Sutta Meditation Series

Sutta Meditation Series
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How to study the Buddha's Teachings and meditate on the insight pathways from the Theravada suttas. Emphasis on lay practice towards developing the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path, attaining path & fruit, and culminating in the realisation of full liberation (nibbāna). This is an offering, Dhammadāna, take what is useful to you. For videos https://bit.ly/3Dy5mKy To get in touch with a question, request or comment, you can send an email to suttameditationseries[at]gmail.com

  1. 09/27/2025

    DEVELOPING AN UNBLEMISHED MIND

    Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. This is the Dhamma session on "Developing an Unblemished Mind", which was was conducted via zoom. We deep-dive into Venerable Sāriputta and Venerable MahāMoggallāna’s teaching in the Anaṅgaṇa Sutta (MN 5). In this teaching, Venerable Sāriputta spoke of four persons - with and without blemishes and knowing it and not knowing it - explaining which were called inferior and superior using a simile of a bronze dish. He then gives a masterclass on evil, unwholesome wishes associated with anger and bitterness as blemishes, with some powerful similes to help us understand how to develop an unblemished mind. And Venerable MahāMoggallāna contributes as the questioner to Venerable Sāriputta's clarifier in this teaching, as well as providing a comprehensive summary at the end rejoicing in Venerable Sāriputta's instruction to the bhikkhus. Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com

    DEVELOPING AN UNBLEMISHED MIND

  2. 07/19/2025

    DEEPENING OUR PRACTICE OF THE VATTHUPAMA SUTTA - Contemplating the insight pathways (links)

    Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. A recent Dhamma session on deepening our practice of the Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7) with a focus on two insight pathways (links). References are made to the Noble Eightfold Path, development of the brahmaviharas, bases of spiritual power and enlightenment factors and further advice on development of this sutta meditation. *There are 2 short meditations in this session. The YT video can be accessed here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_eeRh1KkQs Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com

    DEEPENING OUR PRACTICE OF THE VATTHUPAMA SUTTA - Contemplating the insight pathways (links)

  3. 06/09/2025

    INTRODUCTION TO THE VATTHUPAMA SUTTA - How to meditate on the Buddha's simile of the cloth

    Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.A recent Dhamma session on how to meditate on the Buddha's simile of the cloth in the Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7), also referred to as the Vattha Sutta . References are made to the Noble Eightfold Path, stream entry and advice on development of this sutta meditation. Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com

    INTRODUCTION TO THE VATTHUPAMA SUTTA - How to meditate on the Buddha's simile of the cloth

  4. 02/13/2025

    UPOSATHA - Removing resentment, strengthening loving kindness (livestream)

    Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. An opportunity to come together to hear the Buddha's words and practice on the second uposatha of 2025. In this session, we examine and practice the teaching given by Venerable Sāriputta in the Dutiyaāghātapaṭivinaya Sutta (AN 5.162) on removing anger or resentment. *the five 5min meditation periods have been included* The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/2t927zew Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com

    UPOSATHA - Removing resentment, strengthening loving kindness (livestream)

  5. 09/17/2024

    HOW TO BE THE BEST OF THE BEST — Trainee's Mode of Practice (Binara livestream)

    Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this livestream Dhamma session on Binara full moon poya, we examine the "HOW TO BE THE BEST OF THE BEST" based on the Venerable Ānanda's teaching in the Sekha-paṭipadā Sutta (MN 53). We begin with the verse: “The ruling elite is the best among people For those whose standard is the clan, But one accomplished in knowledge and conduct Is best among devas and humans.” and examine the full teaching in the Sekha-paṭipadā Sutta (MN 53) on a trainee's mode of practice to be accomplished in knowledge and conduct (vijjācaraṇasampanno), in other words "the best among the best". ― TIMESTAMPS ―00:00 How to be the best among the best03:16 Homage to the Triple Gem03:37 What we'll cover04:45 How to get the best out of this session06:28 Verse uttered by Brahmā Sanaṅkumara11:55 Why is this teaching beneficial?14:12 Overview of the Sekha-paṭipadā Sutta15:56 Who is a trainee (sekha)?22:32 Introduction to the discourse25:51 Perfect in true knowledge (3) and conduct (15)30:26 Possessed of virtue (sīlasampanno)39:50 Guards the doors to the sense faculties (indriyesu guttadvāro)48:02 Moderate in eating (bhojane mattaññū) 57:37 Devoted to wakefulness (jāgariyaṁ anuyutto) 01:08:27 Intro to the seven good qualities 01:09:20 The Buddha's simile of the citadel01:11:28 Conviction (saddho) 01:24:00 (Moral) Shame (hirimā)01:32:50 Fear of wrongdoing (ottappī)01:42:35 Learned (heard) much (bahussuto) 01:53:55 Energetic (āraddhavīriyo)02:03:07 Mindfulness (satimā) 02:15:53 Wise (paññavā)02:23:29 The Four Jhanas (catunnaṁ jhānānaṁ) 02:32:11 Simile of the hen with eggs02:34:00 First True Knowledge02:37:03 Second True Knowledge02:41:38 Third True Knowledge02:57:47 Sharing the merit and blessings **Much merit (bohoma pin) to the person who requested this sutta** The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://t.ly/7JfIy Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com

    HOW TO BE THE BEST OF THE BEST — Trainee's Mode of Practice (Binara livestream)

  6. 07/20/2024

    BUDDHA'S ADVICE ON MEDITATION PRACTICE FOR BUSY PEOPLE (Esala livestream)

    Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this livestream Dhamma session on Esala full moon poya, we examine the "BUDDHA'S ADVICE ON MEDITATION PRACTICE FOR BUSY PEOPLE" based on the Buddha's teaching in the Mahānāma Sutta (AN 11.11). In this session: 00:00 Start of the session 06:25 Overview of the Mahānāma Sutta (AN 11.11) 07:50 Why this teaching is beneficial and fruitful 11:49 Similar teachings to monastic and lay disciples of the Buddha 17:20 Who was Mahānāma the Sakyan? 19:25 Mahānāma’s question to the Buddha and his brief response 21:00 Establishing the five spiritual faculties 24:05 The six things to be developed 27:58 How it connects to noble attainment (path and fruit) 31:31 “Deep dive” into the recollection of the Buddha 38:07 What happens when we recollect the Buddha's qualities? 40:05 Qualities of the Buddha - first three 59:12 Qualities of the Buddha - middle three 01:22:34 Qualities of the Buddha - last three 01:27:41 Short meditation - recollection of the Buddha (10 mins) 01:37:55 Deepening our understanding the meaning of "one who sees the Dhamma sees me" 01:41:35 “Deep dive” into the recollection of the Dhamma 01:53:44 Short meditation - recollection of the Dhamma (5 mins) 01:59:38 “Deep dive” into the recollection of the Sangha 02:02:25 Eight persons and Eight qualities 02:11:44 Short meditation - recollection of the Sangha (5 mins) 02:16:19 “Deep dive” into the recollection of our own virtuous behaviour 02:24:49 Short meditation - recollection of our own virtuous behaviour (5 mins) 02:30:21 “Deep dive” into the recollection of our own generosity 02:40:25 Short meditation - recollection of our own generosity (5 mins) 02:45:18 “Deep dive” into the recollection of the devas 03:02:54 Short meditation - recollection of the devas 03:07:23 Encouragement 03:10:20 Sharing the merit and Blessings **Much merit (bohoma pin) to the person who requested this sutta** The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://t.ly/j504j Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com

    BUDDHA'S ADVICE ON MEDITATION PRACTICE FOR BUSY PEOPLE (Esala livestream)

  7. 06/21/2024

    THE WAY TO THE IMPERTURBABLE (Poson livestream)

    Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this livestream Dhamma session on Poson full moon poya, we examine the Buddha's teaching in the Āneñjasappāya Sutta (MN 106) on the way to the imperturbable. — TIMESTAMPS — 00:00 The Way to the Imperturbable 01:40 What we'll cover 04:11 What is “āneñja” and the context for this teaching? 18:35 Examples of the Buddha and the imperturbable 22:30 Overview of the Āneñjasappāya Sutta (MN 106) 23:45 “Deep dive” into the Buddha’s teaching on sensuality 46:04 "Deep dive" into the Buddha's teaching on the three ways directed to the imperturbable 1:01:58 "Deep dive" into the Buddha's teaching on the three ways directed to the base of nothingness 1:33:52 "Deep dive" into the Buddha's teaching on the three ways directed to the base of neither-perception-nor-non-perception 1:45:28 "Deep dive" into the Buddha's teaching on noble liberation 2:00:35 Encouragement towards investigating 2:03.38 Sharing the merit and blessings In this session we cover: — What is “āneñja” and the context for this teaching? — Examples of the Buddha and the imperturbable — Overview of the Āneñjasappāya Sutta (MN 106) — “Deep dive” into the Buddha’s gradual teaching on sensuality, the higher concentrations and noble liberation — Encouragement from the Buddha towards investigating Bohoma pin to the person who requested this sutta. The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://t.ly/q3Bwi Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com

    THE WAY TO THE IMPERTURBABLE (Poson livestream)

  8. 05/23/2024

    WHAT MAKES US HEIRS IN DHAMMA (Vesak livestream)

    Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this livestream Dhamma session on Vesak full moon poya, we examine the Buddha's teaching in the Dhammadāyāda Sutta (MN 3) that encouraged "Be my heirs in Dhamma, not my heirs in material things." In this session we cover: — Overview of the Dhammadāyāda Sutta (MN 3) — Buddha’s teaching on “Be my heirs in the Dhamma, not heirs in material things” — “Deep dive” into the Venerable Sāriputta’s elaboration of the Buddha’s teaching highlighting the importance of training in seclusion — Important connection to the Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7) The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://t.ly/jzyyH Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com

    WHAT MAKES US HEIRS IN DHAMMA (Vesak livestream)
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How to study the Buddha's Teachings and meditate on the insight pathways from the Theravada suttas. Emphasis on lay practice towards developing the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path, attaining path & fruit, and culminating in the realisation of full liberation (nibbāna). This is an offering, Dhammadāna, take what is useful to you. For videos https://bit.ly/3Dy5mKy To get in touch with a question, request or comment, you can send an email to suttameditationseries[at]gmail.com

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    Sutta Meditation Series
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    77
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