart to full liberation. The talk also features a surprising number of references to mayonnaise.Maechee Paññāsirī's Biography:Sister Maechee Panyasiri is a Chinese-born, Thai forest nun in the tradition of Ven. Ajahn Chah.Born in 1967 and grew up in Shanghai, China, Sister has worked many years as a writer/creative director, a teacher of yoga, pranayama and meditation, as well as travelling the world, with a deep spiritual pursuit which she was born with. Finally this lifelong inner quest tuned her into the path of Dhamma. In 2018 She became a student of Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro and started the training in various forest monasteries in Thailand as a eight precept Upāsikā.In 2020 she became a Maechee with Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro as her preceptor and was instructed to go on almsround and not to receive or use money. Sister Maechee Paññāsirī currently remains in a nuns’ hermitage near the Khao Yai mountain in Thailand.----Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 51m 49s | ||||||
| 6/4/26 |  Stanford Scholar on the Conceits & Blind Spots of Every Form of Buddhism | Prof. Paul Harrison Q&A | In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Paul Harrison, professor of religious studies at Stanford University (https://religiousstudies.stanford.edu/people/paul-harrison).00:00:00 Introduction00:01:23 Balancing academic scholarship and personal spiritual practice00:04:09 Exploring the spiritual dimension of studying Buddhist texts00:05:55 How early Mahayana Buddhism emerged00:08:56 The timeline and setting where Mahayana began to diverge00:12:54 Explanation of the Lokaksema Corpus and early ascetic Mahayana traditions00:15:21 The cultural motivations and societal forces that drove the Mahayana movement00:18:11 Why early texts lack questions about attaining full Buddhahood00:21:29 The tension between historical scholarly development and traditional faith views00:25:11 Blind spots in the Theravada and linguistic distances from Pali00:30:59 The validity of an early Buddhist text conceit vs radical doctrinal differences with Mahayana texts00:34:48 The implications of written transmission versus oral recitation, and what the Gandhari scrolls reveal about it00:38:00 Do modern scholars actively practice text memorization?00:45:59 The historical evidence for ancient Greek and Persian cross-cultural influences on early Buddhism00:49:57 The polemical framing of Sariputta and the sectarian put-downs of the Shravakas in texts like the Vimalakirti Sutra00:54:06 The most fascinating current realms of research in Buddhist academia00:56:13 The key historical and doctrinal insights gained from the Gandhari scrolls00:57:28 The utility and drawbacks of using AI for translating sacred Buddhist textsBiography of Paul Harrison:Paul Harrison is the George Edwin Burnell Professor of Religious Studies at Stanford University. Educated in his native New Zealand and in Australia, he specializes in Buddhist literature and history, especially that of the Mahāyāna, and in the study of Buddhist manuscripts in Sanskrit, Chinese and Tibetan. He has edited and translated a number of Buddhist texts, including the Pratyutpannabuddhasaṃmukhāvasthitasamādhisūtra, the Vajracchedikā, and (with Luis Gómez) the Vimalakīrtinirdeśa, and is also one of the editors of the series “Buddhist Manuscripts in the Schøyen Collection.”The link to the 7:00-7:45 pm Zoom session following the livestream may be found on the event listing at https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/events/wednesday/. Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:45 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 1h 04m 34s | ||||||
| 5/31/26 |  Awakening is Devastating: Death, Dhamma, & Diamond-Cut Wisdom from White Robes | Maechee Paññāsirī | In this talk, Maechee Paññasiri, visiting from Thailand, speaks about the urgency and profundity of the path of practice, and how the mundane moments of life, such as washing a robe, can catalyze the deepest insights. By purifying our sila (virtue) and relying on spiritual friends, we can see what stains remain in the heart and devote ourselves to their purification. When we understand the truth of mortality, only one task remains: that of Awakening.Maechee Paññāsirī's Biography:Sister Maechee Panyasiri is a Chinese-born, Thai forest nun in the tradition of Ven. Ajahn Chah.Born in 1967 and grew up in Shanghai, China, Sister has worked many years as a writer/creative director, a teacher of yoga, pranayama and meditation, as well as travelling the world, with a deep spiritual pursuit which she was born with. Finally this lifelong inner quest tuned her into the path of Dhamma. In 2018 She became a student of Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro and started the training in various forest monasteries in Thailand as a eight precept Upāsikā.In 2020 she became a Maechee with Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro as her preceptor and was instructed to go on almsround and not to receive or use money. Sister Maechee Paññāsirī currently remains in a nuns’ hermitage near the Khao Yai mountain in Thailand.----Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 48m 30s | ||||||
| 5/28/26 |  Making Mountains of Merit Amidst Mounting Madness: Shedding Light on Group Karma | Ajahn Achalo Q&A | In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho speak with Ajahn Achalo, abbot and founder of Ānandagiri Monastery in Pechabun, Thailand (https://www.peacebeyondsuffering.org/)00:00:00 Welcome and introduction of Ajahn Achalo00:01:27 Connection with the local village and global uncertainty00:07:53 Advice for navigating dark or distressing times00:08:36 Internal practices for holding the heart in a good space00:13:06 Correlation between renunciation and letting go of hindrances00:16:43 Contemplating the law of karma during difficult periods00:19:38 Skillful means for brightening an anxious or upset mind00:23:52 Concept and relationship to shared group karma00:28:43 Dealing with the general trajectory of a degenerating world00:35:45 Daily devotional acts and determinations00:40:40 Invocations of deities and devas in practice00:48:55 Planning for rebirth and suitable environments01:01:00 Personal experiences and the reality of subtle realmsAjahn Achalo's Biography:Ajahn Achalo was born in Brisbane Australia in 1972. He developed a keen interest in meditation at the age of twenty and a year later left for Thailand to study Buddhism more intently. After a two year period practising in various centres and monasteries, in 1996 Ajahn Achalo ordained as a Theravada Bhikkhu under Ajahn Liem at Wat Nong Pah Pong, the monastery founded by venerable Ajahn Chah. Although most of his training has taken place in Thailand, Ajahn Achalo has also lived in several international Forest Monasteries in the Ajahn Chah lineage. During his years of training, he has received personal guidance from many remarkable teachers, among them, Ajahn Sumedho, Ajahn Pasanno, Ajahn Jayasaro and Ajahn Kalyano. For most of his Bhikkhu life, he has considered Tan Ajahn Anan, abbot of Wat Marp Jan, to be his principal mentor. In addition, he has found the Dalai Lama's instructions and example to be of tremendous value. Ajahn Achalo is the founder and abbot of Anandagiri Forest Monastery in Pechabun, Thialand. Much of his time - several thousand hours - has been spent meditating at Bodhgaya (where the Buddha was Enlightened).Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 1h 04m 30s | ||||||
| 5/23/26 |  True Safety in the Bravest of Spaces | Ayya Niyyānika | In this session, Ayya Niyyānika explores how we can discover true inner security and cultivate a 'smiling heart' of endless kindness, even when navigating an overwhelming and messy world. Grounding in the Maṅgala Sutta, they challenge us to move beyond the illusion of perfectly guaranteed external 'safe spaces' and instead build brave communities where we can hold our vulnerabilities, challenges, and identities with wisdom and curiosity.Ayya Niyyanika's Biography:Ayya Niyyānika grew up on Whidbey Island, Washington, and worked as an ontology consultant in Minnesota before entering monastic life. They began their formal training in 2014 at Dhammadharini Monastery in California, where they received full bhikkhunī higher ordination on December 3, 2017. After subsequent training at Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery and a period of independent travel through Asia and the West, they co-founded Passaddhi Vihara (www.passaddhivihara.org) in Olympia, Washington, in May 2024 alongside Ayyā Suvijjānā. Ayya Niyyānika focuses their practice on embodiment and open kindness, integrating early Buddhist teachings and monastic discipline into modern, lived experience.Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 35m 12s | ||||||
| 5/14/26 |  New & Ancient Rules of Relationship: Advice from a Therapist & Two Celibate Monks | Terry Real Q&A | In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho speak with Terry Real, therapist, author, and creator of Relational Life Therapy (RLT) (https://terryreal.com/).00:00:00 Introduction00:02:49 Coming out of the closet as a long-term meditator00:04:46 Three parts of the brain and the psyche in RLT00:05:42 Explaining the survival instincts of fight, flight, and fawn00:06:22 Defining the "wounded child" and the nature of trauma00:07:18 The role and function of the "adaptive child"00:08:40 How trauma triggers reactivity in current relationships00:11:41 The neurobiology of getting flooded and going offline00:12:48 Introducing the concept of "relational mindfulness"00:14:15 Moving from the reactive mind to the responsive mind00:16:43 The importance of performing trauma work with partners00:19:02 How the Buddhist Eightfold Path relates to reactivity00:19:26 Integrating spiritual friendship with the need for seclusion00:19:40 The framework and the "Ten Commandments of Timeouts"00:20:25 Skillful distance and the dance of intimacy00:21:20 Establishing healthy self-esteem and God-given worth00:22:50 Balancing abandonment wounds versus intrusion wounds00:25:31 Correcting the epistemological mistake of individualism00:26:49 Waking up to ecological wisdom and relationality00:30:01 A Zen story about treating others while "saving the world"00:32:02 Releasing conceit and the movement from me to we00:34:28 Common pairings of wounded and adaptive children00:35:13 The five losing strategies of the adaptive child00:36:59 Examples of how adaptive strategies reinforce each other00:38:04 A story of recovery and relational heroism regarding lying00:41:36 Understanding accountability and the "second consciousness"00:43:53 Distinguishing between blame, victimhood, and responsibility00:45:46 The risks of "parental determinism" and cutting off parents00:46:50 Carl Jung and the necessity of a religious outlook00:47:54 Spirituality as a cure for the disease of addiction00:50:05 Einstein's question on whether the universe is friendly00:52:24 Healing through relaxing into something bigger than oneself00:54:37 A conversation with Jack Kornfeld on spiritual teaching00:55:47 Final reflections on basic trust and nature looking backTerry Real's Biography:Terry Real is a family therapist, author, and teacher particularly known for his work on male psychology and relationships. His work has been featured in numerous academic articles as well as in The New York Times and Psychology Today; And he has appeared in conversation with Oprah, Esther Perel, Gabor Mate, and with our friend Rick Hanson, to name a few. Terry is the founder of The Relational Life Institute, and the author of "I Don't Want To Talk About It" on the topic of male depression, "How Can I Get Through To You?" on the role of patriarchy in relationships, "The New Rules of Marriage," and most recently, "Us: Getting Past You & Me and Building a More Loving Relationship". Ten Commandments of Timeouts:1. Use as a Circuit Breaker2. Take Your Time-Out from the "I"3. Take Distance Responsibly4. Use Short Abbreviations5. Don’t Let Yourself Be Stopped6. Use Check-Ins at Prescribed Intervals7. Remember Your Goal8. Return in Good Faith9. Observe a 24-Hour Moratorium10. Know When to Get HelpTune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 58m 28s | ||||||
| 5/14/26 |  Weathered Maturity: A Jagged, Holistic Life At the Center of the Edge of the World | Ajahn Sukhito | In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Ajahn Sukhito, Israeli-born abbot of Poo Jom Gom Forest Monastery in Ubon, Thailand and (https://ketkamala.org/).00:00:00 Welcome and Introduction of Tan Ajahn Sukito00:00:26 Biography: Early Life and Journey to Buddhism00:01:04 Service at Wat Phu Chong Gom and the Gamala Foundation00:01:38 Personal Connection and Reflections on Practice00:02:27 Ajahn Sukito’s Experience in Northern India00:04:21 Favorite Suttas and Precious Teachings00:07:07 The Five Faculties as a Framework for Life00:09:32 A Holistic Approach to the Dhamma00:11:46 The Five Dimensions: Relationship, Action, and Supervision00:16:37 The Five Dimensions: Inner Life and Continuous Learning00:18:59 Tracing the Development of Faith (Saddha)00:21:53 Meeting the Dhamma: A Powerful Shift in Perspective00:27:56 The Faculty of Energy (Viriya) and the Path to Thailand00:32:51 Discovering the Thai Forest Tradition and Its Teachers00:35:51 Stepping into the Role of Abbot at Wat Phu Chong Gom00:40:46 Managing a Forest Monastery for Holistic Practice00:44:40 The Importance of Community in the Ajahn Chah Lineage00:47:07 Balancing Aesthetic Seriousness with Lightness00:48:49 Physical Work and Simplicity as Spiritual Practice00:52:49 Cultivating Noble Friendship on the Path00:55:19 The Faculty of Wisdom (Panna) and Education00:59:48 The Vision of the Kate Gamala Foundation01:03:40 Applying Dhamma to Global Challenges and Education01:06:48 Guiding Hearts Through World Upheaval and Conflict01:13:47 Closing Words and GratitudeAjahn Sukhito's Biography:Ajahn Sukhito - born in Israel in 1970 - is a Theravāda Buddhist monk in the Thai Forest Tradition of Ajahn Chah. In his early twenties, he traveled to the East, where he first encountered Buddhism in Northern India - an experience that profoundly shaped his life. He went on to study and practice within several Buddhist traditions before ordaining as a monk in the Ajahn Chah lineage. For over 30 years, Ajahn Sukhito has lived and practiced as a monk primarily in Thailand. For approximately 14 years, he has served as abbot of Poo Jom Gom (วัดป่าภูจ้อมก้อม) Forest Monastery in Northeast Thailand. In recent years, he has also spent extended periods in Israel at the invitation of his students, supporting the development of the local community of practitioners in the Ajahn Chah tradition. Also in recent years, Ajahn Sukhito has taken on the role (along with Ajahn Jayasaro and Ajahn Dton) of "Spiritual Advisor" to the Ket Kamalā Foundation มูลนิธิเกตุกมลา (https://ketkamala.org/), which provides Holistic Buddhist Education in the form of weekend camps at various monasteries and with a vision is to establish a Holistic Buddhist Bilingual School in Ubon Province.Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 1h 14m 42s | ||||||
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| 5/13/26 |  (Almost) Effortless Mindfulness for Effortful Skeptics: A Savory Same-Taste Sandwich | Loch Kelly | In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Loch Kelly - meditation teacher, author, and founder of the Effortless Mindfulness Institute (https://lochkelly.org/).00:00:00 Introduction to Loch Kelly00:02:14 Introduction to Effortless Mindfulness for Theravāda Listeners00:12:14 Mapping Effortless Mindfulness to Samādhi and the Unborn00:14:12 Resonance of Loch's Teachings with the Theravāda Tradition00:19:40 Defining "Glimpses" and "Local Awareness"00:27:35 Experiencing a Glimpse: What is the Nature of this Awareness?00:29:03 Understanding the Capabilities of Local Awareness00:30:08 Loch’s Personal Experience and the "Clear Light" of Rigpa00:32:00 Determining the Relationship Between Awareness and the Deathless00:39:06 Navigating the Conflict Between Dualistic and Non-Dualistic Teachings00:45:52 Demonstrating a Second Skillful Glimpse00:50:08 Distinguishing Types of Awareness: Attention vs. Mindful Awareness00:53:11 Shifting the Location of Identity and the Mindful Witness00:56:58 Identifying the Detours: Spiritual Bypassing, Psychological Overpassing, Cognitive Underpassing01:02:40 Guiding the Seven Steps: Unhook, Drop, Open, See, Include, Know and Let Be01:04:41 Implementing Effortless Mindfulness for Different Personalities01:11:53 Paradoxes in Buddhism: Mundane vs. Super-Mundane Right View01:15:12 Applying Mindfulness Tools to Deep Suffering and Trauma01:25:19 Helping Students "Unstuck" from the Mindful Witness Position01:28:30 Integrating Flow Consciousness into Everyday Life01:32:11 Risks and Ethics of Sharing Direct Pointing InstructionsLoch Kelly's Biography:Loch Kelly is a meditation teacher, psychotherapist, and is the founder of the non-profit Effortless Mindfulness Institute. A graduate of Columbia University and Union Theological, he has, since the late 1970s, studied in multiple lineages of Buddhism: with such Theravāda elders as Professor Lily de Silva and Godwin Samararatne; with the Tibetan masters Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Mingyur Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, and Anam Thubten among other greats; and with modern teachers such as Adyashanti, Tara Brach, and Shinzen Young. Loch synthesizes ancient nondual wisdom, neuroscience, and contemporary psychology–especially Internal Family Systems–into a unique experiential teaching style focused on "small glimpses" many times. Loch is recognized for his collaborative research with neuroscientists at Yale and NYU, and is the author of "Shift Into Freedom: The Science and Practice of Open-Hearted Awareness" and "The Way of Effortless Mindfulness." Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 1h 39m 35s | ||||||
| 5/9/26 |  A Heart-shaking Life of Extraordinary Genius: The Historical & Human Buddha | Ajahn Nisabho | In this talk, Ajahn Nisabho recounts the Buddha's life and Enlightenment, emphasing both his relatability as a historical figure who lived 2500 years ago, and the transcendent aspect which we can contact today. By more deeply understanding his humanity, we understand that we too have the potential to Awaken as he did.----Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 50m 23s | ||||||
| 5/3/26 |  Hey Ego! The Trees Don’t Care: Heartwood Forest Dhamma | A. Anandabodhi, A. Niyyanika, Tan Tejassi | Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 45m 13s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 |  Clash of the Titans of Translation: The Buddha Across Language, Tradition, Time, AI | Ajahn Brahmali | In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Ajahn Brahmali, elder monk at Bodhinyana Monastery, advisor to the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (https://bswa.org/), and frequent contributor to and translator at SuttaCentral.net.Biography of Ajahn Brahmali:Ajahn Brahmali was born in Norway in 1964. He first became interested in Buddhism and meditation in his early 20s after a visit to Japan. Having completed degrees in engineering and finance, he began his monastic training in England at Amaravati and Chithurst Buddhist Monasteries. After hearing teachings from Ajahn Brahm, he decided to travel to Australia to train at Bodhinyana Monastery. Ajahn Brahmali has lived at Bodhinyana Monastery since 1994, and was ordained as a Bhikkhu, with Ajahn Brahm as his preceptor, in 1996. Ajahn Brahmali’s knowledge of the Pali language and of the Suttas is excellent. A regular contributor to discourse.suttacentral, he has also published two essays on Dependent Origination, a book called “The Authenticity of the Early Buddhist Texts” with Bhante Sujato, and has translated the entire Buddhist Monastic Code.Ajahn Brahmali Previous CMM Interview on Early Buddhist Texts: https://youtu.be/FznHXTboSJs?si=44Mc8X9sSSZGRyshNine Principles of Translationfrom: https://discourse.suttacentral.net/t/principles-of-translation/194851. Translating (nearly) everything2. Translating transparently and meaningfully3. Principle of the least meaning4. (Partially) transforming the oral nature of the text into literary form5. Using simple language and vocabulary6. Avoiding Buddhist hybrid English7. Using American spelling and vocabulary8. Sometimes using multiple renderings for each Pali term or expression9. Principle of [[lectio difficilior potiorThe link to the 7:00-7:45 pm Zoom session following the livestream may be found on the event listing at https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/events/wednesday/. Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:45 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 1h 00m 54s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 |  A Buddhist Response to Artificial Intelligence: A Nuanced Perspective | Randima Fernando Q&A | In this session, Randima Fernando, co-founder of Center for Humane Technology (https://www.humanetech.com/) joins Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho for a conversation.Randima's Biography:Randima has presented on the intersection of technology, mindfulness, and social impact to the world’s leading technology companies, NGOs, and government agencies. He is a Co-Founder and former Executive Director of Center for Humane Technology, which has helped over 100 million people globally understand the harms of extractive technology through the documentary film The Social Dilemma, the podcast Your Undivided Attention, and many other initiatives. Randima started his career at NVIDIA, where he led many award-winning projects and authored three #1-ranked books on 3D graphics over seven years. Additionally, he was a founding Board Member of the NVIDIA Foundation. Randima then served for seven years as founding Executive Director at Mindful Schools, a nonprofit that has taught mindfulness to millions of kids and over 70,000 educators worldwide. He is also a former board member of Spirit Rock Meditation Center.The link to the 7:00-7:45 pm Zoom session following the livestream may be found on the event listing at https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/events/wednesday/. Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:45 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 1h 01m 25s | ||||||
| 4/27/26 |  FAQ/Q&A: How Clear? Which Mountain? Monastery What? | Ajahn Kovilo & Ajahn Nisabho | https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monasteryhttps://youtu.be/ElxEuHRiolIhttps://www.friendsofclearmountain.org/land/In this talk, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho speak about the long-term vision for Clear Mountain, as well as the timeline and immediate steps towards its realization. Addressing frequently asked questions and comments from the audience, the session describes the process for creating a refuge of Dhamma in the Northwest on the newly acquired land.-----Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 30m 28s | ||||||
| 4/26/26 |  Sacred Boredom: Unhooking, Enoughness, and The Path of Getting Better at Happiness | Ajahn Kovilo | In this session, Ajahn Kovilo speaks about Nibbidā - disenchantment, disillusionment, and enoughness as one practices the path at getting better at pleasure, happiness, and peace.Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 15m 20s | ||||||
| 4/23/26 |  Theatre~Forest~Prison: Wisdom from Aj. Chah’s Most Senior European Disciple | Luang Por Khemadhammo | In this interview, we speak with Luang Por Khemadhammo OBE (https://foresthermitage.org.uk/), abbot of The Forest Hermitage & founder of the Angulimala Buddhist Prison Chaplaincy program.00:00:00 — Introduction00:01:45 — Key moments of faith leading to monasticism00:06:45 — Transferable skills between acting and meditation00:11:18 — Personal perspectives on the "Dharma of Shakespeare"00:11:44 — Specific gems of wisdom found in Shakespeare's works00:12:16 — Experiencing the qualities of genius and love in Ajahn Chah00:17:48 — Specific anecdotes or stories from time with Ajahn Chah00:23:44 — The genesis and nature of the Angulimala prison project00:30:57 — Inspiration for dedicating decades to prison work00:35:00 — Transmuting rage and anger in incarcerated individuals00:37:31 — Most relevant Buddhist teachings for inmates00:38:50 — Practical means and methods of the prison program00:42:04 — Relating to and appreciating diverse Buddhist schools00:49:33 — Stories of personal transformation among inmates00:52:17 — Handling worldly accolades and honors as a monk00:55:06 — The quintessential ingredient for staying in robes00:58:29 — Evolving perspectives on monks using modern media01:01:15 — Advice for interacting with those "down and out" or unseenAs you can see, the conversation was wide-ranging touching on many fascinating aspects of Luang Por Khemadhammo's unique life as a Shakespearean actor turned Buddhist monk. Such topics include meditation lessons from the theatre, the initial meeting and life with Luang Por Chah, the beginnings of the Western Sangha in England, the birth of the Angulimala Buddhist Prison Chaplaincy program, insights from teaching prisoners, and perspectives gained from 55 years in robes. For more information about Luang Por, visit: https://foresthermitage.org.uk/Luang Por Khemadhammo's Bio:Luang Por Khemadhammo (Chao Khun Bhavanaviteht) OBE was born in England in 1944. After training and practising as a professional actor and working at the Royal National Theatre with Laurence Olivier, in 1971 he travelled to Thailand via the Buddhist holy places in India. In December 1971 in Bangkok he became a novice and about a month later moved to Ubon to stay at Wat Nong Pah Pong with Ajahn Chah with whom he received bhikkhu ordination. In 2003, he was appointed an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for services to prisoners and for his creation of the Angulimala Buddhist Prison Chaplaincy (https://angulimala.org.uk/) program. The following year at His Majesty the King of Thailand’s birthday in December he was made a Chao Khun with the title, Phra Chao Khun Bhavanaviteht. He is the founder and abbot of The Forest Hermitage and one of the most senior Western Disciples of Luang Por Chah. Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 1h 03m 58s | ||||||
| 4/19/26 |  Mental HealthMaxxing! The Tools of Retreat Meet Full-Spectrum Humanity | CMM Ajahns | In this dual talk describing their recent three-month Winter Retreat, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho speak about key tools, take-aways, and the particular dukkha and sukha, of sitting in quiet for 90 days… with 9 hours a day of sitting meditation on Zoom.------Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 48m 38s | ||||||
| 4/16/26 |  Tantra! Vajra! Guru! Aaaa! An Indo-Tibetan Primer - Every Syllable About Ethics | Jay Garfield Q&A | In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Indo-Tibetan Buddhist scholar Dr. Jay Garfield (https://jaygarfield.org/).00:00:00 – Introduction00:00:25 – Biography of Professor Jay Garfield00:01:48 – Prof. Garfield's Start Studying Buddhist Philosophy00:06:14 – The Origin of the "Third World Expectation" Requirement00:08:34 – Why Study at the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies?00:09:15 – Shared Experiences at Hampshire College00:10:18 – Defining Indo-Tibetan Buddhism00:12:13 – Comparing Theravada and Indo-Tibetan Traditions00:17:17 – Explaining the Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma00:26:24 – Authenticity and the Definition of "Word of the Buddha" (Buddhavacana)00:33:44 – The Story of the Academic Exchange Program00:36:48 – Distinguishing the Three Vehicles (Yānas)00:39:50 – Common Misunderstandings of Tantra00:40:38 – Overview of the Four Major Schools of Tibetan Buddhism00:45:35 – The Role of Ethics (Sīla) in Buddhist Study00:50:06 – The Guru: Fourth Jewel of Tibetan Buddhism00:51:17 – Exploring Dzogchen and "Pointing Out" Instructions00:59:18 – Which Languages Would You Prioritize Learning?01:00:06 – Top Book Recommendations for Beginners01:00:31 – Which Western Philosopher Should a Buddhist Read?01:00:47 – Whose Mind Would You Like to Experience?01:01:13 – Which Realm of Being Would You Inhabit?01:01:45 – Have You Ever Considered Ordination?Dr. Garfield's Biography:Jay L. Garfield is Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at Smith College, visiting professor of Buddhist philosophy at Harvard Divinity School, Professor of Philosophy at Melbourne University, and adjunct professor of philosophy at the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies. His work has focused on Buddhist philosophy, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, ethics, and cross-cultural work, addressing topics in cognitive science, modern Indian philosophy, epistemology, and Indo-Tibetan Madhyamaka and Yogācāra Buddhism in particular. He is the author or editor of over 30 books including "Losing Ourselves: Learning to Live without a Self," "Buddhist Ethics: A Philosophical Exploration," "Engaging Buddhism: Why Does Buddhism Matter to Philosophy?," and "How to Lose Yourself: An Ancient Guide to Letting Go" in addition to nearly 200 articles, chapters, and reviews. He is also the Professor of the Great Courses Series on "The Meaning of Life."The link to the 7:00-7:45 pm Zoom session following the livestream may be found on the event listing at https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/events/wednesday/. Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:45 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 1h 02m 52s | ||||||
| 4/12/26 |  No Best Friends: Sympathetic Resonance & the Architecture of Spiritual Community | Ajahn Nisabho | In this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about how we can create true spiritual community, referencing the the six principles of harmony taught by the Buddha in the Kosambiya Sutta (MN 48 - https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/MN/MN48.html). Understanding kalyāṇa-mittatā, or spiritual friendship, as relationship predicated on mutual support of shared spiritual values rather than resonance of personality, we can cultivate a truly inclusive and safe refuge for all.----Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 47m 36s | ||||||
| 4/9/26 |  Sacrifice & Grace: Leg Lost & Pain Meditation Tested on a Cold Foreign Highway | Ajahn Mahā Dam | In this interview, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho speak with Ajahn Mahā Dam (https://www.facebook.com/buddhakhanti/), who was handicapped during the Walk For Peace.00:00:00 – Introduction00:01:27 – Early Faith and Becoming a Novice00:03:24 – Moving to Thailand at Age 1400:04:03 – Ajahn's "Second Birth" as a Buddhist00:05:41 – Challenges of Language and Adaptation00:07:07 – Sustaining Monastic Life as a Youth00:09:34 – Transitioning to Pāli Studies in Bangkok00:11:38 – The Technique of Pain Meditation00:14:03 – Recollections of the Accident00:17:00 – Duration of the Peace Walk00:21:27 – Breath Meditation vs. Mantras00:22:25 – The Importance of Mindfulness at Death00:25:11 – Advice on Loss and Mindfulness Without the Breath00:26:38 – Sensations Immediately After Impact00:30:17 – Processing the News of Amputation00:33:08 – Offering the Leg as Buddha Pūja00:37:31 – Hopes for Future Service to the Dhamma00:39:36 – Experiences with Racism and Being a Stranger00:41:10 – Favorite Teachers of the Thai Forest Tradition00:42:38 – Listening to Ajahn Chah in Isaan/Lao Language00:44:01 – Hopes for Pilgrimage in India and Nepal00:44:36 – The Core Purpose of the Walk for Peace00:48:07 – Practicing with Loss and Avoiding Resentment00:50:55 – Forgiveness and the "Second Arrow" of Anger00:54:13 – Reflections on the Community’s Support00:56:37 – Current Recovery and Future Hopes00:58:54 – A New Companion: The Peace DogAjahn Mahā Dam's Biography:Ajahn Mahā Dam Prommasan (พระอาจารย์มหาดำ พรหมสาร) was born in Savannakhet, Laos and ordained as a novice monk at age nine. At age fourteen, he traveled to Ubon, Thailand to further his studies at Wat Phitsopārām (วัดพิชโสภาราม), later continuing his studies in Bangkok where he would complete the eighth of nine levels of Pāli Proficiency. In 2016, he moved to Wat Lao Buddha Khanti in Snellville, Georgia, where he now serves as head monk. At the end of last year, Ajahn Maha Dam joined Bhante Paññākāra's Walk for Peace tudong. While on this walking pilgrimage near Houston, Texas, he was struck by a vehicle, resulting in injuries so severe that his leg had to be amputated. Despite the profound physical trauma and the loss of his limb, he continues his life as a monk with a heart free of grievance, embodying the very peace he set out to share with the world.To learn more about Ajahn Mahā Dam, visit: https://www.watlaobuddhakhanti.org/ OR https://www.facebook.com/buddhakhanti/- Interview with the Walk for Peace leader, Bhante Paññākāra here: https://youtu.be/vgo0mhBAotM- And Part Two of that interview here: https://youtu.be/r_AhRfLJJNw#walkforpeace #alokathepeacedog #buddhistmonks ----Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 - 7:45 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11:00 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6:00 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 1h 00m 28s | ||||||
| 4/4/26 |  All About Suffering – The First (and Hardest) Truth AKA Anicca’s Ugly Cousin | Ajahn Kovilo | In this session, Ajahn Kovilo takes a cue from the Christian Calendar, speaking to the symbolism of Holy/Glorious/Low Saturday–the day after Christ's Crucifixion and before his Resurrection–as a metaphor for being with and understanding dukkha, suffering. Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 43m 38s | ||||||
| 4/2/26 |  Through Heaven, Hell, & Hecklers: Walking for Peace Through America in Crisis | Bhante Paññākāra Q&A | This is PART TWO of Clear Mountain's two-part interview with Bhante Paññākāra. You may find PART ONE here: https://youtu.be/vgo0mhBAotM00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:51 - Encounters with Suffering on the Road00:09:14 - Walking Meditation and Mindfulness of Breath at the Edge00:18:55 - Ajahn Mahā Dham's Accident and Amputation00:24:32 - "Protest" and Police Encounters00:38:40 - Personal Relationship to the Triple Gem: Buddha, Dhamma, and Saṅgha00:41:48 - Engaging with Christian Protesters - "No Religion"00:50:30 - A Message for the WorldIn this interview, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho speak with Bhante Pannyakara (https://dhammacetiya.com/), the Vietnamese-born Theravāda monk who led the recent "Walk for Peace" from Texas to Washington DC and who founded the Dhammacetiya Project in Fort Worth, Texas. This second part of the interview details the miraculous rescue of the 'ambassador dog' Āloka from India, the transformative impact of the 2,300-mile 'Walk for Peace' on those contemplating suicide or facing deep grief, the tragic yet transcendent accident of Ajahn MahāDham, the unique integration of law enforcement and protesters into a singular field of mindfulness, and how the internal discipline of watchin the breath can allow a practitioner to maintain a 'peaceful day' amidst the noise of the world.To learn more, visit https://dhammacetiya.com/ or https://www.youtube.com/@walkforpeaceusa Bhante's Biography:Bhante Paññākāra is a Theravāda Buddhist monk and former IT engineer who transitioned from a corporate career to a life of mindfulness and service. Born in Vietnam and educated at the University of Texas at Arlington, Bhante Paññākāra immigrated to the U.S. in 1997 and took full ordination in 2010 in the lineage of the Most Venerable Ratanaguna, the last direct disciple of His Holiness the Venerable Vamsarakhita, founder and first Sangharaja of the Vietnamese Theravāda Buddhist Sangha. In 2020, he launched the Dhammacetiya Project to preserve the Tipiṭaka in a monumental marble stupa complex, a vision furthered by his 112-day, 2,100-mile ascetic Dhutanga pilgrimage across India and Nepal. That journey, chronicled in his memoir, The Footsteps of a Buddhist Monk, laid the foundation for his most recent undertaking: leading the only-very-recently-completed 2,300-mile, 108-day 'Walk for Peace' from Texas to Washington, D.C. He currently serves at the Hương Đạo Vipassana Bhāvana Center in Fort Worth, Texas.To learn more about Bhante Paññākāra, visit: https://www.facebook.com/walkforpeaceusa/ or https://dhammacetiya.com/#walkforpeace #alokathepeacedog #buddhistmonks ----Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 - 7:45 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11:00 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6:00 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 52m 43s | ||||||
| 3/29/26 |  The Wingspan of Humility: Buddhist Teachings on Removing the Dart of Pride | Ajahn Nisabho | In this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about the quality humility in Buddhism, and how to let go of pride and conceit. Though anattā, or "not-self", can seem like an abstract concept at first, Buddhist practice teaches us over time the embodied sense of what means to let go of a sense of self and ensuing suffering. In humility we find true majesty of spirit.-----Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome! | 55m 44s | ||||||
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